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When does Dancing with the Stars Season 6 come out?

Dancing with the Stars Season 6 premiered Monday, March 17, 2008 on ABC and ended Tuesday, May 20, 2008. The season has 20 episodes.

The sixth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008; the first results show was a double-elimination episode airing on March 25, 2008. The show followed the format of previous seasons, with 12 couples. On May 6, 2008 DWTS had a special two-hour edition to commemorate its 100th episode. The most frequently-given score for this season was 29, which was awarded 9 times to leaders in several weeks. Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner, Mark Ballas, won the competition. Kristi & Mark combined for four of the five perfect scores given out this season; she received three of them for her three Finals dances, giving her a perfect 90 out of 90. This season, along with the previous season, season 14 and season 15 are the only ones without a score under 15 or without a score under 5 given from any judge.

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Dancing with the Stars Season 6 release schedule

Dancing with the Stars Season 6 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

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.

Monday · 18 years ago

2. Episode 601A

The women perform either the Cha Cha or the Fox Trot.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

3. Episode 3

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.

Monday · 18 years ago

4. Episode 602A

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.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

5. Episode 5

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?

Monday · 18 years ago

6. Episode 6 a

Contestants participate in the third round of the competition.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

7. Episode 7

It's the fourth performance show of the season. The remaining celebrities will dance either the Paso Doble or the Viennese Waltz.

Monday · 18 years ago

8. Episode 604A

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!

Tuesday · 18 years ago

9. Episode 9

It's Latin week and the remaining couples will heat up the dance floor as they dance either the Rumba or the Samba.

Monday · 18 years ago

10. Epsiode 605A

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.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

11. Episode 11

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.

Monday · 18 years ago

12. Episode 606A

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!

Tuesday · 18 years ago

13. Episode 13

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.

Monday · 18 years ago

14. Epsiode 607A

It's elimination time again. Def Leppard performs and "Dance Center" with Kenny Mayne returns.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

15. Episode 15

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?

Monday · 18 years ago

16. Epsiode 608A

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.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

17. Episode 17

Monday · 18 years ago

18. Episode 609A

It's the last big elimination show before the final round. Is your favorite celebrity still standing? A speical musical guest performs.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

19. Episode 19

Monday · 18 years ago

20. Episode 610A Finale

The mirror ball trophy is awarded and all the eliminated celebrities return for one last spin across the dance floor.

Tuesday · 18 years ago

Dancing with the Stars Season 6 guest stars

  • Penn Jillette

    Penn Jillette

    Self - Contestant

  • Steve Guttenberg

    Steve Guttenberg

    Self - Contestant

  • Adam Carolla

    Adam Carolla

    Self - Contestant

  • Mario

    Mario

    Self - Contestant

  • Cristián de la Fuente

    Cristián de la Fuente

    Self - Contestant

  • Jason Taylor

    Jason Taylor

    Self - Contestant

  • Monica Seles

    Self - Contestant

  • Priscilla Presley

    Priscilla Presley

    Self - Contestant

  • Marlee Matlin

    Marlee Matlin

    Self - Contestant

  • Shannon Elizabeth

    Shannon Elizabeth

    Self - Contestant

  • Marissa Jaret Winokur

    Marissa Jaret Winokur

    Self - Contestant

  • Kristi Yamaguchi

    Kristi Yamaguchi

    Self - Contestant

  • Fabian Sanchez

    Self - Partner: Marlee Matlin

  • Kym Johnson

    Kym Johnson

    Self - Partner: Penn Jillette

  • Anna Trebunskaya

    Anna Trebunskaya

    Self - Partner: Steve Guttenberg

  • Julianne Hough

    Julianne Hough

    Self - Partner: Adam Carolla

Dancing with the Stars Season 6 FAQ

When does Dancing with the Stars Season 6 come out?

Dancing with the Stars Season 6 premiered Monday, March 17, 2008 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Dancing with the Stars Season 6?

Dancing with the Stars Season 6 has 20 episodes.

Are new episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 6 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Dancing with the Stars Season 6 finale?

The Dancing with the Stars Season 6 finale (Episode 20) aired Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

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