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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 8

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 8!

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The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 801
    7.4/10(49 votes)

    #1 - Episode 801

    S8:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 802
    6.9/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Episode 802

    S8:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 802A
    5.3/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Episode 802A

    S8:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 803
    5.7/10(34 votes)

    #4 - Episode 803

    S8:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 803A
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Episode 803A

    S8:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 804
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Episode 804

    S8:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 7 - Episode 804A
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Episode 804A

    S8:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 8 - Episode 805
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Episode 805

    S8:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 9 - Episode 805A
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Episode 805A

    S8:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 10 - Episode 806
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Episode 806

    S8:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 11 - Episode 806A
    6.5/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Episode 806A

    S8:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 12 - Episode 807
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Episode 807

    S8:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 13 - Episode 807A
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Episode 807A

    S8:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 14 - Episode 808
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #14 - Episode 808

    S8:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 15 - Episode 808A
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Episode 808A

    S8:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 16 - Episode 809
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Episode 809

    S8:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 17 - Episode 809A
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Episode 809A

    S8:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 18 - Episode 810
    6.3/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Episode 810

    S8:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 19 - Episode 810A
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Episode 810A

    S8:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 20 - Episode 811
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Episode 811

    S8:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dancing with the Stars Season 8 Episode 21 - Episode 811A
    6.5/10(29 votes)

    #21 - Episode 811A

    S8:E21

    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.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Episode 801" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars" season 8. It scored 7.4/10 based on 49 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/9/2009. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 802".