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Dancing with the Stars: Season 5

21 episodes Premiered Sep 24, 2007
Previously on Dancing with the Stars

Season 5 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dancing with the Stars Season 4.
  • Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 5 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 5: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S5·E1 Mytharc

Season 5 Premiere - Performance Show 1A

Sep 24, 2007

Season Five opens with the first of two nights of performances. Tonight is ladies night as this year's six female celebrities perform either the cheeky Cha Cha or the sophisticated

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Performance Show 1B

Sep 25, 2007

On this second night of performances, the men will dance either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot.

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Results Show 1

Sep 26, 2007

The first celebrity is voted off. Who will stay and who will go? Dolly Parton and Tap dancing legend Savion Glover perform.

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Performance Show 2

Oct 1, 2007

Now that Josie Maran has been eliminated, only eleven celebrities remain. Each remaining celebrity will either dance the Mambo or the Quickstep.

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Results Show 2

Oct 2, 2007

This is the second live results show of the season. Who will stay and who will go? A special musical guest also performs.

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Results Show 3

Oct 9, 2007

This is the third live results show of the season. Who will stay and who will go? A special musical guest also performs.

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Results Show 4

Oct 16, 2007

This is the fourth live results show. Who will stay and who will go? Gloria Estefan performs

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Results Show 5

Oct 23, 2007

This is the fifth live results show of the season. Who will stay and who will go? A special musical guest also performs.

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Performance Show 6

Oct 29, 2007

It's down to the remaining couples and their final dances, including the much anticipated Freestyle dance. This is the last chance for the couple to shine and win your vote before

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Results Show 6

Oct 30, 2007

It's the fifth season finale for Dancing With The Stars. All of the eliminated couples have returned for one last spin across the dance floor. The winner of this season is announce