The WORST episodes of Strictly Come Dancing
Every episode of Strictly Come Dancing ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Strictly Come Dancing!
Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.
#1 - Week 8
Season 20 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/12/2022
The couples fight to secure a place in next week’s Blackpool special.
#2 - Christmas Special 2012
Season 10 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/25/2012
It's mince pies at the ready as Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a very special Christmas spectacular, with six brand new celebrities taking up the ballroom challenge on a festive-themed dance floor. Actress Sheila Hancock, comedian Katy Brand, JB from boyband JLS, Blue Peter's Helen Skelton, comedy performer Bobby Ball and retired footballer Fabrice Muamba all rock around the Strictly dance floor hoping to take home the Christmas Strictly trophy. Some very familiar faces from Strictly's past also join in the festive fun. Plus music legend Rod Stewart wishes everyone a Merry Christmas as he sings in this Christmas cracker.
#3 - 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.
#4 - Week 12 Results
Season 20 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2022
Two couples face the last dance-off of the series, trying to secure a place in next week's final. With a guest performance by Lewis Capaldi.
#5 - Round 1
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2007
#6 - Week 9 Results
Season 19 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/21/2021
Two more couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance from the star of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
#7 - Week 6 Results
Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/3/2013
Pumpkins at the ready as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to a results show full of freaky Halloween delights. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before Halloween claims its next victim as 11 couples become 10. Madness awaken the werewolves inside us as they perform their new single, La Luna, and the professionals deliver a bewitching group routine. Which couples will be treated to another week on Strictly, and who will be spirited away from the competition for good?
#8 - Week 5 - Celebrating BBC 100
Season 20 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/22/2022
To celebrate 100 years of the BBC, the couples perform to either an iconic BBC theme tune or dance in tribute to one of the BBC’s most loved services.
#9 - Week 6 Results
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/29/2020
Another two couples face a tense dance-off as they try to make it through to next week's musicals special. Featuring a special performance by pop superstar Gary Barlow.
#10 - Week 2
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2020
The competition gets into gear as the couples compete for viewers' votes for the first time. Anyone whose performance is not up to scratch may face the dreaded dance-off.
#11 - Week 6 Results
Season 19 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/31/2021
The results show opens with a haunting routine from the Strictly professionals and a music performance from the incredible Gregory Porter. Then two more couples face a dance-off.
#12 - Week 2 Results
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2020
The couples face elimination for the first time. Which two must brave the dreaded dance-off, and who will be going home? With a performance from pop superstar Sam Smith.
#13 - Week 5
Season 19 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2021
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the remaining couples take to the floor with more spectacular routines.
#14 - Week 2 Results
Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2017
#15 - Week 5 Results
Season 21 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2023
The two couples with the lowest combined score and viewer vote face each other in the dance-off. There's also a 60s Fosse-inspired number from Strictly professionals and a performance from Bastille.
#16 - Week 11 Results
Season 21 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/3/2023
The professional dancers perform a routine inspired by Chorus Line, and Joss Stone sings This Time, from new musical The Time Traveller's Wife.
#17 - Halloween Special
Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/28/2023
It’s the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween Special! The remaining couples will perform lots of tricks and treats to wow the judges and win your votes at home. We are fast approaching the halfway point in the competition, and no-one wants to go home. Who will top the Halloween leaderboard?
#18 - Week 2
Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2023
The 15 new couples return live to the Strictly ballroom and perform to keep their place in the competition. The week one leaderboard stands as the judges scores have been carried over from last week, and at the end of the show, the public vote will open for the first time this series.
#19 - Week 3
Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2022
It’s time to roll out the red carpet as Strictly Come Dancing takes you to the movies. Our remaining couples' routines take their inspiration from the silver screen.
#20 - Week 2 Results
Season 20 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2022
Two couples face the first dance-off of the series. Entertaining us all in the ballroom is the legendary Robbie Williams.
#21 - Week 10 Results
Season 19 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/28/2021
Tonight’s results show opens with a futuristic group routine from our professional dancers, and there is a music performance from the brilliant Years & Years.
#22 - Week 7 Results
Season 19 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/7/2021
Another two couples face a dance-off, with one being eliminated from the competition. Featuring a guest performance by The Script.
#23 - Week 4 Results
Season 19 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/17/2021
Two couples face this week's dance-off, and Westlife perform in the Strictly ballroom.
#24 - Launch
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/2015
Put your dancing shoes on, Strictly is back! It's glitz and glamour all the way as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series. Get on board the Strictly express as the journey begins for 15 new stars, including the nail-biting moment when they discover who their dancing partners are. The couples then take to the dance floor to perform together for the very first time in their much-anticipated inaugural group routine. Will it be ballroom bliss or murder on the dance floor? Plus, music performances from soul star Gregory Porter and singing sensation Jess Glynne.
#25 - Launch Show
Season 20 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2022
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome 15 celebrities to the Strictly ballroom. John Legend sings in the ballroom, and reigning champions Rose and Giovanni return to dance again.