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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 3

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 3!

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The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 301
    5.3/10(40 votes)

    #1 - Episode 301

    S3:E1

    Season Premiere. The contestants are introduced. The men performed the Cha Cha and the women performed the Foxtrot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 301A
    4.5/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Episode 301A

    S3:E2

    The first team of dancers is eliminated. The professional dancer perform a group choreographed Mambo. Tom Jones performs “It’s Not Unusual” and “She’s A Lady.” Tucker Carlson is the first person to be voted off in season 3.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 302
    4.4/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Episode 302

    S3:E3

    The men danced the Quickstep and the women danced the Mambo.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 302A
    5.1/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Episode 302A

    S3:E4

    Shanna Moakler and Jesse DeSoto are eliminated. Julio Iglesias performs "Singing "I Want to Know What Love Is" as Chmerkovskiy and Cheryl Burke perform the Ramba. The professional dancers perform the Jive to "Rebel Yell." Caballero and Claudia Velasco perform the Argentinean Tango to "Dance Away."

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 303
    4.4/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Episode 303

    S3:E5

    The dancers compete to the Jive and the Tango.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 303A
    4.2/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Episode 303A

    S3:E6

    Harry Hamlin and Ashly DelGrosso are eliminated. The Scissor Sisters perform "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'." The professional dancers performing a group paso doble to the music of tenor Vittorio Grigolo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 304
    5.8/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Episode 304

    S3:E7

    The contestants get to choose between the Paso Doble and the Waltz.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 304A
    5.4/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Episode 304A

    S3:E8

    Vivica A. Fox is eliminated. The Los Lonely Boys perform "My Way." Tony Dovolani and Elena Grinenko dance to Nick Lachey performance of "I Can’t Hate You Anymore."

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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 305
    5.0/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Episode 305

    S3:E9

    The remaining teams perform the Samba and the Rumba in tribute to Carnivale.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 10 - Episode 305A
    4.2/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Episode 305A

    S3:E10

    Willa Ford and Maksim Chmerkovskiy are eliminated. Edyta Sliwinska and Kym Johnson dance to Rod Stewart singing "Hot Legs." He also performs "Fooled Around And Fell In Love." The professional dancers perform a freestyle disco to Earth, Wind & Fire's "Boogie Wonderland."

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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 11 - Episode 306
    5.5/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Episode 306

    S3:E11

    The remaining dancers compete to a ballroom dance style they have not yet attempted. All remaining teams also participate in a Group Freestyle Dance. Sara Evans addresses her withdrawal from the competition in an exclusive interview with Tom Bergeron.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 12 - Episode 306A
    5.0/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Episode 306A

    S3:E12

    No one is eliminated this week because of Sara Evan's dropping out. Lionel Richie performs classic hit "All Night Long" and "I Call It Love" from his new album.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 13 - Episode 307
    6.3/10(46 votes)

    #13 - Episode 307

    S3:E13

    In Week 7, the show was split into two rounds: a Ballroom round, followed by a Latin round. The scores from both of tonight's rounds were added to the judges' scores from last week, for a total possible score of 90 points.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 14 - Episode 307A
    5.4/10(29 votes)

    #14 - Episode 307A

    S3:E14

    The seventh team is eliminated, leaving only the top four to compete next week. Martina McBride is the live musical performance this evening.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 15 - Episode 308
    5.4/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Episode 308

    S3:E15

    This is the eight round of the competition. The remaining four teams will compete by dancing one ballroom style dance and one Latin dance. They will repeat the same two styles next week as well. The four remaining teams are competing to see who is going to make it to the final two on November 14, 2006.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 16 - Episode 308A
    5.9/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Episode 308A

    S3:E16

    Monique Coleman and Louis van Amstel are eliminated, leaving the Final Three who are Joey & Edyta Sliwinska, Mario Lopez & Karina Smirnoff, and Emmitt Smith & Cheryl Burke, to dance in next week's semi-finals. Former contestant Willa Ford returns in a live musical performance to the song "Fame." The Opera group Il Divo performs.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 17 - Episode 309
    5.5/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Episode 309

    S3:E17

    This is the semifinal round. The remaining three contestants dance to their favorite ballroom style and then a Latin dance.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 18 - Episode 309A
    5.3/10(29 votes)

    #18 - Episode 309A

    S3:E18

    The last dancer is eliminated before the winner is announced next week. The remaining two will compete next week for the title. The Pet Shop Boys performed "West End Girls."

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 19 - Episode 310
    6.1/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Episode 310

    S3:E19

    The remaining two dance couples compete for the trophy. Emmitt and Mario will compete by performing three dances each. The first is their favorite routine from earlier in the season - Mario has chosen the Paso Doble and Emmitt has picked the Mambo. Both Mario and Emmitt will dance a Samba to the same song - a Dancing With the Stars first. Finally, each will perform a Freestyle dance.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 20 - Episode 310A
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #20 - Episode 310A

    S3:E20

    Tonight is filled with special dance performances. The eliminated celebrities return for one last spin around the dance floor. The winner is announced.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Episode 301" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars" season 3. It scored 5.3/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/2006. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 301A".