As of July 2026, Dancing with the Stars Season 8 aired in 2009 with 21 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Dancing with the Stars Season 8

2009 21 Episodes Reality · Family ⭐ 6/10

Dancing with the Stars Season 8 is currently streaming on , and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 135 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. The production never lets the format go stale. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

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🎬 Dancing with the Stars Season 8 — Episode Guide

E1
Episode 801
2009-03-09
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.
E2
Episode 802
2009-03-16
Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep.
E3
Episode 802A
2009-03-17
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 s...
E4
Episode 803
2009-03-23
Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba.
E5
Episode 803A
2009-03-24
The third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates.
E6
Episode 804
2009-03-30
Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.
E7
Episode 804A
2009-03-31
The fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released.
E8
Episode 805
2009-04-06
Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz.
E9
Episode 805A
2009-04-07
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.
E10
Episode 806
2009-04-13
Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive.
E11
Episode 806A
2009-04-14
The results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts.
E12
Episode 807
2009-04-20
Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance.
E13
Episode 807A
2009-04-21
Week seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women.
E14
Episode 808
2009-04-27
Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team.
E15
Episode 808A
2009-04-28
Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues.
E16
Episode 809
2009-05-04
Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles.
E17
Episode 809A
2009-05-05
E18
Episode 810
2009-05-11
Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn.
E19
Episode 810A
2009-05-12
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.
E20
Episode 811
2009-05-18
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.

🎭 Cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 8

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
Samantha Harris
Samantha Harris
Self - Host

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