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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 13

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 13!

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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 13 Episode 17 - Semi Finals: Week 9
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S13:E17

    In the Latin Dances the semi-finalists will dance either the Samba or the Paso Doble. Then it's time for the Argentine Tango with close embrace. Finally there will be a Cha Cha Cha rela

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 19 - Final 3: Week 10
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    S13:E19

    The three finalists J.R., Rob and Ricki and their Pro-Dancer Partners Karina, two-times champion Cheryl and three-times champion Derek will compete against each other in two dances. First they have to dance an unlearned dance and then they will hit the floor for the most anticipated freestyle.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 1 - Performance Show: Week 1
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    S13:E1

    The couples perform for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 16 - Results Show: Week 8
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    S13:E16

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 9 - Performance Show: Week 5
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    S13:E9

    It's the Eighties Week and the eight remaining couples will dance to hits from the eighties.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 13 - Performance Show: Week 7
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    S13:E13

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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 5 - Performance Show: Week 3
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    S13:E5

    With Elizabeta & Val gone from the competition, Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Kristin Cavallari & Mark , Chynna Phillips & Tony, Nancy Grace & Tristan, David Arquette & Kym, Hope Solo & Maksim, Carson Kressley & Anna, J.R. Martinez & Karina, Ricki Lake & Derek, and Chaz Bono & Lacy take to the dance floor for Story Week.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 18 - Semi Finals Results Show
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    S13:E18

    No description available

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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 20 - Season Finale
    6.2/10(16 votes)

    S13:E20

    The three finalists will dance their favorite dance of the season once more. Then having combined the judges' scores with the viewers' votes two couples with the highest scores will dance an Instant Samba. Lady Antebellum is the special guest star of the two-hour Season 13 Finale. They'll perform the television debut of "Dancing Away with My Heart" and then their mega-hit "Need you Know". The winner of season 13 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.

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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 10 - Results Show: Week 5
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    S13:E10

    No description available

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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 11 - Performance Show: Week 6
    5.7/10(17 votes)

    S13:E11

    The celebrity dancers and their pro partners will dance to popular songs from great Broadway musicals. Additionally they will perform a group dance.

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  12. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 15 - Performance Show: Week 8
    5.6/10(17 votes)

    S13:E15

    With David Arquette & Kym out of the running, the competition is down to their Final Five: Rob Kardashian & Cheryl, Nancy Grace & Tristan, Hope Solo & Maksim, J.R. Martinez & Karina and Ricki Lake & Derek. Each dancer is going to have to do two dances.

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  13. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 4 - Encore Performance & Results Show: Week 2
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    S13:E4

    No description available

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  14. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 12 - Results Show: Week 6
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    S13:E12

    Having combined the judges' votes with the viewers' votes another couple will be going home. Kristin Chenoweth and Martina McBride are the guest stars.

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  15. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 14 - Results Show: Week 7
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    S13:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 6 - Results Show: Week 3
    5.0/10(14 votes)

    S13:E6

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  17. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 7 - Performance Show: Week 4
    5.0/10(20 votes)

    S13:E7

    In a two night live event the couples will be dancing the Paso Doble, Tango or Foxtrott, except Carson and Anna, who will be dancing the Viennese Waltz to famous soundtracks of movies.

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  18. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 8 - Results Show: Week 4
    5.0/10(14 votes)

    S13:E8

    In the results show Julianne Hough is coming back to the dance floor prior to the premiere of her film Footloose to dance with her brother Derek.

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  19. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 3 - Performance Show: Week 2
    4.9/10(21 votes)

    S13:E3

    It's all about the Jive and the Quickstep as the 11 remaining stars take to the stage to show us their latest dancing moves in a fast-paced Week 2

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  20. Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Episode 2 - Meet The Cast & Results Show: Week 1
    4.6/10(20 votes)

    S13:E2

    Exciting moments from the contestants' first performances and their weeks of training. And the couple with the lowest score face elimination; Harry Connick Jr. performs; LMFAO performs.

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Semi Finals: Week 9" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars" season 13. It scored 6.6/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/14/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Final 3: Week 10".