Dancing with the Stars - Season 8

Dancing with the Stars - Season 8

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 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.
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Episodes21
DatesMärz 9, 2009 - Mai 19, 2009
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Episodes

Episode 801
Season 8Episode 1120 min

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.
März 9, 2009
Episode 802
Season 8Episode 2120 min

Episode 802

Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep.
März 16, 2009
Episode 802A
Season 8Episode 3120 min

Episode 802A

After two exciting and impressive performance shows, the first couple to be eliminated will be announced.

März 17, 2009
Episode 803
Season 8Episode 4120 min

Episode 803

Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba.
März 23, 2009
Episode 803A
Season 8Episode 5120 min

Episode 803A

After a night of samba and foxtrot, the second couple to be eliminated from the competition will be announced.

März 24, 2009
Episode 804
Season 8Episode 6120 min

Episode 804

Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.
März 30, 2009
Episode 804A
Season 8Episode 7120 min

Episode 804A

After a night of Argentine Tango and Lindyhop, a dramatic double elimination will send the third & fourth couples home from the competition.

März 31, 2009
Episode 805
Season 8Episode 8120 min

Episode 805

Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz.
Apr. 6, 2009
Episode 805A
Season 8Episode 9120 min

Episode 805A

After a night of Viennese Waltz and Paso Doble, the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.

Apr. 7, 2009
Episode 806
Season 8Episode 10120 min

Episode 806

Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive.
Apr. 13, 2009
Episode 806A
Season 8Episode 11120 min

Episode 806A

After a night of Rumba and Jive, the sixth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.

Apr. 14, 2009
Episode 807
Season 8Episode 12120 min

Episode 807

Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance.
Apr. 20, 2009
Episode 807A
Season 8Episode 13120 min

Episode 807A

After tallying the judges' and viewers' votes, the seventh couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.

Apr. 21, 2009
Episode 808
Season 8Episode 14120 min

Episode 808

Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team.
Apr. 27, 2009
Episode 808A
Season 8Episode 15120 min

Episode 808A

Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues.
Apr. 28, 2009
Episode 809
Season 8Episode 16120 min

Episode 809

Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles.
Mai 4, 2009
Episode 809A
Season 8Episode 17120 min

Episode 809A

After tallying the judges' and viewer votes, the ninth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.

Mai 5, 2009
Episode 810
Season 8Episode 18120 min

Episode 810

Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn.
Mai 11, 2009
Episode 810A
Season 8Episode 19120 min

Episode 810A

After tallying the judges' scores and viewers' votes, the tenth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed and the three finalists determined on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show.

Mai 12, 2009
Episode 811
Season 8Episode 20120 min

Episode 811

After ten weeks of entertaining drama, surprises and dazzling performances, Shawn Johnson, Gilles Marini and Melissa Rycroft have broken away from the pack and earned the right for a chance to be crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars." The three finalists will have their last opportunity to impress the judges and viewers on two nights of final competition.

Mai 18, 2009
Season 8 Finale
Season 8Episode 21120 min

Season 8 Finale

After ten weeks of entertaining drama, surprises and dazzling performances, Shawn Johnson, Gilles Marini and Melissa Rycroft have broken away from the pack and earned the right for a chance to be crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars." The three finalists will have their last opportunity to impress the judges and viewers on two nights of final competition.

Mai 19, 2009

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