ABC said it will plug the reality competition into the 8 p.m. Thursday slot currently held by "Alias." It is expected "Dancing with the Stars" will have an eight week run, TV Week reported.
"Alias" is taking a midseason break while its star Jennifer Garner takes maternity leave.
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