The BEST episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 13

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 13!

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
Encore Performance & Results Show: Week 2
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10.00
1 votes

#1 - Encore Performance & Results Show: Week 2

Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/2011

Performance  Show: Week 3
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10.00
1 votes

#2 - Performance Show: Week 3

Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2011

With Elizabeta & Val gone from the competition, Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Kristin Cavallari & Mark , Chynna Phillips & Tony, Nancy Grace & Tristan, David Arquette & Kym, Hope Solo & Maksim, Carson Kressley & Anna, J.R. Martinez & Karina, Ricki Lake & Derek, and Chaz Bono & Lacy take to the dance floor for Story Week.

Results Show: Week 1
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10.00
1 votes

#3 - Results Show: Week 1

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2011

The couple with the lowest score face elimination; Harry Connick Jr. performs; LMFAO performs.

Performance Show: Week 1
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8.07
29 votes

#4 - Performance Show: Week 1

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2011

The couples perform for the first time.

Season Finale
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7.59
58 votes

#5 - Season Finale

Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/22/2011

The three finalists will dance their favorite dance of the season once more. Then having combined the judges' scores with the viewers' votes two couples with the highest scores will dance an Instant Samba. Lady Antebellum is the special guest star of the two-hour Season 13 Finale. They'll perform the television debut of "Dancing Away with My Heart" and then their mega-hit "Need you Know". The winner of season 13 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.

Performance Show: Week 7
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7.54
57 votes

#6 - Performance Show: Week 7

Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/31/2011

Results Show: Week 6
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7.10
58 votes

#7 - Results Show: Week 6

Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/25/2011

Having combined the judges' votes with the viewers' votes another couple will be going home. Kristin Chenoweth and Martina McBride are the guest stars.

Results Show: Week 4
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7.10
29 votes

#8 - Results Show: Week 4

Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2011

In the results show Julianne Hough is coming back to the dance floor prior to the premiere of her film Footloose to dance with her brother Derek.

Performance Show: Week 4
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7.10
29 votes

#9 - Performance Show: Week 4

Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/10/2011

In a two night live event the couples will be dancing the Paso Doble, Tango or Foxtrott, except Carson and Anna, who will be dancing the Viennese Waltz to famous soundtracks of movies.

Results Show: Week 3
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7.10
29 votes

#10 - Results Show: Week 3

Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/4/2011

Performance Show: Week 2
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7.10
29 votes

#11 - Performance Show: Week 2

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2011

It's all about the Jive and the Quickstep as the 11 remaining stars take to the stage to show us their latest dancing moves in a fast-paced Week 2

Performance Show: Week 5
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7.05
57 votes

#12 - Performance Show: Week 5

Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2011

It's the Eighties Week and the eight remaining couples will dance to hits from the eighties.

Performance Show: Week 6
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7.05
57 votes

#13 - Performance Show: Week 6

Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/24/2011

The celebrity dancers and their pro partners will dance to popular songs from great Broadway musicals. Additionally they will perform a group dance.

Results Show: Week 7
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7.05
57 votes

#14 - Results Show: Week 7

Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/1/2011

Performance Show: Week 8
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7.05
57 votes

#15 - Performance Show: Week 8

Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/7/2011

With David Arquette & Kym out of the running, the competition is down to their Final Five: Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Nancy Grace & Tristan, Hope Solo & Maksim, J.R. Martinez & Karina and Ricki Lake & Derek. Each dancer is going to have to do two dances.

Results Show: Week 8
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7.05
57 votes

#16 - Results Show: Week 8

Season 13 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/8/2011

Semi Finals: Week 9
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7.05
57 votes

#17 - Semi Finals: Week 9

Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/14/2011

In the Latin Dances the semi-finalists will dance either the Samba or the Paso Doble. Then it's time for the Argentine Tango with close embrace. Finally there will be a Cha Cha Cha rela

Semi Finals Results Show
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7.05
57 votes

#18 - Semi Finals Results Show

Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/15/2011

Results Show: Week 5
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6.56
57 votes

#19 - Results Show: Week 5

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/18/2011

Final 3: Week 10
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5.00
3 votes

#20 - Final 3: Week 10

Season 13 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/21/2011

The three finalists J.R., Rob and Ricki and their Pro-Dancer Partners Karina, two-times champion Cheryl and three-times champion Derek will compete against each other in two dances. First they have to dance an unlearned dance and then they will hit the floor for the most anticipated freestyle.