8x1 - Episode 801

March 9, 2009

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.

8x2 - Episode 802

March 16, 2009

Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep.

8x3 - Episode 802A

March 17, 2009

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 scoring two couples.

8x4 - Episode 803

March 23, 2009

Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba.

8x5 - Episode 803A

March 24, 2009

The third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates.

8x6 - Episode 804

March 30, 2009

Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.

8x7 - Episode 804A

March 31, 2009

The fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released.

8x8 - Episode 805

April 6, 2009

Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz.

8x10 - Episode 806

April 13, 2009

Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive.

8x11 - Episode 806A

April 14, 2009

The results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts.

8x12 - Episode 807

April 20, 2009

Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance.

8x13 - Episode 807A

April 21, 2009

Week seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women.

8x14 - Episode 808

April 27, 2009

Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team.

8x15 - Episode 808A

April 28, 2009

Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues.

8x16 - Episode 809

May 4, 2009

Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles.

8x17 - Episode 809A

May 5, 2009

8x18 - Episode 810

May 11, 2009

Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn.

8x19 - Episode 810A

May 12, 2009

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.

8x20 - Episode 811

May 18, 2009

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.

8x21 - Episode 811A

May 19, 2009

The season eight finale finds the remaining three celebrities performing a third dance before a winner is announced. Also featured during this episode is a roast of the finalists by Jeffrey Ross, a singing performance by Lady Gaga and the winner of the professional dance competition is announced.