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Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2005
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 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2005
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 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2005
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 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2005
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 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2005
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 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2005
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 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/12/2005
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 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/2005
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 - Episode 1
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/7/2006
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 - Episode 2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/14/2006
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 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/21/2006
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 - Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/28/2006
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 - Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2006
The five remaining couples battle it out with the Samba and also perform a Viennese Waltz.
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#14 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/11/2006
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 - Episode 7
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/18/2006
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 - Episode 8
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 6/25/2006
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 - Episode 1
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/2007
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 - Episode 2
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2007
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 - Episode 3
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2007
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 - Episode 4
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2007
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 - Episode 5
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2007
All five couples are performing the party-flavored Samba and a Group Swing Waltz.
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#22 - Episode 6
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2007
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 - Episode 7
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/22/2007
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 - Episode 8
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2007
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 - Episode 1
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2008
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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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!
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Best Episodes Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/1/2005. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".