The BEST episodes of Dancing with the Stars

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dancing with the Stars!

The American version of the British “Strictly Come Dancing” sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy!

Last Updated: 4/8/2026Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing

10.00

1 votes

#1 - Week 6

Season 28 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2019

The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.

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9.73

33 votes

#2 - Week 9: The Results

Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/20/2012

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9.69

32 votes

#3 - Week 3 - Eliminations

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2010

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9.25

4 votes

#4 - Week 2: The Results

Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2010

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9.25

4 votes

#5 - Week 3

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/5/2010

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9.00

3 votes

#6 - Week 10 - Season Finale

Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/24/2011

Chelsea, Hines and Kirstie will dance for the last time, to earn more judge's scores. Black Eyed Peas are the special guest stars of the Season 12 Finale. Other guests are Sara Evans and The Go-Go's. The winner of season 12 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.

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9.00

3 votes

#7 - Week 9: The Results

Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/18/2010

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9.00

3 votes

#8 - Week 8

Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/10/2010

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9.00

3 votes

#9 - Week 2

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/29/2010

In the second week of the competition the stars will bring the Jive or the Foxtrot onto the dance floor.

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9.00

5 votes

#10 - Week 1

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/22/2010

The new cast of the tenth season of Dancing With The Stars is showcased. Eleven new stars and their Pro Dancer partners perform either the Viennese Waltz or the Cha Cha.

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9.00

3 votes

#11 - Top 4 Couples Dance

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/14/2007

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9.00

3 votes

#12 - Results-1 of 9 Couples Voted Off

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/10/2007

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9.00

3 votes

#13 - Top 10 Couples Dance

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2007

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9.00

3 votes

#14 - Episode 901

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2009

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9.00

3 votes

#15 - Episode 707

Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/3/2008

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9.00

3 votes

#16 - Episode 305

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/10/2006

The remaining teams perform the Samba and the Rumba in tribute to Carnivale.

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9.00

3 votes

#17 - Performance Show 3

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2007

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9.00

3 votes

#18 - Episode 702

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2008

The remaining celebrities compete.

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9.00

3 votes

#19 - Episode 702A

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2008

One couple is eliminated; Jessica Simpson performs; professional choreographers demonstrate different styles of dance.

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9.00

3 votes

#20 - Episode 705

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/20/2008

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9.00

3 votes

#21 - Episode 705A

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/21/2008

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9.00

3 votes

#22 - Episode 706A

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/28/2008

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9.00

3 votes

#23 - Episode 703A

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2008

One celebrity is eliminated.

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9.00

3 votes

#24 - Episode 805A

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/7/2009

Week five brings another elimination for one team, after Grammy Award singer Etta James and Demi Lovato each sing, while the second Macy's Stars of Dance perform.

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8.73

11 votes

#25 - Week 10 - Final (Night 1)

Season 16 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/20/2013

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