The sixth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008; the first results show was a double-elimination episode airing on March 25, 2008. The show followed the format of previous seasons, with 12 couples. On May 6, 2008 DWTS had a special two-hour edition to commemorate its 100th episode. The most frequently-given score for this season was 29, which was awarded 9 times to leaders in several weeks. Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner, Mark Ballas, won the competition. Kristi & Mark combined for four of the five perfect scores given out this season; she received three of them for her three Finals dances, giving her a perfect 90 out of 90. This season, along with the previous season, season 14 and season 15 are the only ones without a score under 15 or without a score under 5 given from any judge.

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Dancing with the Stars Season 6 released on March 17, 2008.

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S06E01 Aired March 17, 2008

Episode 601

This is the two hour season premiere of season six of Dancing With The Stars. The celebrity dancers and their professional partners are introduced. The men dance either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot.

S06E02 Aired March 18, 2008

Episode 601A

The women perform either the Cha Cha or the Fox Trot.

S06E03 Aired March 24, 2008

Episode 602

This is the last performance show before the double elimination show, when two will go home. The men and women performed either the Quickstep or the Mambo.

S06E04 Aired March 25, 2008

Episode 602A

This is the first elimination show of the season and two couples will be sent packing. Who will stay and who will go? Special music guest, the Jonas Brothers, perform live. The "Macy's Stars of Dance" segment was choreographed by Jacques Heim from Cirque du Soleil.

S06E05 Aired March 31, 2008

Episode 603

Now that the magician and the tennis star have been escorted to the exit door, can the remaining celebrities bring back their own magic as they perform either the Tango or the Jive?

S06E06 Aired April 01, 2008

Episode 603A

In the spirit of April Fool's day, it's all fun and games until someone gets eliminated. Special musical guest Kylie Minogue performs, as well as special guest dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

S06E07 Aired April 07, 2008

Episode 604

It's the fourth performance show of the season. The remaining celebrities will dance either the Paso Doble or the Viennese Waltz.

S06E08 Aired April 08, 2008

Episode 604A

The fourth couple to be dismissed from the ballroom will be announced, music star Sheryl Crow hits the stage and kids compete in a live ballroom dancing competition!

S06E09 Aired April 14, 2008

Episode 605

It's Latin week and the remaining couples will heat up the dance floor as they dance either the Rumba or the Samba.

S06E10 Aired April 15, 2008

Episode 605A

It's time for another celebrities to pack their bags, but who? James Blunt and Ozomatli perform, as well the ten year old Latin dancers.

S06E11 Aired April 21, 2008

Episode 606

Now that the King's wife has been escorted to the exit door, the remaining couples will perform two dances this week for the first time this season. They will perform a dance they haven't done before and a country themed group dance.

S06E12 Aired April 22, 2008

Episode 606A

Musical guest Ashlee Simpson takes the stage, a troop from renowned Irish dance show Riverdance performs, and the next couple to be sent home is revealed!

S06E13 Aired April 28, 2008

Episode 607

Now that Marlee Matlin is gone like the dust in the wind, the remaining six couples must perform two new dances, one ballroom and one Latin.

S06E14 Aired April 29, 2008

Episode 607A

It's elimination time again. Def Leppard performs and "Dance Center" with Kenny Mayne returns.

S06E15 Aired May 05, 2008

Episode 608

Now that Shannon has been sent packing, the remaining five couples will dance two different dances again this week. Will Cristian de la Fuente be able to keep up after his injury?

S06E16 Aired May 06, 2008

Episode 608A

It's the 100th episode of Dancing With The Stars. A lot of surprises, besides the elimination, are expected. Mario Lopez who will be performing with the cast of the Broadway show A Chorus Line, Apolo Anton Ohno, Julianne Hough, Melanie Brown, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy will also be performing.

S06E17 Aired May 12, 2008

Episode 609

S06E18 Aired May 13, 2008

Episode 609A

It's the last big elimination show before the final round. Is your favorite celebrity still standing? A speical musical guest performs.

S06E19 Aired May 19, 2008

Episode 610

S06E20 Aired May 20, 2008

Episode 610A

The mirror ball trophy is awarded and all the eliminated celebrities return for one last spin across the dance floor.