9.3/1034 votesLoading...#1 - Finale
Season 32 Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2023
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.
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9.1/1036 votesLoading...#2 - Stars' Stories Week: Most Memorable Year
Season 31 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2022
The contestants perform emotional routines that represent the most impactful years of their lives.
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9.0/1018 votesLoading...#3 - Week 10: Semi-Finals
Season 23 Episode 13 - Aired 11/14/2016
The five remaining couples advance to the Semi-Finals in one of the show's tightest competitions ever. Each couple will dance two dances - one being a style the couple has not danced to yet, and the second being a Trio Dance, in which each celebrity couple will dance with a third dancer.
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8.9/1016 votesLoading...#4 - Week 11: Finals Pt. 2
Season 23 Episode 15 - Aired 11/22/2016
All 13 couples rejoin for a high-energy opening number, and the Season 23 champion is crowned.
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8.9/1033 votesLoading...#5 - Grease Night
Season 30 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2021
11 celebrity and pro-dancer couples take on performances inspired by "Grease".
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8.8/1022 votesLoading...#6 - Week 8: Halloween Night
Season 23 Episode 11 - Aired 10/31/2016
The seven remaining couples compete on a Halloween-themed night.
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8.8/1018 votesLoading...#7 - Week 11: Finals Pt. 1
Season 23 Episode 14 - Aired 11/21/2016
The four finalists each perform two dances – a Redemption Style dance, and a freestyle dance. In addition, Grammy Award-winning Train performs, plus a special performance from the upcoming movie “La La Land.”
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#8 - The Finals: Part Two
Season 19 Episode 14 - Aired 11/25/2014
Results from last night's show are seen and the winning dance team is announced!
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8.7/1027 votesLoading...#9 - Week 9: Showstoppers Night
Season 23 Episode 12 - Aired 11/7/2016
The six remaining celebrities will dance two show-stopping dances – one from some of the hottest Broadway musicals, and a second where they are paired up for a “Team-Up Challenge.”
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8.7/1025 votesLoading...#10 - Week 4: Most Memorable Year Night
Season 25 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2017
The 11 remaining celebrities dance to celebrate those things in life that give them pleasure. Each couple will perform a cha cha, Argentine tango, samba, Charleston, jive, jazz, Viennese waltz, salsa or quickstep, vying for America’s vote. At the end of the night, one couple will be eliminated.
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#11 - Episode 8
Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2013
Cher performs; the seven remaining couples perform.
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8.6/1023 votesLoading...#12 - Week 3: Vegas Night
Season 24 Episode 3 - Aired 4/3/2017
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.”
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8.6/1031 votesLoading...#13 - Stars' Stories Week: Prom Night
Season 31 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/2022
The two-night event continues as 11 remaining couples perform to hits from their high school proms.
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8.6/1033 votesLoading...#14 - Most Memorable Year
Season 32 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2023
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.
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#15 - Episode 9
Season 14 Episode 9 - Aired 4/17/2012
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8.5/1022 votesLoading...#16 - Week 7: A Night at the Movies
Season 24 Episode 7 - Aired 5/1/2017
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.
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#17 - Disney Week: Heroes Night
Season 30 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2021
The 13 remaining couples performing choreographed numbers inspired by Disney Heroes.
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#18 - Janet Jackson Night
Season 30 Episode 9 - Aired 11/8/2021
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.
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8.5/1039 votesLoading...#19 - A Celebration of Taylor Swift
Season 32 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2023
The six remaining couples dance to the music of Taylor Swift; guest judge Mandy Moore.
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8.5/1035 votesLoading...#20 - Semi-Finals
Season 32 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/2023
Each of the five couples take the stage to showcase two all-new performances as they fight for a spot in the finale.
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#22 - Dancing with the Stars Season 17 Episode 1
Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2013
Seventeenth Season Premiere. The couples will perform a Cha Cha, Foxtrot or Contemporary routine. In the new format the show is transitioned to a one night two hour show. The judge's scores will be combined with the votes of the previous week.
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8.4/1022 votesLoading...#23 - Week 4: Cirque du Soleil Night
Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2016
The 11 remaining teams perform a dance inspired by a Cirque du Soleil show, while Cirque du Soleil acrobats, aerialists, dancers and fire stick performers perform alongside them.
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8.4/1024 votesLoading...#24 - Week 6: Latin Night
Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 10/17/2016
The nine remaining celebrities ready themselves for Latin Night, with each celebrity performing either a rumba, salsa, samba, paso doble, cha cha or Argentine tango. Plus, Pitbull performs and joins as a guest judge.
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8.4/1038 votesLoading...#25 - Week 5: Disney Night
Season 27 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2018
The nine remaining celebrities put on their Mickey ears and get ready to transform into some of their favorite Disney characters and perform to songs from classic Disney films.
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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars
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Best Episodes Summary
"Finale" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars". It scored 9.3/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/5/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Stars' Stories Week: Most Memorable Year".