Alex Rudzinski
Director
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Season 8
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 gu
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
S8E1 - Episode 801
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.
March 9, 2009, midnight
S8E2 - Episode 802
Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep.
March 16, 2009, midnight
S8E3 - Episode 802A
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.
March 17, 2009, midnight
S8E4 - Episode 803
Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba.
March 23, 2009, midnight
S8E5 - Episode 803A
The third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates.
March 24, 2009, midnight
S8E6 - Episode 804
Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.
March 30, 2009, midnight
S8E7 - Episode 804A
The fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released.
March 31, 2009, midnight
S8E8 - Episode 805
Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz.
April 6, 2009, midnight
S8E9 - Episode 805A
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.
April 7, 2009, midnight
S8E10 - Episode 806
Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive.
April 13, 2009, midnight
S8E11 - Episode 806A
The results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts.
April 14, 2009, midnight
S8E12 - Episode 807
Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance.
April 20, 2009, midnight
S8E13 - Episode 807A
Week seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women.
April 21, 2009, midnight
S8E14 - Episode 808
Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team.
April 27, 2009, midnight
S8E15 - Episode 808A
Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues.
April 28, 2009, midnight
S8E16 - Episode 809
Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles.
May 4, 2009, midnight
S8E17 - Episode 809A
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May 5, 2009, midnight
S8E18 - Episode 810
Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn.
May 11, 2009, midnight
S8E19 - Episode 810A
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.
May 12, 2009, midnight
S8E20 - Episode 811
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.
May 18, 2009, midnight
S8E21 - Episode 811A
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.
May 19, 2009, 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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