As of July 2026, Dancing with the Stars Season 12 aired in 2011 with 20 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Dancing with the Stars Season 12

2011 20 Episodes Reality · Family ⭐ 6/10

Right now you can watch Dancing with the Stars Season 12 on — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 135 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for the format — it delivers exactly what it promises. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Dancing with the Stars Season 12 keeps coming up in conversation. Dancing with the Stars Season 12 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Dancing with the Stars returned for its twelfth season on March 21, 2011. Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Len Goodman returned to the show as judges, while Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke returned as hosts. Professional football player Hines Ward won the competition over actress Kirstie Alley and Disney star Chelsea Kane, who took second and third, respectively. Tom Bergeron and Carrie Ann Inaba lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. The editing in Dancing with the Stars Season 12 does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Reality sceptics are warned — Dancing with the Stars Season 12 has converted more than a few doubters. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.

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🎬 Dancing with the Stars Season 12 — Episode Guide

E1
Week 1 - Season Premiere
2011-03-21
Eleven celebrity stars of season 12 are showcased. In the two hour premiere the celebrity stars and their pro dancer partners will perform either the Foxtrot or the Cha Cha Cha.
E2
Week 2 - Performances
2011-03-28
In the second week the couples will dance either the Quickstep or the Jive. Pairs, who have performed a Ballroom Dance last week will perform Latin and vice versa.
E3
The Story So Far
2011-03-29
E4
Week 2 - Eliminations
2011-03-29
The judge's results from yesterday and last week will be joined with the public voting. The couple with the lowest combined total will be eliminated. Chris Brown is the guest performer.
E5
Week 3 - Performances
2011-04-04
Five pairs will be dancing the Rumba, the others will dance Cha Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Waltz, Samba and the Foxtrot. It's personal story telling night and the celebrities have to tell their personal stories through their dance.
E6
Week 3 - Eliminations
2011-04-05
The judge's results from yesterday will be joined with the public voting. The couple with the lowest combined total will be eliminated. Selena Gomez and One Republic are the guest performers.
E7
Week 4 - Performances
2011-04-11
In the fourth week of the competition the celebrities and their pro-dancer partners will dance the Paso Doble, the Waltz or the Viennese Waltz.
E8
Week 4 - Eliminations
2011-04-12
Jennifer Hudson and David Garrett are the guest stars tonight. The couple with the lowest combined votes of the judges and public voting will be eliminated.
E9
Week 5 - Performances
2011-04-18
In honour of Patriot's Day the couples will be dancing to all American songs. American week dances include Quickstep, Foxtrot, Samba, Rumba and Viennese Waltz.
E10
Week 5 - Eliminations
2011-04-19
The fifth-round results show. Also: Toby Keith performs two songs, and Jamal Sims choreographs a dance number.
E11
Week 6 - Performances
2011-04-25
Seven couples left to indulge themselves in "Guilty Pleasure Week". Dances this week are Samba, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Tango and Viennese Waltz.
E12
Week 6 - Eliminations
2011-04-26
Having combined the judge's scores with the viewers' votes another couple will be leaving. Guest stars this week are New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys and Pia Toscano.
E13
Week 7 - Performances
2011-05-02
The remaining six couples will be dancing an unlearned dance featuring Jive, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Samba and Tango. Then they will be participating at the Cha Cha Cha Challenge.
E14
Week 7 - Eliminations
2011-05-03
The sixth celebrity is eliminated.Team Chelsea perform a great encore dance.Along with performances from James Blunt and a rousing tribute to James Brown from Wayne Brady.
E15
Week 8 - Performances
2011-05-09
Five couples are left. First they will showcase an unlearned ballroom dance, then they will have to instantly choreograph and perform a latin dance.
E16
Week 8 - Eliminations
2011-05-10
In the results night before the semi-finals Adele and Michael Bolton are performing. Having combined the judge's scores with the viewer's votes only four teams will proceed.
E17
Week 9 - Performances
2011-05-16
In the semi-finals Chelsea, Kirstie, Ralph, Hines and their pro partners, will dance one unlearned ballroom and one unlearned latin dance to finally participate in the Cha Cha Cha Marathon, where the winner takes all the points.
E18
Week 9 - Eliminations
2011-05-17
It's crunch time as we head into the Results Show that will determine which three couples will be dancing in the finals. Right out of the gate, Hines & Kym learn they are safe. No neck injury is going to keep this team from going after that coveted Mirrorball Trophy. The legendary Stevie Nicks get...
E19
Week 10 - Final 3
2011-05-23
The three finalists Chelsea, Hines and Kirstie and their Pro-Dancer partners will be competing for the mirror ball trophy. The finalists will dance a redemption dance picked by the judges and then the highly anticipated freestyle.
E20
Week 10 - Season Finale
2011-05-24
Chelsea, Hines and Kirstie will dance for the last time, to earn more judge's scores. Black Eyed Peas are the special guest stars of the Season 12 Finale. Other guests are Sara Evans and The Go-Go's. The winner of season 12 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.

🎭 Cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 12

Tom Bergeron
Tom Bergeron
Self - Host
Carrie Ann Inaba
Carrie Ann Inaba
Self - Judge
Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli
Self - Judge
Len Goodman
Len Goodman
Self - Judge
Brooke Burke
Brooke Burke
Self - Host

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