[1] Return of the Superstars used the same show format of the previous season, in which the crews performed to the music of one specific artist each week.
[2] The season featured artists including Rihanna, Britney Spears, Madonna, Pitbull, David Guetta, LMFAO, Jennifer Lopez, Drake, Flo Rida, and Katy Perry.
[5] The other five competing crews danced to "Wild Ones" featuring Sia, with Flo Rida performing alongside them.
[17] The five remaining crews created dance routines inspired by Rihanna, beginning with a group performance to "We Found Love" featuring Calvin Harris.
The four remaining crews danced to songs by LMFAO, beginning with a group performance to "Live My Life" by Far East Movement featuring Justin Bieber.
[21] The top three crews competed for the two spots in the championship round to the music of David Guetta.
The final two crews danced to music from the concert film, Katy Perry: Part of Me, after meeting the pop starlet.