As of January 2026, there have been 34 completed seasons of Dancing with the Stars in the United States. The show premiered on June 1, 2005, and has since become a staple of reality television, airing most recently in late 2025.

Historical Context

For the majority of its run, the show aired two seasons per year—one in the spring and one in the fall. This rapid production schedule allowed the series to accumulate a high number of seasons relative to its years on air. However, starting with Season 28 in 2019, the format shifted to a single season per year, typically airing in the fall.

Recent Milestones

The series has undergone several platform and casting changes in its most recent years:

  • Season 31 (2022): The show moved from ABC to Disney+ as its exclusive home.
  • Season 32 (2023): It returned to ABC while continuing to stream simultaneously on Disney+.
  • Season 34 (2025): This season premiered on September 16, 2025.

Show Evolution Summary

Period| Format| Platform
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2005–2018| Two seasons per year (Spring & Fall) 13| ABC 7
2019–2021| One season per year (Fall) 3| ABC 5
2022| One season per year 5| Disney+ 5
2023–2025| One season per year 5| ABC & Disney+ 5

While ABC has not officially confirmed Season 35 as of early January 2026, industry trends and strong ratings for Season 34 make a renewal highly likely for the fall 2026 television cycle.

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