So You Think You Can Dance - Season 1 (2005)

The contestants are cut down to twenty-five. Then, the choreographers choose the top sixteen dancers who will be partnered and get to compete on the big stage live.

The top sixteen dancers are partnered and perform on the big stage live. Each contestant reveals a little bit about their childhood dance experiences, along with childhood photos and videos.

One girl and one guy are eliminated based on audience votes. More competition in part two of the show with new partnerships. The bottom six dance for audience votes.

Two are eliminated based on viewer votes. Top twelve perform with new partners. The bottom 4 dance solo to win viewer votes.

Two more dancers are eliminated based on viewer votes. The remaining ten contestants pick new partners to perform two different dance styles. The judges pick the bottom two couples. Each one performs solo to win viewer votes.

Two dancers are eliminated based on viewer votes. The remaining 8 perform two different dance styles. The judges critique both performances after both are performed, with no rehearsal footage. Bottom two couples are chosen and dance.

Two dancers are eliminated. The remaining six contestants pick partners, as well as two different dance styles. The viewers now vote for their favorite dancer out of all six contestants to make it to the finale.

Two are eliminated to reveal the top four contestants. Each of the final four dancers are partnered with each other and perform a solo. A final battle off of improvising ends the show.

The results are in. The winner, based on nationwide votes, is revealed. Special guests and top 16 perform. The top 4 perform their favorite dances. The Groovaloos perform.