Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
Genre	Reality
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	16
No. of episodes	140
Production
Executive producer(s)	Stu Schreiberg Stephen Kroopnick Eugene Pack Peter Zasuly Charlotte Jones Kelli McGonagill Finglass Jacquelyn French Laurie Sharpe
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Production company(s)	Triage Entertainment
Release
Original network	CMT
Picture format	HDTV 1080i
Original release	September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29) – present
Chronology
Related shows	NFL Cheerleader Playoffs
External links
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team is an American reality television series that premiered in 2006 on Country Music Television. The series follows the auditioning process and the forming of the annual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad. The series features director Kelli McGonagill Finglass and choreographer Judy Trammell (both of whom are former cheerleaders from the 1980s). Hundreds of young women audition each year and are put through the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders training camp system before being cut down to the final 36 squad members for the first home football game of the NFL preseason.

Show style

The show tracks the progression of women who are in the audition process of trying to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. The show begins at Texas Stadium (Seasons 1–3), then moves with the team to AT&T Stadium in subsequent seasons: first the open audition "cattle call", then the five-person audition "cut-down", followed by personal interviews, uniform fittings, BMI testing, physical fitness testing, etiquette training, mock media interviews, and calendar shoots. Successful candidates must also complete a knowledge test on various subjects including, but not limited to: the Dallas Cowboys and their history, NFL Football in general and the rules of the game, general history, government, and current events. There is also the grueling elite dance choreography that tests each girl's capacity to grasp dance combinations and perform the trademark kick-line/jump-split routine for which the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is known. Girls are judged by a hand-picked panel of experts, and scoring is based on physical appearance, physical fitness, dance style, poise, grace, intelligence, and showmanship. Once training camp opens, the girls are put through a program of elite dance training and physical conditioning that is comparable to some professional sports training programs. If a girl is struggling, she is called into Finglass' office to discuss the nature of her difficulty and is generally given an opportunity to correct the shortcoming(s) to avoid being dismissed ("cut") from the squad.

Seasons

The series returned for a second season in 2007, and with the success of the program, the series returned for a third season on October 4, 2008. The fourth season started on October 10, 2009. The fifth season began airing on October 15, 2010. Season 6 began airing on October 20, 2011. Season 7 premiered on September 7, 2012. Season 8 premiered on September 6, 2013. Season 9 premiered on August 1, 2014. Season 10 premiered on August 6, 2015. Season 11 premiered on August 25, 2016. Season 12 premiered on August 3, 2017. Season 13 premiered on August 2, 2018. Season 14 premiered on August 2, 2019. Season 15 premiered on November 24, 2020. Season 16 premiered on September 17, 2021.

• Note: Cheerleaders in bold indicate legacy cheerleaders (i.e. mother was previously a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader).

2022 season (Season 17)

2022-23 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
TBD	TBD	Taylor Johnson (retired) Amber McMillan (retired) Lexie Sullivan (retired)	Point: TBD Pro Bowl 2023 Representative: TBD Rookie of the Year: TBD Veteran of the Year: TBD

2021 season (Season 16)

2021–22 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Jessica Bowman Elli DiGiovanni Chandi McCright Kristin Dodd Ashlee Ford Marissa Garrison Taylor Johnson Darian Lassiter Armani Latimer Gina Ligi Dani McGinnis Jada McLean Amber McMillan Madeline Molloy Kat Puryear Erin Sauerhage McKenzie Sherman Jalyn Stough Lexie Sullivan Caroline Sundvold Kelcey Wetterberg Claire Wolford Rachel Wyatt	KayDianna Davis Amber Laiche Ashlinn Maze Megan McElaney Jensen Merrill Tyra Thompson Kelee Norris Christina Ostovich Kleine Powell Madeline Salter Tori Skillings Rebecca Troyak Lea Tunnell	Rachel Alexander (retired) Briana Baisden (retired) Amanda Dilks (resigned) Tess Guidry (retired) Sydney Hawthorne (retired) Savannah Heineken (retired) Daphne Janes (Left due to injury) Victoria Kalina (retired) Cianna Levi (retired) Maddie Massingill (retired) Lisa Mills (left due to injury) Alora-Rose Morgan (Cut) Alanna Tarango (retired)	Point: Gina Ligi & Rachel Wyatt Pro Bowl 2022 Representative: Lexie Sullivan Rookie of the Year: TBD Veteran of the Year: TBD

2020 season (Season 15)

2020–21 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Rachel Alexander Briana Baisden Chandi McCright Amanda Dilks Kristin Dodd Ashlee Ford Tess Guidry Savannah Heineken Daphne Janes Taylor Johnson Victoria Kalina Cianna Levi Gina Ligi Maddie Massingill Lisa Mills Madeline Molloy Amber McMillan Kat Puryear Erin Sauerhage Jalyn Stough Lexie Sullivan Caroline Sundvold Alanna Tarango Kelcey Wetterberg Rachel Wyatt	Jessica Bowman Elli DiGiovanni Marissa Garrison Sydney Hawthorne Darian Lassiter Armani Latimer Dani McGinnis Jada McLean Alora-Rose Morgan Mckenzie Sherman Claire Wolford	Hannah Anderson (cut) Brennan Cook (cut) Bridget Jacob (retired) Lily Johnson (cut) Amy Leonall (retired) Meredith Madden (cut) Molly Neumeister (retired) Heather O'Connor (retired) Taylor Pedersen (retired) Alexis Peterson (retired) Christina Riccelli (retired) Miranda Tims (retired)	Point: Maddie Massingill & Rachel Wyatt Pro Bowl 2021 Representative: N/A Rookie of the Year: McKenzie Sherman Veteran of the Year: Gina Ligi

2019 season (Season 14)

2019–20 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut	Roles / Awards
Rachel Alexander Hannah Anderson Briana Baisden Brennan Cook Ashlee Ford Tess Guidry Savannah Heineken Bridget Jacob Daphne Janes Taylor Johnson Amy Leonall Cianna Levi Gina Ligi Maddie Massingill Madeline Molloy Amber McMillan Molly Neumeister Heather O'Connor Alexis Peterson Christina Riccelli Erin Sauerhage Jalyn Stough Lexie Sullivan Caroline Sundvold Alanna Tarango Miranda Tims Rachel Wyatt	Amanda Dilks Kristin Dodd Lily Johnson Victoria Kalina Meredith Madden Chandi McCright Lisa Mills Taylor Pedersen Kat Puryear Kelcey Wetterberg	Khalyn Cole (retired) Tasha Cruz (retired) KaShara Garrett (retired) Gabby Goduco (cut) Yuko Kawata (retired) Lacey Munoz (retired) Lauren Parker (retired) Jessika Palmer (retired) Kelli Sullivan (retired)	Point: Amy Leonall & Maddie Massingill Pro Bowl 2020 Representative: Amy Leonall Rookie of the Year: Kelcey Wetterberg Veteran of the Year: Bridget Jacob

2018 season (Season 13)

2018–19 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Rachel Alexander Khalyn Cole Tasha Cruz KaShara Garrett Tess Guidry Savannah Heineken Yuko Kawata Amy Leonall Gina Ligi Maddie Massingill Lacey Munoz Molly Neumeister Heather O'Connor Lauren Parker Jessika Palmer Alexis Peterson Christina Riccelli Kelli Sullivan Lexie Sullivan Miranda Tims	Hannah Anderson Briana Baisden Brennan Cook Ashlee Ford Gabby Goduco Bridget Jacob Daphne Janes Taylor Johnson Cianna Levi Amber McMillan Madeline Molloy Erin Sauerhage Jalyn Stough Caroline Sundvold Alanna Tarango Rachel Wyatt	Cersten Bradley (retired) Simone Culwell (retired) Jinelle Davidson (retired) Selina Flores (cut) Keyra Ford (cut) Jenna Jackson (retired) Chantel Jones (retired) Stephanie Larson (retired) Kelsey Lowrance (retired) Robin Richardson (retired) Maggie Rouse (retired) Tara Szybillo (cut) Elizabeth Voegtle (retired)	Point: KaShara Garrett Pro Bowl 2019 Representative: Lacey Munoz Rookie of the Year: Caroline Sundvold Veteran of the Year: Heather O'Connor

2017 season (Season 12)

2017-18 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Cersten Bradley Milan Brahney (resigned mid-season) Khalyn Cole Tasha Cruz Simone Culwell Jinelle Davidson Selina Flores KaShara Garrett Tess Guidry Jenna Jackson Chantel Jones Yuko Kawata Stephanie Larson Amy Leonall Kelsey Lowrance Maddie Massingill Lacey Munoz Heather O'Connor Jessika Palmer Robin Richardson Maggie Rouse Kelli Sullivan Elizabeth Voegtle	Rachel Alexander Savannah Heineken Keyra Ford Gina Ligi Molly Neumeister Lauren Parker Alexis Peterson Christina Riccelli Kalyssa Singleton (resigned mid-season) Alexandria Stavropoulos (resigned prior to season start) Lexie Sullivan Tara Szybillo Miranda Tims	Jennifer Amburn (retired) Danielle Barhold (retired) Claire Brown (retired) Megan Carcioppolo (retired) Allie Droste (cut) Heather Hamilton (cut) Holly Powell (resigned) Jessica Purdy (retired) Raylee Stearman (cut) Jaclyn Tisdale (retired) Amy Trader (retired) Mandy Voecks (retired) Melissa Wallace (retired) Erica Wilkins (left due to injury, later released)	Point: KaShara Garrett Pro Bowl 2018 Representative: KaShara Garrett Rookie of the Year: Savannah Heineken Veteran of the Year: Robin Richardson

2016 season (Season 11)

2016–17 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Jennifer Amburn Danielle Barhold Claire Brown Megan Carcioppolo Simone Culwell Jinelle Davidson KaShara Garrett Jenna Jackson Chantel Jones Stephanie Larson Amy Leonall Lacey Munoz Holly Powell Jessica Purdy Robin Richardson Raylee Stearman Jaclyn Tisdale Amy Trader Elizabeth Voegtle Melissa Wallace Erica Wilkins	Cersten Bradley Milan Brahney Khalyn Cole Tasha Cruz Allie Droste Selina Flores Tess Guidry Heather Hamilton Yuko Kawata Kelsey Lowrance Maddie Massingill Heather O'Connor Jessika Palmer Maggie Rouse Kelli Sullivan Mandy Voecks	Kelsey Bond (retired) Victoria Carriere (retired) Paige Cavalieri (resigned in May 2016) Mary Dill (retired) Ashley Holland (retired) Holly Hubbard (retired) Rachel Lunsford (retired) Angela Nicotera (retired) Loren Roeder (retired) Kat Rogers (cut) Kinzie Rusco (retired) Jacie Scott (retired) Caila Sims (cut)	Point: Jennifer Amburn Pro Bowl 2017 Representative: Jennifer Amburn Rookie of the Year: Heather O'Connor Veteran of the Year: Jessica Purdy

2015 season (Season 10)

2015–16 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Jennifer Amburn Danielle Barhold Kelsey Bond Victoria Carriere Paige Cavalieri Jinelle Davidson Mary Dill Ashley Holland Holly Hubbard Jenna Jackson Rachel Lunsford Lacey Munoz Angela Nicotera Jessica Purdy Loren Roeder Kinzie Rusco Jacie Scott Caila Sims Melissa Wallace Erica Wilkins	Claire Brown Megan Carcioppolo Simone Culwell KaShara Garrett Chantel Jones Stephanie Larson Amy Leonall Holly Powell Robin Richardson Kat Rogers Raylee Stearman Jaclyn Tisdale Amy Trader Elizabeth Voegtle	Abby Bertrand (retired) Nicole Bulcher (retired) Samantha Clark (retired) Jennifer Colvin (retired) Jordan Daigle (retired) Sydney Durso (retired) Emma Dutton (retired) Ashley Ferrel (retired) Katy Fink (retired) Jasmine Goode (cut) Jessica Kalil (retired) Veronica Lind (retired) Ashley Prochazka (cut) Courtney Russ (retired) Brittney Schram (retired) Breelan Statham (cut)	Point: Holly Hubbard Pro Bowl 2016 Representative: Holly Hubbard Rookie of the Year: KaShara Garrett Veteran of the Year: Holly Hubbard

2014 season (Season 9)

2014–15 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Jennifer Amburn Danielle Barhold Abby Bertrand Kelsey Bond Nicole Bulcher Paige Cavalieri Samantha Clark Jennifer Colvin Jordan Daigle Jinelle Davidson Sydney Durso Emma Dutton Ashley Ferrel Katy Fink Jasmine Goode Ashley Holland Holly Hubbard Jenna Jackson Jessica Kalil Veronica Lind Rachel Lunsford Angela Nicotera Jessica Purdy Kinzie Rusco Brittney Schram Jacie Scott	Victoria Carriere Mary Dill Lacey Munoz Ashley Prochazka Loren Roeder Courtney Russ Caila Sims Breelan Statham Melissa Wallace Erica Wilkins	Jacqueline Bob (retired) Mia Greenhouse (retired) Alex Hermes (cut) Morgan Jordan (cut) Mackenzie Weeks (retired) Carisa McMillan (retired) Kaitlyn Phillips (retired) Olivia Sharber (retired) Amelia Smith (retired) Kim Tong (retired) Courtni Wedeman (cut) Hannah West (cut) Lauren Williams (retired)	Point: Holly Hubbard Pro Bowl 2015 Representative: Nicole Bulcher Rookie of the Year: Mary Dill Veteran of the Year: Nicole Bulcher

2013 season (Season 8)

2013–14 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Danielle Barhold Jacqueline Bob Kelsey Bond Nicole Bulcher Jennifer Colvin Jordan Daigle Sydney Durso Emma Dutton Ashley Ferrel Katy Fink Mia Greenhouse Jasmine Goode Alex Hermes Holly Hubbard Jenna Jackson Veronica Lind Carisa McMillan Angela Nicotera Jessica Purdy Kinzie Rusco Brittney Schram Jacie Scott Olivia Sharber Amelia Smith Kim Tong Lauren Williams Mackenzie Weeks	Jennifer Amburn Abby Bertrand Paige Cavalieri Samantha Clark Jinelle Davidson Ashley Holland Morgan Jordan Jessica Kalil Rachel Lunsford Kaitlyn Phillips Courtni Wedeman Hannah West	Colleen Brent (retired) Chelsea Chaney (cut) Emily Claire (retired) Courtney Cook (retired) Kali Drake (cut) Teri George (cut) Alexandra Gandara (retired) Whitney Isleib (retired) Melissa Kellerman (retired) Meagan McVay (retired) Collin Sarvis (cut) Cassie Trammell (retired)	Point: Mia Greenhouse Pro Bowl 2014 Representative: Jacqueline Bob Rookie of the Year: Jennifer Amburn Veteran of the Year: Lauren Williams

2012 season (Season 7)

2012–13 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Jacqueline Bob Colleen Brent Nicole Bulcher Courtney Cook Sydney Durso Emma Dutton Katy Fink Alexandra Gandara Mia Greenhouse Holly Hubbard Whitney Isleib Melissa Kellerman Veronica Lind Meagan McVay Angela Nicotera Brittney Schram Amelia Smith Cassie Trammell Mackenzie Weeks Lauren Williams	Danielle Barhold Kelsey Bond Chelsea Chaney Emily Claire Jennifer Colvin Jordan Daigle Kali Drake Ashley Ferrel Teri George Jasmine Goode Alex Hermes Jenna Jackson Carisa McMillan Jessica Purdy Kinzie Rusco Collin Sarvis Jacie Scott Olivia Sharber Kim Tong	Sasha Agent (retired) Jenna Brooks (cut) Sunni Cranfill (retired) Cassie Dyson (cut) Brittany Evans (retired) Kaitlin Ilseng (retired) Ann Lux (retired) Meghan Phillips (cut) Kelsi Reich (retired) Amber Smith (retired) Kamilah Todd (cut) Alyssa Torres (cut) Ashton Torres (retired) Ally Traylor (retired)	Point: Whitney Isleib Pro Bowl 2013 Representative: Whitney Isleib Rookie of the Year: Jacie Scott Veteran of the Year: Jacqueline Bob

2011 season (Season 6)

2011–12 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Sasha Agent Jacqueline Bob Nicole Bulcher Sunni Cranfill Sydney Durso Brittany Evans Mia Greenhouse Kaitlin Ilseng Whitney Isleib Melissa Kellerman Ann Lux Meagan McVay Kelsi Reich Ashton Torres Cassie Trammell Ally Traylor Lauren Williams	Colleen Brent Jenna Brooks Courtney Cook Emma Dutton Cassie Dyson Katy Fink Alexandra Gandara Holly Hubbard Veronica Lind Angela Nicotera Meghan Phillips Brittney Schram Amber Smith Amelia Smith Kamilah Todd Alyssa Torres Mackenzie Weeks	Evan Anderson (retired) Jordan Baum (retired) Jordan Chanley (retired) Carey DePasquale (retired) Stephanie Heymann (retired) Michelle Keys (retired) Kaitlin LeGrand (cut) Joannah Liad (retired) Meredith Oden (retired) Tobie Percival (retired) Alyssa Sarasani (retired) Meagan Sharp (retired) Brooke Sorenson (retired) Olivia Stevanovski (cut) Crystal Trevino (retired) Trisha Trevino (retired) Tia Williams (retired)	Point: Whitney Isleib Pro Bowl 2012 Representative: Ally Traylor Rookie of the Year: Holly Hubbard Veteran of the Year: Brittany Evans

2010 season (Season 5)

2010–11 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Evan Anderson Jordan Baum Jacqueline Bob Jordan Chanley Sunni Cranfill Carey DePasquale Sydney Durso Brittany Evans Mia Greenhouse Kaitlin Ilseng Whitney Isleib Melissa Kellerman Michelle Keys Joannah Liad Meagan McVay Meredith Oden Tobie Percival Kelsi Reich Meagan Sharp Brooke Sorenson Ashton Torres Cassie Trammell Ally Traylor Crystal Trevino Trisha Trevino Tia Williams	Sasha Agent Nicole Bulcher Stephanie Heymann Kaitlin LeGrand Ann Lux Alyssa Sarasani Olivia Stevanovski Lauren Williams	Kristen Gauthier (retired) Sarah Gourley (retired) Nicole Hamilton (retired) Brandi Kilby (retired) Abigail Klein (retired) Vanessa Jenkins (retired) Malia Morales (retired) Justine Phillips-Orf (retired) Amy Reese (cut)	Point: Crystal Trevino Pro Bowl 2011 Representative: Brittany Evans Rookie of the Year: Sasha Agent Veteran of the Year: Meredith Oden

2009 season (Season 4)

2009–10 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Jordan Baum Jordan Chanley Sydney Durso Brittany Evans Kristen Gauthier Sarah Gourley Nicole Hamilton Kaitlin Ilseng Whitney Isleib Melissa Kellerman Michelle Keys Abigail Klein Meredith Oden Tobie Percival ’Justine Phillips-Orf’ Amy Reese Kelsi Reich Meagan Sharp Brooke Sorenson Cassie Trammell Ally Traylor Crystal Trevino Trisha Trevino Tia Williams	Evan Anderson Jacqueline Bob Sunni Cranfill Carey DePasquale Brandi Kilby Mia Greenhouse Vanessa Jenkins Joannah Liad Meagan McVay Malia Morales Ashton Torres	Lauren Castillo (cut) Sarah Clay (retired) Deryn Derbigny (retired) Kandi Harris (retired) Julie Jacobs (retired) Erica Jenkins (retired) Jordyn Ketchum (retired) Dara McFarlane (retired) Jennifer McMahon (cut mid-season for breach of contract) Stefani Peterson (retired) Ryan Ray (retired) Makenzi Swicegood (retired)	Point: Nicole Hamilton Pro Bowl 2010 Representative: Justine Phillips-Orf Rookie of the Year: Malia Morales Veteran of the Year: Nicole Hamilton

2008 season (Season 3)

2008–09 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Sarah Clay Deryn Derbigny Kristen Gauthier Sarah Gourley Nicole Hamilton Kandi Harris Julie Jacobs Erica Jenkins Abigail Klein Dara McFarlane Meredith Oden Tobie Percival Justine Phillips-Orf Ryan Ray Meagan Sharp Brooke Sorenson Makenzi Swicegood Ally Traylor Trisha Trevino Tia Williams	Jordan Baum Lauren Castillo Jordan Chanley Sydney Durso Brittany Evans Kaitlin Ilseng Whitney Isleib Melissa Kellerman Jordyn Ketchum Michelle Keys Jennifer McMahon Stefani Peterson Amy Reese Kelsi Reich Cassie Trammell Crystal Trevino	Gina Becchetti (retired) Carmen Butler (cut) Candice Carr (retired) Misty Duncan (retired) Megan Fox (retired) Loni Lindsey (retired) Michelle Mozek (cut) Leah Mullinax (cut) Christina Murphy (retired) Jennifer Nix (retired) Christina Parker (retired) Erica Perry (retired) Andrea Rogers (cut) Melissa Rycroft (retired) Sarah Shelton (retired) Emily "Starr" Spangler (retired) Kelly Jo Stauffacher (cut) Natalie Woods (retired)	Point: Nicole Hamilton Pro Bowl 2009 Representative: Nicole Hamilton Rookie of the Year: Brittany Evans

2007 season (Season 2)

2007–08 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Carmen Butler Deryn Derbigny Misty Duncan Megan Fox Sarah Gourley Nicole Hamilton Kandi Harris Jennifer Nix Christina Parker Tobie Percival Julie Jacobs Leah Mullinax Erica Perry Justine Phillips Andrea Rogers Melissa Rycroft Brooke Sorenson Emily "Starr" Spangler Makenzi Swicegood Trisha Trevino	Gina Becchetti Candice Carr Sarah Clay Kristen Gauthier Erica Jenkins Abigail Klein Loni Lindsey Dara McFarlane Michelle Mozek Christina Murphy Meredith Oden Ryan Ray Meagan Sharp Sarah Shelton Kelly Jo Stauffacher Ally Traylor Tia Williams Natalie Woods	Lynlee Allen (retired) Yoshiko Danjo (retired) Elizabeth Davis (retired) Emma Dawson (retired) Becca Gambel (retired) Kristin Hager (cut) Lisa Henslin (retired) Jen Hill (retired) Monica Moore (retired) Whitney Ott (retired) Andrea Richards (retired) Cori Robinson (cut) Dulce Rosales (retired) Carrie Stilwell (retired) Leah Wilkins (retired)	Pro Bowl 2008 Representative: Misty Duncan

2006 season (Season 1)

2006–07 Squad

Returning Veterans	Rookies	Retired / Cut / Resigned	Roles / Awards
Lynlee Allen Carmen Butler Elizabeth Davis Emma Dawson Misty Duncan Megan Fox Becca Gambel Sarah Gourley Nicole Hamilton Lisa Henslin Jen Hill Monica Moore Whitney Ott Christina Parker Erica Perry Justine Phillips Andrea Richards Cori Robinson Emily "Starr" Spangler Makenzi Swicegood Trisha Trevino Leah Wilkins	Yoshiko Danjo Deryn Derbigny Kristin Hager Kandi Harris Julie Jacobs Leah Mullinax Jennifer Nix Tobie Percival Andrea Rogers Dulce Rosales Melissa Rycroft Brooke Sorenson Carrie Stilwell	Tricia Adams (retired) Cheryl Andrews (retired) Misty Cleveland (retired) Monica Cravinas (retired) Candice Estfan (retired) Shenythia Frazier (retired) Deanna Hernandez (cut) Amberly Hix (retired) Jasmin Jones (retired) Chelsea Keifer (retired) Shatera Kennedy (retired) Irene Maddox (retired) Taylor Miller (retired) Tavia Morris (retired) Brandi Redmond (retired) Crystal Risher (retired) Melissa Rutigliano (cut)	Pro Bowl 2007 Representative: Megan Fox

Cheerleaders by tenure

Legend

Cut
Retired
Resigned	Resigned
Rookie
Rookie of the Year	*
Veteran
Veteran of the Year	*
Break	Break
Point	^
Group Leader	Leader
Pro Bowl Representative

First Name	Last Name	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Amber	Laiche
KayDianna	Davis
Ashlinn	Maze
Megan	Mcelaney
Jensen	Merrill
Tyra	Nicole
Kelee	Norris
Christina	Ostovich
Kleine	Powell
Madeline	Salter
Tori	Skillings
Rebecca	Troyak
Lea	Tunnell
Jessica	Bowman
Elli	DiGiovanni
Marissa	Garrison
Darian	Lassiter
Armani	Latimer
Dani	McGinnis
Jade	McLean
Mckenzie	Sherman															*
Claire	Wolford
Kristin	Dodd
Victoria	Kalina																Break
Chandi	McCright
Lisa	Mills																Break
Kat	Puryear
Kelcey	Wetterberg														*
Ashlee	Ford
Madeline	Molloy
Erin	Sauerhage
Jalyn	Stough
Caroline	Sundvold													*			Leader
Rachel	Wyatt															^	Leader^
Gina	Ligi															Leader*	Leader^
Taylor	Johnson
Amber	McMillan
Lexie	Sullivan															Leader	Leader
Amanda	Dilks																Resigned
Alora-Rose	Morgan
Sydney	Hawthorne
Briana	Baisden
Daphne	Janes
Cianna	Levi
Alanna	Tarango
Rachel	Alexander
Savannah	Heineken
Tess	Guidry														Leader	Leader
Maddie	Massingill													Leader	Leader^	Leader^
Lily	Johnson
Meredith	McCarthy
Hannah	Anderson
Brennan	Cook
Taylor	Pedersen
Bridget	Jacob														*
Molly	Neumeister
Alexis	Peterson
Christina	Riccelli
Miranda	Tims
Heather	O'Connor											*		*	Leader
Amy	Leonall													Leader	Leader^
Gabby	Goduco
Lauren	Parker
Khalyn	Cole
Tasha	Cruz
Yuko	Kawata
Jessika	Palmer
Kelli	Sullivan
KaShara	Garrett										*		Leader^	Leader^
Lacey	Munoz												Leader	Leader
Keyra	Ford
Tara	Szybillo
Selina	Flores
Cersten	Bradley
Kelsey	Lowrance
Maggie	Rouse
Simone	Culwell
Chantel	Jones
Stephanie	Larson
Robin	Richardson												*
Elizabeth	Voegtle
Jinelle	Davidson												Leader
Jenna	Jackson											Leader	Leader
Milan	Brahney												Resigned
Holly	Powell												Resigned
Kalyssa	Singleton												Resigned
Alexandria	Stavropoulos												Resigned
Allie	Droste
Heather	Hamilton
Raylee	Stearman
Mandy	Voecks
Claire	Brown
Megan	Carcioppolo
Jaclyn	Tisdale
Amy	Trader
Melissa	Wallace
Erica	Wilkins
Jennifer	Amburn										Leader	Leader^
Danielle	Barhold											Leader
Jessica	Purdy											Leader*
Paige	Cavalieri											Resigned
Kat	Rogers
Calia	Sims
Victoria	Carriere
Mary	Dill									*
Loren	Roeder
Ashley	Holland
Rachel	Lunsford
Kelsey	Bond
Kinzie	Rusco
Jacie	Scott										Leader
Holly	Hubbard						*			Leader^	Leader^*
Angela	Nicotera										Leader
Breelan	Statham
Ashley	Prochazka
Jasmine	Goode
Courtney	Russ
Abby	Bertrand
Samanth	Clark
Jessica	Kalil
Jennifer	Colvin
Jordan	Daigle
Ashley	Ferrel
Emma	Dutton									Leader
Katy	Fink
Veronica	Lind
Brittney	Schram
Nicole	Bulcher									Leader*
Sydney	Durso							Leader	Leader	Leader
Morgan	Jordan
Courtni	Wedeman
Hannah	West
Alex	Hermes
Kaitlyn	Phillips
Carisa	McMillan
Olivia	Sharber
Kim	Tong
Amelia	Smith
Mackenzie	Weeks
Lauren	Williams								Leader*
Jacqueline	Bob							Leader*	Leader
Mia	Greenhouse								Leader^
Chelsea	Chaney
Teri	George
Collin	Sarvis
Emily	Claire
Kali	Drake
Colleen	Brent
Courtney	Cook
Alexandra	Gandara
Meagan	McVay
Whitney	Isleib						Leader^	Leader^
Melissa	Kellerman
Cassie	Trammell						Leader	Leader
Jenna	Brooks
Cassie	Dyson
Meghan	Phillips
Kamilah	Todd
Alyssa	Torres
Amber	Smith
Sasha	Agent
Ann	Lux
Sunni	Cranfill
Ashton	Torres
Brittany	Evans			*			Leader*
Kaitlin	Ilseng
Kelsi	Reich
Ally	Traylor					Leader	Leader
Kaitlin	LeGrand
Olivia	Stevanovski
Stephanie	Heymann
Alyssa	Sarasani
Evan	Anderson
Carey	DePasquale
Joannah	Liad
Jordan	Baum
Jordan	Chanley
Michelle	Keys
Crystal	Trevino					^
Meredith	Oden					Leader*
Meagan	Sharp
Tia	Williams
Tobie	Percival
Brooke	Sorenson					Leader
Trisha	Trevino				Leader	Leader
Amy	Reese
Brandi	Kilby
Vanessa	Jenkins
Malia	Morales				*
Kristen	Gauthier
Abigail	Klein
Sarah	Gourley			Leader	Leader
Nicole	Hamilton			Leader^	Leader^*
Justine	Phillips-Orf			Leader	Leader
Lauren	Castillo
Jennifer	McMahon
Jordyn	Ketchum
Stefani	Peterson
Sarah	Clay
Erica	Jenkins
Dara	McFarlane
Ryan	Ray
Deryn	Derbigny
Kandi	Harris
Julie	Jacobs
Makenzi	Swicegood			Leader
Michelle	Mozek
Kelly Jo	Stauffacher
Leah	Mullinax
Andrea	Rogers
Carmen	Butler
Gina	Becchetti
Candice	Carr
Loni	Lindsey
Christina	Murphy
Sarah	Shelton
Natalie	Woods
Jennifer	Nix
Melissa	Rycroft
Misty	Duncan		Leader
Megan	Fox	Leader	Leader
Christina	Parker		Leader
Erica	Perry
Emily "Starr"	Spangler
Kristin	Hager
Cori	Robinson
Yoshiko	Danjo
Dulce	Rosales
Carrie	Stilwell
Lynlee	Allen	Leader
Elizabeth	Davis	Leader
Emma	Dawson
Becca	Gambel
Lisa	Henslin	Leader
Jen	Hill
Monica	Moore
Whitney	Ott
Andrea	Richards
Leah	Wilkins
Deanna	Hernandez
Melissa	Rutigliano

Series overview

Season		Episodes		Originally aired
				First aired	Last aired
	1	8		September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29)	November 17, 2006 (2006-11-17)
	2	8		September 4, 2007 (2007-09-04)	November 3, 2007 (2007-11-03)
	3	8		October 4, 2008 (2008-10-04)	November 22, 2008 (2008-11-22)
	4	8		October 10, 2009 (2009-10-10)	November 28, 2009 (2009-11-28)
	5	8		October 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)	December 10, 2010 (2010-12-10)
	6	8		October 20, 2011 (2011-10-20)	December 8, 2011 (2011-12-08)
	7	11		September 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)	November 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)
	8	8		September 6, 2013 (2013-09-06)	November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)
	9	8		August 8, 2014 (2014-08-08)	September 26, 2014 (2014-09-26)
	10	8		August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06)	September 24, 2015 (2015-09-24)
	11	8		August 25, 2016 (2016-08-25)	October 13, 2016 (2016-10-13)
	12	13		August 3, 2017 (2017-08-03)	October 26, 2017 (2017-10-26)
	13	13		August 2, 2018 (2018-08-02)	October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)
	14	13		August 2, 2019 (2019-08-02)	October 25, 2019 (2019-10-25)
	15	8		November 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)	January 12, 2021 (2021-01-12)
	16	10		September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)	November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)

Episodes

Season 1 (2006)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
1	1	"Episode 1"	September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29)	4.02
Hundreds of women audition for one of the 45 open spots in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders training camp.
2	2	"Episode 2"	October 6, 2006 (2006-10-06)	3.35
45 women start training camp with choreographer Judy Trammell and fitness instructor Jay Johnson.
3	3	"Episode 3"	October 13, 2006 (2006-10-13)	3.56
The girls get fitted for their uniforms; one girl doesn't make the cut.
4	4	"Episode 4"	October 20, 2006 (2006-10-20)	3.28
The girls are tested on their NFL knowledge and athletic skills; another girl is sent home.
5	5	"Episode 5"	October 27, 2006 (2006-10-27)	3.71
The contestants get hair makeovers in preparation for some publicity stills.
6	6	"Episode 6"	November 3, 2006 (2006-11-03)	3.76
Kelli's annual etiquette luncheon; a new choreographer.
7	7	"Episode 7"	November 10, 2006 (2006-11-10)	3.58
The candidates get a crash course in how to deal with the media; the judges from the open call return.
8	8	"Episode 8"	November 17, 2006 (2006-11-17)	4.31
Training camp comes to end and 36 women are poised to become Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

Season 2 (2007)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
9	1	"Episode 1"	September 4, 2007 (2007-09-04)	4.84
Hundreds of hopefuls arrive at Texas Stadium to tryout for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders; many hopefuls are eliminated during the preliminary and the semi-final auditions.
10	2	"Episode 2"	September 21, 2007 (2007-09-21)	4.57
Finalists compete against each other and veterans for a spot at the Dallas Cowboys training camp.
11	3	"Episode 3"	September 28, 2007 (2007-09-28)	4.34
The 48 candidates that have made it to training camp are put through an army fitness test and receive evaluations during their first rehearsal.
12	4	"Episode 4"	October 6, 2007 (2007-10-06)	4.40
The veteran cheerleaders model bikinis for an upcoming calendar shoot; the rookies perform for Kelli and Judy.
13	5	"Episode 5"	October 13, 2007 (2007-10-13)	4.41
Reality sets in at the training camp after the first cuts are made; the cheerleaders are fitted for their uniforms; the candidates sweat through a physical workout.
14	6	"Episode 6"	October 20, 2007 (2007-10-20)	4.25
Guest choreographer Kitty Carter teaches a class; the rookies get professional makeovers.
15	7	"Episode 7"	October 27, 2007 (2007-10-27)	4.52
The rookies get to wear iconic uniforms during their first modeling shoot; the girls go skydiving with the Golden Knights.
16	8	"Episode 8"	November 3, 2007 (2007-11-03)	4.70
The last rehearsals and the final cuts for the 2007 squad; the ladies pose for their Squad Photo; the squad performs in front of 65,000 fans at Texas Stadium.

Season 3 (2008)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
17	1	"Episode 1"	October 4, 2008 (2008-10-04)	5.11
600 hopefuls arrive at Texas Stadium for the preliminary auditions for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; 60 women are called back after the semifinals for a chance to compete against the veterans to earn a spot in training camp.
18	2	"Episode 2"	October 11, 2008 (2008-10-11)	4.78
In the finals audition, contestants compete with veteran cheerleaders for a spot in training camp. Tryouts feature solo dance routines, background checks and interviews.
19	3	"Episode 3"	October 18, 2008 (2008-10-18)	4.82
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders director Kelli Finglass announces that a couple more veterans have failed the written test; the body fat evaluation does not go well for some veterans; the rookies struggle to learn the choreography.
20	4	"Episode 4"	October 25, 2008 (2008-10-25)	4.55
The ladies go for uniform fittings; the girls compete in an army fitness test for a spot on the elite "Power Squad"; the first cuts are made.
21	5	"Episode 5"	November 1, 2008 (2008-11-01)	4.61
The candidates learn that nobody's position is secure; Kitty Carter works with the weaker girls; the rookies are given makeovers.
22	6	"Episode 6"	November 8, 2008 (2008-11-08)	4.38
Guest choreographer Kitty Carter gives the squad a wake up call; a lesson in DCC etiquette on and off the field; a Vets vs. Rookies football game; Kelli continues to make cuts.
23	7	"Episode 7"	November 15, 2008 (2008-11-15)	4.76
The remaining candidates model the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders uniform during a photo shoot; a veteran helps a rookie when the new girl is asked to dance with more sex appeal; a surprise guest judge has everyone on edge.
24	8	"Episode 8"	November 22, 2008 (2008-11-22)	5.04
The girls are run through their final dance routines; Jay tests the girls' endurance; Kelli and Judy make their final decisions; the '08-'09 squad is announced; the girl's perform during the first Dallas Cowboys game of the season.

Season 4 (2009)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
25	1	"Episode 1"	October 10, 2009 (2009-10-10)	4.78
The 600 hopefuls arrive at the Gaylord Texan Hotel for the preliminary auditions; each contestant performs a freestyle routine in front of the judges; the 115 semi-finalists get a crash course in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders style of dancing.
26	2	"Episode 2"	October 17, 2009 (2009-10-17)	4.91
The 75 remaining hopefuls compete with the returning veterans for a spot at training camp.
27	3	"Episode 3"	October 24, 2009 (2009-10-24)	4.65
The girls head to training camp; Kelli Fineglass critiques the girls' dance abilities.
28	4	"Episode 4"	October 31, 2009 (2009-10-31)	4.66
The third week of training camp; uniform fittings; Jay judges the physical fitness level of the girls.
29	5	"Episode 5"	November 7, 2009 (2009-11-07)	4.38
Contestants are hoisted 16 stories and dropped into a net; Kelli invites former contestant in camp; Another contestant is released from camp.
30	6	"Episode 6"	November 14, 2009 (2009-11-14)	4.40
Forty-one wannabes pose for their Official DCC Cameo Photograph; Contestants rehearse flying jump splits; Contestants prepare for first game.
31	7	"Episode 7"	November 21, 2009 (2009-11-21)	4.71
Kitty Carter visits Valley Ranch to teach a techniques class; a tour of the stadium; a pop quiz during rehearsal.
32	8	"Episode 8"	November 28, 2009 (2009-11-28)	5.04
Two rehearsals left before the final cuts; the girls have their final rehearsal on the stadium field; the new squad takes the field in front of 80,000 fans.

Season 5 (2010)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
33	1	"Episode 1"	October 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)	4.37
In the fifth-season premiere, the best rookies are chosen to join the returning veterans.
34	2	"Episode 2"	October 22, 2010 (2010-10-22)	4.19
The 47 new girls invited to attend Dallas Cowbos Cheerleaders final auditions have had two weeks to prepare, but are possibly ready to swap dance moves with the 27 returning veterans.
35	3	"Episode 3"	October 29, 2010 (2010-10-29)	4.42
The training camp candidates arrive at Valley Ranch for the first time and have the opportunity to meet their idols and mentors, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders veterans; director Kelli and choreographer Judy lead the orientation meeting, sharing a surprising fact.
36	4	"Episode 4"	November 5, 2010 (2010-11-05)	4.43
The first cuts loom and four candidates are summoned for a meeting with Kelli and Judy.
37	5	"Episode 5"	November 12, 2010 (2010-11-12)	4.07
Three candidates are called into Kelli's office for a face-to-face meeting. The atmosphere is tense and emotional for all, but cuts must be made.
38	6	"Episode 6"	November 19, 2010 (2010-11-19)	4.22
The training camp candidates and veterans are readied for their photos. Technical director Kitty Carter directs the girls through rehearsal and points out a wide array of lingering problems with the class.
39	7	"Episode 7"	November 26, 2010 (2010-11-26)	4.30
Kelli announces who she wants to see.
40	8	"Episode 8"	December 10, 2010 (2010-12-10)	4.62
The squad is finally set and the new team performs.

Season 6 (2011)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
41	1	"Episode 1"	October 20, 2011 (2011-10-20)	5.14
Five hundred candidates dream of making the 2011-2012 Dallas Cowboy Cheerleading squad.
42	2	"Episode 2"	October 27, 2011 (2011-10-27)	5.02
The 18 returning Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders veterans join the competition for an invitation to training camp.
43	3	"Episode 3"	November 4, 2011 (2011-11-04)	4.77
Training starts at Valley Ranch; the candidates struggle to rearrange their schedules and secure living arrangements in Dallas.
44	4	"Episode 4"	November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)	4.53
The girls are expected to master the world famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders kick line and jump split.
45	5	"Episode 5"	November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18)	4.54
It's week three of training camp; the rookie candidates get their Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders makeovers.
46	6	"Episode 6"	November 25, 2011 (2011-11-25)	4.70
Rehearsals start with a big bang when DCC technical director Kitty Carter makes a surprise visit to Valley Ranch; both rookie and veteran candidates are immediately on edge, aware that Kitty is quick to call out shoddy performances and mistakes.
47	7	"Episode 7"	December 2, 2011 (2011-12-02)	4.48
Candidates who are not DCC ready will be exposed at the only field rehearsal on the Cowboy's Stadium turf.
48	8	"Episode 8"	December 18, 2011 (2011-12-18)	4.91
In the final part of the series, some dreams are made and others broken as Judy and Kelli make their final decisions; it is time for the girls to put on their famous uniforms for the squad photo as the dream starts to become a reality.

Season 7 (2012)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
49	1	"Episode 1"	September 7, 2012 (2012-09-07)	N/A
600 hopeful candidates arrive at Cowboys Stadium for the preliminary auditions.
50	2	"Episode 2"	September 14, 2012 (2012-09-14)	N/A
Training Camp begins, and it's clear that if the candidates screw up, they'll get cut.
51	3	"Episode 3"	September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21)	N/A
The candidates must run through the signature kick line and jump split.
52	4	"Episode 4"	September 28, 2012 (2012-09-28)	N/A
In week four of training camp the rookie candidates are brought in for their DCC makeover; under the scrutiny of Kelli Finglass, new hairstyles and make up applications give the girls the DCC look.
53	5	"Episode 5"	October 5, 2012 (2012-10-05)	N/A
In week five, Kitty Carter fills in for a sick Kelli and calls out girls with messy routines; DCC Cameo Photos are taken.
54	6	"Episode 6"	October 12, 2012 (2012-10-12)	N/A
A rehearsal on the field could determine who makes the squad and who gets cut.
55	7	"Episode 7"	October 18, 2012 (2012-10-18)	N/A
One final rehearsal is run before the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad is announced.
56	8	"Episode 8"	October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)	N/A
The squad has their first game day performance behind them, but a bad rehearsal brings a warning that cuts can still be made; the squad has their first off-the-field appearance.
57	9	"Episode 9"	November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)	N/A
The team travels to Mexico for their annual swimsuit calendar photo shoot, and also puts on a show for the resort's guests.
58	10	"Episode 10"	November 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)	N/A
The cheerleaders prepare intensely for their first regular season home game performance.
59	11	"Episode 11"	November 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)	N/A
The team has their marquee performance at the Susan G. Komen Cancer Awareness Halftime Show during a nationally televised game.

Season 8 (2013)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
60	1	"The Journey Begins"	September 6, 2013 (2013-09-06)	N/A
Tryouts begin for 2013-2014 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading squad.
61	2	"Return of the Vets"	September 13, 2013 (2013-09-13)	N/A
Pressure mounts as 54 new candidates compete with 32 veterans for an invitation into the famed Dallas Cowboys cheerleading camp.
62	3	"Pressure to Perform"	September 20, 2013 (2013-09-20)	N/A
Training camp begins at Valley Ranch; first meeting is filled with energy until Kelli calls a meeting with the veterans.
63	4	"Harsh Reality"	September 27, 2013 (2013-09-27)	N/A
The cheerleaders learn the dreaded jump split, a famous and required move.
64	5	"Appearance Counts"	October 4, 2013 (2013-10-04)	N/A
D.J. Guthrie teaches the ladies a new dance style; Kelli and Judy have some tough decisions to make.
65	6	"A Toxic Situation"	October 18, 2013 (2013-10-18)	N/A
Kitty Carter pays a visit to the training camp and takes no prisoners, ripping into the new girls and the veterans.
66	7	"The Pressure Cooker"	October 25, 2013 (2013-10-25)	N/A
With their futures on the line, the camp candidates need to push through their emotions to prove they deserve to be a part of "America's Sweethearts."
67	8	"Game Day"	November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)	N/A
The squad finally learn their fate and dreams come true.

Season 9 (2014)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
68	1	"The Journey Begins"	August 8, 2014 (2014-08-08)	N/A
Five hundred hopeful women endure a demanding audition to become Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders for the 2014-2015 season.
69	2	"Dancing for Your Life"	August 15, 2014 (2014-08-15)	N/A
Intimidation sets in for the veterans when 55 high caliber girls make it to the finals.
70	3	"Welcome to Valley Ranch"	August 22, 2014 (2014-08-22)	N/A
Training camp begins with 43 ladies, with seven girls cut to make a squad of 36; Kelli's passion infects and intimidates in First Meeting as she sets the expectations very high.
71	4	"A Week of Firsts"	August 29, 2014 (2014-08-29)	N/A
The new training camp candidates are nervous about doing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders kick line and jump splits for the first time; the girls try on the uniform for the first time.
72	5	"Getting the DCC Look"	September 5, 2014 (2014-09-05)	N/A
Kelli makes sure all the girls have the look of a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader; the final rehearsal of the week brings emotions to the forefront as a girl gets sent home.
73	6	"Time to Get Serious"	September 12, 2014 (2014-09-12)	N/A
The candidates enter the sixth week of training camp and need to start looking like a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader or their spot is in jeopardy; Melissa Rycroft and former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Tina Kalina sit in for Judy.
74	7	"A Lucid Dream"	September 19, 2014 (2014-09-19)	N/A
With three girls left to cut and the first game around the corner, the pressure is intense as the girls return to AT&T Stadium to take the field for the first time since auditions.
75	8	"The Payoff"	September 26, 2014 (2014-09-26)	N/A
Everyone nervous during the final training day because Kelli and Judy might take a squad of less than 36.

Season 10 (2015)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
76	1	"Dare to Dream"	August 6, 2015 (2015-08-06)	N/A
Four hundred girls who each aspire to become a world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader put it all on the line as preliminary auditions for the 2015-2016 season begin.
77	2	"Dance Your Heart Out"	August 13, 2015 (2015-08-13)	N/A
Talent and looks won't be enough to get on the squad; only 46 out of 59 candidates make it into training camp; dreams are made and hopes are crushed.
78	3	"An Emotional Beginning"	August 20, 2015 (2015-08-20)	N/A
Kelli sets strict rules as training camp begins; some girls start to crack as the reality of how hard it is to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader sets in; Melissa Rycroft offers hope and advice on how to make it through.
79	4	"The Cuts Begin"	August 27, 2015 (2015-08-27)	N/A
Kelli and Judy must cut 10 girls to get to the magic number of 36 for the squad; uniform fittings gives Kelli a better idea of who has the whole package; as the cuts begin, the emotions flow.
80	5	"Becoming World Class"	September 3, 2015 (2015-09-03)	N/A
As the girls get the look of a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, it helps some and not others; two surprise guests stop by rehearsal; Kelli has an extremely awkward office visit.
81	6	"Having a Bad Day"	September 10, 2015 (2015-09-10)	N/A
The new girls and veterans are pushed to their limits during the Cameos and Show Group auditions; Melissa Rycroft tries to save a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader that's barely hanging on; a shocking outcome from Kelli's office visit.
82	7	"The Cutting Board"	September 17, 2015 (2015-09-17)	N/A
Kelli and Judy make many tough cuts to keep up the quality of the team, which causes emotions to run high; Melissa Rycroft offers invaluable field experience.
83	8	"Living the Dream"	September 24, 2015 (2015-09-24)	N/A
Kelli announces who will be on the squad; injuries threaten the opening of Cowboys training camp; chaos during game day puts their performance at risk.

Season 11 (2016)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
84	1	"The Dream Begins"	August 25, 2016 (2016-08-25)	N/A
Hundreds of beautiful and talented hopefuls arrive to try out for the best cheerleading team in the world while many of the returning girls look for redemption.
85	2	"Comeback Girls"	September 1, 2016 (2016-09-01)	N/A
Veterans fight for their jobs as new girls try to live their dreams and make DCC Training Camp as they face panel Interviews, solos, an exhausting dance combination and a room full of very tough judges.
86	3	"These Are The Big Dogs"	September 8, 2016 (2016-09-08)	N/A
The new candidates get an eye-opening taste of what it means to be a DCC; girls struggle to learn the dances; Melissa Rycroft meets the new girls for the first time.
87	4	"Time To Push"	September 15, 2016 (2016-09-15)	N/A
With the first cut looming, the girls must push their dance skills to the limit; Melissa Rycroft works to bring out showmanship; stress increases on makeover day as the girls try to get the DCC look.
88	5	"Big Surprises"	September 22, 2016 (2016-09-22)	N/A
A new choreographer shakes things up; uniform fittings and the Belk fashion show approach; two-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves stops by rehearsal.
89	6	"Dance Intervention"	September 29, 2016 (2016-09-29)	N/A
Melissa Rycroft makes a house call to help Yuko; Kitty Carter rocks some of the candidate's worlds; cameos give Kelli and Judy a fresh perspective on the girls; at Show Group auditions, the girls let it all hang out.
90	7	"Rehearsals With The Stars"	October 6, 2016 (2016-10-06)	N/A
Kellie Pickler comes to a rehearsal to share her experience and motivate the girls as Training Camp comes to an end; Melissa Rycroft makes Kelsey aware of a big mistake; Candace Romo helps with a big night of cuts.
91	8	"The Finish Line"	October 13, 2016 (2016-10-13)	N/A
Squad announcement feels bittersweet as some favorites go home; the team has their first appearance at the Star Ribbon cutting; Game Day arrives.

Season 12 (2017)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
92	1	"Auditions Begin"	August 3, 2017 (2017-08-03)	N/A
Hundreds of beautiful and talented women converge on AT&T Stadium to start the hardest audition process in professional sports, trying out for a coveted spot on the most famous NFL cheerleading squad in the world.
93	2	"Making the Team"	August 10, 2017 (2017-08-10)	N/A
The 119 remaining women have one hour to learn a power pom routine and the famous kickline; the stress of mastering the choreography in such a short time leads to numerous mistakes.
94	3	"Finals"	August 17, 2017 (2017-08-17)	N/A
The veterans finally enter the audition process; all 83 women are judged head to head during a panel interview, a solo dance performance and on their appearance on the football field.
95	4	"Empty Your Bucket"	August 24, 2017 (2017-08-24)	N/A
44 women begin the very first training camp at the new 1 billion dollar Cowboys' facility, The Star; Kelli lays down the law and makes it clear that eight women will be sent home this summer.
96	5	"Getting the Look"	August 31, 2017 (2017-08-31)	N/A
The ladies first need to have the "classic" Dallas Cowboys cheerleader look; Kelli's legendary hair and makeup transformations; assessing the ladies with a new fitness test, "Styku."
97	6	"Media Training"	September 7, 2017 (2017-09-07)	N/A
Kelli media trains the rookie candidates to determine who best represents the cheerleaders at press events; NBC news anchor Meredith Land tests their on-camera interview skills.
98	7	"Personality Testing"	September 14, 2017 (2017-09-14)	N/A
Personality is critical when representing the brand; Kelli takes the women on location to see how they interact during a public appearance.
99	8	"Picture Perfect"	September 21, 2017 (2017-09-21)	N/A
Choreographer Nick Florez stops by to offer performance advice; the cheerleaders experience a day they will never forget when they wear the DCC uniform to pose for their cameo photos.
100	9	"Hit the Field"	September 28, 2017 (2017-09-28)	N/A
The squad goes on an appearance to support pop-music star Demi Lovato; a make-or-break moment finds the ladies learning the entrance to the famed pre-game dance.
101	10	"The Next Step"	October 5, 2017 (2017-10-05)	N/A
With two suspended vets, the team must re-block their formations for their Hall of Fame performance; new vets step up as a new point of the triangle is named; the rookie candidates attempt to get their footing during a rehearsal.
102	11	"Hall of Fame Week"	October 12, 2017 (2017-10-12)	N/A
Twenty three veterans travel to Canton, Ohio to perform for Jerry Jones' induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
103	12	"Down to the Wire"	October 19, 2017 (2017-10-19)	N/A
As training camp winds down, the pressure skyrockets, and the ladies start to crack.
104	13	"The Pre Season Test"	October 26, 2017 (2017-10-26)	N/A
Kelli announces the official squad; the hard-fought dream of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader; full of excitement and nerves, the squad prepares for their very first football game at AT&T Stadium.

Season 13 (2018)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
105	1	"The Road to World-Class Begins"	August 2, 2018 (2018-08-02)	N/A
Four hundred nervous and excited women flock to AT&T Stadium to try out for the best cheerleading squad in the world.
106	2	"Field of Dreams"	August 9, 2018 (2018-08-09)	N/A
125 ladies try to conquer a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders dance routine and the kickline to advance to Finals.
107	3	"Leave It All on the Dance Floor"	August 16, 2018 (2018-08-16)	N/A
23 veterans join 50 new candidates at Finals for a place in Training Camp.
108	4	"Success Is Such Hard Work"	August 23, 2018 (2018-08-23)	N/A
The returning veterans go to the Bahamas to compete to be the calendar cover girl. Then Training Camp begins for all.
109	5	"Getting The DCC Look"	August 30, 2018 (2018-08-30)	N/A
The ladies learn to look and dance like a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
110	6	"Jump Split Reckoning"	September 6, 2018 (2018-09-06)	N/A
The ladies learn the famed kickline and the scary jump splits. They must also pass Jay's boot camp fitness test or be called out and a dream comes true as the new ladies try on the legendary uniform for what may be their only time.
111	7	"Big Time Dance"	September 13, 2018 (2018-09-13)	N/A
Nick Florez, choreographer for Katy Perry, Pink and the Super Bowl, comes to rehearsal; Kelli and Judy must pick the best of the best for "Show Group"; Katie Schaar attempts to prevent injuries.
112	8	"Here Comes Kitty"	September 20, 2018 (2018-09-20)	N/A
Kitty comes to a rehearsal and stirs thing up; the new candidates bond, then are judged as they perform at a mock appearance; Travis Wall comes to town.
113	9	"Field of Fears"	September 27, 2018 (2018-09-27)	N/A
Candidates dance on the football field for the first time, and Judy teaches them the signature Dallas Cowboys entrance.
114	10	"The Next Level"	October 4, 2018 (2018-10-04)	N/A
The training camp candidates go through media training. Kelli reveals which veterans will be featured in the squad’s calendars.
115	11	"Staying Strong"	October 11, 2018 (2018-10-11)	N/A
The ladies take their cameo photos and learn how to carry themselves under pressure at etiquette training. Kelli and Judy have a tough time making cuts.
116	12	"Time's Up"	October 18, 2018 (2018-10-18)	N/A
The rookie candidates learn how to help their bodies recover from training camp. As training camp starts to come to an end, Kelli and Judy have tough decisions ahead, as they have to cut four more ladies before the first football game.
117	13	"Game Day"	October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)	N/A
At the final rehearsal, Kelli and Judy must make the final cuts. The 2018 squad is announced. At the first game, the girls must prove that they can handle all the distractions and chaos of NFL football games.

Season 14 (2019)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
118	1	"First Impressions"	August 2, 2019 (2019-08-02)	N/A
Hundreds of hopefuls arrive at AT&T Stadium to start the rigorous audition process for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, competing for the fewest open spots ever.
119	2	"Choreography Competition"	August 8, 2019 (2019-08-08)	N/A
The 101 remaining hopefuls must master tough choreography, learn the famous Dallas Cowboys kick line and impress judges Melissa Rycroft and Charm La'Donna.
120	3	"It's Going Down"	August 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)	N/A
The candidates give panel interviews and solo performances before the rookie and veterans face off on the field and find out who makes it to training camp.
121	4	"Overwhelmed"	August 23, 2019 (2019-08-23)	N/A
The pressure is on at training camp as both rookie and veteran candidates give it their all in front of their toughest audience yet
122	5	"Choreography Competition"	August 30, 2019 (2019-08-30)	N/A
Kelli gives the ladies a tough kick line and jump split workout, and choreographer Travis Wall teaches them a modern dance that will determine their future in the competition.
123	6	"Adventures in Dance"	September 6, 2019 (2019-09-06)	N/A
Charm La'Donna teaches the candidates a hip-hop-style routine, the judges pick their charm squad, the ladies visit the Dallas VA Medical Center and two rookies are sent home.
124	7	"Proving You're the Best"	September 13, 2019 (2019-09-13)	N/A
The candidates audition for show group, an honorary contingent of 18 cheerleaders who represent the Dallas Cowboys on USO tours and TV, in front of guest judge Cheryl Burke.
125	8	"Adventures in Dance"	September 20, 2019 (2019-09-20)	N/A
The dancers perform routines by guest choreographers Evan Miller and Tyce Diorio, and the final four cuts hang over the remaining hopefuls' heads.
126	9	"Field Ready"	September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)	N/A
The hopefuls hit the field in their Dallas Cowboys boots for the first time, Melissa Rycroft stops by for showmanship coaching, and Kelli and Judy make one of the final four cuts.
127	10	"Welcome to the Triangle!"	October 4, 2019 (2019-10-04)	N/A
The recruits do media training with NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth lead news anchor Meredith Land, Kelli and Judy name two triangle points, and guest judge Melissa Rycroft sits in.
128	11	"Picture Perfect"	October 11, 2019 (2019-10-11)	N/A
The ladies put their modeling skills to the test on photo shoot day, Julia tries to bounce back after her car accident, and the dancers get a lesson in healthy cooking.
129	12	"Time is Running Out"	October 18, 2019 (2019-10-18)	N/A
With one week until the start of the season, Kelli and Judy make a tough cut, the show group performs for the first time, and Charlotte Jones Anderson judges rehearsal.
130	13	"Game Day"	October 25, 2019 (2019-10-25)	N/A
To make their final cut, Kelli and her team try to find one hopeful of the remaining 37 who isn't ready to perform at the Cowboys' home opener.

Season 15 (2020–21)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
131	1	"Like No Other"	November 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)	N/A
Some of the best ever rookie candidates enter Training Camp in the Dallas Cowboys Bubble; they have a few days to become acclimated and impress Kelli and Judy.
132	2	"Unexpected"	December 1, 2020 (2020-12-01)	N/A
The rookie candidates must show Kelli and Judy they can learn the choreography quickly; things take an unexpected turn for some.
133	3	"Gettin' Real"	December 8, 2020 (2020-12-08)	N/A
134	4	"Day at the Stadium"	December 15, 2020 (2020-12-15)	N/A
135	5	"Vets Aren't Safe"	December 22, 2020 (2020-12-22)	N/A
136	6	"Upstaged"	December 29, 2020 (2020-12-29)	N/A
137	7	"The Bubble Bursts"	January 5, 2021 (2021-01-05)	N/A
138	8	"We Have a Team"	January 12, 2021 (2021-01-12)	N/A

Season 16 (2021)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
139	1	"Judge’s Showcase"	September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)	N/A
140	2	"You Came To Play!"	September 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)	N/A
141	3	"Call the Medic!"	October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)	N/A
142	4	"Social Media Dilemma"	October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)	N/A
143	5	"Turn Them Out"	October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)	N/A
144	6	"Stomp the Roach!"	October 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)	N/A
145	7	"Show Group Showdown"	October 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)	N/A
146	8	"I’ve Heard Rumors"	November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)	N/A
147	9	"You Are Wasting Our Time!"	November 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)	N/A
148	10	"Everybody Needs a Dream"	November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)	N/A

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