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The Best Episodes of Strictly Come Dancing

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

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A dance competition where celebrities compete to be crowned the winner. Who is kicked out of the competition each week is decided by the judges scores and viewer votes. Are today's celebrities fleet of foot or

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Strictly Come Dancing Season 7 Episode 15 - Week 12 Results
    9.2/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Week 12 Results

    S7:E15

    Four couples remain, but only three can go through to the semi-final. The two couples with the lowest combined judges' score and viewers' votes will perform again in the dance-off. But who will make it to the semis and who will leave the competition for good? While the couples nervously wait for the result, the professionals perform, and the legendary Bette Midler is in the studio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 25 - The Final
    9.2/10(19 votes)

    #2 - The Final

    S22:E25

    Tess and Claud welcome you to the biggest night in the ballroom, the Strictly Come Dancing grand final. After months of dancing and many hours of training, it all comes down to this.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 25 - The Final
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #3 - The Final

    S23:E25

    It’s the biggest night in the ballroom – the grand final. After three months of hard-fought competition, the 2025 Strictly champion is crowned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Strictly Come Dancing Season 17 Episode 13 - Week 6 Results
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Week 6 Results

    S17:E13

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 13 - Week 7
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Week 7

    S22:E13

    For the first time in Strictly history, it’s Icons Week in the ballroom, with the couples performing routines that honour some of the most influential music artists of all time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 17 - Week 9
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Week 9

    S23:E17

    Our annual Blackpool extravaganza, live from the iconic Tower Ballroom, begins with a spectacular routine from our professionals featuring the one and only Steps.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Strictly Come Dancing Season 17 Episode 18 - Week 9
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Week 9

    S17:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Strictly Come Dancing Season 18 Episode 17 - The Final
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #8 - The Final

    S18:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 7 - Week 4
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Week 4

    S22:E7

    The competition continues as Tess and Claud welcome our couples back to the ballroom. With record-breaking performances achieved already this series, who knows what we can expect tonight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Strictly Come Dancing Season 17 Episode 4 - Week 2
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Week 2

    S17:E4

    Our fifteen couples return to the ballroom for what promises to be a sensational night of dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 20 - Week 10 Results
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Week 10 Results

    S22:E20

    Tess and Claud return with the results as our couples find out who has made it through to next weekend’s musicals special. And two more couples go head-to-head in the dance-off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 9 - Week 5
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Week 5

    S22:E9

    Tess and Claud welcome you to another weekend of Strictly as our remaining couples show off the results of their latest week of training.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 23 - Week 12
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Week 12

    S22:E23

    It’s semi-final weekend in the ballroom, and that means double dancing for our remaining couples as they perform two brand new routines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 21 - Week 11
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Week 11

    S23:E21

    It’s the quarter-final and the last themed week of the series: musicals! Our couples take centre stage and transport us to the glittering West End for some showstopping routines.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 23 - Week 12
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Week 12

    S23:E23

    It's the semi-final, and the remaining couples must dance twice to win a place in the grand final.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 3 - Week 2
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Week 2

    S22:E3

    Tess and Claud welcome our new couples back to the dance floor, and while they’re all still hoping for high scores from the judges, they are also, for the first time, dancing for your votes at home.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 24 - Week 12 Results
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Week 12 Results

    S23:E24

    Ahead of the remaining couples finding out who has secured a place in the grand final, Kylie Minogue joins our professionals for a very special group performance, and there's music from Five.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Strictly Come Dancing Season 1 Episode 1 - Week 1
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Week 1

    S1:E1

    Featured celebrities are: David Dickinson (with Camilla Dallerup) Lesley Garrett (with Anton du Beke) Verona Joseph (with Paul Killick) Natasha Kaplinsky (with Brendan Cole) Martin Offiah (with Erin Boag) Christopher Parker (with Hanna Karttunen) Claire Sweeney (with John Byrnes) Jason Wood (with Kylie Jones)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Strictly Come Dancing Season 17 Episode 14 - Week 7
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Week 7

    S17:E14

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 11 - Week 6
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Week 6

    S23:E11

    Prepare for a thriller of a night in the ballroom. Our couples undergo truly terrifying transformations to perform routines they hope will bewitch the judges and you at home.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 19 - Week 10
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Week 10

    S23:E19

    Our remaining couples face a brand new challenge that’s never been seen in the ballroom before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Strictly Come Dancing Season 17 Episode 8 - Week 4
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Week 4

    S17:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Strictly Come Dancing Season 17 Episode 11 - Week 5 Results
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Week 5 Results

    S17:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 Episode 25 - The Final
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #24 - The Final

    S21:E25

    It’s the grand final of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. After 12 weeks of competition, we have our finalists, and one of them will lift the Glitterball Trophy tonight. Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as our remaining couples perform three incredible routines in a bid to be your Strictly Champion. Cher will be performing and the cast of 2023 will return for one more epic routine. In the final, the judges’ scores are for guidance only the winner lies entirely in your hands. Who will you crown Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2023?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 5 - Week 3
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Week 3

    S22:E5

    Popcorn at the ready - it's movie night in the ballroom! Our couples perform routines inspired by iconic films from across the decades, hoping to win rave reviews from the judges.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Week 12 Results" is the best rated episode of "Strictly Come Dancing". It scored 9.2/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/5/2009. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Final".