Dancing with the Stars

10 Worst Episodes of Dancing with the Stars

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.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#10 - Top 13 (Season 29 - Episode 4)

Thirteen celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the fourth week of the competition.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 25 votes.

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#9 - Queen Night (Season 30 - Episode 8)

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The 9 remaining couples take on performances inspired by rock band Queen.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 16 votes.

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#8 - Icons Night (Season 29 - Episode 9)

Honoring their favorite musical icons, seven celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to the famous artists' songs and face elimination.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 14 votes.

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#7 - 2020 Premiere (Season 29 - Episode 1)

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A new cast of 15 celebrities compete for the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks hosts.

The episode was rated 6.91 from 32 votes.

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#6 - Grease Night (Season 30 - Episode 6)

The 11 remaining couples take on performances inspired by “Grease.” Frankie Avalon performs. A surprise appearance by an original Pink Lady herself, Didi Conn, who played Frenchie in the film.

The episode was rated 6.83 from 18 votes.

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#5 - Disney Night (Season 29 - Episode 3)

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Fourteen celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the third week as the magic of Disney returns to the ballroom.

The episode was rated 6.77 from 22 votes.

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#4 - Semi-Finals (Season 30 - Episode 10)

The 6 remaining couples battle it out in two rounds before 2 couples are eliminated.

The episode was rated 6.76 from 17 votes.

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#3 - '80s Night (Season 29 - Episode 5)

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Twelve celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete for the fifth week of the competition.

The episode was rated 6.73 from 22 votes.

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#2 - Episode 101 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Six celebrities and their professional partners compete live! The first competition has the couples doing either the Cha Cha or a Waltz. Edyta, Charlotte and Ashly will lead their partners Evander, John and Joey in the Cha Cha while Louis, Jonathan and Alec will lead their partners in the Waltz.

The episode was rated 6.55 from 20 votes.

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#1 - First Elimination (Season 29 - Episode 2)

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The 15 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete a second week, with the first elimination of the 2020 season; host Tyra Banks teaches the celebrities how to "smize" and use it throughout the competition.

The episode was rated 6.43 from 28 votes.

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