The BEST episodes of Strictly Come Dancing season 14
Every episode of Strictly Come Dancing season 14, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Strictly Come Dancing season 14!
Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.
#1 - Week 3
Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/8/2016
It is Saturday night at the movies as Strictly celebrates some of the biggest films in history. We are now down to 14 couples, and every one of them has to deliver an amazing routine to a classic movie track to stay in the competition. Who will get into character and deliver award-winning performances, and who will be flops at the box office? Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host an evening full of sparkling moves, iconic songs and plenty of surprises.
#2 - Week 9
Season 14 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/19/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for a memorable show at the historic Blackpool Tower Ballroom as the remaining seven celebrities battle it out on the world-famous dance floor. The show opens with a special Strictly performance from the professional dancers and celebrities, inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
#3 - Week 12
Season 14 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/10/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing. Fifteen couples have been whittled down to just four, with each couple having to perform two dances for a chance to win a place in the Strictly grand final. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
#4 - Week 5
Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for another evening of glitter and glamour as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the show. Voting lines will open at the end of the programme. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dance-off in the results show.
#5 - Week 4
Season 14 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/15/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce another evening of sequins and sparkles as the 13 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the show.
#6 - Launch
Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/3/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch a new series of the celebrity dance contest, with judges Len, Bruno, Darcey and Craig casting a critical eye over proceedings as 15 celebrities step onto the dance floor for the first time. Some might be nervous, some possibly terrified, but all 15 are excited to find out who their professional dance partner will be... Along with pairing the perfect partners, there are also performances from Olly Murs and Rebecca Ferguson. And, of course, all the pros and celebrities dance their very first routine together to get the new series of Strictly launched in style.
#7 - Week 11
Season 14 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/3/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for an evening of sequins and sparkles as the remaining couples hit the ballroom floor. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
#8 - Week 6 Results
Season 14 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/30/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other before 10 couples become nine. Laura Mvula performs her new single Ready or Not. Troy, and the professional dancers deliver a bewitching routine.
#9 - Week 5 Results
Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/23/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other before 11 couples become 10. Including a performance from LeAnn Rimes. Who will survive another week, and who will be cha cha cha-ing off the dance floor?
#10 - Week 10
Season 14 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/26/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for an evening of sequins and sparkles as the remaining couples hit the ballroom floor. The competition is at melting point as the six surviving couples dance not once, but twice, pivoting, twisting and turning to keep the glitterball trophy in their sights. After performing their routine, all six couples compete on the dance floor at the same time in the Cha Cha Challenge to earn valuable extra marks from the judges. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
#11 - Week 10 Results
Season 14 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/27/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before six couples become five. Pop songstress Ellie Goulding performs her new track Falling for You, and the professional dancers perform another amazing group routine.
#12 - Week 4 Results
Season 14 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/16/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the results show, as the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other. There is also a performance from Madness.
#13 - Week 1, Show 2
Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2016
The remaining nine couples take to the dance floor for the first time in a bid to impress the judges. Who will surprise, who will impress and who will be worried that their stint on Strictly could be short-lived? No-one leaves this week, as there is no public vote, but the judges scores will be carried over to the following weekend when the viewers will be able to choose their favourites. The show opens with a spectacular group performance to Burt Bacharach classic What the World Needs Now, where the entire Strictly cast is joined by all generations of dancers to launch the new series in style. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the weekend's dance extravaganza.
#14 - Week 6
Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/29/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for a Halloween spooktacular, as the 10 remaining couples hit the dance floor in a ballroom battle. Voting lines will open at the end of the programme. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dance-off in the results show.
#15 - Week 7
Season 14 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/5/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the couples take to the dance-floor once again. As ever, Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to critique each pair's form, while Claudia seeks reactions from the celebrities and their professional dance partners. At the end of tonight's show, voting lines are opened, giving members of the public a chance to have their say on the evening's routines.
#16 - Week 7 Results
Season 14 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/6/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of last night's show, before the two couples with the lowest combined scores compete in a dance-off to decide who will be going through to next week's round and who will be leaving the competition. Plus, Gary Barlow performs songs from the musical Calendar Girls and Len Goodman takes a close-up look at last night's routines.
#17 - Week 9 Results
Season 14 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/20/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show from the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other, before seven couples become six. Featuring performances from pop superstar Rick Astley and Scottish rockers Simple Minds.
#18 - Week 2
Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2016
All 15 couples hit the dance floor, together for the first time, in a dance floor spectacular. Every step counts as the judges' scores from last week are combined with those from this show. The celebrities are dancing for survival as the two lowest-scoring couples will face the dreaded dance-off in Sunday's Results Show. The pressure is on. No-one wants to be the first to leave the competition.
#19 - The Final
Season 14 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/17/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for the Strictly Come Dancing grand final. The three remaining couples perform three dances as they battle to be crowned champions of Strictly 2016. They have to deliver a spectacular showdance and reprise one of their routines from the series, chosen by the judges. In a final bid for viewer votes, each couple performs the routine they hope will secure them victory. While the judges comment on and score the performances, it is for guidance only as it's all down to the viewers' vote to decide who will be the winning couple. Plus a performance from Emeli Sande, the Strictly celebrities of 2016 return for one last group performance, and Strictly says goodbye to head judge Len Goodman in the most spectacular fashion.
#20 - Week 12 Results
Season 14 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/11/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to the semi-final results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before four couple become three. Featuring a routine by the professional dancers and a musical performance by Sting.
#21 - Week 11 Results
Season 14 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/4/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before one couple leaves the show.
#22 - Week 8
Season 14 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/12/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the eight remaining couples return to the dance-floor to once again demonstrate the routines they have spent the past week honing via intensive practice. Each pair will be fighting to earn a spot among the line-up for the Blackpool special, and Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to judge each pro-celebrity pairing's abilities. At the end of this evening's show, voting lines open to give members of the public a chance to have their say on the night's performances.
#23 - Week 8 Results
Season 14 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/13/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's viewers' vote, and reveal which couples are guaranteed a place in next week's show. The two lowest scoring pairs compete in a dance-off, before one of them leaves the contest. Plus, the professional dancers give a special performance for Remembrance Day and Andre Rieu gives his rendition of Hallelujah.
#24 - Week 2 Results
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return as your hosts for an unforgettable evening of Strictly drama, in the first results show of the series. The judges' scores and public votes are in and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other, and one of them will chasse out of the competition for good. Plus our professional dancers will be treating us to a spectacular routine accompanying the legendary Barry Gibb.
#25 - Week 3 Results
Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2016
It is time for another couple to leave the show as movie weekend builds to its finale. The only sequel in Strictly is the dreaded dance-off, and no-one wants to find themselves in the bottom two. Plus Michael Ball and Alfie Boe perform a classic track from a Hollywood blockbuster.