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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars!

The New Zealand version of the British “Strictly Come Dancing” show sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers.

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    Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #1 - Episode 1

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    The New Zealand edition of Dancing with the Stars premiered with eight celebrities and their professional partners ballroom dancers who each week compete against each other in a competition to impress judges as well as the viewing public in order to avoid elimination. After performing the Cha-cha-cha and the Waltz, Norm and Carol-Ann managed to gain the highest score for this round by performing best. Unfortunately for couple Ewan and Lauren, they scored the least number of points and were automatically last. However, they were delighted to learn that this was the first and only non-elimination round of the competition so they're safe. They now have another chance to try to impress the audience along with the judges.

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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #2 - Episode 2

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    The couples continued through the competition in round two of Dancing with the Stars. On tonights episode, after performing two new types of dancing, the judges voted and so did the audience and home viewers. By the end of the episode, the couples that scored the highest were the ones that one participated in the same particular dance rather than the other. Sadly, Nicky and Kiel dropped from third to last and became the first team to be eliminated from the New Zealand edition of Dancing with the Stars.

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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    The seven remaining couples performed in their third dance while still trying to impress the judges and the audience long enough to gain their votes. The couples were given the choice of Jive or Tango. After dancing, the judges and the home viewers voted and the outcome resulted with Shane and Nerida as first place. Unfortunately for Ewan and Lauren, they scored the lowest and this cost them the competition. They became the second couple to be eliminated from Dancing with the Stars.

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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    The six couples started off this round desperately awaiting to hear what they would have to perform on tonights episode. As the six couples danced to gain the highest votes from both the judges and the audience, some struggled and wished that they had chosen to do the other possible choice. After the votes were counted and tallied, the host warned the couples that last place would become the third couple to be eliminated from Dancing with the Stars. During the nervous moment of truth, one couple was eliminated with a total score of nine points lower than sixth place. Upon getting eliminated, they're words were situated on how they enjoyed dancing and making it this far in the competition. The viewers were sad to see them go.

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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    The remaining five celebrities and their professional partners perform the Samba to impress the judges and the viewes in order to continue in the competition.

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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    In this quarter-finals the four remaining couples must perform a Latin and a Ballroom dance they have not previously performed in the past five weeks. Shane & Nerida chose to dance the Waltz and the Paso Doble; Norm & Carol-Ann, the Quickstep and the Cha Cha Cha; Bernice & d'Artagnan choose the Quickstep and the Paso Doble while Tim & Rebecca will perform the Foxtrot and the Jive.

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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #7 - Episode 7

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    The semi-finalists had to perform two dances they have not yet danced on the show. This week, Norm & Carol-Ann are performing the Foxtrot and the Jive, Shane & Nerida are dancing the Rumba and the Tango and Tim & Rebeca are doing the Quickstep and the Cha Cha Cha, plus the last elimination takes place.

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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    In the final round of Dancing with the Stars, the two couples perform many different types of dancing in order to win the competition.

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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    Eight celebrities and their professional partners train in order to take home the title of Dancing With The Stars. In this non-elimination night they must perform either the Waltz or the Cha Cha Cha.

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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    On the second round, the teams performed either Rumba or Quickstep in order to win the votes from both the judges and the audience. By the end, the votes are tallied and it's time to say goodbye to the first team.

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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    On tonights episode, the seven remaining teams performed wither Jive or Tango and in which another team fails to gain enough votes and became the second team to be eliminated from the competition.

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  12. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    Teams are able to perform either Foxtrot or Paso Doble on this round of the competition. Some serious voting from the home viewers and the judges lead to two teams being tied on last place. Soon, the final decision is made, and now it's time to say goodbye to David and Rebecca who are eliminated on tonights episode.

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  13. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    The five remaining couples battle it out with the Samba and also perform a Viennese Waltz.

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  14. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    For the first time this series the couples will have to perform two different dances and to survive will need to conquer both a Ballroom and a Latin dance.

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  15. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    It is the semi-final and the couples once again have to perform two dances, one Latin and one Ballroom, that they never done before to impress the judges and the public for the two places in the final.

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  16. Dancing with the Stars Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    The two celebrities and their professional partners perform for the judges and home viewers three dances: one Ballroom, one Latin and a Freestyle routine.

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  17. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    Eight celebrities and their professional partners prepare for another season in order to take home the title of Dancing with the stars.

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  18. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    The eight couples have another chance to impress the judges and the public before the first elimination, performing the Quickstep or the Rumba in their attempt to avoid elimination while trying to win the competition. In the end, the first couple was sent home.

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  19. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    The seven remaining couples have to perform either the Tango or the Jive in the third round to impress the judges and the home viewers. And the second couple is eliminated from the competition.

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  20. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    Tonight the six remaining couples will be dancing either the Foxtrot or the Paso Doble as a third pair is eliminated.

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  21. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    All five couples are performing the party-flavored Samba and a Group Swing Waltz.

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  22. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    S3:E6

    It is the quarter-finals and the four remaining couples must perform a Latin and a Ballroom dance they have not previously performed from the past five weeks.

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  23. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #23 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    The contestants and their partners had to perform two dances hey have not yet danced on the show. This week, Suzanne & Stefano are performing the Waltz and the Paso Doble, Brendon & Hayley are dancing the Rumba and the Tango and Megan & Jonny are doing the Jive and the Cha Cha Cha, plus the last elimination takes place.

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  24. Dancing with the Stars Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #24 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    The two finalists will perform their favorite Ballroom and Latin dances of the season. Suzanne & Stefano will dance the Tango and the Cha Cha Cha while Megan & Jonny will dance the Quickstep and the Rumba and both are doing their Freestyles, plus the winner of the third season of Dancing With The Stars is announced.

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  25. Dancing with the Stars Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #25 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Eight couples prepare for another season in order to take home the trophy. In this non-elimination night the celebrities and their partners will dance either the Waltz or the Cha Cha Cha.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/1/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".