Sep 19, 2011
The couples perform for the first time.
Dancing with the Stars
Dance like everyone's watching.
The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.
Season 13 Episodes
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Sep 20, 2011
Exciting moments from the contestants' first performances and their weeks of training. And the couple with the lowest score face elimination; Harry Connick Jr. performs; LMFAO performs.
Sep 26, 2011
It's all about the Jive and the Quickstep as the 11 remaining stars take to the stage to show us their latest dancing moves in a fast-paced Week 2
Sep 27, 2011
Oct 3, 2011
With Elizabeta & Val gone from the competition, Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Kristin Cavallari & Mark , Chynna Phillips & Tony, Nancy Grace & Tristan, David Arquette & Kym, Hope Solo & Maksim, Carson Kressley & Anna, J.R. Martinez & Karina, Ricki Lake & Derek, and Chaz Bono & Lacy take to the dance floor for Story Week.
Oct 4, 2011
Oct 10, 2011
In a two night live event the couples will be dancing the Paso Doble, Tango or Foxtrott, except Carson and Anna, who will be dancing the Viennese Waltz to famous soundtracks of movies.
Oct 11, 2011
In the results show Julianne Hough is coming back to the dance floor prior to the premiere of her film Footloose to dance with her brother Derek.
Oct 17, 2011
It's the Eighties Week and the eight remaining couples will dance to hits from the eighties.
Oct 18, 2011
Oct 24, 2011
The celebrity dancers and their pro partners will dance to popular songs from great Broadway musicals. Additionally they will perform a group dance.
Oct 25, 2011
Having combined the judges' votes with the viewers' votes another couple will be going home. Kristin Chenoweth and Martina McBride are the guest stars.
Oct 31, 2011
Nov 1, 2011
Nov 7, 2011
With David Arquette & Kym out of the running, the competition is down to their Final Five: Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Nancy Grace & Tristan, Hope Solo & Maksim, J.R. Martinez & Karina and Ricki Lake & Derek. Each dancer is going to have to do two dances.
Nov 8, 2011
Nov 14, 2011
In the Latin Dances the semi-finalists will dance either the Samba or the Paso Doble. Then it's time for the Argentine Tango with close embrace. Finally there will be a Cha Cha Cha rela
Nov 15, 2011
Nov 21, 2011
The three finalists J.R., Rob and Ricki and their Pro-Dancer Partners Karina, two-times champion Cheryl and three-times champion Derek will compete against each other in two dances. First they have to dance an unlearned dance and then they will hit the floor for the most anticipated freestyle.
Nov 22, 2011
The three finalists will dance their favorite dance of the season once more. Then having combined the judges' scores with the viewers' votes two couples with the highest scores will dance an Instant Samba. Lady Antebellum is the special guest star of the two-hour Season 13 Finale. They'll perform the television debut of "Dancing Away with My Heart" and then their mega-hit "Need you Know". The winner of season 13 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.
Season 13 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Dancing with the Stars Season 13 premiere?
Dancing with the Stars Season 13 premiered on September 19, 2011.
How many episodes are in Dancing with the Stars Season 13?
Dancing with the Stars Season 13 has 20 episodes.
What is the first episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 13?
The season opens with Season 13 Episode 1, "Performance Show: Week 1". It aired on September 19, 2011.
Go to Season 13 Episode 1