Episode 1
Audition Show #1
September 9, 2009
The all-new fall season of So You Think You Can Dance begins with dancers auditioning in Los Angeles, California for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. Adam Shankman helps out Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe on the judge's panel.
Episode 2
Audition Show #2
September 16, 2009
Auditions continues in Phoenix, Arizona. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Mia Michaels.
Episode 3
Audition Show #3
September 23, 2009
Auditions in Boston, Massachusetts. Dancers try to impress the judges and earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks. The guest judge joining the panel this week is Tyce Diorio.
Episode 4
Audition Show #4
September 29, 2009
Dancers auditioning for a chance to earn a ticket for Las Vegas Callbacks.
Episode 6
Audition Show #6
October 6, 2009
Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges.
Episode 9
Vegas Callbacks, Part 3
October 21, 2009
The dancers compete in the final round in Las Vegas. Later, the names of the Top 20 are revealed.
Episode 10
Meet the Top 20 Dancers
October 26, 2009
Meet the Top 20 contestants in their one chance to perform without the fear of being eliminated.
Episode 11
Top 20 Perform
October 27, 2009
The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
Episode 12
Top 18 Perform
November 3, 2009
The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
Episode 16
Two of 14 Voted Off
November 18, 2009
Orianthi performs. The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
Episode 17
Top 12 Perform
November 24, 2009
The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.
Episode 18
Two of 12 Voted Off
November 25, 2009
Shakira performs. Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.
Episode 20
Two of 10 Voted Off
December 2, 2009
Two contestants are eliminated; special performances by Snoop Dogg with Quest Crew and Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.
Episode 22
Two of Eight Voted Off
December 9, 2009
Kris Allen and Wonder Girls perform. Two contestants are eliminated.
Episode 24
Finale: Winner Announced
December 16, 2009
Adam Lambert performs. The winner is announced.