Dancing with the Stars - Season 6

Dancing with the Stars

Season 6

2008 • 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.

Episodes

Episode 601 - Dancing with the Stars

1. Episode 601

March 17, 2008

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.

Episode 601A - Dancing with the Stars

2. Episode 601A

March 18, 2008

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

Episode 602 - Dancing with the Stars

3. Episode 602

March 24, 2008

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.

Episode 602A - Dancing with the Stars

4. Episode 602A

March 25, 2008

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.

Episode 603 - Dancing with the Stars

5. Episode 603

March 31, 2008

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?

Episode 6 a - Dancing with the Stars

6. Episode 6 a

April 1, 2008

Contestants participate in the third round of the competition.

Episode 604 - Dancing with the Stars

7. Episode 604

April 7, 2008

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

Episode 604A - Dancing with the Stars

8. Episode 604A

April 8, 2008

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!

Episode 605 - Dancing with the Stars

9. Episode 605

April 14, 2008

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

Epsiode 605A - Dancing with the Stars

10. Epsiode 605A

April 15, 2008

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.

Episode 606 - Dancing with the Stars

11. Episode 606

April 21, 2008

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.

Episode 606A - Dancing with the Stars

12. Episode 606A

April 22, 2008

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!

Episode 607 - Dancing with the Stars

13. Episode 607

April 28, 2008

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.

Epsiode 607A - Dancing with the Stars

14. Epsiode 607A

April 29, 2008

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

Episode 608 - Dancing with the Stars

15. Episode 608

May 5, 2008

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?

Epsiode 608A - Dancing with the Stars

16. Epsiode 608A

May 6, 2008

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.

Episode 609 - Dancing with the Stars

17. Episode 609

May 12, 2008

No overview available.

Episode 609A - Dancing with the Stars

18. Episode 609A

May 13, 2008

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

Episode 610 - Dancing with the Stars

19. Episode 610

May 19, 2008

No overview available.

Episode 610A - Dancing with the Stars

20. Episode 610A

May 20, 2008

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