As of July 2026, So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 aired in 2006 with 23 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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So You Think You Can Dance Season 2

2006 23 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 is currently streaming on major platforms, and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 78 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Cat Deeley is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. What separates So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Season two features new host Cat Deeley. The winner of season 2 receives a grand prize of $100,000, a new hybrid SUV, and a one-year contract with Celine Dion's Las Vegas show, A New Day. Cat Deeley and Nigel Lythgoe lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2006. The format has been replicated endlessly since So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Best watched with company, So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 generates takes from everyone in the room. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Cat Deeley is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

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🎬 So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
New York and Charleston Auditions
2006-05-25
This episode covered auditions in both New York and Charleston. We saw judging by Nigel, Mia and Dan from last season, as well as two new judges: Dariana Sanchez and Ron Montez.Each contestant was given either a "Yes," which was accompanied by a ticket to Vegas, a "No," which meant to go home, or a ...
E2
Auditions #3: Los Angeles
2006-05-31
Now holding auditions in Los Angeles, Cat explains the process. The dancers get to dance for 1 min. before a decision is made, then each contestant is given either a "Yes," which was accompanied by a ticket to Vegas, a "No," which means to go home, or a "Stick Around," which means that they are to s...
E3
Auditions #4: Chicago
2006-06-01
The final stop in this round of auditions: the famous Chicago Theater. As before, the dancers get to dance for 1 min. before a decision is made, then each contestant is given either a "Yes," which was accompanied by a ticket to Vegas, a "No," which means to go home, or a "Stick Around," which means ...
E4
Las Vegas Callback
2006-06-07
At the Las Vegas callback auditions, 115 dancers compete. Every day the dancers learn new routines from different choreographers. After performing their routines they are scored by the panel of judges. The judges each have a scale of 0-3 points for each contestant.Contestants that score well are put...
E5
Dancers Cut to 20
2006-06-08
After 43 contestants performed their solos for the judges, they stood in front of the judges one-by-one to find out if they made the top 20.The judges select 10 boys and 10 girls to make up the top 20 that will perform for audience votes.
E6
Top 20
2006-06-14
The episode opened with last year's winner, Nick Lazzarini, performing a solo dance.Then, Cat introduced this episode's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Dan Karaty. She also announced that this year instead of drawing a partner every week, the partners were randomly assigned and will stay toge...
E7
Top 20 Results
2006-06-15
As the show opened, all 20 dancers performed a Brian Friedman number. Cat then introduced the judges: Nigel, Mary and Dan, and explained that the 3 couples with the lowest audience votes are to dance a solo for these judges, who will then decide which boy and which girl is going home.The couples put...
E8
Top 18
2006-06-21
The episode opened with clips of the judge's favorite moments followed by a performance by the Six Step Crew. Then, Cat introduced this episode's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mia Michels and Shane Sparks. This week's pairs danced together: Travis and Martha, Jamyz and Jessica, Ivan and Allison, Dmitry and...
E9
Top 18 Results
2006-06-22
The remaining 18 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Dan Karaty and set to a "Get Up Offa That Thing." Next, Cat brought forward the contestants in 3 sets with each set containing 3 couples.The first set of couples was: Jessica and James who were safe, Ben and Ashlee who were safe, ...
E10
Top 16
2006-06-28
The episode opened with clips of the judge's favorite moments followed by a clip of the dancers "behind the scenes" after last week's elimination. Then Hop, Swing and a Jump performed.Then, Cat introduced this episode's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy, and Olisa and Cicely.This week's pairs dance...
E11
Top 16 Results
2006-06-29
The remaining 16 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Shane Sparks and set to a "Poison." Next, Cat brought forward the contestants in 4 sets with each set containing 2 couples.The first set of couples was: Ivan and Allison who were safe, and Heidi and Ryan who were safe.The second s...
E12
Top 14 Perform
2006-07-05
The episode began with never-before-seen audition clips. Then, Cat introduced us to this week's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Dan Karaty, and we saw Lil' perform with his crew.This week's pairs danced together:Ryan and Heidi danced hip-hop, Travis and Martha performed a salsa routine, Dmitr...
E13
Top 14 Results
2006-07-06
The remaining 14 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Mary Murphy and set to "Footloose." Next, we saw backstage and recap footage from last week and then Cat revealed which couples were put up for elimination.The first group of couples was: Natalie and Musa who were safe, and Donyel...
E14
Top 12 Perform
2006-07-12
This episode started right into the dancing without introduction to this week's judges: Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Brian Friedman.This week's pairs danced together:Musa and Natalie danced hip-hop, Ryan and Heidi performed the cha-cha, Ivan and Allison performed contemporary, Dmitry and Ashlee da...
E15
Top 12 Results
2006-07-13
The remaining 12 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Doriona Sanchez and set to "Born to be Alive." Next, we saw backstage and recap footage from last week and then Nigel revealed a change in rules.Partners will now be randomly chosen (in the same style as last season) instead of pa...
E16
Top 10 Perform
2006-07-19
This week, Cat introduced us to Nigel Lithgoe, Cicley and Olisa, and Jean-Marc Genereux as our judges. This week, pairs were randomly drawn. Each pair danced twice and each dancer performed a solo. Ivan and Martha performed a hip-hop routine, then Donyelle performed her solo. Travis and Heidi danced...
E17
Top 10 Results
2006-07-20
The remaining 10 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Wade Robson and set to "Ramalama (Bang Bang)." Next, Cat revealed the bottom 2 male and female dancers. For the females, Martha and Natalie were in the bottom 2. And, for the males Dmitry and Ryan were in the bottom 2. Each dancer...
E18
Top 8
2006-07-26
This week, Cat introduced us to Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Dan Karaty as our judges. Then, the dance performances started. Donyelle and Travis performed a hip-hop routine, Allison and Ivan danced the Argentine Tango, Natalie and Ryan danced a disco routine, and Heidi and Benji danced broadway. F...
E19
Top 8 Results
2006-07-27
The remaining 8 dancers performed an opening number choreographed by Tyce Di Orio and set to "Cell Block Tango." Then, Cat showed a recap of last week's dances and backstage clips from last week. Next, Cat revealed the bottom 2 male and female dancers. For the females, Natalie and Allison were in th...
E20
Top 6
2006-08-02
This week, Cat introduced us to Nigel Lithgoe, Mary Murphy and Mia Michaels as our judges. Then, the dance performances started. Ivan and Natalie performed a jive routine, Travis performed a solo, Benji and Donyelle danced broadway, Natalie danced her solo, Travis and Heidi danced a smooth waltz, Iv...

🎭 Cast of So You Think You Can Dance Season 2

Cat Deeley
Cat Deeley
Self - Host
Nigel Lythgoe
Nigel Lythgoe
Self - Judge
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss
Self
Matthew Morrison
Matthew Morrison
Self
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Self
Allison Holker
Allison Holker
Self - Judge

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