Season five sees Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy returning as permanent judges and Cat Deeley returning to host. This is the first season to move the show a new stage and last season to be in CBS Studios.

Season 5 Episode 19 - Two of Eight Voted Off

In the series 100th episode, Season 2 contestants Travis Wall and Heidi Groskreutz dance to a pair of Wade Robson's routines, and Season 3's Jaimie Goodwin and Hok Konishi perform Mia Michael's "The Bench." Lastly, 2 of the final 8 dancers are eliminated. Air Date : 23rd-Jul-2009

Season 5 Episode 1 - Auditions: Brooklyn and Denver

Dancers audition in Denver, Los Angeles, Memphis, Tenn., Miami, New York and Seattle. Air Date : 21st-May-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 2 - Auditions: Miami and Memphis

Season five's second installment features auditions from Miami and Memphis. Air Date : 27th-May-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 3 - Auditions: L.A. and Seattle

Los Angeles and Seattle are the sites for the rounds of auditions. Air Date : 28th-May-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 4 - Vegas Callbacks 1

The contestants are called back in Las Vegas for the first time. Air Date : 3rd-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 5 - Top 20 Chosen

The second set of 20 dancers are brought back for a second audition in Las Vegas. Air Date : 4th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 6 - Top 20 Perform

The Top 20 dancers hit the stage for their first chance to compete. Air Date : 10th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 7 - 2 of 20 Voted Off

Two of the top 20 dancers are eliminated from the competition. Rapper Sean Kingston performs. Air Date : 11th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 8 - Top 18 Perform

The remaining 18 dancers hit the stage again for this week's performances. Air Date : 17th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 9 - Two of 18 Voted Off

The final 18 dancers will be cut down to 16 at the end of the evening. Air Date : 18th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 10 - Top 16 Perform

The top 16 dancers perform. Air Date : 24th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 11 - Two of 16 Voted Off

Two of the top 16 dancers are eliminated from the competition. Air Date : 25th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 12 - Top 14 Perform

The top 14 dancers perform. Air Date : 1st-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 13 - Two of 14 Voted Off

Two more of the remaining 14 dancers are voted off the show. A pas de deux is performed by dancers Desmond Richardson and Patricia Hachey. Air Date : 2nd-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 14 - Top 12 Perform

The top 12 dancers perform. Air Date : 8th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 15 - Two of 12 Voted Off

Two more of the remaining 12 dancers are voted off the show. Singers Kelly Rowland and David Guetta perform. Air Date : 9th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 16 - Top 10 Perform

The top 10 dancers perform. Air Date : 15th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 17 - Two of 10 Voted Off

The final 10 dancers await the elimination of 2 more contestants. Plus, a performance by the Black Eyed Peas. Air Date : 16th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 18 - Top Eight Perform

The remaining eight dancers will be paired with new partners for this week's performances. Guest Judges include comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mia Michaels. Air Date : 22nd-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 19 - Two of Eight Voted Off

In the series 100th episode, Season 2 contestants Travis Wall and Heidi Groskreutz dance to a pair of Wade Robson's routines, and Season 3's Jaimie Goodwin and Hok Konishi perform Mia Michael's "The Bench." Lastly, 2 of the final 8 dancers are eliminated. Air Date : 23rd-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 20 - Top Six Perform

In this two-hour episode, the remaining 6 dancers perform. Air Date : 29th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 21 - 2 of 6 Voted Off

Two more dancers are eliminated and the final four dancers to perform in the finale are revealed. Sean Paul performs JabbaWockeeZ performs. Air Date : 30th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 22 - Top Four Perform

This is the first part of the season finale. Hoping to become America's Favorite Dancer the final four contestants will perform at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Air Date : 5th-Aug-2009  Read More

Season 5 Episode 23 - Finale: Winner Announced

This two-hour season finale will air live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. From the Top 4, America's Favorite Dancer will be revealed. Air Date : 6th-Aug-2009  Read More