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Netflix recently dropped Season 2 of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, and it’s already gone viral, thanks in part to breakout personalities like Reece Weaver and Kelcey Wetterberg. But this isn’t the first time the iconic Texas-based squad has been in the spotlight.
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From 2006 to 2021, CMT aired Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team for 16 seasons. The long-running series followed the same popular formula: spotlighting hopeful rookies and returning veterans as they navigated everything from high-stakes auditions and intense training camps to interview rounds (yes, Cowboys has an “s” at the end) and behind-the-scenes drama. If you want to see how the DCC we know and love today all started, we found the best ways to watch the original show online.
At a Glance: How to Watch Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
- TV channel: CMT
- Seasons: 16
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team features longtime choreographer Judy Trammell and director Kelli Finglass, who’ve helmed the squad for nearly two decades. You’ll see everything from Judy’s daughter Cassie making the team (a moment now seen as controversial) to emotional tryouts, harsh critiques, and the high-pressure world of one of the NFL’s most legendary cheerleading teams.
How to Watch Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team Online
We found the best ways to stream Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team below. Scroll down to find out how to binge the series for free, and get ready to be “Thunderstruck.”
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Paramount+
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Paramount+ is our go-to choice for watching Seasons 1 to 16 of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team. The streaming platform provides a seven-day free trial, allowing you to binge-watch the entire series before the clock runs out. After the trial, the subscription cost is $7.99 per month, which is reasonable compared to other similar services. Paramount+ also features 18 live channels, including CBS Sports and Comedy Central. In addition, their on-demand library includes popular shows like Yellowjackets and Broad City.
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Apple TV+ is a solid option for those looking for uninterrupted viewing and high-definition picture quality. The subscription costs $9.99 per month after a seven-day free trial. In addition to watching Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, you can start shows like Severance, Ted Lasso, and The Studio. These series can help fill the void in your heart after all of the blue and white pom-poms have been put away.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team Complete Seasons
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You can purchase Seasons 1 to 16 of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team on Amazon. The mega shopping platform has every episode available since 2006. Each season typically retails for around $20, while individual episodes can be bought for as little as $1.99. This is a great option if you consider the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to be your comfort watch, because once you own it, you’ll have a piece of “Thunderstruck” history forever. Additionally, if you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can take advantage of a free trial for Paramount+ through the site.
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