Seasons — Dancing with the Stars
Season 1
In June 2005, ABC launched *Dancing with the Stars*, instantly captivating audiences and setting a new standard for reality television. This inaugural season paired six well-known celebrities with six expert ballroom dancers, guided by hosts Tom Bergeron and Lisa Canning. The …
Season 2
Dancing with the Stars returned for a second season on ABC in January 2006, bigger and bolder than before. With ten celebrity-professional pairings competing for the coveted mirrorball trophy – up from six the previous year – viewers had even more dazzling dance routines to enjoy…
Season 3
Season three of *Dancing With the Stars*, launching September 12th, 2006, brought a fresh energy to the ballroom and concluded on November 15th. Expanding the competition, eleven couples took to the dance floor this time around. A significant shift occurred with the judging sy…
Season 4
The fourth installment of *Dancing with the Stars* arrived on March 19, 2007, captivating audiences until May 22nd. Recognizing a need to differentiate itself from rival show *American Idol*, the series shifted its schedule, presenting performances on Mondays and revealing result…
Season 5
The fifth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 24, 2007 with a special three-night premiere week. The season ended on November 27, 2007. As with previous seasons, CTV Television Network had aired the series in Canada. "24" became the most popular lowest score …
Season 6
The sixth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008; the first results show was a double-elimination episode airing on March 25, 2008. The show followed the format of previous seasons, with 12 couples. On May 6, 2008 DWTS had a special two-hour edition to comm…
Season 7
The seventh season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 22, 2008 as a part of ABC's fall 2008 line-up. Instead of 12 couples like previous seasons, this was the first season to showcase a lineup of 13 couples. This season also introduced four new dances: the hustle, t…
Season 8
Season eight of Dancing with the Stars premiered on Monday, March 9, 2009, as part of ABC's spring line-up. The show generally followed the format of previous seasons, with 13 couples, although there were some changes, including two new dances, and an occasional dance-off between…
Season 9
Season 10
season ten of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 22, 2010. There was not an elimination the first week of competition. The first elimination took place on March 30. Samantha Harris did not return as co-host for this season, due to her expanded correspondent duties on The …
Season 11
Season eleven of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 20, 2010. The cast was announced during the August 30 episode of Bachelor Pad during a live press conference that included a Q&A session with host Tom Bergeron and co-host Brooke Burke and the new cast. There are twel…
Season 12
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 actr…
Season 13
Season thirteen of *Dancing with the Stars*, which launched on September 19, 2011, brought back familiar faces: judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli, alongside hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet. Twelve couples stepped onto the dance floor to compete, …
Season 14
Dancing with the Stars returned for its fourteenth season on March 19, 2012, welcoming back beloved hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet alongside judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli. The vibrant music of the Harold Wheeler orchestra and vocalists fille…
All-Stars
Dancing with the Stars returned for its fifteenth season on September 24, 2012, welcoming back hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet. The familiar sounds of the Harold Wheeler orchestra and vocalists filled the ballroom throughout, though some performances featured alternat…
Season 16
Season sixteen of *Dancing with the Stars*, which launched on March 18, 2013, welcomed back familiar faces: hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet, alongside judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli. The signature live music, courtesy of the Harold Wheeler orc…
Season 17
Dancing with the Stars returned for its seventeenth season on September 16, 2013, welcoming back beloved hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet alongside judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli. The show's signature music was once again provided by the Harold…
Season 18
Dancing with the Stars shimmered back onto screens on March 17, 2014, for its eighteenth season, bringing a fresh energy to the ballroom competition. Familiar faces returned: beloved judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli kept the critiques flowing, while Tom Ber…
Season 19
Season 20
Season 21
Season 22
Season 23
Season 24
Get ready for a fresh dose of sparkle and surprises! Season 24 of *Dancing with the Stars* is returning, led once again by the dynamic duo Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews. Familiar faces on the judging panel are back to weigh in as twelve exciting new celebrities take to the ballro…
Season 25
Athletes
Get ready for a season unlike any other! This year, *[Show Name]* traded Hollywood stars for elite athleticism, showcasing incredible moves from a cast comprised entirely of world-class athletes. Forget celebrity surprises – prepare to be wowed by precision, power, and surprising…
Season 27
Get ready for a season unlike any other! This year's dance floor is bursting with star power – we’re talking a familiar face from "American Idol," a groundbreaking first for our show as we welcome our very first blind contestant, and yes, even someone who once walked the halls of…
Season 28
Season 29
Season 30
Season 31
Season 32
Season 33
