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When does Dancing with the Stars Season 13 come out?

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 premiered Monday, September 19, 2011 on ABC and ended Tuesday, November 22, 2011. The season has 20 episodes.

Season thirteen of Dancing with the Stars premiered on September 19, 2011. Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli returned as the judges, and Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke Charvet returned as hosts. Twelve couples competed in this season. Starting this season, Alan Dedicoat, the announcer, introduces Harold Wheeler and his band after the introduction of the remaining competitors. Actor J.R. Martinez won the competition with over 9 million votes. A first time in Dancing with the Stars history were the winner was millions ahead in votes by the runner up. J.R. Martinez won over reality TV star Rob Kardashian and actress Ricki Lake who took 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

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Dancing with the Stars Season 13 release schedule

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 episode release dates
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1. Performance Show: Week 1

The couples perform for the first time.

Monday · 15 years ago

2. Meet The Cast & Results Show: Week 1

Exciting moments from the contestants' first performances and their weeks of training. And the couple with the lowest score face elimination; Harry Connick Jr. performs; LMFAO performs.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

3. Performance Show: Week 2

It's all about the Jive and the Quickstep as the 11 remaining stars take to the stage to show us their latest dancing moves in a fast-paced Week 2

Monday · 15 years ago

4. Encore Performance & Results Show: Week 2

Tuesday · 15 years ago

5. Performance Show: Week 3

With Elizabeta & Val gone from the competition, Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Kristin Cavallari & Mark , Chynna Phillips & Tony, Nancy Grace & Tristan, David Arquette & Kym, Hope Solo & Maksim, Carson Kressley & Anna, J.R. Martinez & Karina, Ricki Lake & Derek, and Chaz Bono & Lacy take to the dance floor for Story Week.

Monday · 15 years ago

6. Results Show: Week 3

Tuesday · 15 years ago

7. Performance Show: Week 4

In a two night live event the couples will be dancing the Paso Doble, Tango or Foxtrott, except Carson and Anna, who will be dancing the Viennese Waltz to famous soundtracks of movies.

Monday · 15 years ago

8. Results Show: Week 4

In the results show Julianne Hough is coming back to the dance floor prior to the premiere of her film Footloose to dance with her brother Derek.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

9. Performance Show: Week 5

It's the Eighties Week and the eight remaining couples will dance to hits from the eighties.

Monday · 15 years ago

10. Results Show: Week 5

Tuesday · 15 years ago

11. Performance Show: Week 6

The celebrity dancers and their pro partners will dance to popular songs from great Broadway musicals. Additionally they will perform a group dance.

Monday · 15 years ago

12. Results Show: Week 6

Having combined the judges' votes with the viewers' votes another couple will be going home. Kristin Chenoweth and Martina McBride are the guest stars.

Tuesday · 15 years ago

13. Performance Show: Week 7

Monday · 15 years ago

14. Results Show: Week 7

Tuesday · 15 years ago

15. Performance Show: Week 8

With David Arquette & Kym out of the running, the competition is down to their Final Five: Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Nancy Grace & Tristan, Hope Solo & Maksim, J.R. Martinez & Karina and Ricki Lake & Derek. Each dancer is going to have to do two dances.

Monday · 15 years ago

16. Results Show: Week 8

Tuesday · 15 years ago

17. Semi Finals: Week 9

In the Latin Dances the semi-finalists will dance either the Samba or the Paso Doble. Then it's time for the Argentine Tango with close embrace. Finally there will be a Cha Cha Cha rela

Monday · 14 years ago

18. Semi Finals Results Show

Tuesday · 14 years ago

19. Final 3: Week 10

The three finalists J.R., Rob and Ricki and their Pro-Dancer Partners Karina, two-times champion Cheryl and three-times champion Derek will compete against each other in two dances. First they have to dance an unlearned dance and then they will hit the floor for the most anticipated freestyle.

Monday · 14 years ago

20. Season Finale Finale

The three finalists will dance their favorite dance of the season once more. Then having combined the judges' scores with the viewers' votes two couples with the highest scores will dance an Instant Samba. Lady Antebellum is the special guest star of the two-hour Season 13 Finale. They'll perform the television debut of "Dancing Away with My Heart" and then their mega-hit "Need you Know". The winner of season 13 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.

Tuesday · 14 years ago

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 guest stars

  • Metta Sandiford-Artest

    Metta Sandiford-Artest

    Self - Contestant

  • Elisabetta Canalis

    Elisabetta Canalis

    Self - Contestant

  • Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin Cavallari

    Self - Contestant

  • Chynna Phillips

    Chynna Phillips

    Self - Contestant

  • Carson Kressley

    Carson Kressley

    Self - Contestant

  • Chaz Bono

    Chaz Bono

    Self - Contestant

  • David Arquette

    David Arquette

    Self - Contestant

  • Nancy Grace

    Nancy Grace

    Self - Contestant

  • Hope Solo

    Hope Solo

    Self - Contestant

  • Ricki Lake

    Ricki Lake

    Self - Contestant

  • Rob Kardashian

    Rob Kardashian

    Self - Contestant

  • J.R. Martinez

    J.R. Martinez

    Self - Contestant

  • Kym Johnson

    Kym Johnson

    Self - Dancer

  • Karina Smirnoff

    Karina Smirnoff

    Self - Dancer

  • Peta Murgatroyd

    Peta Murgatroyd

    Self - Dancer

  • Val Chmerkovskiy

    Val Chmerkovskiy

    Self - Dancer

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 FAQ

When does Dancing with the Stars Season 13 come out?

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 premiered Monday, September 19, 2011 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Dancing with the Stars Season 13?

Dancing with the Stars Season 13 has 20 episodes.

Are new episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 13 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Dancing with the Stars Season 13 finale?

The Dancing with the Stars Season 13 finale (Episode 20) aired Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

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