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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 22

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 22!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 1 - Week 1: Premiere
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S22:E1

    The 22nd-season opener begins with 12 celebrities, including Von Miller, Kim Fields, Geraldo Rivera, Mischa Barton, Antonio Brown and Paige VanZant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 11 - Week 10: The Finals Results
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    S22:E11

    The couples danced a fusion dance of two previously learned dance styles.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 6 - Week 6: Famous Dances Night
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    S22:E6

    The nine remaining couples recreate dance routines from movies, music videos and live performances; celebrities choose to perform either a jive, Bollywood, jazz, contemporary or quickstep.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 9 - Week 9: Semi-Finals
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    S22:E9

    The couples performed one unlearned dance and a trio dance involving an eliminated pro or a member of the troupe.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 7 - Week 7: Icons Night
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    S22:E7

    The couples performed one unlearned dance and a team dance to songs from popular musical icons.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 10 - Week 10: The Finals
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    S22:E10

    The couples performed a redemption dance and their freestyle routine.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 5 - Week 5: America's Switch-Up
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    S22:E5

    Contestants "switch-up" with a different partner, while their originals also pair up with a different contestant, each learning a new dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 2 - Week 2: Latin Night
    6.1/10(24 votes)

    S22:E2

    An elimination occurs after the second week of performances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 8 - Week 8: Team-Up Challenge
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    S22:E8

    The couples performed one unlearned dance and a team-up dance with another couple that was designed and coached by one of the three judges.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 3 - Week 3: Most Memorable Year
    6.0/10(24 votes)

    S22:E3

    Contestants dance to the songs that feels like what their most memorable year in their life was.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dancing with the Stars Season 22 Episode 4 - Week 4: Disney Night
    5.8/10(26 votes)

    S22:E4

    Contestants dance to some of Disney's most memorable songs, with fun costumes and animation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Week 1: Premiere" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars" season 22. It scored 7.1/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/21/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Week 10: The Finals Results".