The BEST episodes of Strictly Come Dancing season 22
Every episode of Strictly Come Dancing season 22, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Strictly Come Dancing season 22!
Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.
#1 - Week 10
Season 22 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/23/2024
The couples return to the Strictly ballroom and take on a brand new challenge - the first ever samba-thon. Who will volta their way to victory?
#2 - Week 10 Results
Season 22 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/24/2024
Tess and Claud return with the results as our couples find out who has made it through to next weekend’s musicals special. And two more couples go head-to-head in the dance-off.
#3 - Week 5 Results
Season 22 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/20/2024
Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs live in the studio, our professionals perform a fiery paso doble, and two couples go head-to-head in the dreaded dance-off.
#4 - Week 5
Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/19/2024
Tess and Claud welcome you to another weekend of Strictly as our remaining couples show off the results of their latest week of training.
#5 - Week 4
Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/12/2024
The competition continues as Tess and Claud welcome our couples back to the ballroom. With record-breaking performances achieved already this series, who knows what we can expect tonight?
#6 - Week 7
Season 22 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/2/2024
For the first time in Strictly history, it’s Icons Week in the ballroom, with the couples performing routines that honour some of the most influential music artists of all time.
#7 - Week 6
Season 22 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/26/2024
It’s fright night in the ballroom! Expect terrifying transformations as our remaining couples get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky new routines.
#8 - Week 8
Season 22 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/9/2024
The battle for Blackpool is on! Our couples return to the dance floor, with routines they hope will earn them a place at the iconic Tower Ballroom next weekend. The judges cast their expert eyes over the performances before you get the chance to vote for your favourite. Who will impress you tonight?
#9 - Week 11
Season 22 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/30/2024
It’s curtain-up on musicals week as our professionals open the show with a number from Little Shop of Horrors.
#10 - Week 4 Results
Season 22 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2024
It’s results time as our couples find out who is at risk of leaving the competition. There’s also music from Snow Patrol, and our professionals perform a love story to a Taylor Swift classic.
#11 - Week 8 Results
Season 22 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/10/2024
The stakes are high in the ballroom, as all roads now lead to Blackpool. There’s also music from Ball & Boe and a poignant routine from our professionals to mark Remembrance Sunday.
#12 - Week 7 Results
Season 22 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/3/2024
In honour of Icons Week, our professionals celebrate Beyoncé with a very special routine, and there is music from pop group Dear Alice, all ahead of the dance-off.
#13 - Week 2
Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2024
Tess and Claud welcome our new couples back to the dance floor, and while they’re all still hoping for high scores from the judges, they are also, for the first time, dancing for your votes at home.
#14 - Week 6 Results
Season 22 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/27/2024
Halloween weekend continues, and things get frightening for our couples as they find out the results. Lady Blackbird provides the music, and our professionals perform a Beetlejuice-inspired routine.
#15 - Week 3
Season 22 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2024
Popcorn at the ready - it's movie night in the ballroom! Our couples perform routines inspired by iconic films from across the decades, hoping to win rave reviews from the judges.
#16 - Week 3 Results
Season 22 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/6/2024
Our ballroom blockbuster continues. Neil finds himself starring in his very own romantic comedy in the professional group number, and incredible pianist Alexis Ffrench performs. Two more couples will face the dreaded dance-off. Who will secure their place in next week’s sequel?
#17 - Blackpool Special
Season 22 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/16/2024
Strictly returns to its second home, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Our professionals give a spectacular performance starring the Pet Shop Boys before our couples take to the world-famous dance floor.
#18 - Week 1
Season 22 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2024
It's the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, and our professional dancers open it in style with a fabulously fiery group number. Fifteen brand new couples perform their opening routines.
#19 - Week 11 Results
Season 22 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/1/2024
It’s act two of our musicals weekend, with a place in the semi-final at stake. Our professionals dance to a classic from Sunset Boulevard, and the cast of Hamilton also perform in the studio.
#20 - Launch Show
Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2024
Strictly Come Dancing celebrates 20 years in the ballroom. Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse.
#21 - Week 9 Results
Season 22 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/17/2024
It’s back to the Tower Ballroom for the latest round of results. Which two couples will have to dance again for the judges? The Pet Shop Boys provide the music, and our professionals perform an incredible group number. With the competition tougher than ever, anyone could be the next to leave.
#22 - Week 2 Results
Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2024
It's the first results show of the series, plus music from Ezra Collective ft Yazmin Lacey.