So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series) season 5

So You Think You Can Dance
Season 5
Hosted byCat Deeley
JudgesNigel Lythgoe
Mary Murphy
WinnerJeanine Mason
Runner-upBrandon Bryant
Finals venueKodak Theatre
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseMay 21 (2009-05-21) 
August 6, 2009 (2009-08-06)
Season chronology

So You Think You Can Dance is a United States television reality program and dance competition airing on the Fox Broadcasting Company network. Season five premiered on May 21, 2009, with Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy returning as permanent judges and Cat Deeley returning to host. Jeanine Mason was crowned America's Favorite Dancer on August 6, 2009, making her the second female to win the show. For the first time, the show moved to a new stage, but it turned out to be the last season at CBS Studios.