S8 E1 • Episode 801

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.

Première diffusion : 9 mars 2009

S8 E2 • Episode 802

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

Première diffusion : 16 mars 2009

S8 E3 • Episode 802A

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.

Première diffusion : 17 mars 2009

S8 E4 • Episode 803

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

Première diffusion : 23 mars 2009

S8 E5 • Episode 803A

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

Première diffusion : 24 mars 2009

S8 E6 • Episode 804

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

Première diffusion : 30 mars 2009

S8 E7 • Episode 804A

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

Première diffusion : 31 mars 2009

S8 E8 • Episode 805

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

Première diffusion : 6 avril 2009

S8 E9 • Episode 805A

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.

Première diffusion : 7 avril 2009

S8 E10 • Episode 806

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

Première diffusion : 13 avril 2009

S8 E11 • Episode 806A

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

Première diffusion : 14 avril 2009

S8 E12 • Episode 807

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

Première diffusion : 20 avril 2009

S8 E13 • Episode 807A

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

Première diffusion : 21 avril 2009

S8 E14 • Episode 808

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

Première diffusion : 27 avril 2009

S8 E15 • Episode 808A

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

Première diffusion : 28 avril 2009

S8 E16 • Episode 809

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

Première diffusion : 4 mai 2009

S8 E17 • Episode 809A

Première diffusion : 5 mai 2009

S8 E18 • Episode 810

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

Première diffusion : 11 mai 2009

S8 E19 • Episode 810A

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.

Première diffusion : 12 mai 2009

S8 E20 • Episode 811

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.

Première diffusion : 18 mai 2009

S8 E21 • Episode 811A

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.

Première diffusion : 19 mai 2009