The WORST episodes of World of Dance

Every episode of World of Dance ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of World of Dance!

Three expert celebrity dancers judge, guide and mentor the world's top dancing talent and troupes of all ages. The competitors showcase their skills, bringing their passion to battle it out with the best of the best. Alongside the competition, the performers share their inspirations, challenges and personal backstories while building close connections not only with each other, but also with the judges themselves. As the contest intensifies, the field of dancers narrows, and in the finale, finalists vie for a life-changing $1 million prize.

Last Updated: 9/15/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
The Qualifiers 4
star
7.03
59 votes

#1 - The Qualifiers 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2020

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The Qualifiers 3
star
7.32
63 votes

#2 - The Qualifiers 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2020

The qualifiers continue with the competition turned on its head as Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo surprise contestants, who must first perform in a stripped-down warehouse to prove they have what it takes to move forward in the competition.

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The Callbacks
star
7.33
54 votes

#3 - The Callbacks

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2020

Select acts have one last chance to showcase their artistry and athleticism to earn a spot in the duels.

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The Qualifiers 3
star
7.38
73 votes

#4 - The Qualifiers 3

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2019

Dance acts of all ages and genres showcase their artistry, precision and athleticism for three iconic dance superstar judges, hoping to reach an average score of 85 or higher.

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The Duels 4
star
7.45
58 votes

#5 - The Duels 4

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/28/2020

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The World Final
star
7.47
60 votes

#6 - The World Final

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/12/2020

The top four acts take the stage for the last time to compete for the title of Best in the World with the judges scoring their performance; the top overall scoring act is crowned champion and wins the grand prize of $1 million.

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The Duels 1
star
7.52
61 votes

#7 - The Duels 1

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/30/2020

The Duels begin, and the judges have chosen which acts go head-to-head in epic dance battles for a spot in the semifinals. Guest judge tWitch decides which acts battle in Redemption.

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The Qualifiers 1
star
7.53
90 votes

#8 - The Qualifiers 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2019

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The Qualifiers 1
star
7.59
71 votes

#9 - The Qualifiers 1

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2020

A new crop of incredible dancers compete to avoid elimination and qualify to move on to the next round.

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The Duels 2
star
7.61
74 votes

#10 - The Duels 2

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/2019

Junior Team division acts face off in an elimination duel; with the new twist of Redemption, the two highest-scoring eliminated acts will have the chance to compete for a spot in the next round.

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The Qualifiers 2
star
7.65
69 votes

#11 - The Qualifiers 2

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2020

The qualifiers continue with the competition turned on its head as Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo surprise contestants who must first perform in a stripped-down warehouse to prove they have what it takes to move forward in the competition.

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The Qualifiers 2
star
7.71
79 votes

#12 - The Qualifiers 2

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/3/2019

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The Duels 3
star
7.72
86 votes

#13 - The Duels 3

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/8/2018

On the third night of The Duels, the top qualifying acts choose a rival for a head-to-head battle; only one can move on to the next round, cutting the field of competitors in half.

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The Qualifiers
star
7.74
46 votes

#14 - The Qualifiers

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/3/2019

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The Qualifiers 2
star
7.75
328 votes

#15 - The Qualifiers 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2017

In the second night of the Qualifiers, judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and NE-YO weigh in on the performances of The Lab, Fik-Shun, Miami All Stars, Quick Style, Nick Daniels, and more.

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The Cut 1
star
7.79
212 votes

#16 - The Cut 1

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2017

Ballet superstar Misty Copeland joins the judges in making the most intensive cuts of the season, starting with the Junior division. Only the top two highest-scoring acts from each division move on to the Divisional Finals and are one step closer to winning a grand prize of $1 million.

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The Duels 3
star
7.80
216 votes

#17 - The Duels 3

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2017

Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and NE-YO preside over the final night of Duels, with Kinjaz vs. Stroll Groove, Luka & Jenalyn vs. DNA, Pasión vs. Kings Unite, Jabbawockeez and more.

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The Qualifiers 4
star
7.81
110 votes

#18 - The Qualifiers 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2018

Contestants Jonas & Ruby, The Bradas, Lucas Marinetto, Expressenz, Poreotics and Eva Igo perform for Judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO in hopes of moving on to The Duels.

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The Qualifiers 7
star
7.83
76 votes

#19 - The Qualifiers 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/2018

On the seventh night of Qualifiers, Jennifer, Derek and NE-YO judge Alisa & Joseph, Cubcakes Dance Crew, Dragon House, The Gentlemen, The JaM Project, Luka & Jenalyn, marInspired and Quad Squad.

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The Duels 1
star
7.84
79 votes

#20 - The Duels 1

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/17/2019

Top acts from the upper division face off against a rival in an elimination duel. With the new redemption twist, the 2 highest-scoring eliminated acts get a chance to compete for a spot in the next round.

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The Duels 3
star
7.84
64 votes

#21 - The Duels 3

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/31/2019

Junior division acts face off in an elimination duel; with the new twist of Redemption, the two highest-scoring eliminated acts will have the chance to compete for a spot in the next round.

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The Cut 2
star
7.85
78 votes

#22 - The Cut 2

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/29/2018

Mel B joins NE-YO to mentor the Junior Division, while Paula Abdul and Jenna Dewan mentor the Upper Team Division as the divisions are cut to three.

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The Qualifiers 3
star
7.86
261 votes

#23 - The Qualifiers 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2017

In the final night of the Qualifiers, judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and NE-YO decide whether Jabbawockeez, Swing Latino, DNA, Chapkis Dance Family, and more move on to the Duels.

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The Duels 1
star
7.87
252 votes

#24 - The Duels 1

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2017

Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and NE-YO preside over the first night of Duels, with Fik-Shun vs. Nick Daniels, Swing Latino vs. Miami All Stars, Eva Igo vs. Kyntay, and Keone & Mari vs. Quick Style.

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The Qualifiers 1
star
7.88
453 votes

#25 - The Qualifiers 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017

The best dancers in the world battle for a $1 million prize before judges Jennifer Lopez, NE-YO, Derek Hough, and host/mentor Jenna Dewan Tatum.

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