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The Best Episodes of Strictly Come Dancing Season 23

Every episode of Strictly Come Dancing Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Strictly Come Dancing Season 23!

The Best Episodes of Strictly Come Dancing Season 23

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...
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    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Launch Show

    S23:E1

    Strictly is back! Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as they welcome 15 new famous faces to the ballroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Week 1
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Week 1

    S23:E2

    It’s the first live show of Strictly 2025, and our judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke kick things off with an incredible opening number.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Week 2

    S23:E3

    Tess and Claud welcome our couples back to the ballroom, where they perform brand new routines. Whilst they’ll all be aiming for good scores from the Judges, they’re hoping to impress you at home too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Week 2 Results

    S23:E4

    It’s the first results show of the series, and our couples nervously wait to find out the results. There’s a beautiful group routine with our professional dancers and a performance from Zara Larsson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Launch Show" is the best rated episode of "Strictly Come Dancing" season 23. It scored 6/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Week 1".