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Dancing with the Stars

“Dance like everyone's watching.”

6.1 / 10

2005

35 seasons

511 episodes

RealityFamily

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.

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Cast

Carrie Ann Inaba

Bruno Tonioli

Len Goodman

Tom Bergeron

Brooke Burke

Samantha Harris

Erin Andrews

Julianne Hough

Derek Hough

Alfonso Ribeiro

Val Chmerkovskiy

Witney Carson

Seasons

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.

Ep 1
1.Episode 101
8.0
01-06-2005
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 thei...
Ep 2
2.Episode 102
08-06-2005
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 j...
Ep 3
3.Episode 103
15-06-2005
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, Rache...
Ep 4
4.Episode 104
22-06-2005
With Evander and Edyta voted out last week, only four couples remain.
Ep 5
5.Episode 105
29-06-2005
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...
Ep 6
6.Episode 106
06-07-2005
John and Kelly are the two remaining celebrities and face each other in tonight's finale dance-off.
Ep 7
7.Dance Off
20-09-2005
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 annou...
Ep 8
8.Dance-Off Results
22-09-2005
After squaring off in a Dance-off on September 20th, the winners will be revealed.

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