7.1/1049 votes#1 - Episode 801
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2009
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.
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- 6.8/1039 votes
#2 - Episode 802
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2009
Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep.
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- 5.0/1035 votes
#3 - Episode 802A
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2009
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.
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- 5.4/1033 votes
#4 - Episode 803
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 3/23/2009
Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba.
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- 6.9/1027 votes
#5 - Episode 803A
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2009
The third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates.
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- 7.8/1029 votes
#6 - Episode 804
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2009
Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.
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- 7.2/1027 votes
#7 - Episode 804A
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 3/31/2009
The fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released.
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- 7.3/1034 votes
#8 - Episode 805
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 4/6/2009
Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz.
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- 7.0/1027 votes
#9 - Episode 805A
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 4/7/2009
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.
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- 6.8/1030 votes
#10 - Episode 806
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/2009
Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive.
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- 6.5/1027 votes
#11 - Episode 806A
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 4/14/2009
The results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts.
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- 6.0/1028 votes
#12 - Episode 807
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 4/20/2009
Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance.
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- 6.0/1024 votes
#13 - Episode 807A
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 4/21/2009
Week seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women.
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- 7.4/1031 votes
#14 - Episode 808
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 4/27/2009
Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team.
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- 7.4/1023 votes
#15 - Episode 808A
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 4/28/2009
Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues.
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- 7.1/1026 votes
#16 - Episode 809
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 5/4/2009
Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles.
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- 8.1/1026 votes
#17 - Episode 809A
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 5/5/2009
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- 6.2/1025 votes
#18 - Episode 810
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 5/11/2009
Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn.
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- 6.1/1026 votes
#19 - Episode 810A
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/2009
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.
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- 7.5/1022 votes
#20 - Episode 811
Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2009
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.
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- 6.5/1028 votes
#21 - Episode 811A
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 5/19/2009
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 7.1/10 based on 49 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/9/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 802".