Best Episodes
The American version of the British “Strictly Come Dancing” sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy!
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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The couples performed one unlearned dance to celebrate the most memorable year of their lives; contemporary and waltz are introduced.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 54 votes.
The couples danced a Latin-inspired routine; Argentine tango, paso doble, rumba, salsa, and samba are introduced. Due to a back injury, Mark Ballas was unable to dance with Paige VanZant; troupe member Alan Bersten performed in his place.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 50 votes.
Icons night, set to the music of icons like Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder. Plus the couples work together in the teams dances.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 49 votes.
The couples performed one unlearned dance and a team-up dance with another couple that was designed and coached by one of the three judges. To avoid favoritism, the judges did not score their own teams. Instead, the general public was able to score the team-up dances on a scale from 1 to 10, with an averaged score counting alongside the remaining judges.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 50 votes.
The couples danced the cha-cha-cha, foxtrot, jive, quickstep, or tango.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 51 votes.
On this first night, the couples performed a redemption dance and a freestyle.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 52 votes.
The nine remaining couples recreate dance routines from movies, music videos and live performances; celebrities choose to perform either a jive, Bollywood, jazz, contemporary or quickstep.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 53 votes.
The celebrities performed one unlearned dance with a different partner selected by the general public; due to the nature of the week, no elimination took place. Judges are: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Bruno Tonioli.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 50 votes.
The couples performed one unlearned dance to a song from a Disney film; jazz and Viennese Waltz are introduced. Judges are: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Zendaya, Bruno Tonioli.
The episode was rated 7.92 from 53 votes.
The couples performed a trio dance involving an eliminated pro or a member of the troupe and an unlearned dance; Charleston is introduced.
The episode was rated 7.96 from 48 votes.
On this second night, the couples danced a fusion dance that fused two dance styles.
The episode was rated 8.23 from 40 votes.
