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01The take
The Pro Debut.
The professionals matter as much as the celebrities, and season four proved it.
02The shape of the season
A rhythm worth tracking.
Season four ran ten episodes in spring 2007 and introduced new professional dancers who would define the show's competitive identity across the following decade. The celebrity cast delivered the format's expected blend of serious competitors and entertaining novices. As the third season in as many years to deliver strong ratings, it showed that the format was not cycling through novelty but building a genuine audience. The pro roster that emerged here carried the show through its peak years.
03Where it sits in the canon
The #04 slot.
Slot #04 of 11 in the Dancing with the Stars Editor's Canon. The seasons on either side show what I ranked it against.
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