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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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    6.2/10(15 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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    6.7/10(15 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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    6.6/10(13 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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    5.7/10(13 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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    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Week 3

    S23:E5

    The red carpet is rolled out for the first theme week of the series: movie night in the ballroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.2/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Week 3 Results

    S23:E6

    It’s the sequel to movie night, and the tension is high as our couples wait to find out the results of your vote.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Week 4

    S23:E7

    Our couples are back on the dance floor. Who will take the top spot on the leaderboard this week?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Week 4 Results

    S23:E8

    It’s results time, and our couples wait to find out if they’ve secured a place in icons week. There's also music from Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and our professionals mean business with a fierce group tango.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Week 5

    S23:E9

    We’re back in the ballroom for the return of icons week as our couples perform routines paying tribute to some of the greatest music legends of all time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Week 5 Results

    S23:E10

    Ahead of the dance-off, the professional dancers take on Britney for their latest group performance, and Hollywood star Rachel Zegler performs the iconic song Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.

    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 6.2/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2025. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Week 1".