Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
2006–2021 · CMT · 60 min · 16 seasons
S16E10 · Everybody Needs a Dream
Sat, 20 Nov, 1:00 pm
Kelli and Judy slyly make the final squad announcement, and the new team faces several obstacles before taking the field for their first game as Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
About
Kelli Finglass, the DCC director, has a mandate to have a squad of 36, making this a super competitive year. New to the mix of judges this year are two celebrities -- former DCC and Dancing with the Stars winner Melissa Rycroft and platinum-selling country music recording artist Neil McCoy. With 55 high caliber new girls making it to finals, it's intimidating for the 30 veterans as they must fight to keep their place on the team. Unfortunately for a few vets, it's the end of the line. For the super talented 43 who make training camp, the exhilaration is short lived as the reality of the most demanding dance audition in professional sports becomes real. Season nine brings everything you love -- girls reaching for their dreams and the emotional, drama-ridden journey to make them come true. The payoff is becoming part of the best team in the business -- the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Episodes
- E01
Judge's Showcase
Sat, 18 Sept· 60 minAs 51 rookies and veterans arrive to chase their dreams, the candidates hope to prove their talent with a standout solo performance and take on the kick line in the Judges' Showcase.
- E02
You Came to Play!
Sat, 25 Sept· 60 minMelissa Rycroft comes to the first rehearsal to see which newbies have showmanship, DCC alum Natalie Woods hosts a rookie at her home, and Kelli and Judy make the first cuts of the season.
- E03
Call the Medic!
Sat, 2 Oct· 60 minThe 47 hopefuls learn the mechanics of the kickline, a rookie's injuries put her out of commission, and choreographer Evan Miller teaches a dance routine that calls for power and precision.
- E04
Social Media Dilemma
Sat, 9 Oct· 60 minWith nine cuts looming before the team's first game, the hopefuls show off their freestyle dancing, get fit for their official uniforms and learn new choreography from Denise Dicharry.
- E05
Turn Them Out
Sat, 16 Oct· 60 minChoreographer Criscilla Anderson uses her cancer battle to inspire the dancers, veteran mentors offer style tips to the rookies, and Travis Wall helps Judy and Kelli make their next cut.
- E06
Stomp the Roach!
Sat, 23 Oct· 60 minThe hopefuls practice the highly precise entrance routine and jump kicks for the first time, Jordann shares a vulnerable personal story, and Judy and Kelli make two more tough cuts.
- E07
Show Group Showdown
Sat, 30 Oct· 60 minAs the remaining ladies try out for the media-savvy Show Group, Judy and Kelli are faced with yet another difficult decision, and some dancers rise to glory while others' hearts are broken.
- E08
I've Heard Rumors
Sat, 6 Nov· 60 minMakeovers give the dancers renewed confidence, alum Yuko shares exciting personal news, veteran Lisa makes a hard decision, and Kelli questions Alora-Rose about a rumored distraction.
- E09
You Are Wasting Our Time!
Sat, 13 Nov· 60 minWeek nine of training camp intensifies when Kelli and Judy confront Alora-Rose and deliberate squad dismissal decisions one week before the first game of the season.
- E10
Everybody Needs a Dream
Sat, 20 Nov· 60 minKelli and Judy slyly make the final squad announcement, and the new team faces several obstacles before taking the field for their first game as Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Cast
Kelli Finglass
Kelli Finglass
Judy Trammell
Judy Trammell