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The Best Episodes of Strictly Come Dancing Season 22

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 25 - The Final
    9.2/10(19 votes)

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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  6. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 23 - Week 12
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    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.

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  7. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 3 - Week 2
    7.8/10(13 votes)

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

    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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  9. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 11 - Week 6
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S22:E11

    It’s fright night in the ballroom! Expect terrifying transformations as our remaining couples get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky new routines.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 19 - Week 10
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S22:E19

    Our couples return to the Strictly ballroom and take on a brand new challenge, the first ever samba-thon. Who will volta their way to victory?

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 15 - Week 8
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S22:E15

    The battle for Blackpool is on! Our couples return to the dance floor, with routines they hope will earn them a place at the iconic Tower Ballroom next weekend. The judges cast their expert eyes over the performances before you get the chance to vote for your favourite. Who will impress you tonight?

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  12. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 17 - Blackpool Special
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S22:E17

    Strictly returns to its second home, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Our professionals give a spectacular performance starring the Pet Shop Boys before our couples take to the world-famous dance floor.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 21 - Week 11
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S22:E21

    It’s curtain-up on musicals week as our professionals open the show with a number from Little Shop of Horrors.

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  14. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 24 - Week 12 Results
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S22:E24

    The tension is high in the ballroom, with the glitterball now in touching distance. After 12 weeks of competition, who has done enough to earn a place in next week’s grand final?

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  15. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 6 - Week 3 Results
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    S22:E6

    Our ballroom blockbuster continues. Neil finds himself starring in his very own romantic comedy in the professional group number, and incredible pianist Alexis Ffrench performs. Two more couples will face the dreaded dance-off. Who will secure their place in next week’s sequel?

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 10 - Week 5 Results
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    S22:E10

    Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs live in the studio, our professionals perform a fiery paso doble, and two couples go head-to-head in the dreaded dance-off.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 18 - Week 9 Results
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    S22:E18

    It’s back to the Tower Ballroom for the latest round of results. Which two couples will have to dance again for the judges? The Pet Shop Boys provide the music, and our professionals perform an incredible group number. With the competition tougher than ever, anyone could be the next to leave.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 8 - Week 4 Results
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S22:E8

    It’s results time as our couples find out who is at risk of leaving the competition. There’s also music from Snow Patrol and our professionals perform a love story to a Taylor Swift classic.

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  19. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 12 - Week 6 Results
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    S22:E12

    Halloween weekend continues, and things get frightening for our couples as they find out the results. Lady Blackbird provides the music, and our professionals perform a Beetlejuice-inspired routine.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 22 - Week 11 Results
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    S22:E22

    It’s act two of our musicals weekend, with a place in the semi-final at stake. Our professionals dance to a classic from Sunset Boulevard, and the cast of Hamilton also perform in the studio.

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  21. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 16 - Week 8 Results
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    S22:E16

    The stakes are high in the ballroom, as all roads now lead to Blackpool. There’s also music from Ball & Boe and a poignant routine from our professionals to mark Remembrance Sunday.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 1 - Launch Show
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    S22:E1

    Strictly Come Dancing celebrates 20 years in the ballroom. Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 2 - Week 1
    6.0/10(15 votes)

    S22:E2

    It's the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, and our professional dancers open it in style with a fabulously fiery group number. Fifteen brand new couples perform their opening routines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 4 - Week 2 Results
    5.6/10(13 votes)

    S22:E4

    It's the first results show of the series, plus music from Ezra Collective ft Yazmin Lacey.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Strictly Come Dancing Season 22 Episode 14 - Week 7 Results
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    S22:E14

    In honour of Icons Week, our professionals celebrate Beyoncé with a very special routine, and there is music from pop group Dear Alice, all ahead of the dance-off.

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"The Final" is the best rated episode of "Strictly Come Dancing" season 22. It scored 9.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/14/2024. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Week 7".