Connections
Followed by
Version of
Spin-off
Referenced in
Brief clip shown
the cover of a Playboy issue mentions the series in reference to a Kelly Monaco pictorial
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Howard mentions the show
Howard says Rachel hunter looked fat on the show
all Double Jeopardy! categories have titles inspired by TV shows, including "Dancing with the Tsars"
the show Hannah and Amber appear on is titled "Singing with the Stars"
Vala dreams she's on a TV program where there is dancing with celebrities
After showing female secondary sexual characteristics for 30 seconds, Penn tells that BS! is the best show ever - followed by "Take this, Dancing with the Stars!"
Kip becomes a judge on this show
Robby says "All that's on these days are those stupid dance shows". This is a reference to "Dancing With the Stars".
While Robby is sleeping, he says, "1, 2, cha cha cha. 1, 2, cha cha cha. I tried to pull the mullet, Mother, but it just wouldn't come off!" is a reference to Billy Ray Cyrus's incident on Dancing with the Stars where he nearly ripped Karina Smirnoff's head off along with a mullet wig.
mentioned in dialogue
Referenced by name
mentioned by Spinelli
Bart is shown watching "Samba with the Stars".
Monique Coleman mentions that she has appeared on the US series of Dancing with the Stars.
From the vanity card: "To crank out two sitcoms a week that can compete...with a deaf chick dancing her ass off..."
billboard advertisement seen
Penn mentions his appearance on the show.
mentioned by Beowulf
mentioned by Drama
This show is referenced by name.
"Dancing with the Federales"
John Hamm mentions it in the opening monologue.
John McCain mentions it in the opening sequence.
Included in an $8,000 question
Included in a $2,000 question
Kristi Yamaguchi talks about her experiences of performing on the show.
Hal Gore (Jerry Rice) says, "I'm the one that scored all the touchdowns and knew how to dance." Rice was a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars."
Included in a $500 question
mentioned in dialogue
Included in a $200 question
Abe offers up his recorded copy of Season 2 of this show.
On The View sketch, Michaela says Bruno from Dancing with the Stars will be on
Mentioned several times.
Mentioned at the end of the dance sequence during the Team CZW-Da Soul Touchaz match.
Kim's stint on Dancing with the Stars referred by Khloe
Kristi Yamaguchi's season as a contestant is the subject of a $2,000 question
Included in a $100 question
Subject of a $2,000 question
Mentioned by guest host Samantha Harris
Mentioned by guest host Samantha Harris
Subject of a $16,000 question
Mentioned by guest host Samantha Harris
The fall 2008 season is the subject of an $8,000 question
mentioned by Tosh
Penn mentions he was on "Dancing with the Stars"
Chris and Melissa talk about it
"You should go on Dancing with the Tards."
Mentioned by Lalima and Chris
incorrect answer to a $100 question
incorrect answer to a $1,000 question
mentioned in dialogue
Fake segment featuring Craig Ferguson as Paula Abdul
Jay Leno asks Mel Gibson which of four series he'd prefer to appear on
Chuck Liddell discusses his preparations for the show.
Jay talks about Tom DeLay's appearance on the show
Jay mentions that they paid Tom DeLay to dance
Jay mentions that Emmitt Smith won on the show
Mentioned when guest expert Tom DeLay is introduced
Mentioned when guest expert Tom DeLay is introduced
Casey announces that the sorority sisters are watching the show in the TV room.
Mentioned when guest expert Tom DeLay is introduced
Mentioned when guest expert Tom DeLay is introduced
Mentioned when guest expert Tom DeLay is introduced
Ron MacLean mentions guest judge Kristi Yamaguchi as its champion.
Subject of a $600 clue in the category "TV for Short"
mentioned in dialogue
Jay mentions that Donny Osmond won on the show
Jay says that ABC doesn't want Adam Lambert or anything too "gay" on the network, like this show
Mario Lopez presents a $7,500 question about his finishing as a runner-up
Mentioned by Larry Wilcox from CHiPs
Gilles Marini is the subject of an $800 clue in the category "Reality Show Runners-Up"
DWTS is mentioned by name in Slumber's Kiss.
Mikey Day says Chuck Liddell has changed since he was on the show
Jeff mentions that Jerry Rice was on "Dancing with the Stars."
The show is mentioned.
Gilles Marini presents a $10,000 question about his season on the show
Theme week; "DWTS" is the subject of two $3,000 questions, a $5,000 question, and a $7,500 question
Jay says that under the new "don't ask, don't tell" policy, you can't ask another soldier who was voted off the show
Theme week; "DWTS" is the subject of a $5,000 question and a $10,000 question
Jay says that when he saw John McCain campaigning with Sarah Palin, he thought it was Buzz Aldrin on the show
Theme week; "DWTS" is the subject of a $7,500 question, a $10,000 question and a $12,500 question
Theme week; "DWTS" is the subject of a $5,000 question and a $7,500 question
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "Get Thee to a Runner-y"
Theme week; "DWTS" is the subject of a $2,000 question, a $3,000 question, a $5,000 question and a $7,500 question
Jay mentions that Buzz Aldrin was voted off the show
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Reality TV"
Jay says he saw Kate Gosselin rehearsing for the show
Sarah Palin (Tina Fey) promotes "Dancing with the Real Stars: America's Small Business Owners" in the Sarah Palin Network segment.
Referenced during Unitards auditions
Jay mentions that Kate Gosselin is on the show
Jay says in the new "Footloose" movie, a small town bans dancing after seeing Kate Gosselin on the show
Louis van Amstel is introduced as being from the show
Jay says that the space program's most recent accomplishment was getting an astronaut on the show
Jay mentions Pamela Anderson and Kate Gosselin as being on the show
Jay mentions that Kate Gosselin was eliminated from the show
Mentioned by Seth on Weekend Update
Sig Hansen talks about wanting to be on the show
Jay mentions that Erin Andrews from the show will be on next week
Jay mentions that Erin Andrews from the show will be a guest
Jay mentions that Erin Andrews from the show will be on tomorrow
"Dancing with Cars of the Stars" is one of the reality shows mentioned to Moe.
Jay mentions that all the former contestants were brought back for the season finale
Jay mentions that Jake from "The Bachelor" was on the show
Vienna mentions Jakes time on the show
Jay says that after jail and rehab, Lindsay Lohan will go on the show
mentioned by Mrs. Ari
Jay says that former BP CEO Tony Hayward will eventually show up on the show
Travis Wall's association with the show is mentioned.
John says, his dreams is to be a judge on the show.
Jay says a version of the show featuring prison inmates is being developed
Jay says that Benjamin Netanyahu, Mahmoud Abbas, and Hillary Clinton are the show's new lineup
Jay mentions that Bristol Palin will be on the show this season
Jay says he's torn between watching the show and watching a football game
Jay mentions that Kurt Warner is on the show this season
Contestants must learn a Dancing with the Stars ballroom dance
Mike Sorrentino talks about the show he is a contestant on
Mentioned by Jack in the "What happened to?"-epilogue.
Jay mentions that the show's new season premiered last night
Jay asks how many people watched the show last night
Jay says he's going to get Jimmy Smits on the show
Jay mentions that Michael Bolton was voted off the show
Penny says she recognizes Steve Wozniak from his appearance on the show.
Jay mentions the controversy over whether the show's audience was booing Sarah Palin or the show's judges
Mentioned by Seth on Weekend Update
Florence Henderson talks about the show she is competing on
Jay mentions that Rick Fox from the show will be on later this week
Lois says neither of her or Clark is made for the show.
Jay mentions that Jennifer Grey from the show will be on later this week
regarding Bristol Palin's not voting, Meghan McCain says that it seems that it's only important to Bristol to vote for the show
Jay mentions that Rick Fox is off the show
Jay mentions that a man shot his television set because he was angry about Bristol Palin remaining a contestant on the show
Jay mentions that Mike "the Situation" was on the show
Jay says antimatter could help scientists solve the mysteries of the universe, like how Bristol Palin is still on the show
George Stroumboulopoulos talks about the season 11 finale.
Jay says Kim Jong-il attacked South Korea because he was angry about Bristol Palin making the finals on the show
Jay says the audience sounds like liberals when they heard Bristol Palin didn't win on the show
Sean references the show's title at the audition.
Conan O'Brien mentions this show in the monologue
Conan O'Brien mentions this show in a joke
Cleveland, Sr. mentions this show
the show is referenced in a fake clip from "Sarah Palin's Alaska"
Mentioned by Pres. Obama (Fred Armisen) in the cold opening
Jay says Lindsay Lohan turned down an offer to compete on the show
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Jay says Natalie Portman turned down a chance to compete on the show
Jay mistakenly calls "Skating with the Stars" by the show's name, then corrects himself
Jay mentions that the show is a huge hit
One of the shows aired during 2010 that Stiller and Meara didn't like.
Adam Carolla says that the producers should have signed up a dancing dog from a video for the show
Jay says part of Tom DeLay's prison sentence was for his performance on the show
Jay says that the next step for announcer Ted Williams may be to go on the show
"Square Dancing with the Stars"
Stiller and Meara comment on the show.
Jay says that Lindsay Lohan could wind up without a career or a job, which means she could wind up on the show
Mentioned and joked about during the Conologue
Jay says Christine O'Donnell is considering going on the show
Mentioned in dialogue
Jay asks the audience if they recognize one of the stars this season, Dave Bonaparte; some applaud until Jay reveals that he made him up
Governors wife mentions he showt
Jay mentions that Kirstie Alley from the show will be on tomorrow
Jay mentions that President Obama's speech last night aired at 7:30 to avoid pre-empting the show
Marlee mentions the show to Latoya
Bristol Palin is rehearsing the dance number with the dance partner for the show.
Jay asks a "Jaywalking" participant if he has ever watched the show
an altered news report says that Muammar Gadaffi has been offered a spot on the show if he leaves Libya
Jay mentions that Chris Jericho from the show will be on later this week
John Travolta talks about giving Kirstie Alley advice for the show
Jay mentions that Ralph Macchio from the show will be on tomorrow
Jay mentions that Chelsea Kane from the show will be on tomorrow
Jenny asks Miles if he has seen "Dancing with the Stars" the other night.
Mentioned by Daniel MacPherson during an interview with Carrie Underwood.
Jay mentions that moderator John King asked the Republican candidates at a debate whether they preferred "American Idol" or "Dancing with the Stars"
Stars in reality dance competition TV show
Jay mentions that Bristol Palin was on the show
Jay mentions that Sig Hansen had been approached to compete on the show
Jay says Cloris Leachman was great on the show
Jay mentions that Bristol Palin was on the show
Margaret discusses her apperance on Dancing with the Stars.
Jay says that Anthony Weiner may be a contestant on the show
Jay says Anthony Weiner is reportedly in talks to be a contestant on the show
Jay says that Sherri Shepherd turned down an offer to be a contestant on the show
Jay says that Anthony Weiner may be a contestant on the show
Jay mentions that Anthony Weiner is being considered to be a contestant on the show
Jay asks Jane Fonda if she would ever go on the show, and she replies that she's been asked but declined
Jake mentions his dancing experience from this show
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi says that despite the rumors, she wasn't asked to be on the show
Jay says that people who have been out of work so long that they have given up looking are the contestants on the show
Jay says that all the football on television is payback to women for making men watch the show
Helio Castroneves is introduced as having won on the show
Title mentioned and discussed during Roseanne Barr interview
Title mentioned during Nicole Scherzinger interview
Title mentioned and joked about during Conologue
Jay mentions that Ron Artest was voted off the show
stills of Kelly on the show are shown
stills of Kendra on the show are shown
Jay mentions that Chaz Bono from the show will be on this week
Jay mentions that Chaz Bono from the show will be on tomorrow
Title mentioned and joked about during Conologue update of the last two years
Jay mentions that a mysterious white powder was mailed to the show's studio
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Jay asks Magic Johnson if he thought Ron Artest would last more than a week on the show
Jay asks Kris Humphries if he saw Kim Kardashian on the show
Jay mentions that Kristin Cavallari was voted off the show
Jay mentions that Julianne Hough was a two-time winner on the show
Title mentioned and joked about during the Conologue
Mentioned in dialogue
Christy mentions that Julianne Hough was on the show
Title mentioned while introducing Julianne Hough and during interview
Jay says that after appearing on "The Tonight Show," President Obama will go to ABC and compete on the show
Title mentioned during the Conologue
Title mentioned during the Conologue
Kathleen Madigan says that if politicians want Americans to know about them, they should go on the show
Jay mentions that Chaz Bono was voted off the show
mentioned in dialogue
referring to a photograph of Miss Piggy, Jay says, "Is that you, or is that Nancy Grace on 'Dancing with the Stars'?"
Mandy says being America's Next Teen Topmodel would have been her gateway to "Dancing with the Stars".
Jay mentions that Ricki Lake from the show will be on later this week
Jay mentions that J.R. Martinez from the show will be on
mentioned in dialogue
Jay mentions that J.R. Martinez won on the show
Val says that she looks like "a contestant on 'Dancing with the Stars'" in her dress.
Katie Couric mentions that she is a fan of the show
Bill O'Reilly says Herman Cain will be on the show next year
Kathy discusses the Dancing with the Stars for several minutes.
Kelly knows that Ron Artest wasn't the 2011 NBA Sixth Man of the Year because "it would have come up in 'Dancing with the Stars' when he was on the show."
Betty White says she was asked to be on the show
Jay says that Rick Perry started training for the show today
mentioned in dialogue
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
title reference/Dancing with the Stools competition
Mentioned in dialogue between Kelly and Daniel.
The show is discussed on the round table.
Jay mentions that the cast for the new season has been announced
Taz mentions the show by name.
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
title mentioned
Jay asks the audience if they have been watching the show
Jay mentions that the show is back on the air
Jay mentions that Melissa Gilbert got a concussion when she fell on the show
Liz mentions the show by name.
Bud mentions watching Dancing with the Stars
Ricki Lake mentions appearing on the show.
Natalie Coughlin talks about her experience as a contestant on the show
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
Jay mentioned that Katherine Jenkins is on the show
Sherri Shepherd talks about her experience on the show during her standup routine
Mentioned by Jay as Bruno Tonioli emerges from the trunk of Jay's car
mentioned in dialogue
Kendra says she is more nervous going to give her speech than she was going on the show
Kendra mentions that Louis van Amstel was her dance partner on the show
Heather mentions the show by name.
The round table discusses Ryan Lochte wanting to be on the show.
Ryan Lochte talks about the possibility of him competing on the show
Mentioned in dialogue.
Chelsea chats with Hope Solo about the time her dance partner on the show slapped her.
Chelsea talks about wanting Chuy to be the first nugget contestant on the show.
Rosa asks Papi, "You were on 'Dancing with the Stars'?"
Heather mentions Sarah Palin's daughter appearing on two reality television shows.
Altered promo for the show's all-star season
Mentioned by Pat Sr.
Show mentioned when Jonathan and Anna are introduced
Greg mentions the show by name.
Jay says that Lance Armstrong has fallen so far that he may appear on the show next season
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned by Marcus
Jay says Mitt Romney is rehearsing for the show
mentioned by Sheldon
Jay says people should be able to sue the show for calling those people "stars"
Jay mentions that Rob Kardashian was on the show
Jay mentions that Ann Romney turned down the chance to compete on the show
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Jay says Lindsay Lohan turned down an offer to compete on the show
Referenced by Seth on Weekend Update
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
Mentioned in dialogue
RuPaul says, "tonight, we are dancing with the drag stars."
The round table talks about the show.
a fake promo says that Tom Bergeron from the show will serve as guest pope for a day
Referenced by Billy
Mentioned in dialogue
Jay says the difference between straight and gay NFL players is that straight players are on the show and gay players watch the show
Jay mentions that the show is back on the air
Jay mentions that Lisa Vanderpump, one of the Real Housewives, was on the show
"Twerking with the Stars"
Mentioned in dialogue
regarding Tim Tebow's being released, Jay says that when the door to football closes, the door to "Dancing with the Stars" opens up
Jay says that since the FCC might relax restrictions on nudity on television, ABC is planning a show called "Lap Dancing with the Stars"
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Clips of this tv show were featured during an interview with John O'Hurley
When Bruno Tonioli is introduced as a judge, a clip of some of the comments he has made to contestants on this title is shown.
Clips of this TV show are featured during the 'Pinheads & Patriots' segment.
Clips of this TV show are featured during talk of Priscilla Presley.
Clips of this TV show are featured during talk of Priscilla Presley.
Features a clip of Mario saluting the troops.
a clip from the show is shown to introduce Shawn Johnson
a clip of Tom DeLay's dance rehearsal is shown
watched on TV
clip of Melissa shown
a clip from the show featuring Pamela Anderson is shown
Clip shown.
a clip from the show featuring Kate Gosselin is shown
a clip from the show featuring Erin Andrews is shown
an altered clip from the show is shown
Clips of Pamela Anderson shown during the episode's introduction.
a clip of Adam Carolla on the show is shown
a clip from the show featuring Rick Fox is shown
Several clips of Jimmy's past predicted winners
Clip of opening credits edited into comedy segment on NCAA championship game
Clips from the show featuring Chris Jericho are shown
a clip of Kendra Wilkinson on the show is shown
Two clips of Ralph Macchio and an altered clip of interview with Hines Ward
Clip of Hines Ward competing
a clip of Chelsea Kane on the show is shown
Clips of Kirstie Alley on the show are shown
clips from the show are shown
Nancy Grace's nipple slip is shown with disastrous results from other movies edited in
an altered clip of Nancy Grace on the show is shown
a clip of Chaz Bono on the show is shown
a clip of David Arquette on the show is shown
clips of J.R. Martinez on the show are shown
a clip of Rob Kardashian on the show is shown
a clip of Rob Kardashian on the show is shown
Clips of J.R. Martinez performing samba and jive
Clips shown.
a clip of Sherri Shepherd on the show is shown
Clips of Mel B.'s performances in the US series shown in the opening segment.
features clips of the show when discussing what was voted #1 Best Reality TV Show
Various clips including Kirstie Alley kissing Tom Bergeron
seen playing on TV
Clip of Apolo Anton Ohno
an altered clip depicts Michele Bachmann and a CNN reporter walking through the show's set
Spoofed in
gay adult version
Dancing with the Daytime Stars spoof
Porn parody.
Hobo spoof.
"Dancing With The Spartans"
There's a spoof series advertised named 'Waning with the Stars'.
Porn parody.
Michael Stagliano mimics Bruno Tonioli
clips from the show are shown as fake lyrics are sung to the title music
Spoofed as "Dancin' on the Ceiling" in the vampire TV segment
"Celebrity Dance Factor" is a spoof of "Dancing with the Stars."
Spoofed as "Dancing with the Bears" on "Ferb TV"
"Dancing with the Dead" features a zombie dance competitor