Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team

Begin the journey to see who will survive the most demanding dance audition in professional sports. 500 ladies put their dreams on the line as they try to become a famed Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, for the 2014-2015 season. Kelli Finglass, the DCC director, has a mandate to have a squad of 36, making this a super competitive year. New to the mix are two celebrity judges; former DCC and Dancing With The Stars winner, Melissa Rycroft and platinum selling country music recording artist Neil McCoy.

With 55 high caliber girls making it to finals, it's intimidating for the 30 veterans as they join the audition process & must fight to keep their place. Kitty Carter, takes no prisoners as she prepares girls for their solos.

As training camp begins with 43 ladies, the pressure starts to build! Kelli's passion is infectious and intimidating in First Meeting, as she sets the expectations very high. Seven girls will be cut to make a squad of 36. The new girls are starting to adjust their lives for the rigors to come. Deep anticipation becomes a reality with the first rehearsal. The pace is a bit overwhelming for some with the thought of looming cuts. Kelli and Judy get a first glimpse of who is going to struggle.

Fear takes over for the new Training Camp Candidates as they face the reality of doing the DCC kick line and jump splits for the first time. Landing in an unnatural position takes a lot of faith. Dreams come true if only temporarily, as the girls try on the famed DCC uniform for the first time. It's a make or break fitting for some. If you don't look good in the uniform, it is a deal breaker for Kelli, and that includes the vets.

To be a DCC, you need to look like a DCC. This week Kelli makes sure all the girls have the look. Starting with Makeovers, the new girls travel to the swank Halcyon salon for new hairdos. Two ladies get extreme makeovers and shockingly come out looking like new people. The veterans on weight probation visit My Fit Foods and learn how to lose weight the healthy way. A guest choreographer is brought into teach a new country routine, that the squad will perform during the season.

As the candidates enter the sixth week of training camp they need to start looking like a DCC or their spot is in jeopardy. Melissa Rycroft and former DCC Tina Kalina sit in for Judy and give Kelli some fresh eyes as guest choreographer DJ Gutherie teaches a tough contemporary jazz routine. Cameo photos, is the moment of truth for the ladies on weight probation. Also, Kelli and Judy see which of the new girls are photogenic and are surprised by some that are not.

With three girls left to cut and the first game around the corner, the pressure is intense as the girls return to AT&T Stadium to take the field for the first time since auditions. Performing on the football field helps give Kelli and Judy the clarity they need to make some cuts. Melissa Rycroft calls all the new girls together and gives them a strategy for not losing their spots on the team. In a fairy tale moment the girls are fitted for their boots, only some will not wear them past today.

The final day of training camp has everyone nervous because Kelli and Judy might take a squad of less than 36. After some tough decisions, fear turns to elation as the final team is announced. Will the rookies be able to uphold the famed DCC reputation and have a flawless performance? Melissa Rycroft makes a surprise visit to congratulate the girls on their dreams coming true.