So You Think You Can Dance (2005)

Episode Overview

The fourth season of "So You Think You Can Dance" premiered with a two-hour audition episode in Los Angeles. Host Cat Deeley was joined by familiar judges Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe, along with newcomer Mia Michaels, as they encountered an array of talented and not-so-talented dancers. Each performer had a minute to impress the judges, with those receiving enthusiastic "yes" votes advancing to Las Vegas, while "no" votes meant elimination. Some dancers faced a second chance with a group choreography routine. One standout moment was when a contestant dubbed "Sex" returned for his third audition, only to be harshly criticized by Nigel, who refused to call him by that name anymore. Meanwhile, a visually impaired dancer named Laura gave it her all, but the judges felt her choreography fell short, prompting Mia to get emotional and praise her as an inspiration due to her personal connection to someone who lost their sight.