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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dancing with the Stars Season 31 Episode 1 - Premiere Night Party
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Premiere Night Party

    S31:E1

    Season 31 kicks off with a star-studded cast of 16 celebrities performing live for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Episode 9 - 20th Birthday Party
    9.0/10(38 votes)

    #2 - 20th Birthday Party

    S34:E9

    "Dancing with the Stars" is celebrating 20 incredible years of dazzling moves, unforgettable moments and show-stopping performances. Former host Tom Bergeron makes a return to the ballroom as guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 11 - Finale
    8.9/10(44 votes)

    #3 - Finale

    S32:E11

    Five couples compete for a chance at winning the coveted "Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy"; the finalists perform a redemption dance and an unforgettable freestyle routine.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Episode 11 - Finale
    8.8/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Finale

    S34:E11

    The finalists each dance three times in the most demanding finale yet — performing a Judges' Choice dance, an Instant Dance, plus an unforgettable Freestyle routine.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 24 Episode 7 - Week 7: A Night at the Movies
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Week 7: A Night at the Movies

    S24:E7

    Mandy Moore kicks off the night with an exciting opening number, then each couple will attempt to capture the spirit of a specific movie genre. As an added bonus, Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart perform a “Descendants”-themed medley.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 30 Episode 6 - Grease Night
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #6 - Grease Night

    S30:E6

    11 celebrity and pro-dancer couples take on performances inspired by "Grease".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 5 - Most Memorable Year
    8.6/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Most Memorable Year

    S32:E5

    The 10 remaining couples take a moment to reminisce as they perform dances inspired by a pivotal year that held great significance in their lives.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 30 Episode 4 - Disney Week: Heroes Night
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Disney Week: Heroes Night

    S30:E4

    The 13 remaining couples performing choreographed numbers inspired by Disney Heroes.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 10 - Semi-Finals
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #9 - Semi-Finals

    S32:E10

    Each of the five couples take the stage to showcase two all-new performances as they fight for a spot in the finale.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 30 Episode 8 - Queen Night
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Queen Night

    S30:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 30 Episode 9 - Janet Jackson Night
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Janet Jackson Night

    S30:E9

    This season's eight remaining couples return to the ballroom for a star-studded Janet Jackson Night. There will also be a double elimination as the couples battle it out to make it into next week's semifinals.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 9 - A Celebration of Taylor Swift
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #12 - A Celebration of Taylor Swift

    S32:E9

    The six remaining couples dance to the music of Taylor Swift; guest judge Mandy Moore.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Episode 5 - Dedication Night
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #13 - Dedication Night

    S34:E5

    Ten remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to pay tribute to the influential people in their lives with moving and meaningful performances; special guest judge Kym Johnson returns to offer her expert insights.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Episode 7 - Halloween Night
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #14 - Halloween Night

    S34:E7

    The remaining couples get into the spooky spirit with eerie makeovers and chilling routines; two-time Mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke returns to the ballroom as guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Dancing with the Stars Season 14 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Episode 9

    S14:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 14 - The Finals: Part Two
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #16 - The Finals: Part Two

    S19:E14

    Results from last night's show are seen and the winning dance team is announced!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Dancing with the Stars Season 24 Episode 11 - Week 10: Season Finale Part 2
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Week 10: Season Finale Part 2

    S24:E11

    A new champion is named!

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Dancing with the Stars Season 28 Episode 10 - Semi-Finals
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Semi-Finals

    S28:E10

    The celebrities repeat a style of dance they struggled with earlier in the season, then they perform a style they haven't done before.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dancing with the Stars Season 30 Episode 5 - Disney Week: Villains Night
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #19 - Disney Week: Villains Night

    S30:E5

    The celebrities and their partners will put on a wickedly good show inspired by Disney Villains.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 8 - Whitney Houston Night
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #20 - Whitney Houston Night

    S32:E8

    The seven remaining couples dance to hit songs from one of the bestselling music artists of all time, Whitney Houston; guest judge Billy Porter.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Episode 6 - Wicked Night
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    #21 - Wicked Night

    S34:E6

    Special guest judge Jon M. Chu; the couples dance to the iconic soundtrack of "Wicked."

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Dancing with the Stars Season 20 Episode 13 - Week 10 The Finals
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Week 10 The Finals

    S20:E13

    The final three couples competed for the judges' scores and fan votes to win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Dancing with the Stars Season 24 Episode 3 - Week 3: Vegas Night
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #23 - Week 3: Vegas Night

    S24:E3

    The 11 remaining celebrities are set to celebrate the allure of Sin City and take a gamble on dancing to some of the city’s iconic songs, as Vegas Night comes to “Dancing with the Stars.”

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Dancing with the Stars Season 24 Episode 9 - Week 9: Semi-Finals
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Week 9: Semi-Finals

    S24:E9

    The four remaining couples dance a Judges' Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Dancing with the Stars Season 24 Episode 10 - Week 10: Season Finale Part 1
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Week 10: Season Finale Part 1

    S24:E10

    The three remaining finalists each perform two dances.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Premiere Night Party" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/2022. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "20th Birthday Party".