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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 18

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 18!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 10 - Week 10: The Finals - Part 1
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S18:E10

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 3 - Week 3: Most Memorable Year
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S18:E3

    Robin Roberts joins the judges panel for this week's competition as couples perform dances inspired by the stars most memorable years. Injuries claim their first victim as Billy Dee Williams is unable to perform and is disqualified.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 9 - Week 9: American Icons
    7.3/10(22 votes)

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    American Icons Night The semifinalists performed two unlearned dances to songs by American music icons. The celebrities were also able to speak with people who they consider "icons". Candace, Charlie, Amy, James, and Meryl each received advice from Angela Thomas, Scott Hamilton, Oprah Winfrey, L.A. Reid, and season 6 winner Kristi Yamaguchi respectively.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 11 - Road to the Finals
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S18:E11

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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 7 - Week 7: Latin Night
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    S18:E7

    Ricky Martin joins the show for the always popular Latin night as a guest judge and performer. Injuries begin to take their toll especially among the ladies leading up to the team dance.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 2 - Week 2: Star-Chosen Dances
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S18:E2

    One couple starts the show safe this week but the rest face a double elimination. Couples perform dances secretly chosen by the stars.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 8 - Week 8: Celebrity Dance Duels
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S18:E8

    Mark Ballas opens the show with a vocal number. After performing their tradition dances, pairs of couples perform synchronized dances.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 12 - Week 10: The Finals - Part 2
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S18:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 1 - Week 1: Premiere
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    S18:E1

    Past competitor Erin Andrews returns as the new co-host for season 18. R2D2 makes an appearance as Billy Dee Williams dances to a Star Wars medley opposite a pair of storm troopers and Ewoks.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 4 - Week 4: Switch Up Night
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    S18:E4

    Julianne Hough returns to the show as a guest judge once again. In a change of pace the entire cast opens the show with a wild group dance. Then the contestants switch partners for the competition based on the home audience's Twitter votes. Scores are combined with last week's for next week's elimination. In a special surprise Derek shows off his first choreographed routine for the Macy's Stars of Dance.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 5 - Week 5: Disney Night
    6.5/10(20 votes)

    S18:E5

    The couples are back with their original partners and Donny Osmond joins the judges panel for Disney night. A few Disney characters find their way into some of the dances.

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  12. Dancing with the Stars Season 18 Episode 6 - Week 6: Party Anthems Night
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    S18:E6

    Redfoo joins the judges panel this week. Macys Stars of Dance return to perform Derek's choreography.

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Week 10: The Finals - Part 1" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars" season 18. It scored 7.9/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/19/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Week 3: Most Memorable Year".