Week 1

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader hopefuls arrive at Texas Stadium for an intense four-day audition that includes freestyle dancing, performing choreography, a panel interview and an individually stylized routine.

Week 2

Training camp gets underway as the girls are introduced to a grueling schedule of dance rehearsals with choreographer Judy Trammell and fitness instructor Jay Johnson.

Week 3

Reality sets in and the mental and physical stress of training camp hits the girls hard. While being fitted for their DCC uniform is heavenly for most, others realize that a few extra pounds can mean heavy scrutiny.

Week 4

Super Bowl XXX MVP Larry Brown and current Dallas Cowboy Ryan Fowler school the training camp candidates with the ultimate football challenge.

Week 5

Beauty is the name of the game as the training camp candidates get major hair makeovers in preparation for their first solo publicity stills.

Week 6

The end of training camp is just around the corner and after Kelli's annual etiquette luncheon the girls are on their best behavior.

Week 7

The candidates find themselves in front of the camera for a crash course in how to deal with the media. The judges from the open call are brought back to have their final say.

Week 8

The summer is coming to a close, and there are now 36 girls poised to become America's sweethearts. Kelli and Judy are concerned the team is not ready and there may have to be more cuts.