Episode
Dancing with the Stars: 2019 Season Premiere
Overview
A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.
Details
- Series
- Dancing with the Stars
- Season
- Season 28
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2019-09-16
Episode context
2019 Season Premiere is Episode 1 in Season 28 of Dancing with the Stars. It aired on 2019-09-16.
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Episode 3: Movie Night
The couples dance to a variety of songs inspired by the celebrities' favorite movies; a behind-the-scenes look at the studio's backlot; special "Star Wars" moment.
Episode 4: Top 10
The remaining 10 celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to a variety of hit and well-known songs; guest judge Leah Remini.
Episode 5: Disney Night
The opening dance number takes place at Disneyland Resort; the nine couples dance to a variety of beloved Disney songs.
Episode 6: Week 6
The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.
Episode 7: Halloween Night
The couples perform terrifying dances set to Halloween themes.
Episode 8: Dance-Off Week
After a first-round dance to a style they have not yet performed, seven couples compete, with two couples dancing at the same time in the same style in a Dance-Off challenge.
Episode 9: Boy Band & Girl Group Night
A medley of songs from some of the most popular boy bands and girl groups in history; the six remaining couples compete; guest judges Emma Bunton and Joey Fatone.
Episode 10: Semi-Finals
The celebrities repeat a style of dance they struggled with earlier in the season, then they perform a style they haven't done before.
Episode 11: Finale
Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to compete and win the Mirrorball trophy.