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  • 2016-08-26T02:00:00Z on CMT
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  • 4h (8 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Reality, Documentary
It takes a lot more than pompoms and a winning smile to become a member of one of the nation's most iconic cheerleading teams in the world as CMT discovers in the two-hour special, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team. CMT cameras document the audition process as 1,000 women descend upon Texas Stadium for Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders open auditions. CMT cameras will capture the entire journey of the 2005-2006 squad from auditions, through training camp, all the way to the first home game, with unprecedented access. "Through the years, I have found that most people don't truly understand what it takes to be a cheerleader," says Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders director Kelli McGonagill Finglass. "This CMT special breaks through the mystique of the organization to reveal a group of women with extraordinary talent, sacrifice and diversity. I am proud for the nation to see how truly impressive the ladies are while always embracing a humble, hometown girl spirit." With unlimited access, CMT's original special will take viewers every step of the way, as the field of candidates is whittled down from more than 1,000 to just 38. CMT will go behind the scenes throughout the three audition phases -- preliminaries, semifinals and finals. Then it's off with the 45 remaining candidates for a grueling three-month training camp to learn more than 50 song-and-dance routines for the upcoming football season. Ultimately 38 women will be selected for the 2005-2006 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad, and CMT will be there as they perform at the first home game against their rivals, the Washington Redskins.

8 episodes

Season Premiere

2016-08-26T02:00:00Z

11x01 The Dream Begins

Season Premiere

11x01 The Dream Begins

  • 2016-08-26T02:00:00Z30m

Hundreds of beautiful and talented hopefuls arrive to try out for the best cheerleading team in the world, while many of the returning girls are looking for redemption. New judges increase the pressure of moving on to Finals.

2016-09-02T02:00:00Z

11x02 Comeback Girls

11x02 Comeback Girls

  • 2016-09-02T02:00:00Z30m

Veterans fight for their jobs as new girls try to live their dreams and make DCC Training Camp. But standing in their way are panel interviews, solos, an exhausting dance combination and a room full of very tough judges.

2016-09-09T02:00:00Z

11x03 These Are the Big Dogs

11x03 These Are the Big Dogs

  • 2016-09-09T02:00:00Z30m

The new candidates' eyes are opened when they get a taste of what it is to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. As girls struggle to learn the dances, the reality of being "Big Time" sets in. Melissa Rycroft meets the new ladies for the first time.

2016-09-16T02:00:00Z

11x04 Time to Push

11x04 Time to Push

  • 2016-09-16T02:00:00Z30m

With the first cut looming, the girls must push their dance skills to the limit. Melissa Rycroft works to bring out showmanship. Extra stress is added on Makeover day as the girls try to get the DCC look.

2016-09-23T02:00:00Z

11x05 Big Surprises

11x05 Big Surprises

  • 2016-09-23T02:00:00Z30m

A new choreographer shakes things up as uniform fittings and the Belk fashion show are on the agenda. Meanwhile, singer Kacey Musgraves stops by rehearsal.

2016-09-30T02:00:00Z

11x06 Dance Intervention

11x06 Dance Intervention

  • 2016-09-30T02:00:00Z30m

Melissa Rycroft makes a house call to help Yuko; Kitty Carter rocks a few of the candidate's worlds; cameos give Kelli and Judy a fresh perspective on the girls; the girls let it all hang out at Show Group auditions.

Kellie Pickler comes to a rehearsal to share her experience and motivate the girls as training camp comes to an end; Melissa Rycroft makes Kelsey aware of a big mistake; Candice Romo helps with a big night of cuts.

Season Finale

2016-10-14T02:00:00Z

11x08 The Finish Line

Season Finale

11x08 The Finish Line

  • 2016-10-14T02:00:00Z30m

The squad is announced and it's bittersweet as some favorites go home. Later, the team makes its first appearance at the Star Ribbon cutting, and game day is when dreams really come true.

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