The squad is announced and it's bittersweet as some favorites go home. Later, the team makes its first appearance at the Star Ribbon cutting, and game day is when dreams really come true.

The Finish Line

Kelli Finglass

Judy Trammell

Season 12

Rehearsals With The Stars

Hundreds of beautiful and talented hopefuls arrive to try out for the best cheerleading team in the world, while many of the returning girls are looking for redemption. New judges increase the pressure of moving on to Finals.

The Dream Begins

Veterans fight for their jobs as new girls try to live their dreams and make DCC Training Camp. But standing in their way are panel interviews, solos, an exhausting dance combination and a room full of very tough judges.

Comeback Girls

The new candidates' eyes are opened when they get a taste of what it is to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. As girls struggle to learn the dances, the reality of being "Big Time" sets in. Melissa Rycroft meets the new ladies for the first time.

These Are the Big Dogs

Time to Push

A new choreographer shakes things up as uniform fittings and the Belk fashion show are on the agenda. Meanwhile, singer Kacey Musgraves stops by rehearsal.

Big Surprises

Melissa Rycroft makes a house call to help Yuko; Kitty Carter rocks a few of the candidate's worlds; cameos give Kelli and Judy a fresh perspective on the girls; the girls let it all hang out at Show Group auditions.

Dance Intervention

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; Candice Romo helps with a big night of cuts.

Reality show following the auditioning process and making of the annual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Squad.

The Finish Line

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Season 11 Episodes8

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