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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 19 Episode 1 - Week 1: Season Premiere
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Week 1: Season Premiere

    S19:E1

    Julianne Hough returns to the show as a fourth judge and four new pros join the cast. But the new quirky stars steal the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 2 - The Results
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Results

    S19:E2

    Smokey Robinson performs; a couple is eliminated.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S19:E3

    The couples perform a variety of dances, including the cha cha, the rumba, and the foxtrot, for the judges.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 4 - The Results
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Results

    S19:E4

    A couple is eliminated; Sia performs as Maddie Ziegler and Allison Holker dance; Nico & Vinz performs.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 5 - Week 3: Movie Night with Kevin Hart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Week 3: Movie Night with Kevin Hart

    S19:E5

    It was all glitz and glamour in the ballroom as the remaining couples danced to songs from their favorite movies.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S19:E6

    The couples dance to songs commemorating their most memorable year; Colbie Caillat performs.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 7 - Week 5: The Switch Up
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Week 5: The Switch Up

    S19:E7

    The celebrities will switch partners, dancing instead with pros who were selected for them by viewers who voted on Twitter.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 8 - Week 6: Pitbull Joins the Party
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Week 6: Pitbull Joins the Party

    S19:E8

    International superstar Pitbull returns to the ballroom and for the first time joins Julianne Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli as a guest judge MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on “Dancing with the Stars.” Pitbull will kick-off the night with a steamy performance of his hit single “Fireball” followed by the nine remaining celebrities performing to a mix of his hits and personal favorite songs. Dance styles will include Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, Tango and Jazz. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 9 - Week 7: Halloween Night
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Week 7: Halloween Night

    S19:E9

    The couples perform one unlearned dance and a team dance to Halloween themes and songs.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S19:E10

    The couples perform during dynamic duo night; the couples face elimination.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 11 - Week #8 (The Results from last week & new Performances)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Week #8 (The Results from last week & new Performances)

    S19:E11

    The results are announced from last Monday night's performances as 1 Celebrity and their Professional dance partner are eliminated from the competition and then week #8 performances are seen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S19:E12

    Plugged/uplugged night.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 13 - The Finals: Part One
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Finals: Part One

    S19:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Dancing with the Stars Season 19 Episode 14 - The Finals: Part Two
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Finals: Part Two

    S19:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dancing with the Stars Season 28 Episode 1 - 2019 Season Premiere
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - 2019 Season Premiere

    S28:E1

    A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #16 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 9 - A Celebration of Taylor Swift
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - A Celebration of Taylor Swift

    S32:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 11 - Finale
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 1 - Premiere
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Premiere

    S32:E1

    A new cast of celebrities and their pro partners hit the dance floor for the first time to perform a Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Jive, Salsa or Tango; featuring a dazzling opening number to "Levitating" by Dua Lipa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 5 - Most Memorable Year
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dancing with the Stars Season 32 Episode 10 - Semi-Finals
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Episode 1 - Premiere
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Premiere

    S34:E1

    The ballroom welcomes 14 new celebrities for their first live performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 101
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Episode 101

    S1:E1

    Six celebrities and their professional partners compete live! The first competition has the couples doing either the Cha Cha or a Waltz. Edyta, Charlotte and Ashly will lead their partners Evander, John and Joey in the Cha Cha while Louis, Jonathan and Alec will lead their partners in the Waltz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dancing with the Stars Season 17 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Episode 9

    S17:E9

    The six remaining couples perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dancing with the Stars Season 27 Episode 1 - Premiere Week: Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Premiere Week: Part 1

    S27:E1

    A new cast of 13 celebrities kick off the competition by performing together to Erin Boheme’s “I Won’t Dance.”

    Director:Phil Heyes
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Week 1: Season Premiere" 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 9/15/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Results".