8.6/106 votesLoading...#1 - The Road to World-Class Begins
Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 8/2/2018
Hundreds of eager hopefuls -- ranging from starry-eyed rookies to experienced NFL cheerleaders -- gather at AT&T Stadium for a shot at joining the world’s most famous squad.
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8.6/105 votesLoading...#2 - First Impressions
Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2019
Four hundred dancers from all over the country converge on AT&T Stadium to start the hardest audition process in the entertainment business to become a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.
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8.2/105 votesLoading...#3 - Like No Other
Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 11/24/2020
After an unusual online audition process, the rookie candidates for the 2020 squad move into an isolated training camp bubble amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2006
Only a small number of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders hopefuls will be chosen from a crowd of hundreds after performing freestyle dance routines in the preliminary auditions at Texas Stadium.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2006
Training camp gets underway as the women are introduced to a grueling schedule of dance rehearsals with choreographer Judy Trammell and workout sessions with fitness instructor Jay Johnson.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2006
The mental and physical stress of training camp hits hard, with sudden dropouts, fitness critiques, and the scrutiny of Kelli and Judy weighing heavily on the hopefuls.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2006
Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown and Dallas Cowboys player Ryan Fowler test the training camp candidates on their NFL knowledge and athletic skills on the field.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2006
The training camp candidates get major makeovers ahead of their first solo publicity stills, and the veteran cheerleaders visit with members of the armed forces before deployment.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2006
As training camp winds down, the hopefuls are on their best behavior after Kelli's annual etiquette luncheon, and a tough choreographer pushes the women with new dance techniques.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2006
The candidates find themselves in front of the camera for a crash course in dealing with the media, and the judges from the open call return to give their final say on the official lineup.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2006
With 36 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders hopefuls poised to become America's sweethearts, Kelli and Judy are concerned the team is not ready and more cuts may be needed.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/4/2007
Hundreds of hopefuls arrive for preliminary auditions, where less than half will move on after Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Director Kelli Finglass observes their freestyle dance routines.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2007
Competition heats up in the final audition as surviving candidates go head-to-head against experienced veteran cheerleaders to secure one of the coveted spots at the DCC Training Camp.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2007
The group of 43 hopefuls celebrate moving on in the selection process and adjust to the physical demands of Training Camp, and DCC Director Kelli Finglass reminds them there will be cuts.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2007
Two weeks into training camp, veteran cheerleaders choose their wardrobe for the swimsuit calendar shoot, rookies audition for a spot in Show Group, and Kelli and Judy make the first cut.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#16 - Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2007
As reality sets in for the remaining candidates, the rookies are fitted for their skimpy DCC uniforms, then they must pass a strict etiquette test and prove they have mastered the kick line.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#17 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2007
After brutally honest guest choreographer Kitty Carter puts them through the wringer, the training camp candidates get stunning makeovers, and Kelli and Judy make another heartbreaking cut.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Episode 7
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2007
The rookies don the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform for a modeling shoot, and they have a life-changing experience when they go skydiving with a legendary Army parachute team.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - Episode 8
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2007
The last rehearsals and the final cuts for the 2007 squad; the ladies pose for their Squad Photo; the squad performs in front of 65,000 fans at Texas Stadium.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Episode 1
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2008
Over 600 excited and anxious Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders hopefuls arrive at Texas Stadium for the preliminary auditions. After performing their freestyle dance routines for the judges, they anxiously await the reveal of who gets to move on ... only 130 make it to the semi-finals. At semis, they’re taught the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ style of dance, along with the legendary kick line. Amid tears of joy and disappointment, only 60 girls are called back for the finals, where they’ll compete against the seasoned veterans to earn a spot in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Training Camp.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - Episode 2
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2008
In the finals audition, the competition really heats up. Now, surviving candidates must go head-to-head against experienced veteran cheerleaders for a coveted spot in the DCC Training Camp. All trying out are interviewed by judges, have their backgrounds checked and are asked to perform solo dance routines. Which candidates can handle the stress and “WOW” the judges to prove they are the total package? Only 45 have what it takes and in a dramatic DCC upset, returning veteran cheerleaders are not invited back to the squad.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - Episode 3
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2008
Training Camp begins! The newly elected training camp candidates are excited, even star struck, as they meet the veterans for the first time at Valley Ranch. At the first team meeting, anxiety ripples through the ranks when DCC director Kelli Finglass announces that a couple of the more seasoned veterans have failed the written test. Veterans come up short again during the body fat evaluation—some of them have put on weight, while the rookies test lean and mean. The vets’ experience finally shines through at the first dance rehearsals, while the newbie rookies struggle to learn the choreography.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - Episode 4
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2008
Only two weeks into training camp, it's time to start making cuts. Uniform Fittings is the first order of business. It's a bittersweet moment when the rookies are measured for their uniforms because they have yet to really earn them. From the famous knotted blue blouse to the belted white shorts, the rookie candidates hope Kelli confirms that they have the DCC "look." Then the group competes in a grueling army fitness test to try and earn the privilege of being on the elite "Power Squad." At that evening's rehearsal the first cuts will be made.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - Episode 5
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2008
After saying goodbye to one of their own, reality sets in for the remaining training camp candidates: nobody's position on the squad is secure. Hard charging, Kitty Carter is asked to work with the weaker girls and whip them into shape. The rookies are given “makeovers” to transform them into the image of a DCC. Can these makeovers give them enough confidence to raise their performance? Tonight is proof that your past can come back to haunt you as girls are called into Kelli’s office. How many live to dance another day?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Episode 6
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2008
The entire squad needs a wake up call and guest choreographer Kitty Carter gives it to them. She takes the group through a grueling dance rehearsal only to leave a few girls emotional wrecks. Then it's time for a lesson in DCC etiquette. The fashion dos and don'ts put the squad on notice that they must perform off the field in the perfect DCC style. When Jay shows up with Dallas Cowboys football players, the game is on, in the 1st annual Vets vs. Rookies football game. The night's rehearsal is a challenge as the pace quickens and missteps on the dance floor lead to more girls falling short of the mark. Kelli continues cutting as she looks for the best 36 in the room!
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The Best Episodes of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
Every episode of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team!
Reality show following the auditioning process and making of the annual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Squad.
Genres:RealityDocumentary
Network:CMT
Best Episodes Summary
"The Road to World-Class Begins" is the best rated episode of "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team". It scored 8.6/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/2/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "First Impressions".