21 episodes · first aired 2009-03-09
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Episode 801 2009-03-09 | 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. | 2009-03-09 | 0.0 | |
| 02 | Episode 802 |
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Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep. |
| 2009-03-16 |
| 0.0 |
| 03 | Episode 802A 2009-03-17 | 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. | 2009-03-17 | 0.0 |
| 04 | Episode 803 2009-03-23 | Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba. | 2009-03-23 | 0.0 |
| 05 | Episode 803A 2009-03-24 | The third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates. | 2009-03-24 | 0.0 |
| 06 | Episode 804 2009-03-30 | Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop. | 2009-03-30 | 0.0 |
| 07 | Episode 804A 2009-03-31 | The fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released. | 2009-03-31 | 0.0 |
| 08 | Episode 805 2009-04-06 | Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz. | 2009-04-06 | 0.0 |
| 09 | Episode 805A 2009-04-07 | Week five brings another elimination for one team, after Grammy Award singer Etta James and Demi Lovato each sing, while the second Macy's Stars of Dance perform. | 2009-04-07 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Episode 806 2009-04-13 | Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive. | 2009-04-13 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Episode 806A 2009-04-14 | The results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts. | 2009-04-14 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Episode 807 2009-04-20 | Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance. | 2009-04-20 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Episode 807A 2009-04-21 | Week seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women. | 2009-04-21 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Episode 808 2009-04-27 | Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team. | 2009-04-27 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Episode 808A 2009-04-28 | Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues. | 2009-04-28 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Episode 809 2009-05-04 | Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles. | 2009-05-04 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Episode 809A 2009-05-05 | 2009-05-05 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Episode 810 2009-05-11 | Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn. | 2009-05-11 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Episode 810A 2009-05-12 | 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. | 2009-05-12 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Episode 811 2009-05-18 | 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. | 2009-05-18 | 0.0 |
| 21 | Episode 811A 2009-05-19 | 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. | 2009-05-19 | 0.0 |
