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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 4 Episode 24 - Final Results
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Final Results

    S4:E24

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 25 - The Final
    10.0/10(1 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
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  3. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 25 - The Final
    9.3/10(3 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
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  4. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 22 - Week 11 Results
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Week 11 Results

    S20:E22

    Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the two lowest-scoring couples compete in the dance-off, with a place in the semi-final up for grabs. There's also a performance from the cast of The Cher Show and a Guys and Dolls routine from the professionals

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 Episode 4 - Week 2 Results
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Week 2 Results

    S21:E4

    It’s the first results show of the series, and it opens with an incredible group number medley in tribute to the iconic Tina Turner.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 Episode 15 - Week 8
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Week 8

    S21:E15

    Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the remaining couples bring more fantastic routines to the Strictly ballroom. It's an important week to impress the judges and win votes at home as the couples are fighting for a place in next week's Blackpool special.

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  7. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 7 - Week 4
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  8. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 26 - 20 Fabulous Years
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 20 Fabulous Years

    S22:E26

    Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for a sparkling celebration of two decades of Strictly Come Dancing.

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  9. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 11 - Week 6
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 Episode 17 - Week 9
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  11. Strictly Come Dancing Season 15 Episode 2 - Launch Show
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Launch Show

    S15:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 1 - Launch Show
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Launch Show

    S20:E1

    Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the launch of the 20th series, joined by judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse as they welcome 15 new celebrities to the Strictly ballroom. Featuring a guest appearance by John Legend, and last year's champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reprising their winning routine

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  13. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 8 - Week 4 Results
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Week 4 Results

    S20:E8

    The results show opens with a routine from our professional dancers and George Ezra performing in the Strictly Ballroom. One couple's fate hangs in the balance as your votes at home decide who will be in the bottom two and who has to fight for their place in the competition. Who will stay and who will go through to the BBC100 Special next week? Find out tonight

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 9 - Week 5 Celebrating BBC 100
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Week 5 Celebrating BBC 100

    S20:E9

    To celebrate 100 years of the BBC, the couples dance to iconic BBC theme tunes.

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  15. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 10 - Week 5 Results
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Week 5 Results

    S20:E10

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  16. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 11 - Week 6 Halloween Special
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Week 6 Halloween Special

    S20:E11

    It's the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween special! Our remaining couples perform fierce and fun routines for all the family to enjoy.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 14 - Week 7 Results
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Week 7 Results

    S20:E14

    Two more couples face a dance-off, and there is a music performance by Luke Evans.

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  18. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 21 - Week 11 Musicals
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Week 11 Musicals

    S20:E21

    The show makes a rare second appearance this week as the quarter-final is moved forward a day thanks to World Cup coverage. This musicals-themed edition opens with a dance extravaganza performed by the professional dancers alongside West End legends Marisha Wallace, Ivano Turco and Trevor Dion Nicholas. Fleur, Hamza, Helen, Kym, Molly and Will then take to the ballroom floor with routines inspired by the world of musical theatre. Everyone wants to secure their place in next week's semi-final, so showstopping performances and a stellar night of dance are to be expected.

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  19. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 23 - Week 12 Semi-Final
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Week 12 Semi-Final

    S20:E23

    Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the semi-final of the pro-celebrity contest, for which Fleur, Hamza, Helen, Molly and Will must master two brand new routines to win the approval of judges and viewers alike and secure a place in next week's grand final

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Strictly Come Dancing Season 20 Episode 25 - The Final
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Final

    S20:E25

    The final 4, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the climax of this year's series.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 Episode 9 - Week 5
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Week 5

    S21:E9

    Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman live from the Strictly Ballroom as our remaining couples take to the floor with more brand new, spectacular routines. With a place at next week’s Halloween Special up for grabs, expect our celebrities to pull out all the stops to impress both the judges and you at home.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 Episode 20 - Week 10 Results
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Week 10 Results

    S21:E20

    The show opens with a Hollywood glam-inspired routine from our professional dancers, with Texas performing in the ballroom. Our couples can do no more. How have your votes at home changed the leaderboard? With a place in the Musicals Special quarter-final up for grabs, the dance-off is not to be missed. Who will the judges save, and who will be your 2023 quarter-finalists?

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Strictly Come Dancing Season 21 Episode 23 - Week 12
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Week 12

    S21:E23

    It's the semi-final, with our couples performing twice in their bid to make it through to the grand final. It will be the most challenging week yet for our celebrities as they master two brand new routines, hoping to wow the judges and win your votes at home. The Glitterball Trophy is within touching distance for our remaining couples. No-one wants to lose their spot in next week’s final.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 3 - Week 2
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 5 - Week 3
    8.0/10(1 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Final Results" is the best rated episode of "Strictly Come Dancing". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/23/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Final".