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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team
The Hopefuls' Public-Speaking Prowess Is Put to the Test
Season 15 E 7 •

On media day, the hopefuls demonstrate their communication skills while answering a series of questions from Kelli, Judy and four notable guest judges.

01/05/2021

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Kelli and Judy Struggle to Make the Final Cut

With one week until the season starts, the show group nails its first performance, one lady gets cut, and Charlotte Jones Anderson helps Kelli and Judy pare down to 36 women.

Kelli and Judy Reveal the Team

After a grueling summer of training, Kelli and Judy announce the final roster, and the ladies chosen for the team celebrate.

The Team Performs at Their First Game

The ladies shine bright at their first performance, and rookie Lily talks about her dream coming true after being cut on the last day of the competition the prior year.

Game Day

Kelli considers an unorthodox option on the final night of training camp, the full roster is announced, and the dancers suit up for the first official team photo.

Meet the 2020 Hopefuls

Women aspiring to be Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders remotely audition for the squad, sharing a bit about themselves and showing off their impressive moves.

A Rushed Training Camp Is No Excuse for Rushed Moves

Working on an abbreviated training schedule, Kelli and Judy evaluate the first night of auditions and call down a nervous rookie to address her hurried dance moves.

The Vets Enter the Training Bubble with Something to Prove

With plenty of experience under their belts, the 29 veterans return to training camp with every intention of showing Kelli and Judy they deserve one of the 36 spots on the squad.

A Hopeful Learns Her Fate

A rookie finds out if her training camp will come to an end when she sits down with Kelli and Judy.

A Veteran Cheerleader Joins Kelli and Judy for Deliberations

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Melissa Rycroft helps Kelli and Judi choose which hopefuls are ready to continue to the next round.

It's the Toughest Cut Yet for Kelli

After a long day of show group auditions, Kelli and Judy have the heartbreaking task of telling returning veteran Meredith that her journey with the team has come to an end.

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The Hopefuls' Public-Speaking Prowess Is Put to the Test

On media day, the hopefuls demonstrate their communication skills while answering a series of questions from Kelli, Judy and four notable guest judges.

The Squad Performs the Signature Dance for the First Time

After making it through the auditioning and training process amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the dancers perform the team's signature pre-game routine for the first time as a squad.

Overtime - Judges' Showcase

Kelli and Judy discuss the season premiere, including the training camp's return to the field, Maddie's retirement and Daphne's knee injury; then Claire takes the Star Spotlight.

Overtime - You Came to Play!

Judy and Kelli reveal what Brittany Perry-Russell's guest choreography showed them about the dancers and discuss the first cuts of the season, and Armani takes the Star Spotlight.

Overtime - Call the Medic!

Kelli and Judy discuss Kya's perfectionism and Daphne's devastating second knee injury, and KayDianna takes the Star Spotlight.

Overtime - Social Media Dilemma

Kelli and Judy comment on the energizing effect of Denise Dicharry's choreography, Cailey's graceful exit, Ava's questionable social media posts, and an emotional uniform fitting day.

Overtime - Turn Them Out

Kelli and Judy discuss Maddie and Criscilla's inspirational stories, Ashley's second chance, and what makes Travis Wall such an outstanding choreographer.

Overtime - Stomp the Roach!

Kelli and Judy break down the hardest things about learning the official entrance routine, the magic of the rookie locker room, the nerves associated with the famous jump splits and more.

Overtime - Show Group Showdown

Kelli and Judy discuss the far-reaching influence of the signature dance routine, NFL sportscaster MJ Acosta's role as judge and interviewer, the judges opinions during a tough cut and more.

Overtime - I've Heard Rumors...

Kelli and Judy highlight the most dramatic transformations from makeover day, discuss Lisa's emotional decision to leave camp, and talk with Gina about being named point of the triangle.

Overtime - You Are Wasting Our Time!

Judy and Kelli share their thoughts on one of the hopefuls auditioning for The Rockettes, making their final cuts to the team and the excitement when the dancers get their custom boots.

Overtime - Everybody Needs a Dream

Kelli and Judy discuss the tough decision to cut Ava, Meet the Team night glitches, the surprise announcement of the final squad and more.

Overtime - You Are Wasting Our Time!

Judy and Kelli share their thoughts on one of the hopefuls auditioning for The Rockettes, making their final cuts to the team and the excitement when the dancers get their custom boots.

Overtime - I've Heard Rumors...

Kelli and Judy highlight the most dramatic transformations from makeover day, discuss Lisa's emotional decision to leave camp, and talk with Gina about being named point of the triangle.

Overtime - Show Group Showdown

Kelli and Judy discuss the far-reaching influence of the signature dance routine, NFL sportscaster MJ Acosta's role as judge and interviewer, the judges opinions during a tough cut and more.

Overtime - Stomp the Roach!

Kelli and Judy break down the hardest things about learning the official entrance routine, the magic of the rookie locker room, the nerves associated with the famous jump splits and more.

Overtime - Turn Them Out

Kelli and Judy discuss Maddie and Criscilla's inspirational stories, Ashley's second chance, and what makes Travis Wall such an outstanding choreographer.

Overtime - Social Media Dilemma

Kelli and Judy comment on the energizing effect of Denise Dicharry's choreography, Cailey's graceful exit, Ava's questionable social media posts, and an emotional uniform fitting day.

Overtime - Call the Medic!

Kelli and Judy discuss Kya's perfectionism and Daphne's devastating second knee injury, and KayDianna takes the Star Spotlight.

Overtime - You Came to Play!

Judy and Kelli reveal what Brittany Perry-Russell's guest choreography showed them about the dancers and discuss the first cuts of the season, and Armani takes the Star Spotlight.

Overtime - Judges' Showcase

Kelli and Judy discuss the season premiere, including the training camp's return to the field, Maddie's retirement and Daphne's knee injury; then Claire takes the Star Spotlight.

The Squad Performs the Signature Dance for the First Time

After making it through the auditioning and training process amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the dancers perform the team's signature pre-game routine for the first time as a squad.

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The Hopefuls' Public-Speaking Prowess Is Put to the Test

On media day, the hopefuls demonstrate their communication skills while answering a series of questions from Kelli, Judy and four notable guest judges.

It's the Toughest Cut Yet for Kelli

After a long day of show group auditions, Kelli and Judy have the heartbreaking task of telling returning veteran Meredith that her journey with the team has come to an end.

A Veteran Cheerleader Joins Kelli and Judy for Deliberations

Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Melissa Rycroft helps Kelli and Judi choose which hopefuls are ready to continue to the next round.

A Hopeful Learns Her Fate

A rookie finds out if her training camp will come to an end when she sits down with Kelli and Judy.

The Vets Enter the Training Bubble with Something to Prove

With plenty of experience under their belts, the 29 veterans return to training camp with every intention of showing Kelli and Judy they deserve one of the 36 spots on the squad.

Which Rookie Lives to Fight Another Day?

Kelli and Judy give one hopeful more time to improve her performance skills and send another home because she's not picking up the moves fast enough.

A Rushed Training Camp Is No Excuse for Rushed Moves

Working on an abbreviated training schedule, Kelli and Judy evaluate the first night of auditions and call down a nervous rookie to address her hurried dance moves.

Meet the 2020 Hopefuls

Women aspiring to be Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders remotely audition for the squad, sharing a bit about themselves and showing off their impressive moves.

Game Day

Kelli considers an unorthodox option on the final night of training camp, the full roster is announced, and the dancers suit up for the first official team photo.

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