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The Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 26

Every episode of Dancing with the Stars Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 26!

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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 26 Episode 1 - Premiere: Week 1
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    #1 - Premiere: Week 1

    S26:E1

    Sports fans rejoice as one of the most competitive seasons of Dancing with the Stars ever fires up the scoreboard and welcomes 10 determined athletes who will take to the ballroom floor for their first dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dancing with the Stars Season 26 Episode 2 - Athletes: Week 2
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Athletes: Week 2

    S26:E2

    The eight remaining athletes each perform an individual dance, along with a team dance. Season 24 champion Rashad Jennings returns as a guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dancing with the Stars Season 26 Episode 3 - Athletes Week 3: The Semifinals
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Athletes Week 3: The Semifinals

    S26:E3

    The six remaining athletes ready themselves for another double-header in the semi-final round, where each couple performs a foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep, rumba or contemporary routine, followed by a Ballroom Battle dance-off with three toe-to-toe performances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dancing with the Stars Season 26 Episode 4 - Athletes Week 4: The Finale
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Athletes Week 4: The Finale

    S26:E4

    A new champion is crowned in the finale of the first-ever all-athletes edition of the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Premiere: Week 1" is the best rated episode of "Dancing with the Stars" season 26. It scored 6.7/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/30/2018. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Athletes: Week 2".