The BEST episodes of Strictly Come Dancing season 1

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

Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.

Last Updated: 4/30/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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Week 2
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#1 - Week 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2004

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a pro-celebrity ballroom dancing competition. This week the contestants perform a Quickstep or a Rumba.

Week 3
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#2 - Week 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/29/2004

This week's show comes live from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, where the contestants will dance the Tango or the Jive.Last week, comedian Jason Wood and dancer Kylie Jones became the first couple to be eliminated.

Week 4
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#3 - Week 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2004

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the show in which celebrities pair up with professional dancers to compete in a ballroom dancing competition.Last week saw television broadcaster David Dickinson leave the show. The remaining celebrities dance a Foxtrot or a Paso Doble.

Week 5
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#4 - Week 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/12/2004

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present all the action. It's Samba week on Strictly. Who will impress the judges and be this week's dancing stars, and who will be voted off?

Week 6
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#5 - Week 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2004

The remaining celebrities compete against each other in two dances they haven't previously performed. Justin Lee Collins hosts the after-show party with the celebrities and dancing partners. Plus inside information from series presenters Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.

Week 7
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#6 - Week 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/26/2004

The last three couples fight it out for a place in the final next weekend. Hosted by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.

The Final
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#7 - The Final

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/3/2004

The final two couples bid to become overall winners, each performing three routines as the live ballroom dancing competition concludes.

Final Results
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7.50
2 votes

#8 - Final Results

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/3/2004

The final votes have been counted and the couple viewers name as the best will waltz off with the top prize safe.

Week 1
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#9 - Week 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2004

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a new show where celebrities are paired with professionals in a ballroom dancing competition.