In the season opener, previous contestants return and perform the cha-cha or the fox-trot. Competitors include Kirstie Alley, Emmitt Smith, Bristol Palin, Drew Lachey and Shawn Johnson.

The remaining eight couples perform for America’s votes and the judges’ scores.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

The remaining seven couples perform for America’s votes and the judges’ scores.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

The remaining six couples perform for America’s votes and the judges’ scores.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

The remaining five couples perform for America’s votes and the judges’ scores.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

The remaining four couples perform to win America’s votes and high scores from the judges.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

The final three couples perform to try to win America’s votes and the judges’ scores as the competition enters its final stage.

Contestants perform the judges’ favorite dances from the season and the winner is revealed!

The remaining nine couples perform for America’s votes and the judges’ scores.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

Dancing with the stars returns with a new group of stars ready to take to the dance floor. Couples dance the Viennese Waltz or the Cha-Cha this week.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

The remaining eleven couples perform for America’s votes and the judge’s scores.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.

The remaining ten couples perform for America’s votes and the judges’ scores.

One couple is eliminated from the competition. Special guest performances and dancing round out the evening.