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.
Week 1 - Season Premiere (Episode 1)
Air date: 2010-09-20
Overview: Dancing with the stars returns with a new group of stars ready to take to the dance floor. Couples dance the Viennese Waltz or the Cha-Cha this week.
Week 1 - Eliminations (Episode 2)
Air date: 2010-09-21
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 2 - Performances (Episode 3)
Air date: 2010-09-27
Overview: The remaining eleven couples perform for America's votes and the judge's scores.
Week 2 - Eliminations (Episode 4)
Air date: 2010-09-28
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 3 - Performances (Episode 5)
Air date: 2010-10-04
Overview: The remaining ten couples perform for America's votes and the judges' scores.
Week 3 - Eliminations (Episode 6)
Air date: 2010-10-05
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 4 - Performances (Episode 7)
Air date: 2010-10-11
Overview: The remaining nine couples perform for America's votes and the judges' scores.
Week 4 - Eliminations (Episode 8)
Air date: 2010-10-12
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 5 - Performances (Episode 9)
Air date: 2010-10-18
Overview: The remaining eight couples perform for America's votes and the judges' scores.
Week 5 - Eliminations (Episode 10)
Air date: 2010-10-19
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 6 - Performances (Episode 11)
Air date: 2010-10-25
Overview: The remaining seven couples perform for America's votes and the judges' scores.
Week 6 - Eliminations (Episode 12)
Air date: 2010-10-26
Runtime: 61 min
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 7 - Performances (Episode 13)
Air date: 2010-11-01
Overview: The remaining six couples perform for America's votes and the judges' scores.
Week 7 - Eliminations (Episode 14)
Air date: 2010-11-02
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 8 - Performances (Episode 15)
Air date: 2010-11-08
Overview: The remaining five couples perform for America's votes and the judges' scores.
Week 8 - Eliminations (Episode 16)
Air date: 2010-11-09
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 9 - Performances (Episode 17)
Air date: 2010-11-15
Overview: The remaining four couples perform to win America's votes and high scores from the judges.
Week 9 - Eliminations (Episode 18)
Air date: 2010-11-16
Overview: One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.
Week 10 (NIght 1) - Freestyle (Episode 19)
Air date: 2010-11-22
Overview: The final three couples perform to try to win America's votes and the judges' scores as the competition enters its final stage.
Week 10 (Night 2) - Finale (Episode 20)
Air date: 2010-11-23
Overview: Contestants perform the judges' favorite dances from the season and the winner is revealed!