Episode 801

S08 E01 • Monday, Mar 9, 2009 • Mar 9

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.

Episode 802

S08 E02 • Monday, Mar 16, 2009 • Mar 16

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

Episode 802A

S08 E03 • Tuesday, Mar 17, 2009 • Mar 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.

Episode 803

S08 E04 • Monday, Mar 23, 2009 • Mar 23

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

Episode 803A

S08 E05 • Tuesday, Mar 24, 2009 • Mar 24

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

Episode 804

S08 E06 • Monday, Mar 30, 2009 • Mar 30

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

Episode 804A

S08 E07 • Tuesday, Mar 31, 2009 • Mar 31

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

Episode 805

S08 E08 • Monday, Apr 6, 2009 • Apr 6

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

Episode 805A

S08 E09 • Tuesday, Apr 7, 2009 • Apr 7

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.

Episode 806

S08 E10 • Monday, Apr 13, 2009 • Apr 13

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

Episode 806A

S08 E11 • Tuesday, Apr 14, 2009 • Apr 14

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

Episode 807

S08 E12 • Monday, Apr 20, 2009 • Apr 20

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

Episode 807A

S08 E13 • Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009 • Apr 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.

Episode 808

S08 E14 • Monday, Apr 27, 2009 • Apr 27

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

Episode 808A

S08 E15 • Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 • Apr 28

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

Episode 809

S08 E16 • Monday, May 4, 2009 • May 4

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

Episode 809A

S08 E17 • Tuesday, May 5, 2009 • May 5

Episode 810

S08 E18 • Monday, May 11, 2009 • May 11

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

Episode 810A

S08 E19 • Tuesday, May 12, 2009 • May 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.

Episode 811

S08 E20 • Monday, May 18, 2009 • May 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.

Episode 811A

S08 E21 • Tuesday, May 19, 2009 • May 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.