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.
Episode 601 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2008-03-17
Overview: This is the two hour season premiere of season six of Dancing With The Stars. The celebrity dancers and their professional partners are introduced. The men dance either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot.
Episode 601A (Episode 2)
Air date: 2008-03-18
Overview: The women perform either the Cha Cha or the Fox Trot.
Episode 602 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2008-03-24
Overview: This is the last performance show before the double elimination show, when two will go home. The men and women performed either the Quickstep or the Mambo.
Episode 602A (Episode 4)
Air date: 2008-03-25
Overview: This is the first elimination show of the season and two couples will be sent packing. Who will stay and who will go? Special music guest, the Jonas Brothers, perform live. The "Macy's Stars of Dance" segment was choreographed by Jacques Heim from Cirque du Soleil.
Episode 603 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2008-03-31
Overview: Now that the magician and the tennis star have been escorted to the exit door, can the remaining celebrities bring back their own magic as they perform either the Tango or the Jive?
Episode 6 a (Episode 6)
Air date: 2008-04-01
Overview: Contestants participate in the third round of the competition.
Episode 604 (Episode 7)
Writer: Dave Boone
Air date: 2008-04-07
Overview: It's the fourth performance show of the season. The remaining celebrities will dance either the Paso Doble or the Viennese Waltz.
Episode 604A (Episode 8)
Writer: Dave Boone
Air date: 2008-04-08
Overview: The fourth couple to be dismissed from the ballroom will be announced, music star Sheryl Crow hits the stage and kids compete in a live ballroom dancing competition!
Episode 605 (Episode 9)
Writer: Dave Boone
Air date: 2008-04-14
Overview: It's Latin week and the remaining couples will heat up the dance floor as they dance either the Rumba or the Samba.
Epsiode 605A (Episode 10)
Writer: Dave Boone
Air date: 2008-04-15
Overview: It's time for another celebrities to pack their bags, but who? James Blunt and Ozomatli perform, as well the ten year old Latin dancers.
Episode 606 (Episode 11)
Writer: Dave Boone
Air date: 2008-04-21
Overview: Now that the King's wife has been escorted to the exit door, the remaining couples will perform two dances this week for the first time this season. They will perform a dance they haven't done before and a country themed group dance.
Episode 606A (Episode 12)
Writer: Dave Boone
Air date: 2008-04-22
Overview: Musical guest Ashlee Simpson takes the stage, a troop from renowned Irish dance show Riverdance performs, and the next couple to be sent home is revealed!
Episode 607 (Episode 13)
Air date: 2008-04-28
Overview: Now that Marlee Matlin is gone like the dust in the wind, the remaining six couples must perform two new dances, one ballroom and one Latin.
Epsiode 607A (Episode 14)
Air date: 2008-04-29
Overview: It's elimination time again. Def Leppard performs and "Dance Center" with Kenny Mayne returns.
Episode 608 (Episode 15)
Air date: 2008-05-05
Overview: Now that Shannon has been sent packing, the remaining five couples will dance two different dances again this week. Will Cristian de la Fuente be able to keep up after his injury?
Epsiode 608A (Episode 16)
Air date: 2008-05-06
Overview: It's the 100th episode of Dancing With The Stars. A lot of surprises, besides the elimination, are expected. Mario Lopez who will be performing with the cast of the Broadway show A Chorus Line, Apolo Anton Ohno, Julianne Hough, Melanie Brown, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy will also be performing.
Episode 609 (Episode 17)
Air date: 2008-05-12
Episode 609A (Episode 18)
Air date: 2008-05-13
Overview: It's the last big elimination show before the final round. Is your favorite celebrity still standing? A speical musical guest performs.
Episode 610 (Episode 19)
Air date: 2008-05-19
Episode 610A (Episode 20)
Air date: 2008-05-20
Overview: The mirror ball trophy is awarded and all the eliminated celebrities return for one last spin across the dance floor.