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Dancing with the Stars

  • TV-PG
  • 2005–
  • 35 seasons
  • Reality, Family
  • 6.2

Dance like everyone's watching.

The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Episodes

The first season of Dancing with the Stars debuted on ABC on June 1, 2005. Six celebrities were paired with six professional ballroom dancers. Tom Bergeron and Lisa Canning were the hosts for this season. The premiere drew over 13 million viewers, the biggest summer debut ever for an American reality series. The second week climbed to 15 million viewers, and the show climbed to No. 1 in the summer 2005 TV season ratings, where it remained for the remainder of the season. The season finale aired July 6, 2005.

8 episodes
  1. 1Episode 101

    Jun 1, 2005

    Six celebrities and their professional partners compete live! The first competition has the couples doing either the Cha Cha or a Waltz. Edyta, Charlotte and Ashly will lead their partners Evander, John and Joey in the Cha Cha while Louis, Jonathan and Alec will lead their partners in the Waltz.

  2. 2Episode 102

    Jun 8, 2005

    This week the contestants must learn the Rumba and the Quickstep. It is the last week for all six teams to compete together. The first elimination based on viewer votes and the judges' scores will take place, leaving just five couples remaining in the competition.

  3. 3Episode 103

    Jun 15, 2005

    After Trista and Louis were the first couple to be eliminated, five teams remain to show their stuff on the dance floor. This week’s teams showcase the Tango (John O’Hurley, Rachel Hunter and their partners), and a Jive (Evander Holyfield, Joey McIntyre, Kelly Monaco and their parters). Who dance their way to the top and who will have to hang up their dancing shoes?

  4. 4Episode 104

    Jun 22, 2005

    With Evander and Edyta voted out last week, only four couples remain.

  5. 5Episode 105

    Jun 29, 2005

    Even though they scored well with the judges, Rachel and Jonathan didn’t find favor with the audience and were eliminated. Now just three couples remain. This week John, Joey, and Kelly will dance the Paso Doble and the Foxtrot.

  6. 6Episode 106

    Jul 6, 2005

    John and Kelly are the two remaining celebrities and face each other in tonight's finale dance-off.

  7. 7Dance Off

    Sep 20, 2005

    Kelly Monaco and John O'Hurley will return to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom for a so-called "dance-off" on Sept. 20. The results, based solely on viewer voting, will be announced in a Sept. 22 telecast.

  8. 8Dance-Off Results

    Sep 22, 2005

    After squaring off in a Dance-off on September 20th, the winners will be revealed.

Where to watch Dancing with the Stars

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Series cast

Carrie Ann InabaSelf - Judge523 episodes
Bruno TonioliSelf - Judge523 episodes
Len GoodmanSelf - Judge453 episodes
Tom BergeronSelf - Host446 episodes
Julianne HoughSelf - Partner: Apolo Anton Ohno194 episodes
Derek HoughSelf - Partner: Shawn Johnson175 episodes
Brooke BurkeSelf - Host169 episodes
Samantha HarrisSelf - Audience Member161 episodes
Erin AndrewsSelf - Host148 episodes
Cheryl BurkeSelf - Partner: Ryan Lochte148 episodes
Driton 'Tony' DovolaniSelf - Partner: Susan Lucci123 episodes
Mark BallasSelf - Partner: Chelsea Kane120 episodes
Kym JohnsonSelf - Partner: Donny Osmond107 episodes
Karina SmirnoffSelf - Partner: Randy Couture107 episodes
Edyta ŚliwińskaSelf - Partner: Jeffrey Ross107 episodes
Maksim ChmerkovskiySelf - Partner: Laila Ali94 episodes
Alfonso RibeiroSelf - Guest Host73 episodes
Louis Van AmstelSelf - Partner: Kelly Osbourne70 episodes

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