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Dancing with the Stars 2005

“Dance like everyone's watching.”

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
June 1, 2005
Last Aired
December 2, 2025
Format
35 seasons · 512 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S19E1 "Week 1: Season Premiere" (★ 10/10)
Networks
ABC, Disney+
Where to Stream
Disney Plus
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★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 135 votes TV-PG RealityFamily 35 seasons · 512 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.1/10
Where to watch: Disney Plus
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What is Dancing with the Stars?

Dancing with the Stars is a television competition series that premiered on ABC on June 1, 2005. The program features celebrities who are paired with professional ballroom dancers to perform choreographed routines.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
512
First aired
Jun 1, 2005
Last aired
Dec 2, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
ABC, Disney+
Genres
Reality, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 135 votes
Format
35 seasons · 512 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
ABC, Disney+
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Dancing with the Stars is a television competition series that premiered on ABC on June 1, 2005. The program features celebrities who are paired with professional ballroom dancers to perform choreographed routines. These performances are evaluated by a panel of ballroom experts and are subject to votes cast by viewers. Throughout the competition, the participants engage in weekly elimination rounds as they strive to win the Mirrorball Trophy. The first season of the series featured six celebrity contestants paired with six professional dancers. Tom Bergeron and Lisa Canning served as the hosts for the inaugural season. The panel of judges consisted of Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli. The series showcases a variety of dance styles, including the salsa and the samba. The premiere of the first season drew over 13 million viewers. The show continues to air as a competition where celebrities and their partners compete against one another to determine an overall winner based on the combined feedback of the judges and the audience.

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Should you watch it?

“Celebrities partner with professional dancers to compete in choreographed routines for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.”

Reasons to watch
  • high-energy dance performances
  • professional ballroom expertise
Keep in mind
  • weekly elimination format
  • competitive tension

Watch it if you enjoy reality competitions featuring celebrities learning ballroom dance styles.

The series features competitive dance performances and is generally suitable for a broad audience.

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Frequently asked questions

When did the series debut?

The first season debuted on ABC on June 1, 2005.

Who hosts the show?

The first season was hosted by Tom Bergeron and Lisa Canning.

Who judges the performances?

The judging panel consists of Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, and Bruno Tonioli.

How does the competition work?

Celebrities are paired with professional dancers and perform routines that are judged by experts and voted on by viewers.

What is the goal of the contestants?

Contestants compete in weekly elimination rounds to vie for the Mirrorball Trophy.

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