Dancing with the Stars (2005–present)

Plot

The hit series in which celebrities perform choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Dancing with the Stars S34E06Wicked NightS34E06 · 9.3The remaining couples dance through life in the Ozdust Ballroom for "Wicked Night."
  2. 02Dancing with the Stars S34E11FinaleS34E11 · 9.3The five remaining couples compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
  3. 03Dancing with the Stars S32E01Premiere NightS32E01 · 9.0A new cast of celebrities and their pro partners hit the dance floor for the first time to perform a Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Jive, Salsa or Tango; featuring a dazzling opening number to "Levitating" by Dua Lipa.

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2005AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01Round 1June 1, 2005Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo - Currently starring on the ABC Daytime drama "General Hospital," Kelly also starred on the network's other dayti
  2. S01E02Round 2June 8, 2005Joey McIntyre, John O'Hurley, Evander Holyfield and their partners each dance a quickstep routine, while Rachel Hunter, Trista Sutter and Ke
  3. S01E03Round 3June 15, 2005In this third installment of ABC's hit summer dance series, John O'Hurley, Rachel Hunter and their partners each dance the tango, while Evan
  4. S01E04Round 4June 22, 2005Tonight each couple dances a samba routine and all will dance a Viennese waltz together, in this fourth installment of ABC's hit summer danc
  5. S01E05Round 5June 29, 2005
  6. S01E06Season 1 FinaleJuly 6, 2005

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0216Episodes2006AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Round 1January 5, 2006
  2. S02E02Round 1 resultsJanuary 6, 2006
  3. S02E03Round 2January 12, 2006
  4. S02E04Round 2 resultsJanuary 13, 2006
  5. S02E05Round 3January 19, 2006
  6. S02E06Round 3 resultsJanuary 20, 2006
  7. S02E07Round 4January 26, 2006
  8. S02E08Round 4 resultsJanuary 27, 2006
  9. S02E09Round 5February 2, 2006
  10. S02E10Round 5 resultsFebruary 3, 2006
  11. S02E11Round 6February 9, 2006
  12. S02E12Round 6 resultsFebruary 10, 2006
  13. S02E13Round 7February 16, 2006
  14. S02E14Round 7 resultsFebruary 17, 2006
  15. S02E15Final RoundFebruary 23, 2006
  16. S02E16Season 2 FinaleFebruary 26, 2006

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0320Episodes2006AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01Round OneSeptember 12, 2006On the season premiere, eleven celebrities paired with professional instructors will make their ballroom dancing debut performing one of two
  2. S03E02Round One, ResultsSeptember 13, 2006
  3. S03E03Round TwoSeptember 19, 2006
  4. S03E04Round Two, ResultsSeptember 20, 2006
  5. S03E05Round ThreeSeptember 26, 2006
  6. S03E06Round Three, ResultsSeptember 27, 2006
  7. S03E07Round FourOctober 3, 2006
  8. S03E08Round Four, ResultsOctober 4, 2006
  9. S03E09Round FiveOctober 10, 2006
  10. S03E10Round Five, ResultsOctober 11, 2006
  11. S03E11Round SixOctober 17, 2006
  12. S03E12Round Six, ResultsOctober 18, 2006
  13. S03E13Round SevenOctober 24, 2006
  14. S03E14Round Seven, ResultsOctober 25, 2006
  15. S03E15Round EightOctober 31, 2006
  16. S03E16Round Eight, ResultsNovember 1, 2006
  17. S03E17Round NineNovember 7, 2006
  18. S03E18Round Nine, ResultsNovember 8, 2006
  19. S03E19Final RoundNovember 14, 2006
  20. S03E20Season 3 FinaleNovember 15, 2006

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0420Episodes2007AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01Body MovinMarch 19, 2007
  2. S04E02Performance ShowMarch 26, 2007
  3. S04E03Performance Recap ShowMarch 27, 2007
  4. S04E04Result ShowMarch 27, 2007
  5. S04E05Performance ShowApril 2, 2007
  6. S04E06Result ShowApril 3, 2007The second couple will be dismissed on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show. Grammy-winning recording artist Ciara takes to the stage to
  7. S04E07Performance ShowApril 9, 2007
  8. S04E08Result ShowApril 10, 2007
  9. S04E09Performance ShowApril 16, 2007
  10. S04E10Result ShowApril 17, 2007The fourth couple will be dismissed on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show," . Grammy Award winning R&B artist Macy Gray will perfo
  11. S04E11Performance ShowApril 23, 2007
  12. S04E12Result ShowApril 24, 2007
  13. S04E13Performance ShowApril 30, 2007
  14. S04E14Result ShowMay 1, 2007
  15. S04E15Performance ShowMay 7, 2007
  16. S04E16Result ShowMay 8, 2007
  17. S04E17Performance ShowMay 14, 2007
  18. S04E18Result ShowMay 15, 2007The finalists will have the mirror ball trophy within their reach as the eighth couple is dismissed on "Dancing with the Stars the Results S
  19. S04E19Final PerformanceMay 21, 2007Tuesday's two-hour finale features the couples' third and final performance, one of their favorite past routines from the season. The judges
  20. S04E20Season 4 FinaleMay 22, 2007Tuesday's two-hour finale features the couples' third and final performance, one of their favorite past routines from the season. The judges

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0521Episodes2007AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Season 5 PremiereSeptember 24, 2007In a "Dancing with the Stars" first, twelve celebrities attempt to outshine one another on a fifth season of the hit series. This marks the
  2. S05E02Performance ShowSeptember 25, 2007
  3. S05E03Results ShowSeptember 26, 2007
  4. S05E04Performance Show 2October 1, 2007
  5. S05E05Results Show 2October 2, 2007The second couple will be dismissed on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show,. Grammy-winning and Emmy and Oscar-nominated singer/actress
  6. S05E06Performance Show 3October 8, 2007
  7. S05E07Results Show 3October 9, 2007
  8. S05E08Performance Show 4October 15, 2007
  9. S05E09Results Show 4October 16, 2007
  10. S05E10Performance Show 5October 22, 2007
  11. S05E11Results Show 5October 23, 2007
  12. S05E12Performance Show 6October 29, 2007
  13. S05E13Results Show 6October 30, 2007
  14. S05E14Performance Show 7November 5, 2007
  15. S05E15Result Show 7November 6, 2007
  16. S05E16Performance Show 8November 12, 2007
  17. S05E17Result Show 8November 13, 2007
  18. S05E18Performance Show 9November 19, 2007
  19. S05E19Result Show 9November 20, 2007
  20. S05E20Performance Show 10November 26, 2007
  21. S05E21Season 5 FinaleNovember 27, 2007

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season0621Episodes2008AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01Season 6 PremiereMarch 17, 2008
  2. S06E02Episode 601AMarch 18, 2008
  3. S06E03Episode 602March 24, 2008
  4. S06E04Performance Recap ShowMarch 25, 2008
  5. S06E05Episode 602AMarch 25, 2008
  6. S06E06Episode 603March 31, 2008
  7. S06E07Episode 603AApril 1, 2008After tallying the judges' and viewers' votes from a night of jive and tango, the third couple to be eliminated from the competition will be
  8. S06E08Episode 604April 7, 2008
  9. S06E09Episode 604AApril 8, 2008After tallying the judges' and viewers' votes from a night of Paso Doble and the Viennese Waltz, the fourth couple to be eliminated from the
  10. S06E10Episode 605April 14, 2008
  11. S06E11Episode 605AApril 15, 2008
  12. S06E12Episode 606April 21, 2008
  13. S06E13Episode 606AApril 22, 2008
  14. S06E14Episode 607April 28, 2008
  15. S06E15Episode 607AApril 29, 2008After tallying the judges' scores and viewers' votes, the seventh couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.
  16. S06E16Episode 608May 5, 2008
  17. S06E17Episode 608AMay 6, 2008
  18. S06E18Episode 609May 12, 2008
  19. S06E19Episode 609AMay 13, 2008After tallying the judges' scores and viewers' votes, the ninth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed and the three final
  20. S06E20Episode 610May 19, 2008After ten weeks of entertaining drama, camaraderie and dazzling performances, Kristi Yamaguchi, Jason Taylor and Cristian de la Fuente have
  21. S06E21Season 6 FinaleMay 20, 2008After ten weeks of entertaining drama, camaraderie and dazzling performances, Kristi Yamaguchi, Jason Taylor and Cristian de la Fuente have

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season0721Episodes2008AiredSeason avg
  1. S07E01Episode 701September 22, 2008
  2. S07E02Episode 701ASeptember 23, 2008
  3. S07E03Episode 701BSeptember 24, 2008
  4. S07E04Episode 702September 29, 2008
  5. S07E05Episode 702 ASeptember 30, 2008After two eliminations during premiere week, another couple is sent home.
  6. S07E06Episode 703October 6, 2008
  7. S07E07Episode 703AOctober 7, 2008The "Dancing with the Stars" stage is transformed into a disco with Kool and the Gang performing a medley of "Jungle Boogie," "Ladies Night"
  8. S07E08Episode 704October 13, 2008
  9. S07E09Episode 704AOctober 14, 2008
  10. S07E10Episode 705October 20, 2008
  11. S07E11Episode 705AOctober 21, 2008After tallying the judges' and viewers' votes from a night of Hustle, Jitterbug, Salsa and West Coast Swing, the sixth couple to be eliminat
  12. S07E12Episode 706October 27, 2008
  13. S07E13Episode 706AOctober 28, 2008After tallying the judges' and viewers' votes, the seventh couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.
  14. S07E14Episode 707November 3, 2008
  15. S07E15Episode 707ANovember 5, 2008After tallying the judges' and viewers' votes, the eighth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed on "Dancing with the Star
  16. S07E16Episode 708November 10, 2008
  17. S07E17Episode 708ANovember 11, 2008
  18. S07E18Episode 709November 17, 2008
  19. S07E19Episode 709ANovember 18, 2008In the biggest music show "Dancing with the Stars" has ever seen, Aretha Franklin, Leona Lewis, John Legend and Julianne Hough all take to t
  20. S07E20Episode 710November 24, 2008
  21. S07E21Season 7 FinaleNovember 25, 2008In the final performance show on Monday, the teams will face off against one another in a Samba Smackdown in which they each dance to an ext

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

Season0821Episodes2009AiredSeason avg
  1. S08E01Episode 801March 9, 2009
  2. S08E02Episode 802March 16, 2009
  3. S08E03Episode 802AMarch 17, 2009After two exciting and impressive performance shows, the first couple to be eliminated will be announced.
  4. S08E04Episode 803March 23, 2009
  5. S08E05Episode 803AMarch 24, 2009After a night of samba and foxtrot, the second couple to be eliminated from the competition will be announced.
  6. S08E06Episode 804March 30, 2009
  7. S08E07Episode 804AMarch 31, 2009After a night of Argentine Tango and Lindyhop, a dramatic double elimination will send the third & fourth couples home from the competit
  8. S08E08Episode 805April 6, 2009
  9. S08E09Episode 805AApril 7, 2009After a night of Viennese Waltz and Paso Doble, the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.
  10. S08E10Episode 806April 13, 2009
  11. S08E11Episode 806AApril 14, 2009After a night of Rumba and Jive, the sixth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.
  12. S08E12Episode 807April 20, 2009
  13. S08E13Episode 807AApril 21, 2009After tallying the judges' and viewers' votes, the seventh couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.
  14. S08E14Episode 808April 27, 2009
  15. S08E15Episode 808AApril 28, 2009
  16. S08E16Episode 809May 4, 2009
  17. S08E17Episode 809AMay 5, 2009After tallying the judges' and viewer votes, the ninth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed.
  18. S08E18Episode 810May 11, 2009
  19. S08E19Episode 810AMay 12, 2009After tallying the judges' scores and viewers' votes, the tenth couple to be eliminated from the competition is revealed and the three final
  20. S08E20Episode 811May 18, 2009After ten weeks of entertaining drama, surprises and dazzling performances, Shawn Johnson, Gilles Marini and Melissa Rycroft have broken awa
  21. S08E21Season 8 FinaleMay 19, 2009After ten weeks of entertaining drama, surprises and dazzling performances, Shawn Johnson, Gilles Marini and Melissa Rycroft have broken awa

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

Season0921Episodes2009AiredSeason avg
  1. S09E01Episode 1September 21, 2009
  2. S09E02Episode 2September 22, 2009
  3. S09E03Episode 3September 23, 2009After two spectacular nights of performance, two couples will be eliminated on the first "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show".
  4. S09E04Episode 4September 28, 2009
  5. S09E05Episode 5September 29, 2009
  6. S09E06Episode 6October 5, 2009
  7. S09E07Episode 7October 6, 2009
  8. S09E08Episode 8October 12, 2009
  9. S09E09Episode 9October 13, 2009After last week's shocking elimination and Tom DeLay's withdrawal due to injury, only 11 teams remain and the sixth couple eliminated from t
  10. S09E10Episode 10October 19, 2009
  11. S09E11Episode 11October 20, 2009In a special "Macy's Stars of Dance" performance, the "Dancing with the Stars" professional dancers will honor Michael Jackson's music and i
  12. S09E12Episode 12October 26, 2009
  13. S09E13Episode 13October 27, 2009After a night of Waltz, Jitterbug and the first competition Mambo group routine, the remaining nine couples face their first Dance-Off doubl
  14. S09E14Episode 14November 2, 2009
  15. S09E15Episode 15November 3, 2009The remaining seven couples face the Dance-Off double elimination as the tenth and eleventh couples eliminated from the competition are anno
  16. S09E16Episode 16November 9, 2009
  17. S09E17Episode 17November 10, 2009
  18. S09E18Episode 18November 16, 2009
  19. S09E19Episode 19November 17, 2009After a night of spectacular performances in the semi-finals, the three couples making it to the finals is announced.
  20. S09E20Episode 20November 23, 2009After ten weeks of surprises and dazzling performances, Mya, Kelly Osbourne and Donny Osmond have stood out in the largest group of "Dancing
  21. S09E21Season 9 FinaleNovember 24, 2009After ten weeks of surprises and dazzling performances, Mya, Kelly Osbourne and Donny Osmond have stood out in the largest group of "Dancing

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

Season1019Episodes2010AiredSeason avg
  1. S10E01Episode 1001March 22, 2010
  2. S10E02Episode 1002March 29, 2010
  3. S10E03Episode 1002AMarch 30, 2010
  4. S10E04Episode 1003April 5, 2010
  5. S10E05Episode 1003AApril 6, 2010In week three of the competition, ten couples await their fate as the second couple will be sent home on "Dancing with the Stars the Results
  6. S10E06Episode 1004April 12, 2010
  7. S10E07Episode 1004AApril 13, 2010After a night of double scores from the judges for the Rumba or Tango, the third couple to be eliminated this season will be sent home on "D
  8. S10E08Episode 1005April 19, 2010
  9. S10E09Episode 1005AApril 20, 2010
  10. S10E10Episode 1006April 26, 2010This week on "Dancing with the Stars," the competition heats up as the remaining couples will take on a new challenge with the Samba or Arge
  11. S10E11Episode 1006AApril 27, 2010This week on "Dancing with the Stars," the competition heats up as the remaining couples will take on a new challenge with the Samba or Arge
  12. S10E12Episode 1007May 3, 2010
  13. S10E13Episode 1007AMay 4, 2010
  14. S10E14Episode 1008May 10, 2010The competition grows tougher than ever this week on "Dancing with the Stars," when our five remaining couples perform two individual dances
  15. S10E15Episode 1008AMay 11, 2010The competition grows tougher than ever this week on "Dancing with the Stars," when our five remaining couples perform two individual dances
  16. S10E16Episode 1009May 17, 2010
  17. S10E17Episode 1009AMay 18, 2010
  18. S10E18Episode 1010May 24, 2010After ten weeks of surprises and electrifying performances, Erin Andrews, Evan Lysacek and Nicole Scherzinger will have one last chance to s
  19. S10E19Season 10 FinaleMay 25, 2010After ten weeks of surprises and electrifying performances, Erin Andrews, Evan Lysacek and Nicole Scherzinger will have one last chance to s

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

Season1120Episodes2010AiredSeason avg
  1. S11E01Episode 1September 20, 2010
  2. S11E02Episode 2September 21, 2010
  3. S11E03Episode 3September 27, 2010
  4. S11E04Episode 4September 28, 2010
  5. S11E05Episode 5October 4, 2010
  6. S11E06Episode 6October 5, 2010On this season's third "Dancing with the Stars Results Show," multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Ne-Yo
  7. S11E07Episode 7October 11, 2010
  8. S11E08Episode 8October 12, 2010On Tuesday's Results Show, a fourth couple will be eliminated from the competition. Also, a special Acoustic Week features the best-selling
  9. S11E09Episode 9October 18, 2010
  10. S11E10Episode 10October 19, 2010
  11. S11E11Episode 11October 25, 2010
  12. S11E12Episode 12October 26, 2010
  13. S11E13Episode 13November 1, 2010
  14. S11E14Episode 14November 2, 2010The six remaining couples celebrate the show's 200th episode with the challenge of performing an iconic dance from the "Dancing with the Sta
  15. S11E15Episode 15November 8, 2010
  16. S11E16Episode 16November 9, 2010
  17. S11E17Episode 17November 15, 2010The competition is closer than ever as the four remaining couples face off in the semifinals of "Dancing with the Stars," performing one new
  18. S11E18Episode 18November 16, 2010The competition is closer than ever as the four remaining couples face off in the semifinals of "Dancing with the Stars," performing one new
  19. S11E19Episode 19November 22, 2010After ten weeks of electrifying performances and shocking outcomes, Jennifer Grey & Derek Hough, Kyle Massey & Lacey Schwimmer and B
  20. S11E20Season 11 FinaleNovember 23, 2010After ten weeks of electrifying performances and shocking outcomes, Jennifer Grey & Derek Hough, Kyle Massey & Lacey Schwimmer and B

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

Season1220Episodes2011AiredSeason avg
  1. S12E01Episode 1March 21, 2011
  2. S12E02Episode 2March 28, 2011
  3. S12E03Episode 3March 29, 2011
  4. S12E04Episode 4March 29, 2011
  5. S12E05Episode 5April 4, 2011
  6. S12E06Episode 6April 5, 2011The competition grows tougher as a second couple is sent home.
  7. S12E07Episode 7April 11, 2011
  8. S12E08Episode 8April 12, 2011"Dancing with the Stars" has its first-ever classical themed week, as the show's nine couples try to outshine one another on the dance floor
  9. S12E09Episode 9April 18, 2011On Tuesday, a fourth couple will be eliminated from the competition and special musical guest country star Toby Keith performs two of his bi
  10. S12E10Episode 10April 19, 2011On Tuesday, a fourth couple will be eliminated from the competition and special musical guest country star Toby Keith performs two of his bi
  11. S12E11Episode 11April 25, 2011
  12. S12E12Episode 12April 26, 2011
  13. S12E13Episode 13May 2, 2011
  14. S12E14Episode 14May 3, 2011
  15. S12E15Episode 15May 9, 2011
  16. S12E16Episode 16May 10, 2011
  17. S12E17Episode 17May 16, 2011The competition is closer than ever as the four remaining pairs perform three pressure packed routines -- one ballroom and one Latin dance t
  18. S12E18Episode 18May 17, 2011The competition is closer than ever as the four remaining pairs perform three pressure packed routines -- one ballroom and one Latin dance t
  19. S12E19Episode 19May 23, 2011
  20. S12E20Season 12 FinaleMay 24, 2011

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

Season1320Episodes2011Aired 4.5Season avg
  1. S13E01Episode 1September 19, 2011
  2. S13E02Episode 2September 20, 2011
  3. S13E03Episode 3September 26, 2011
  4. S13E04Episode 4September 27, 2011 4.5
  5. S13E05Episode 5October 3, 2011
  6. S13E06Episode 6October 4, 2011
  7. S13E07Episode 7October 10, 2011
  8. S13E08Episode 8October 11, 2011
  9. S13E09Episode 9October 17, 2011
  10. S13E10Episode 10October 18, 2011
  11. S13E11Episode 11October 24, 2011
  12. S13E12Episode 12October 25, 2011
  13. S13E13Episode 13October 31, 2011
  14. S13E14Episode 14November 1, 2011
  15. S13E15Episode 15November 7, 2011
  16. S13E16Episode 16November 8, 2011
  17. S13E17Episode 17November 14, 2011
  18. S13E18Episode 18November 15, 2011
  19. S13E19Episode 19November 21, 2011
  20. S13E20Season 13 FinaleNovember 22, 2011

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

Season1419Episodes2012AiredSeason avg
  1. S14E01Episode 1March 19, 2012Dancing either the Foxtrot or the Cha Cha, the couples will be sure to surprise audiences with exciting performances throughout the evening
  2. S14E02Episode 2March 26, 2012After last week's sensational season opener, which proved to be one of the most competitive season premieres ever, all 12 couples return to
  3. S14E03Episode 3March 27, 2012
  4. S14E04Episode 4April 2, 2012On Tuesday, acclaimed singer and songwriter Seal returns to the ballroom performing "Lean On Me" from his latest album "Soul 2." His soulful
  5. S14E05Episode 5April 3, 2012On Tuesday, acclaimed singer and songwriter Seal returns to the ballroom performing "Lean On Me" from his latest album "Soul 2." His soulful
  6. S14E06Episode 6April 9, 2012On Tuesday, KISS hits the stage for another rockin' performance of "Lick it Up," with Mark Ballas, Chelsie Hightower, Henry Byalikov and Oks
  7. S14E07Episode 7April 10, 2012On Tuesday, KISS hits the stage for another rockin' performance of "Lick it Up," with Mark Ballas, Chelsie Hightower, Henry Byalikov and Oks
  8. S14E08Episode 8April 16, 2012On Tuesday night, Grammy(R) Award-winning band Train take to the stage with an awesome performance of "Drive By," their first single from th
  9. S14E09Episode 9April 17, 2012On Tuesday night, Grammy(R) Award-winning band Train take to the stage with an awesome performance of "Drive By," their first single from th
  10. S14E10Episode 10April 23, 2012Florida Marlins leftfielder Logan Morrison stops by to mess with Sweet Lou, and Junior upsets his dad during a tough negotiation. The discov
  11. S14E11Episode 11April 24, 2012"AT&T's Spotlight Performance," features and celebrates people whose lives have been changed forever by dance. This week "Dancing with t
  12. S14E12Episode 12April 30, 2012Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty, earning him the title "classical mus
  13. S14E13Episode 13May 1, 2012Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty, earning him the title "classical mus
  14. S14E14Episode 14May 7, 2012
  15. S14E15Episode 15May 8, 2012
  16. S14E16Episode 16May 14, 2012After last week's nerve-racking double elimination, the four remaining couples face off in the semifinals. The couples will perform one new
  17. S14E17Episode 17May 15, 2012After last week's nerve-racking double elimination, the four remaining couples face off in the semifinals . The couples will perform one new
  18. S14E18Episode 18May 21, 2012After 10 weeks of highly entertaining performances and phenomenal dancing, Donald Driver & Peta Murgatroyd, Katherine Jenkins & Mark
  19. S14E19Season 14 FinaleMay 22, 2012After 10 weeks of highly entertaining performances and phenomenal dancing, Donald Driver & Peta Murgatroyd, Katherine Jenkins & Mark

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

Season1519Episodes2012AiredSeason avg
  1. S15E01Week 1: Cha-Cha-Cha or FoxtrotSeptember 24, 2012. All 13 couples will hit the stage performing either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot to impress the judges and viewers at home, hoping they're n
  2. S15E02Week 1: Results showSeptember 25, 2012All 13 couples will hit the stage performing either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot to impress the judges and viewers at home, hoping they're not
  3. S15E03Week 2: Jive or QuickstepOctober 1, 2012Monday's performance show showcases the remaining 12 All-Star couples dancing either the Jive or the Quickstep.
  4. S15E04Week 2: Results showOctober 2, 2012Monday's performance show showcases the remaining 12 All-Star couples dancing either the Jive or the Quickstep.
  5. S15E05Week 3: Iconic dancesOctober 8, 2012For the first time ever, the celebrities have taken charge of the creative direction of the routine, given the responsibility for all artist
  6. S15E06Week 3: Results showOctober 9, 2012
  7. S15E07Week 4: Opponents' choiceOctober 15, 2012Monday night the competition heats up with world famous choreographer and recording artist Paula Abdul joining the judges in the ballroom as
  8. S15E08Week 4: Results showOctober 16, 2012
  9. S15E09Week 5: Guilty Pleasures (1)October 22, 2012
  10. S15E10Week 5: Guilty Pleasures (2)October 23, 2012
  11. S15E11Week 6: Country weekOctober 29, 2012
  12. S15E12Week 6: Results showOctober 30, 2012
  13. S15E13Week 7: Fusion dancesNovember 5, 2012
  14. S15E14Week 8: Trio ChallengeNovember 12, 2012Monday night's performance show on "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" will include two rounds of competition for the seven remaining couple
  15. S15E15Week 8: Results showNovember 13, 2012
  16. S15E16Week 9: Semi-finalsNovember 19, 2012
  17. S15E17Week 9: Results showNovember 20, 2012
  18. S15E18Week 10: FinaleNovember 26, 2012After 10 weeks of competitive dancing, All-Stars Kelly Monaco & Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani and Shawn Joh
  19. S15E19Season 15 FinaleNovember 27, 2012After 10 weeks of competitive dancing, All-Stars Kelly Monaco & Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani and Shawn Joh

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

Season1619Episodes2013Aired 5.3Season avg
  1. S16E01Episode 1March 18, 2013"Dancing with the Stars" is back with an all-new cast of fresh faces hitting the dance floor. This season features two new dance styles, con
  2. S16E02Episode 2March 25, 2013The couples performed either jazz, jive, or a quickstep.
  3. S16E03Season 16, Episode 2AMarch 26, 2013 5.0Results show where one celebrity was eliminated.
  4. S16E04Episode 3April 1, 2013The theme of this show was Prom Night.
  5. S16E05Season 16, Episode 3AApril 2, 2013The show will feature musical performances from singer-songwriter Demi Lovato and American pop rock band Huey Lewis & the News. Lovato's
  6. S16E06Episode 4April 8, 2013The theme of this week was Best Year of My Life
  7. S16E07Week 4 - ResultsApril 9, 2013One couple is eliminated.
  8. S16E08Week 5 - PerformanceApril 15, 2013This episode involved couples dancing side by side with other couples (Len's Side-By-Side Challenge).
  9. S16E09Week 5 - ResultsApril 16, 2013One couple is eliminated.
  10. S16E10Week 6 - PerformanceApril 22, 2013This week's theme is Stevie Wonder night.
  11. S16E11Week 6 - ResultsApril 23, 2013The couples face elimination; will.i.am and Olly Murs perform.
  12. S16E12Week 7 - PerformanceApril 29, 2013The theme of this week was Latin Night.
  13. S16E13Week 7 - ResultsApril 30, 2013The couples face elimination; Michael Bublé performs; Allison Holker and Stephen `tWitch' Boss perform; Lindsey Stirling performs.
  14. S16E14Week 8 - PerformanceMay 6, 2013The theme of this week was trio night.
  15. S16E15Week 8 - ResultsMay 7, 2013The couples face elimination; Jason Derulo performs; Emeli Sandé performs.
  16. S16E16Week 9 - Semi-Final PerformanceMay 13, 2013Each couple performs two routines.
  17. S16E17Week 9 - Semi-Final ResultsMay 14, 2013 5.5The couples face elimination; The Wanted and Avril Lavigne perform.
  18. S16E18Week 10 - Final (Night 1)May 20, 2013After 10 weeks of entertaining, stylized dancing from Jacoby Jones & Karina Smirnoff, Kellie Pickler & Derek Hough, Alexandra Raisma
  19. S16E19Week 10 - Final (Night 2) - Season FinaleMay 21, 2013After 10 weeks of entertaining, stylized dancing from Jacoby Jones & Karina Smirnoff, Kellie Pickler & Derek Hough, Alexandra Raisma

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

Season1712Episodes2013Aired 5.8Season avg
  1. S17E01Week 1September 16, 2013 5.5"Dancing with the Stars" is back with an all-new cast and fresh show format. The competition begins with the two-hour season premiere. "Danc
  2. S17E02Week 2September 23, 2013
  3. S17E03Week 3September 30, 2013
  4. S17E04Week 4October 7, 2013
  5. S17E05Episode 5October 14, 2013
  6. S17E06Episode 6October 21, 2013
  7. S17E07Episode 7October 28, 2013 6.0
  8. S17E08Episode 8November 4, 2013"Dancing with the Stars" celebrates the legendary music career of Cher. The news was confirmed live on this evening's broadcast. The iconic
  9. S17E09Episode 9November 11, 2013
  10. S17E10Episode 10November 18, 2013Maksim Chmerkovskiy returns to the ballroom and for the first time participates as guest judge alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman and B
  11. S17E11Episode 11November 25, 2013After 10 weeks of entertaining, stylized dancing from Corbin Bleu & Karina Smirnoff, Jack Osbourne & Cheryl Burke, Bill Engvall &amp
  12. S17E12Season Finale - Winner is CrownedNovember 26, 2013After 10 weeks of entertaining, stylized dancing from Corbin Bleu & Karina Smirnoff, Jack Osbourne & Cheryl Burke, Bill Engvall &amp

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

Season1811Episodes2014Aired 6.0Season avg
  1. S18E01Episode 1March 17, 2014"Dancing with the Stars" is back, and for the first time ever the show will premiere with a massive opening number featuring all pro dancers
  2. S18E02Episode 2March 24, 2014
  3. S18E03Episode 3March 31, 2014
  4. S18E04Episode 4April 7, 2014
  5. S18E05Episode 5April 14, 2014"Dancing with the Stars" gets into the Disney spirit with all new celebrity performances . The show will begin with a spectacular opening nu
  6. S18E06Episode 6April 21, 2014It's an all out celebration on "Dancing with the Stars" as the celebrities get the party started . The show kicks-off with a spectacular ope
  7. S18E07Episode 7April 28, 2014 6.0Grammy(R) winner Ricky Martin joins "Dancing with the Stars" for "Latin Night" . Martin kicks-off the night with a show-stopping opening per
  8. S18E08Episode 8May 5, 2014Reality television personality and professional choreographer Abby Lee Miller of "Dance Moms" joins as a guest judge alongside Len Goodman,
  9. S18E09Episode 9May 12, 2014Emmy Award winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega makes his "Dancing With The Stars" debut as a guest judge on American Icons Night
  10. S18E10Week 10: Finals Night 1May 19, 2014After nine weeks of competitive dancing spanning a variety of styles from the Cha Cha to the Foxtrot to the Viennese Waltz and beyond, Amy P
  11. S18E11Week 10: Finals Night 2May 20, 2014

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

Season1914Episodes2014AiredSeason avg
  1. S19E01Week 1: Fall 2014 Fall Premiere Part 1September 15, 2014
  2. S19E02Week #1 (The Results)September 16, 2014
  3. S19E03Week #2 (Performances)September 22, 2014The 12 remaining celebrities dance to their favorite songs on. Monday's show kicks-off with a spectacular opening number featuring the full
  4. S19E04Week #2 (The Results)September 23, 2014
  5. S19E05Week #3 (Performances)September 29, 2014
  6. S19E06Week #3 (The Results from last week & new Performances)October 6, 2014The 10 remaining celebrities dance to songs commemorating their most memorable year. Each couple will dance to a song of the celebrities cho
  7. S19E07Week #4 (The Results from last week & new Performances)October 13, 2014
  8. S19E08Week #5 (The Results from last week & new Performances)October 20, 2014
  9. S19E09Week #6 (The Results from last week & new Performances)October 27, 2014
  10. S19E10Week #7 (The Results from last week & new Performances)November 3, 2014
  11. S19E11Week #8 (The Results from last week & new Performances)November 10, 2014The six remaining couples on "Dancing with the Stars" will dance to a song and dance style voted on by viewers for "AMERICA'S CHOICE" night.
  12. S19E12Week #9 (The Results from last week & new Performances)November 17, 2014Five remaining couples advance to the Semi-Finals and perform two routines during plugged/unplugged.
  13. S19E13Week #10 (The Results from last week & new Performances)November 24, 2014After ten weeks of competitive dancing spanning a variety of styles from the Cha Cha to the Quickstep to the Viennese Waltz and more, Alfons
  14. S19E14The winning dance team is announcedNovember 25, 2014

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

Season2013Episodes2015AiredSeason avg
  1. S20E01Episode 2001March 16, 2015"Dancing with the Stars" is back with an all-new celebrity cast who are ready to hit the ballroom for the special 10th Anniversary season. T
  2. S20E02Week #1 Results & Week #2 PerformancesMarch 23, 2015It's #myjammonday this week on "Dancing with the Stars." Celebrity couples will dance to their favorite jams . Each couple will perform a va
  3. S20E03Week #2 Results & Week #3 PerformancesMarch 30, 2015The evening kicks off with a steamy opening number choreographed by Mandy Moore and the eleven remaining celebrities debut a new dance style
  4. S20E04Week #3 Results & Week #4 PerformancesApril 6, 2015Each celebrity will set out to leave a lasting expression with their dances as they celebrate their most memorable year.
  5. S20E05Week #4 Results & Week #5 PerformancesApril 13, 2015The show will begin with an opening number featuring all your favorite live action and animated Disney characters dancing with the entire ca
  6. S20E06Week #5 Results & Week #6 PerformancesApril 20, 2015The eight remaining couples will celebrate the season with individual routines to a variety of spring break inspired songs plus a competitiv
  7. S20E07Week #6 Results & Week #7 PerformancesApril 27, 2015The extraordinary episode will be filled with show-stopping performances featuring past and present "Dancing with the Stars" cast members an
  8. S20E08Week #7 Results & Week #8 PerformancesMay 4, 2015
  9. S20E09Week #8 ResultsMay 5, 2015
  10. S20E10Week #9 PerformancesMay 11, 2015
  11. S20E11Week #9 ResultsMay 12, 2015
  12. S20E1210th & Final Week of PerformancesMay 18, 2015Noah Galloway and Sharna Burgess, Riker Lynch and Allison Holker, and Rumer Willis and Valentin Chmerkovskiy have one last night as they vie
  13. S20E13The winner is announcedMay 19, 2015

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

Season2114Episodes2015Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S21E01Dancing with the Stars S21E01Season 21 PremiereSeptember 14, 2015Dancing with the Stars is back with an all-new celebrity cast hitting the ballroom floor. The Season 21 premiere episode kicked off with the
  2. S21E02Season 21 Premiere Part 2: First DancesSeptember 15, 2015A recap of dances from the first episode of the season. Also: interviews and rehearsal footage; a preview of the second week of performances
  3. S21E03Week 2: Hometown Glory Part 1September 21, 2015Couples dance to a song that commemorates the celebrity's hometown. One couple is eliminated.
  4. S21E04Week 2: Hometown Glory Part 2September 22, 2015Dances commemorate the dance pro's hometown. One couple is eliminated.
  5. S21E05Week 3: TV Night with Guest Judge Alfonso RibeiroSeptember 28, 2015For TV Night, the couples dance to a song that celebrates iconic shows; Season 19 champion Alfonso Ribeiro returns as a guest judge.
  6. S21E06Week 4: Most Memorable YearOctober 5, 2015The couples dance to songs that represent a significant year in the celebrities' lives for Most Memorable Year night; a couple are eliminate
  7. S21E07Week 5: The Switch UpOctober 12, 2015Pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy returns to guest judge as the celebrities and professional dancers switch partners for one week.
  8. S21E08Week 6: Famous DancesOctober 19, 2015Olivia Newton-John steps into the ballroom to help judge the remaining nine couples as they perform iconic dance routines from movies and mu
  9. S21E09Week 7: Halloween NightOctober 26, 2015The eight remaining couples will perform an individual Halloween-themed routine in addition to a competitive team dance. For the team dances
  10. S21E10Week 8: Icons NightNovember 2, 2015Performances honor influential figures in the celebrities' lives; one couple is eliminated.
  11. S21E11Week 9: Showstoppers NightNovember 9, 2015For the first routine, the couples will reveal a dance style not yet performed this season. Later in the show, they will be moved into teams
  12. S21E12Week 10: SemifinalsNovember 16, 2015The couples take on a style of dance that hasn't been performed yet, a trio and a dance-off challenge.
  13. S21E13Week 11: The FinalsNovember 23, 2015The finalists compete in two rounds of dance, one in which a judge helps the couples choose the creative elements and a freestyle number; pe
  14. S21E14The Winner is AnnouncedNovember 24, 2015 7.5All 13 couples return to perform; musical performances by Alexander Jean, Andy Grammer, Chaka Khan, Elle King and Nick Carter; the winner is

Season 21 ranked & reviewed

Season2211Episodes2016AiredSeason avg
  1. S22E01Week 1: PremiereMarch 21, 2016"Dancing with the Stars" is back with an all-new celebrity cast ready to hit the ballroom floor. The competition begins with the two-hour se
  2. S22E02Week 2: Latin NightMarch 28, 2016The 12 celebrities ready themselves for Latin Night, one of the hottest nights in the ballroom, with each celebrity performing either a rumb
  3. S22E03Week 3: Most Memorable YearApril 4, 2016The couples perform dances meant to commemorate their most memorable year; Andra Day performs.
  4. S22E04Week 4: Disney films musicApril 11, 2016The couples dance to songs from Disney films; guest judge Zendaya.
  5. S22E05Week 5: Switch-Up ChallengeApril 18, 2016
  6. S22E06Week 6: Famous Dances NightApril 25, 2016The remaining nine celebrities return to their original professional dance partners to tackle "Famous Dances Night" on "Dancing with the Sta
  7. S22E07Week 7: IconsMay 2, 2016The couples will dance to music from such icons as Beyoncé, James Brown, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder. In addition, for the first time
  8. S22E08Week 8: You Be the JudgeMay 9, 2016Each of the judges – Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli – will coach two couples, as well as choose their songs, dance styles a
  9. S22E09Week 9: Semi-FinalsMay 16, 2016The five remaining couples advance to the semi-finals as the competition heats up, on "Dancing with the Stars," live. Each couple will dance
  10. S22E10Week 10: Finale Part 1May 23, 2016The three finalists will each perform two dances – a redemption style dance (jazz, quickstep or salsa), and a freestyle. And singer/songwrit
  11. S22E11Week 10: Finale Part 2May 24, 2016The three finalists advance to the final stage of the competition. There will be live dancing and show-stopping performances as the night ki

Season 22 ranked & reviewed

Season2315Episodes2016AiredSeason avg
  1. S23E01Dancing with the Stars S23E01Week 1: PremiereSeptember 12, 2016The season kicks off with a large-scale opening number from Griffith Observatory; couples perform a jive, foxtrot, cha cha or Viennese waltz
  2. S23E02Week #2 (The Results from last week & new Performances)September 19, 2016
  3. S23E03Week 2: The ResultsSeptember 20, 2016The first elimination takes place; three returning professionals perform; previously unseen footage; a sneak peek at the ``Forever Country''
  4. S23E04Week 3September 26, 2016The remaining celebrities face off in a new theme night, as two couples dance the same dance style, but to different songs; Florida Georgia
  5. S23E05Week 3: The ResultsSeptember 27, 2016
  6. S23E06Week 4October 3, 2016
  7. S23E07Week 4: The ResultsOctober 4, 2016
  8. S23E08Week 5: Most Memorable YearOctober 10, 2016
  9. S23E09Week 6: Latin NightOctober 17, 2016
  10. S23E10Week 7: Eras NightOctober 24, 2016
  11. S23E11Week 8: Halloween NightOctober 31, 2016
  12. S23E12Week 9: Showstoppers NightNovember 7, 2016
  13. S23E13Week 10 - Semi-FinalsNovember 14, 2016
  14. S23E14Week 11: Finals Pt. 1November 21, 2016The remaining four couples each perform a redemption style and freestyle dance; one couple will be eliminated; Train performs.
  15. S23E15Week 11: Finals Pt. 2November 22, 2016All 13 couples from the season perform an opening number before the three finalists compete to be crowned ``Dancing With the Stars'' champio

Season 23 ranked & reviewed

Season2411Episodes2017AiredSeason avg
  1. S24E01Dancing with the Stars S24E01Week 1: PremiereMarch 20, 2017The celebrities dance with the judges; each couple performs a tango, cha cha, salsa, Viennese waltz and quickstep.
  2. S24E02Week 2March 27, 2017
  3. S24E03Week 3 - Vegas NightApril 3, 2017
  4. S24E04Week 4: Most Memorable YearApril 10, 2017
  5. S24E05Week 5: Disney NightApril 17, 2017
  6. S24E06Week 6: Boy Bands vs. Girl Groups NightApril 24, 2017
  7. S24E07Week 7: A Night at the MoviesMay 1, 2017
  8. S24E08Week 8: Trio NightMay 8, 2017
  9. S24E09Week 9: Semi-FinalsMay 15, 2017
  10. S24E10Week 10: Finals Pt. 1May 22, 2017
  11. S24E11Week 10: Finals Pt. 2May 23, 2017The remaining couples advance to the final stage, where they must fuse two contrasting dance styles; Hailee Steinfeld performs; OneRepublic

Season 24 ranked & reviewed

Season2512Episodes2017AiredSeason avg
  1. S25E01Dancing with the Stars S25E01PremiereSeptember 18, 2017Judge Len Goodman joins the entire cast for an opening number choreographed by Emmy-winner Mandy Moore.
  2. S25E02Ballroom NightSeptember 25, 2017
  3. S25E03Latin NightSeptember 26, 2017
  4. S25E04Guilty Pleasures NightOctober 2, 2017The celebrities dance to celebrate things in life that give them pleasure; one couple is sent home.
  5. S25E05Most Memorable Year NightOctober 9, 2017
  6. S25E06Disney NightOctober 16, 2017
  7. S25E07A Night At the MoviesOctober 23, 2017The couples attempt to capture the spirit of a specific movie genre, performing a paso doblé, jazz, rumba, Argentine tango, samba, jive or q
  8. S25E08Halloween NightOctober 30, 2017Halloween themed night with team dance
  9. S25E09Trio NightNovember 6, 2017
  10. S25E10Semi-FinalsNovember 13, 2017
  11. S25E11The Finals Part 1November 20, 2017After weeks of stunning competitive dancing, the final four couples advance to the finals.
  12. S25E12The Finals Part 2November 21, 2017The remaining three couples will have one last night of competitive dancing, vying to score some extra judges' points. Additionally, viewers

Season 25 ranked & reviewed

Season26Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode4Episodes2018Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S26E01Dancing with the Stars S26E01Athletes Premiere: Week 1April 30, 2018 7.0Sports fans rejoice as one of the most competitive seasons of Dancing with the Stars ever fires up the scoreboard and welcomes 10 determined
  2. S26E02Athletes: Week 2May 7, 2018 7.5The eight remaining athletes each perform an individual dance, along with a team dance. Season 24 champion Rashad Jennings returns as a gues
  3. S26E03Season's bestAthletes Week 3: The SemifinalsMay 14, 2018 8.0The six remaining athletes ready themselves for another double-header in the semi-final round, where each couple performs a foxtrot, Viennes
  4. S26E04Athletes Week 4: The FinaleMay 21, 2018 7.5A new champion is crowned in the finale of the first-ever all-athletes edition of the show.

Season 26 ranked & reviewed

Season27Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode11Episodes2018Aired 7.2Season avg
  1. S27E01Dancing with the Stars S27E01Season's bestWeek 1: Premiere (Night 1)September 24, 2018 8.0The full cast of celebrities from the Dancing with the Stars Season 27 lineup has just been announced. Joining previously announced stars Jo
  2. S27E02Week 1: Premiere (Night 2)September 25, 2018 7.0The professional dancers perform together; Mackenzie Ziegler performs; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars: Juniors" makes an appearance.
  3. S27E03Week 2: New York City NightOctober 1, 2018 7.5
  4. S27E04Week 2: Las Vegas NightOctober 2, 2018 7.0
  5. S27E05Week 3: Most Memorable NightOctober 8, 2018 7.5
  6. S27E06Week 4: Trio NightOctober 15, 2018 7.0
  7. S27E07Week 5: Disney NightOctober 22, 2018 8.0
  8. S27E08Week 6: Halloween NightOctober 29, 2018 7.5
  9. S27E09Week 7: Country NightNovember 5, 2018 8.0
  10. S27E10Week 8: Semi-FinalsNovember 12, 2018 7.0
  11. S27E11Week 9: FinaleNovember 19, 2018 4.5

Season 27 ranked & reviewed

Season2811Episodes2019AiredSeason avg
  1. S28E01Dancing with the Stars S28E012019 Season PremiereSeptember 16, 2019A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.
  2. S28E02Dancing with the Stars S28E02First EliminationSeptember 23, 2019The 12 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete; the first elimination of the season.
  3. S28E03Dancing with the Stars S28E03Movie NightSeptember 30, 2019The couples dance to a variety of songs inspired by the celebrities' favorite movies; a behind-the-scenes look at the studio's backlot; spec
  4. S28E04Dancing with the Stars S28E04Top 10October 7, 2019The remaining 10 celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to a variety of hit and well-known songs; guest judge Leah Remini.
  5. S28E05Dancing with the Stars S28E05Disney NightOctober 14, 2019The opening dance number takes place at Disneyland Resort; the nine couples dance to a variety of beloved Disney songs.
  6. S28E06Dancing with the Stars S28E06Week 6October 21, 2019The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.
  7. S28E07Dancing with the Stars S28E07Halloween NightOctober 28, 2019The couples perform terrifying dances set to Halloween themes.
  8. S28E08Dancing with the Stars S28E08Dance-Off WeekNovember 4, 2019After a first-round dance to a style they have not yet performed, seven couples compete, with two couples dancing at the same time in the sa
  9. S28E09Boy Band & Girl Group NightNovember 11, 2019A medley of songs from some of the most popular boy bands and girl groups in history; the six remaining couples compete; guest judges Emma B
  10. S28E10Dancing with the Stars S28E10Semi-FinalsNovember 18, 2019The celebrities repeat a style of dance they struggled with earlier in the season, then they perform a style they haven't done before.
  11. S28E11Dancing with the Stars S28E11FinaleNovember 25, 2019Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to compete and win the Mirrorball trophy.

Season 28 ranked & reviewed

Season2911Episodes2020AiredSeason avg
  1. S29E01Dancing with the Stars S29E012020 PremiereSeptember 14, 2020A new cast of 15 celebrities compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks hosts.
  2. S29E02Dancing with the Stars S29E02First EliminationSeptember 22, 2020The 15 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete a second week, with the first elimination of the 2020 season; host Tyra Banks teaches the ce
  3. S29E03Dancing with the Stars S29E03Disney NightSeptember 28, 2020Fourteen celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the third week as the magic of Disney returns to the ballroom.
  4. S29E04Dancing with the Stars S29E04Top 13October 5, 2020Thirteen celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the fourth week of the competition.
  5. S29E05Dancing with the Stars S29E05'80s NightOctober 12, 2020Twelve celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the fifth week of the competition.
  6. S29E06Dancing with the Stars S29E06Top 11October 19, 2020Eleven celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete.
  7. S29E07Dancing with the Stars S29E07Villains NightOctober 26, 2020Ten celebrity and pro-dancer couples find their inner villain as they compete to a variety of songs.
  8. S29E08Dancing with the Stars S29E08Double Elimination Night – Use Your Vote!November 2, 2020Nine celebrity and pro-dancer couples face double elimination.
  9. S29E09Dancing with the Stars S29E09Icons NightNovember 9, 2020Honoring their favorite musical icons, seven celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to the famous artists' songs and face elimination.
  10. S29E10Dancing with the Stars S29E10Semi-FinalsNovember 16, 2020Celebrities repeat a dance style they struggled with earlier in the season; couples perform another style of dance as they try to make it in
  11. S29E11Dancing with the Stars S29E11FinaleNovember 23, 2020Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance and compete to win the coveted mirrorball trophy; Nelly performs.

Season 29 ranked & reviewed

Season3011Episodes2021AiredSeason avg
  1. S30E01Dancing with the Stars S30E01Season 30 PremiereSeptember 20, 2021"Dancing with the Stars" returns for another star-studded season with a new, notable and energetic cast of 15 celebrities who are ready to b
  2. S30E02Dancing with the Stars S30E02First EliminationSeptember 27, 2021The 15 celebrity and pro-dancer couples are back in the ballroom for a second week with the first elimination of the 2021 season.
  3. S30E03Dancing with the Stars S30E03Britney NightOctober 4, 2021The 14 celebrity and pro-dancer couples emerge "Stronger" than ever as they return to the ballroom for "Britney Night" where they will dance
  4. S30E04Dancing with the Stars S30E04Disney Week: Heroes NightOctober 11, 2021The magic of Disney Week will transform the ballroom as the remaining 13 celebrity and pro-dancer couples take on iconic Disney characters.
  5. S30E05Dancing with the Stars S30E05Disney Week: Villains NightOctober 12, 2021The magic of Disney Week will transform the ballroom as the remaining celebrity and pro-dancer couples take on iconic Disney characters.
  6. S30E06Dancing with the Stars S30E06Grease NightOctober 18, 2021This week on "Dancing with the Stars," "Grease is the word" as the 11 celebrity and pro-dancer couples take on performances inspired by "Gre
  7. S30E07Dancing with the Stars S30E07Horror NightOctober 25, 2021It's "Horror Night" on "Dancing with the Stars," and viewers are in for a real treat as the remaining couples Monster Mash their way back to
  8. S30E08Dancing with the Stars S30E08Queen NightNovember 1, 2021They will rock you! It's Queen Night on "Dancing with the Stars," and the nine remaining couples return for another week in the ballroom to
  9. S30E09Dancing with the Stars S30E09Janet Jackson NightNovember 8, 2021Lights, camera, Janet! This season's eight remaining couples return to the ballroom for a star-studded Janet Jackson Night. There will also
  10. S30E10Dancing with the Stars S30E10Semi-FinalsNovember 15, 2021The penultimate episode will feature this season's six remaining couples battling it out in two rounds of dances for a spot in the finale, a
  11. S30E11Dancing with the Stars S30E11FinaleNovember 22, 2021This season's remaining four couples will dance and compete in their final two rounds of dances in the live season finale where one will win

Season 30 ranked & reviewed

Season31Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode11Episodes2022Aired 6.0Season avg
  1. S31E01Dancing with the Stars S31E01Premiere Night PartySeptember 19, 2022Season 31 kicks off with a star-studded cast of 16 celebrities performing live for the first time.
  2. S31E02Dancing with the Stars S31E02Elvis NightSeptember 26, 2022The 15 remaining couples perform dances celebrating The King of Rock ‘n' Roll, Elvis Presley.
  3. S31E03Dancing with the Stars S31E03Bond NightOctober 3, 2022 5.5The theme's Bond… James Bond! The 14 remaining couples take on Week Three of the competition.
  4. S31E04Dancing with the Stars S31E04Disney+ NightOctober 10, 2022 4.0The magic of Disney+ comes to life with performances inspired by Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and more.
  5. S31E05Dancing with the Stars S31E05Stars' Stories Week: Most Memorable YearOctober 17, 2022The contestants perform emotional routines that represent the most impactful years of their lives.
  6. S31E06Dancing with the Stars S31E06Stars' Stories Week: Prom NightOctober 18, 2022The two-night event continues as 11 remaining couples perform to hits from their high school proms.
  7. S31E07Dancing with the Stars S31E07Season's bestMichael Bublé NightOctober 24, 2022 8.5The 10 couples dance to Michael Bublé songs. Michael Bublé joins as a guest judge and performer.
  8. S31E08Dancing with the Stars S31E08Halloween NightOctober 31, 2022The ballroom has tricks & treats! The couples perform haunting routines and take on a team dance.
  9. S31E09Dancing with the Stars S31E0990s NightNovember 7, 2022The eight couples hit rewind with 90s-inspired performances, and special guest artists perform live.
  10. S31E10Dancing with the Stars S31E10Semi-FinalsNovember 14, 2022The mirrorball competition heats up as the six remaining couples perform for a spot in the finale.
  11. S31E11Dancing with the Stars S31E11FinaleNovember 21, 2022The four finalists perform their final two routines in hopes of winning the mirrorball trophy.

Season 31 ranked & reviewed

Season32Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode11Episodes2023Aired 8.2Season avg
  1. S32E01Dancing with the Stars S32E01Season's bestPremiere NightSeptember 26, 2023 9.0A new cast of celebrities and their pro partners hit the dance floor for the first time to perform a Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Jive, Salsa or Tango;
  2. S32E02Dancing with the Stars S32E02Latin NightOctober 3, 2023 8.0The 13 remaining couples heat up the ballroom floor with dances performed to music celebrating Latin heritage; featuring a fiery opening num
  3. S32E03Dancing with the Stars S32E03Motown NightOctober 10, 2023 8.0The 12 remaining couples move and groove on the ballroom floor with all-new dances showing off their soulful side; "Good Morning America" co
  4. S32E04Dancing with the Stars S32E04Disney100 NightOctober 17, 2023 8.0The 11 remaining couples celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary with performances to songs from soundtracks of the company's most cherished fi
  5. S32E05Dancing with the Stars S32E05Most Memorable YearOctober 24, 2023 8.7The 10 remaining couples take a moment to reminisce as they perform dances inspired by a pivotal year that held great significance in their
  6. S32E06Dancing with the Stars S32E06Monster NightOctober 31, 2023 8.0A special monster-themed Halloween episode.
  7. S32E07Dancing with the Stars S32E07Music Video NightNovember 7, 2023 8.0The eight remaining couples prepare for an electrifying night as they perform dances to songs behind the most iconic music videos; guest jud
  8. S32E08Dancing with the Stars S32E08Whitney Houston NightNovember 14, 2023 8.0The seven remaining couples are "Saving All Their Love" for the ballroom floor as they dance to hit songs from one of the bestselling music
  9. S32E09Dancing with the Stars S32E09A Celebration of Taylor SwiftNovember 21, 2023 8.0The six remaining couples dance to the music of Taylor Swift; guest judge Mandy Moore.
  10. S32E10Dancing with the Stars S32E10Semi-FinalsNovember 28, 2023 8.0Each of the five couples take the stage to showcase two all-new performances as they fight for a spot in the finale.
  11. S32E11Dancing with the Stars S32E11FinaleDecember 5, 2023 8.0Five couples compete for a chance at winning the coveted "Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy"; the finalists perform a redemption dance and an un

Season 32 ranked & reviewed

Season33Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2024Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S33E01Dancing with the Stars S33E01Season's bestPremiereSeptember 17, 2024 8.5The season premiere will feature a stellar opening number to "Set My Heart On Fire (I'm Alive x And The Beat Goes On)" by Majestic, The Jamm
  2. S33E02Dancing with the Stars S33E02Oscars NightSeptember 24, 2024 8.5Hollywood glitz meets ballroom glamour when all 13 couples grace the stage with dazzling performances, dancing to iconic songs from Oscar®-n
  3. S33E03Dancing with the Stars S33E03Soul Train NightOctober 7, 2024 8.5The night will start with a soulful opening number to "T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)" by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees, choreograp
  4. S33E04Dancing with the Stars S33E04Hair Metal NightOctober 8, 2024 8.5The night kicks off with a headbanging opening number to "Rock And Roll All Nite" by KISS, featuring guitarist Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake
  5. S33E05Dancing with the Stars S33E05Dedication NightOctober 15, 2024 8.5The nine remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to honor influential figures/institutions in their lives through heartfelt performance
  6. S33E06Dancing with the Stars S33E06Disney NightOctober 22, 2024 8.5It's an enchanting night in the ballroom as the eight remaining couples celebrate the magic of Disney through vibrant performances inspired
  7. S33E07Dancing with the Stars S33E07Halloween Nightmares NightOctober 29, 2024 8.5The remaining couples get into the Halloween spirit with hair-raising transformations and spine-tingling routines for a night of fright and
  8. S33E08Dancing with the Stars S33E08500th EpisodeNovember 12, 2024 8.5After 21 Emmys, 51 pros, 394 Stars, 32 winners and thousands of iconic performances, "Dancing with the Stars" celebrates the milestone 500th
  9. S33E09Dancing with the Stars S33E09Semi-FinalsNovember 19, 2024 8.5In the season's penultimate episode, each of the five couples will take the stage to showcase two all-new performances as they fight for a s
  10. S33E10Dancing with the Stars S33E10FinaleNovember 26, 2024 8.5Once again, the finale episode will have five couples competing for a chance at winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The final

Season 33 ranked & reviewed

Season34Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode11Episodes2025Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S34E01Dancing with the Stars S34E01PremiereSeptember 16, 2025 7.0"Dancing with the Stars" welcomes fourteen new celebrities to the floor on its 20th anniversary.
  2. S34E02Dancing with the Stars S34E02One-Hit Wonders NightSeptember 23, 2025 8.5All fourteen couples perform dances to unforgettable tracks as they face a double elimination.
  3. S34E03Dancing with the Stars S34E03TikTok NightSeptember 30, 2025 8.0Twelve remaining couples perform dances set to songs that have dominated TikTok.
  4. S34E04Dancing with the Stars S34E04Disney NightOctober 7, 2025 8.5Eleven remaining couples dance to songs inspired by beloved Disney films and attractions.
  5. S34E05Dancing with the Stars S34E05Dedication NightOctober 14, 2025 8.0Ten remaining couples honor the influential people in their lives with moving performances.
  6. S34E06Dancing with the Stars S34E06Season's bestWicked NightOctober 21, 2025 9.3The remaining couples dance through life in the Ozdust Ballroom for "Wicked Night."
  7. S34E07Dancing with the Stars S34E07Halloween NightOctober 28, 2025 8.5The remaining couples get into the spooky spirit with eerie makeovers and chilling routines.
  8. S34E08Dancing with the Stars S34E08Rock & Roll Hall of Fame NightNovember 4, 2025 8.5The remaining couples dance to classic hits celebrating the legends of Rock.
  9. S34E09Dancing with the Stars S34E0920th Birthday PartyNovember 11, 2025 9.0"Dancing with the Stars" celebrates twenty incredible years of show-stopping performances.
  10. S34E10Dancing with the Stars S34E10Prince Night (Semi-Finals)November 18, 2025 9.0The ballroom turns purple as each couple performs two dances to honor music legend, Prince.
  11. S34E11Dancing with the Stars S34E11FinaleNovember 25, 2025 9.3The five remaining couples compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

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