The WORST episodes of Dancing with the Stars
Every episode of Dancing with the Stars ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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!
#1 - Episode 701
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2008
Celebrities Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, Brooke Burke, Rocco DiSpirito, Maurice Greene, Kim Kardashian, Cloris Leachman, Cody Linley, Susan Lucci, Misty May-Treanor, Ted McGinley, Jeffrey Ross and Warren Sapp compete.
#2 - Episode 701B
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2008
One dancing team is eliminated; the Jonas Brothers and Jesse McCartney perform.
#3 - Week 9 - Performances
Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/15/2010
The remaining four couples perform to win America's votes and high scores from the judges.
#4 - 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.
#5 - Episode 701A
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2008
One team is eliminated; the remaining 12 teams perform a second dance for the panel of judges.
#6 - Week 5 - Eliminations
Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2010
#7 - 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.
#8 - Results Show: Week 5
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/18/2011
#9 - Week 5: The Results
Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2010
#10 - First Elimination
Season 29 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2020
The 15 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete a second week, with the first elimination of the 2020 season; host Tyra Banks teaches the celebrities how to "smize" and use it throughout the competition.
#11 - Britney Night
Season 30 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2021
The 14 remaining couples return to the ballroom.
#12 - Hair Metal Night
Season 33 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2024
The 11 remaining couples bring iconic rock anthems to life; guest judge Gene Simmons.
#13 - Week 2: Celebrity's Pick Night
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/24/2014
Before the series started, celebrities were asked which dance they were most excited to learn. Now, they perform the dance that they unwittingly picked. And the couples are faced with another surprise - a double elimination.
#14 - Week 1: Premiere Night
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2014
Twelve celebrities take to the dance floor to perform; Jason Derulo performs. Celebrities: Sean Avery; Candace Cameron Bure; Drew Carey; Billy Dee Williams; Charlie White; Cody Simpson; Amy Purdy; Diana Nyad; Danica McKellar; James Maslow; NeNe Leakes; Meryl Davis
#15 - Semi-Finals
Season 30 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/2021
The 6 remaining couples battle it out in two rounds before 2 couples are eliminated.
#16 - Grease Night
Season 30 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2021
The 11 remaining couples take on performances inspired by “Grease.” Frankie Avalon performs. A surprise appearance by an original Pink Lady herself, Didi Conn, who played Frenchie in the film.
#17 - Halloween Nightmares
Season 33 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2024
The remaining couples get into the Halloween spirit with hair-raising transformations and spine-tingling routines for a night of fright and fun.
#18 - Disney Night
Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2020
Fourteen celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the third week as the magic of Disney returns to the ballroom.
#19 - Premiere
Season 32 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2023
A 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.
#20 - '80s Night
Season 29 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2020
Twelve celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the fifth week of the competition.
#21 - Week 9 - Eliminations
Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/16/2010
#22 - Week 4 - Performances
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/11/2010
The remaining nine couples perform for America's votes and the judges' scores.
#23 - Week 2 - Performances
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2010
The remaining eleven couples perform for America's votes and the judge's scores.
#24 - Week 8
Season 15 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/12/2012