Alex Rudzinski
Director
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Season 6
The sixth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008; the first results show was a double-elimination episode airing on March 25, 2008. The show followed the format of previous seasons, with 12 couples. On May 6, 2008 DWTS had a special two-hour edition to commemorate its 100th episode. The most frequently-given score for this season was 29, which was awarded 9 times to leaders in several weeks. Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner, Mark Ballas, won the competition. Kristi & Mark combined for four of the five perfect scores given out this season; she received three of them for her three Finals dances, giving her a perfect 90 out of 90. This season, along with the previous season, season 14 and season 15 are the only ones without a score under 15 or without a score under 5 given from any judge.
Released June 1, 2005
Episode 92 min
10+
Genres: Family, Music, Reality, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: Hulu, Disney Plus
Production Companies: Endemol Shine North America, BBC Studios, BBC Worldwide Productions
Network: Disney+
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S6E1 - Episode 601
This is the two hour season premiere of season six of Dancing With The Stars. The celebrity dancers and their professional partners are introduced. The men dance either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot.
March 17, 2008, midnight
S6E2 - Episode 601A
The women perform either the Cha Cha or the Fox Trot.
March 18, 2008, midnight
S6E3 - Episode 602
This is the last performance show before the double elimination show, when two will go home. The men and women performed either the Quickstep or the Mambo.
March 24, 2008, midnight
S6E4 - Episode 602A
This is the first elimination show of the season and two couples will be sent packing. Who will stay and who will go? Special music guest, the Jonas Brothers, perform live. The "Macy's Stars of Dance" segment was choreographed by Jacques Heim from Cirque du Soleil.
March 25, 2008, midnight
S6E5 - Episode 603
Now that the magician and the tennis star have been escorted to the exit door, can the remaining celebrities bring back their own magic as they perform either the Tango or the Jive?
March 31, 2008, midnight
S6E7 - Episode 604
It's the fourth performance show of the season. The remaining celebrities will dance either the Paso Doble or the Viennese Waltz.
April 7, 2008, midnight
S6E8 - Episode 604A
The fourth couple to be dismissed from the ballroom will be announced, music star Sheryl Crow hits the stage and kids compete in a live ballroom dancing competition!
April 8, 2008, midnight
S6E9 - Episode 605
It's Latin week and the remaining couples will heat up the dance floor as they dance either the Rumba or the Samba.
April 14, 2008, midnight
S6E10 - Epsiode 605A
It's time for another celebrities to pack their bags, but who? James Blunt and Ozomatli perform, as well the ten year old Latin dancers.
April 15, 2008, midnight
S6E11 - Episode 606
Now that the King's wife has been escorted to the exit door, the remaining couples will perform two dances this week for the first time this season. They will perform a dance they haven't done before and a country themed group dance.
April 21, 2008, midnight
S6E12 - Episode 606A
Musical guest Ashlee Simpson takes the stage, a troop from renowned Irish dance show Riverdance performs, and the next couple to be sent home is revealed!
April 22, 2008, midnight
S6E13 - Episode 607
Now that Marlee Matlin is gone like the dust in the wind, the remaining six couples must perform two new dances, one ballroom and one Latin.
April 28, 2008, midnight
S6E14 - Epsiode 607A
It's elimination time again. Def Leppard performs and "Dance Center" with Kenny Mayne returns.
April 29, 2008, midnight
S6E15 - Episode 608
Now that Shannon has been sent packing, the remaining five couples will dance two different dances again this week. Will Cristian de la Fuente be able to keep up after his injury?
May 5, 2008, midnight
S6E16 - Epsiode 608A
It's the 100th episode of Dancing With The Stars. A lot of surprises, besides the elimination, are expected. Mario Lopez who will be performing with the cast of the Broadway show A Chorus Line, Apolo Anton Ohno, Julianne Hough, Melanie Brown, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy will also be performing.
May 6, 2008, midnight
S6E17 - Episode 609
None
May 12, 2008, midnight
S6E18 - Episode 609A
It's the last big elimination show before the final round. Is your favorite celebrity still standing? A speical musical guest performs.
May 13, 2008, midnight
S6E19 - Episode 610
None
May 19, 2008, midnight
S6E20 - Episode 610A
The mirror ball trophy is awarded and all the eliminated celebrities return for one last spin across the dance floor.
May 20, 2008, midnight
S6E6 - Episode 6 a
Contestants participate in the third round of the competition.
April 1, 2008, midnight
Network: Disney+
Episode Runtime: 92 min.
Season Runtime: 47012 min.
Released: June 1, 2005
Last Air Date: Dec. 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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