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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1!

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A fresh take on an established favorite in which 12 celebrity kids will be partnered with professional junior ballroom dancers to perform choreographed routines.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 1 - The Premiere
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #1 - The Premiere

    S1:E1

    The full cast of contestants performs in the opening number, then each couple performs a cha cha, salsa, foxtrot or jive. Two teams are eliminated.

    Director:Phil Heyes
    Writer:Dave Boone

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  2. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 2 - Song From the Year I Was Born
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Song From the Year I Was Born

    S1:E2

    The ten remaining celebrity kids each set out to dance to a song that came out the year they were born, with one couple eliminated.

    Directors:Phil Heyes, Russell Norman
    Writer:Dave Boone

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  3. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 3 - Disney Night
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Disney Night

    S1:E3

    The nine couples dance to songs from Disney movies, with one couple eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 4 - Halloween Night
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Halloween Night

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 5 - Juniors Choice
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Juniors Choice

    S1:E5

    The seven remaining celebrity kids choose the song they dance to; an elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 6 - Giving Thanks
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Giving Thanks

    S1:E6

    The six remaining celebrity kids each dedicate a dance to those who have inspired and impacted their lives; Stevie Wonder performs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 7 - Time Machine
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Time Machine

    S1:E7

    The five remaining participants travel to the past and future and perform a dance from their chosen era.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 8 - The Semi-Finals
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #8 - The Semi-Finals

    S1:E8

    The contestants, mentors, judges and hosts join for a dance number; the four remaining kid couples advance to the semifinals, where they each perform two dances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dancing with the Stars: Juniors Season 1 Episode 9 - The Finale (Holiday Special)
    9.2/10(10 votes)

    #9 - The Finale (Holiday Special)

    S1:E9

    The final couples each reprise a favorite dance they performed during the season, then perform a no-holds-barred freestyle to a special holiday-themed song; one couple takes home the Juniors Mirrorball trophy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Premiere" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Phil Heyes and written by Dave Boone, it aired on 10/7/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Song From the Year I Was Born".