The BEST episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 22

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars season 22, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dancing with the Stars season 22!

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: 11/2/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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8.12
42 votes

#1 - Week 10: Finals (2)

Season 22 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/24/2016

On this second night, the couples danced a fusion dance that fused two dance styles.

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8.00
49 votes

#2 - Week 9: Semi-Finals

Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/16/2016

The couples performed a trio dance involving an eliminated pro or a member of the troupe and an unlearned dance; Charleston is introduced.

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7.95
55 votes

#3 - Week 6: Famous Dances

Season 22 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/2016

The nine remaining couples recreate dance routines from movies, music videos and live performances; celebrities choose to perform either a jive, Bollywood, jazz, contemporary or quickstep.

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7.90
52 votes

#4 - Week 1: Premiere

Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/21/2016

The couples danced the cha-cha-cha, foxtrot, jive, quickstep, or tango.

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7.85
55 votes

#5 - Week 4: Disney Night

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/2016

The couples performed one unlearned dance to a song from a Disney film; jazz and Viennese Waltz are introduced. Judges are: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Zendaya, Bruno Tonioli.

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7.85
52 votes

#6 - Week 5: Switch-Up Challenge

Season 22 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/2016

The celebrities performed one unlearned dance with a different partner selected by the general public; due to the nature of the week, no elimination took place. Judges are: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Bruno Tonioli.

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7.82
51 votes

#7 - Week 8: You Be the Judge

Season 22 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/2016

The couples performed one unlearned dance and a team-up dance with another couple that was designed and coached by one of the three judges. To avoid favoritism, the judges did not score their own teams. Instead, the general public was able to score the team-up dances on a scale from 1 to 10, with an averaged score counting alongside the remaining judges.

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7.81
54 votes

#8 - Week 10: Finals (1)

Season 22 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/23/2016

On this first night, the couples performed a redemption dance and a freestyle.

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7.67
51 votes

#9 - Week 7: Icons

Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/2/2016

Icons night, set to the music of icons like Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder. Plus the couples work together in the teams dances.

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7.38
52 votes

#10 - Week 2: Latin Night

Season 22 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/28/2016

The couples danced a Latin-inspired routine; Argentine tango, paso doble, rumba, salsa, and samba are introduced. Due to a back injury, Mark Ballas was unable to dance with Paige VanZant; troupe member Alan Bersten performed in his place.

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7.35
55 votes

#11 - Week 3: Most Memorable Year

Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/4/2016

The couples performed one unlearned dance to celebrate the most memorable year of their lives; contemporary and waltz are introduced.