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Dancing with the Stars 2004

★ 5.5/10 · 5 votes Reality 22 seasons · 203 eps Returning Series
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What is Dancing with the Stars?

Dancing with the Stars is a reality television series featuring celebrities and their professional dance partners. The show takes place on a dance floor where the couples perform.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
203
Runtime
90 minutes
First aired
Oct 5, 2004
Last aired
Aug 4, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
AU
Networks
10, Seven Network
Genres
Reality
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Overview

Dancing with the Stars is a reality television series featuring celebrities and their professional dance partners. The show takes place on a dance floor where the couples perform. A panel of judges and the public participate in the show's voting process. Each week, one couple is voted off. The show continues until only one star remains.

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Should you watch it?

“Celebrities pair with professional dancers to compete in a weekly ballroom dancing competition.”

Reasons to watch
  • witness celebrity growth
  • enjoy professional choreography
Keep in mind
  • elimination format
  • subjective judging

Watch it if you enjoy reality competition series featuring celebrity performers.

The program is a reality dance competition suitable for general audiences.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Season 5 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

Celebrities partner with professional dancers to compete on the dancefloor.

How are contestants eliminated?

Each week one couple is voted off by the public and a panel of judges.

When did it premiere?

The series premiered on ABC on June 1, 2005.

What genre is the show?

It is an American reality dance competition television series.

How does the competition end?

The process continues until only one star remains.