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Dancing with the Stars

Season 8 2009
TV-PG

  • 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z on Disney+
  • 1h 30m
  • 1d 3h 16m (21 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Family, Reality
Season eight of Dancing with the Stars premiered on Monday, March 9, 2009, as part of ABC's spring line-up. The show generally followed the format of previous seasons, with 13 couples, although there were some changes, including two new dances, and an occasional dance-off between the bottom two couples, in order to determine who will be eliminated. The show was again hosted by Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris. Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba all returned as judges again this season. Originally, the season was advertised as the first U.S. season where a husband and wife would compete against each other: rodeo champion Ty Murray and singer-songwriter Jewel. The two had married the previous year after a ten-year courtship. However, just prior to the series, Jewel fractured both her tibias and was unable to perform. She was replaced on the show by Playboy model Holly Madison. Murray chose to continue on the show, and Jewel appeared during the season as a special musical guest. Nancy O'Dell, the then co-host of Access Hollywood, was also originally announced to be on the show, but was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a torn meniscus, which required surgery. She was replaced by Melissa Rycroft, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader who won season 13 of The Bachelor. She only had two days to practice her first dance.

21 episodes

Season Premiere

2009-03-10T00:00:00Z

8x01 Episode 801

Season Premiere

8x01 Episode 801

  • 2009-03-10T00:00:00Z1h 30m

Season eight begins with an all new set of dancers and an all-new feature in which a dance off will be held between the bottom 2 couples facing elimination during the early rounds.

2009-03-17T00:00:00Z

8x02 Episode 802

8x02 Episode 802

  • 2009-03-17T00:00:00Z1h 30m

Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep.

2009-03-18T00:00:00Z

8x03 Episode 802A

8x03 Episode 802A

  • 2009-03-18T00:00:00Z1h

The results from the first round are revealed. Jewel (who was forced to leave the show due to an injury) joins the show for a song, along with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Also included is a Busby Berkley inspired from choreographer Michael Rooney, plus the seasons first dance off held between the lowest scoring two couples.

2009-03-24T00:00:00Z

8x04 Episode 803

8x04 Episode 803

  • 2009-03-24T00:00:00Z1h

Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba.

2009-03-25T00:00:00Z

8x05 Episode 803A

8x05 Episode 803A

  • 2009-03-25T00:00:00Z1h

The third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates.

2009-03-31T00:00:00Z

8x06 Episode 804

8x06 Episode 804

  • 2009-03-31T00:00:00Z1h 30m

Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.

2009-04-01T00:00:00Z

8x07 Episode 804A

8x07 Episode 804A

  • 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z1h 30m

The fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released.

2009-04-07T00:00:00Z

8x08 Episode 805

8x08 Episode 805

  • 2009-04-07T00:00:00Z1h 30m

Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz.

2009-04-08T00:00:00Z

8x09 Episode 805A

8x09 Episode 805A

  • 2009-04-08T00:00:00Z1h 2m

Week five brings another elimination for one team, after Grammy Award singer Etta James and Demi Lovato each sing, while the second Macy's Stars of Dance perform.

2009-04-14T00:00:00Z

8x10 Episode 806

8x10 Episode 806

  • 2009-04-14T00:00:00Z1h 32m

Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive.

2009-04-15T00:00:00Z

8x11 Episode 806A

8x11 Episode 806A

  • 2009-04-15T00:00:00Z1h 2m

The results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts.

2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

8x12 Episode 807

8x12 Episode 807

  • 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z1h 32m

Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance.

2009-04-22T00:00:00Z

8x13 Episode 807A

8x13 Episode 807A

  • 2009-04-22T00:00:00Z1h 2m

Week seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women.

2009-04-28T00:00:00Z

8x14 Episode 808

8x14 Episode 808

  • 2009-04-28T00:00:00Z1h 30m

Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team.

2009-04-29T00:00:00Z

8x15 Episode 808A

8x15 Episode 808A

  • 2009-04-29T00:00:00Z1h 30m

Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues.

2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

8x16 Episode 809

8x16 Episode 809

  • 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z1h 30m

Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles.

2009-05-06T00:00:00Z

8x17 Episode 809A

8x17 Episode 809A

  • 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z1h 2m

2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

8x18 Episode 810

8x18 Episode 810

  • 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z1h

Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn.

2009-05-13T00:00:00Z

8x19 Episode 810A

8x19 Episode 810A

  • 2009-05-13T00:00:00Z1h 2m

The results for week 10 are revealed as one more dancer is eliminated. Also, a performance from Raphael Saadiq; the Design-A-Dance elements are revealed; and the two finalists are compete in the professional dancer competition.

2009-05-19T00:00:00Z

8x20 Episode 811

8x20 Episode 811

  • 2009-05-19T00:00:00Z1h 2m

Week 11 is also the final week of performances for season 8, as each of the three remaining couples will dance the paso doble and a freestyle routine.

Season Finale

2009-05-20T00:00:00Z

8x21 Episode 811A

Season Finale

8x21 Episode 811A

  • 2009-05-20T00:00:00Z2h

The season eight finale finds the remaining three celebrities performing a third dance before a winner is announced. Also featured during this episode is a roast of the finalists by Jeffrey Ross, a singing performance by Lady Gaga and the winner of the professional dance competition is announced.

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