The competition 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.
Air date: 2016-09-12
Overview: Dancing with the Stars is back with its most dynamic cast yet and ready to hit the ballroom floor. Each couple will perform a Jive, Foxtrot, Cha Cha or Viennese Waltz, vying for America's vote for the first time.
Air date: 2016-09-19
Overview: The 13 celebrities dance to some of the most beloved television theme songs from the past and present. Each couple will perform a cha cha, Argentine Tango, jive, Paso Doble, tango, quickstep or Viennese Waltz, vying for America's vote.
Air date: 2016-09-20
Overview: The first elimination of the season takes place, based on combined viewer and judges' scores from weeks 1 and 2.
Air date: 2016-09-26
Overview: An exciting, brand-new theme night comes to the show, as the 12 remaining celebrities find themselves pitted against each other in a quest to keep themselves immune from elimination, as Face Off night comes to "Dancing with the Stars." Two couples will each be tasked with dancing the same dance style, but to different songs.
Air date: 2016-09-27
Overview: Florida Georgia Line, CMA Award winners for Vocal Duo of the Year, will perform their number one hits "Cruise" and "H.O.L.Y.," and Fitz and The Tantrums will perform "HandClap," from their self-titled album. Viewers will also have a chance to see the couples' dances from the previous night one more time. The show will be packed with never-before-seen footage, including extended training packages, exclusive interviews with the couples and judge, and the second elimination of the season takes place.
Air date: 2016-10-03
Overview: The 11 remaining teams perform a dance inspired by a Cirque du Soleil show, while Cirque du Soleil acrobats, aerialists, dancers and fire stick performers perform alongside them.
Air date: 2016-10-04
Overview: A surprise double elimination takes place and DNCE performs their new single.
Air date: 2016-10-10
Overview: The nine remaining celebrities will set out to leave a lasting impression with their dances as they commemorate their most memorable year.
Air date: 2016-10-17
Overview: The nine remaining celebrities ready themselves for Latin Night, with each celebrity performing either a rumba, salsa, samba, paso doble, cha cha or Argentine tango. Plus, Pitbull performs and joins as a guest judge.
Air date: 2016-10-24
Overview: The eight remaining celebrities dance to popular songs throughout the decades.
Air date: 2016-10-31
Overview: The seven remaining couples compete on a Halloween-themed night.
Air date: 2016-11-07
Overview: The six remaining celebrities will dance two show-stopping dances – one from some of the hottest Broadway musicals, and a second where they are paired up for a “Team-Up Challenge.”
Air date: 2016-11-14
Overview: The five remaining couples advance to the Semi-Finals in one of the show's tightest competitions ever. Each couple will dance two dances - one being a style the couple has not danced to yet, and the second being a Trio Dance, in which each celebrity couple will dance with a third dancer.
Air date: 2016-11-21
Overview: The four finalists each perform two dances – a Redemption Style dance, and a freestyle dance. In addition, Grammy Award-winning Train performs, plus a special performance from the upcoming movie “La La Land.”
Air date: 2016-11-22
Overview: All 13 couples rejoin for a high-energy opening number, and the Season 23 champion is crowned.
