Summary: 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.

Summary: Week two of performances finds the contestants dancing the salsa or the quickstep.

Summary: 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.

Summary: Week three finds the performers dancing the fox trot or the samba.

Summary: The third results show also has a performance by singer Adele and the duo Hall & Oates.

Summary: Week four's performances include the Argentine tango and the Lindy Hop.

Summary: The fourth round of performances has led to two more contestants being released.

Summary: Week five performances has the contestants dancing the paso doble or Viennese waltz.

Summary: 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.

Summary: Week six in the competition finds the performers dancing the rumba or the jive.

Summary: The results of round six are revealed, along with a performance from Rascal Flatts.

Summary: Week seven finds the contestants participating in a 1960's themed group dance.

Summary: Week seven finds one more dancer removed from the show, along with a performance from Natasha Bedingfield and the Irish music group Celtic Women.

Summary: Week eight of the competition finds the contestants dancing as a single and as a team.

Summary: Week eight of the competition finds one more voted off. Also, a performance by Robin Thicke, and the professional dancing competition continues.

Summary: Week nine finds the remaining contestants having to perform in two different dance styles.

Summary: Week 10 finds only four dancers remaining as they have two new dances to learn.

Summary: 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.

Summary: 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.

Summary: 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.