The BEST episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 1

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 1!

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: 12/18/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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8.67
3 votes

#1 - Episode 104

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2005

With Evander and Edyta voted out last week, only four couples remain.

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8.50
2 votes

#2 - Dance-Off Results

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/22/2005

After squaring off in a Dance-off on September 20th, the winners will be revealed.

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8.25
4 votes

#3 - Episode 105

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2005

Even though they scored well with the judges, Rachel and Jonathan didn’t find favor with the audience and were eliminated. Now just three couples remain. This week John, Joey, and Kelly will dance the Paso Doble and the Foxtrot.

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8.00
2 votes

#4 - Episode 106

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2005

John and Kelly are the two remaining celebrities and face each other in tonight's finale dance-off.

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7.83
6 votes

#5 - Episode 102

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2005

This week the contestants must learn the Rumba and the Quickstep. It is the last week for all six teams to compete together. The first elimination based on viewer votes and the judges' scores will take place, leaving just five couples remaining in the competition.

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7.60
5 votes

#6 - Episode 103

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2005

After Trista and Louis were the first couple to be eliminated, five teams remain to show their stuff on the dance floor. This week’s teams showcase the Tango (John O’Hurley, Rachel Hunter and their partners), and a Jive (Evander Holyfield, Joey McIntyre, Kelly Monaco and their parters). Who dance their way to the top and who will have to hang up their dancing shoes?

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7.33
3 votes

#7 - Dance Off

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2005

Kelly Monaco and John O'Hurley will return to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom for a so-called "dance-off" on Sept. 20. The results, based solely on viewer voting, will be announced in a Sept. 22 telecast.

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6.25
24 votes

#8 - Episode 101

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2005

Six celebrities and their professional partners compete live! The first competition has the couples doing either the Cha Cha or a Waltz. Edyta, Charlotte and Ashly will lead their partners Evander, John and Joey in the Cha Cha while Louis, Jonathan and Alec will lead their partners in the Waltz.