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Dancing With the Stars Season 8 Episodes
Season 8 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
March 09, 2009
Mon, Mar 9, 2009 122 mins
The eighth-season opener begins with a new crop of celebrities. This season, a new feature in the early weeks is a dance-off between the bottom two couples facing elimination. Competitors include Denise Richards, Lawrence Taylor and Lil' Kim.
Episode 2
March 16, 2009
Mon, Mar 16, 2009 122 mins
The second week of performances features contestants doing the salsa or the quickstep.
Episode 3
March 17, 2009
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 63 mins
The first results show of the season. Included: Jewel, who had to withdraw from the dance competition, sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy perform "Calloway Boogie." Also: a Busby Berkeley-inspired performance from choreographer Michael Rooney and the season's first dance-off between the two lowest-scoring couples.
Episode 4
March 23, 2009
Mon, Mar 23, 2009 122 mins
The third week of performances has contestants tackling the fox-trot or the samba.
Episode 5
March 24, 2009
Tue, Mar 24, 2009 62 mins
Singer Adele sings "Chasing Pavements" and pop duo Hall and Oates perform "Maneater" on the third-round results show. Also: Cloris Leachman and Corky Ballas make a return appearance.
Episode 6
March 30, 2009
Mon, Mar 30, 2009 122 mins
In the fourth week of performances, contestants perform the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.
Episode 7
March 31, 2009
Tue, Mar 31, 2009 62 mins
Two contestants are eliminated in the fourth-round results show. Also: Boyz II Men perform a medley of Motown tunes, and Kevin Rudolf sings "Let It Rock."
Episode 8
April 06, 2009
Mon, Apr 6, 2009 92 mins
In the fifth week of performances, contestants perform the paso doble or the Viennese waltz.
Episode 9
April 07, 2009
Tue, Apr 7, 2009 62 mins
The fifth-round results show. Included: Etta James performs her classic "At Last," and Demi Lovato sings "La La Land." Also: a dance performance from the Las Vegas show Le Rêve.
Episode 10
April 13, 2009
Mon, Apr 13, 2009 92 mins
In the sixth week of performances, contestants perform the rumba or the jive.
Episode 11
April 14, 2009
Tue, Apr 14, 2009 62 mins
The sixth-round results show. Included: Rascal Flatts sing "Here Comes Goodbye" and "Revolution," and Broadway's "West Side Story" cast perform "America." Also: a cabaret performance featuring Carmen Electra, choreographed by Lindsley Allen.
Episode 12
April 20, 2009
Mon, Apr 20, 2009 92 mins
The seventh week of performances includes contestants participating in a '60s-themed group dance.
Episode 13
April 21, 2009
Tue, Apr 21, 2009 62 mins
The seventh-round results show includes performances from Natasha Bedingfield and Irish music group Celtic Woman.
Episode 14
April 27, 2009
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 92 mins
The eighth week of performances. In addition to performing individually, contestants will take part in team dances.
Episode 15
April 28, 2009
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 62 mins
The eighth-round results show. Also: Robin Thicke performs, and the professional-dancer competition continues.
Episode 16
May 04, 2009
Mon, May 4, 2009 122 mins
In the ninth week of performances, each contestant performs two dances.
Episode 17
May 05, 2009
Tue, May 5, 2009 62 mins
The ninth-round results show. Also: Jamie Cullum performs; Kenny Mayne and Jerry Rice give analysis in DanceCenter; and three dancers compete in the professional-dancer competition.
Episode 18
May 11, 2009
Mon, May 11, 2009 122 mins
The tenth week of performances.
Episode 19
May 12, 2009
Tue, May 12, 2009 62 mins
The 10th-round results show. Also: Raphael Saadiq performs; all the elements of the Design-a-Dance contest are revealed; and two finalists compete in the professional-dancer competition.
Episode 20
May 18, 2009
Mon, May 18, 2009 60 mins
The eleventh and final week of performances for the eighth season. Each of the three remaining couples will dance the paso doble and a freestyle routine.
Episode 21
May 19, 2009
Tue, May 19, 2009 120 mins
The final three couples each perform a third dance before a winner is announced in the eighth-season finale. Also: Lady Gaga performs; Jeffrey Ross roasts the finalists; and a winner of the professional dancer contest is chosen.
