Strictly Come Dancing Episode Rating Graph
May 2004 - present
May 2004 - present
7.0
Browse episode ratings trends for Strictly Come Dancing. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Strictly Come Dancing's 535 episodes.
S13 Ep17
9.0
1st Nov 2015
In the Halloween Special results show there is a chess themed group pro dance plus music from James Morrison. Kirsty and Brendan, and Jamelia and Tristan find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Kirsty and Brendan becoming the latest couple to leave the competition.
S10 Ep4
9.0
13th Oct 2012
All 14 couples hit the floor to try and impress the Strictly judges and viewers at home.
S10 Ep3
9.0
6th Oct 2012
Join Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly for the second part of our Strictly weekend special as the remaining eight celebrities all attempt to wow the judges with their professional partners. Each couple performs either a cha cha cha or a waltz. The couples face judges Craig, Darcey, Len and Bruno for the first time, but they have two weeks to impress you before someone leaves the competition next week, with all scores rolling over to the next show.
S10 Ep2
9.0
5th Oct 2012
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly are your hosts for a two-night Strictly spectacular. In this live show, six of our sizzling celebrities take to the floor with their professional partners to perform either a waltz or a cha cha cha. The couples face judges Craig, Darcey, Len and Bruno for the first time, but they have two chances to impress you before someone leaves the competition next week. In Saturday's show, you can see how the remaining eight couples get on in the spotlight.
S9 Ep17
9.0
20th Nov 2011
Singers Jessie J and James Morrison perform a duet, and Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which couple will be leaving the competition as the combined viewer votes and judges' scores are announced. All the dancers pay homage to the Fab Four in a Beatles-inspired routine, and the Len's Lens feature reveals the best moments from last night's Wembley extravaganza.
S9 Ep12
9.0
5th Nov 2011
Following the elimination of Nancy Dell'Olio last week, the 10 remaining couples don their dancing shoes once more, aiming to light up the dancefloor with a few fireworks for Bonfire Night. As ever, they are hoping to impress both viewers at home and the judges in the studio, who for one week only include Dirty Dancing actress and Dancing with the Stars champion Jennifer Grey, sitting in for Len Goodman. Presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.
S9 Ep8
9.0
22nd Oct 2011
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present another exciting ballroom bonanza as the competition really starts to heat up. The 12 remaining couples will be trying to score highly with the judges, as well as viewers at home, to ensure that they get to dance for another week. Voting lines will open at the end of the show, and another couple will leave in Sunday's results show.
S8 Ep19
9.0
28th Nov 2010
In the week 9 results show there is a pro-dance Jive, a raunchy Rumba from James and Ola, and music from special guest James Blunt. Gavin and Katya, and Patsy and Robin find themselves in the bottom two, with Patsy and Robin being eliminated from the competition.
S8 Ep15
9.0
14th Nov 2010
In the week 7 results show, there is a pro-dance American Smooth, plus music from The Soldiers, Annie Lennox and Alesha Dixon. Michelle and Brendon find themselves in the bottom two for the fourth time, along with Felicity and Vincent, with Michelle and Brendon ultimately leaving the competition.
S22 Ep25
8.9
14th Dec 2024
Tess and Claud welcome you to the biggest night in the ballroom, the Strictly Come Dancing grand final. After months of dancing and many hours of training, it all comes down to this.
S13 Ep22
8.7
21st Nov 2015
In this season's Blackpool special there is a full group dance, and the remaining 8 couples take to the Tower Ballroom floor. For the first time Peter and Janette find themselves bottom of the judges leader board with a score of 29 for their Jive, with Georgia and Giovanni again top, with 38 for their American Smooth. Anita and Gleb, and Kellie and Kevin also both score their first '10s' of the season.
S13 Ep20
8.7
14th Nov 2015
The final 9 pairs dance it out for a place in next week's Blackpool special. Georgia and Giovanni are top of the judges leader board with a score of 39 points (the current highest of the season) for their Chicago based Charleston, with Jeremy and Karen bottom with 21 for their Quickstep.
S10 Ep25
8.7
22nd Dec 2012
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly welcome you to the second exciting show in the Strictly Come Dancing 2012 live final. This is the couples' last chance to win your votes and take home the glitter ball trophy. As well as a performance from chart topping pop icon Robbie Williams, all the couples from the cast of Strictly 2012 are reunited on the dancefloor for one last time. It's been a battle of the ballroom from day 1, but finally the Strictly 2012 Champions are announced.
S10 Ep24
8.7
22nd Dec 2012
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly throw open the doors to Television Centre for the first of two spectacular live grand final shows. The four remaining couples each perform two routines. The judges mark all performances but it is down to the viewer vote alone to crown the 2012 Strictly Champion.
S9 Ep25
8.7
17th Dec 2011
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the exciting live final from Blackpool's Tower Ballroom. This is the last chance for the couples to impress, as the viewer votes decide who is crowned the Strictly Come Dancing champion 2011, with the glitterball trophy up for grabs. As well as a performance from the brilliant Jessie J, all the couples from the cast of Strictly 2011 also take part in a very special group number.
S13 Ep12
8.6
17th Oct 2015
The remaining 13 couples perform for judges scores and audience votes. Jeremy and Karen find themselves bottom of the judges leader board with a score of 20 for their Jive, with Katie and Anton top with 33 for their American Smooth.
S13 Ep18
8.6
7th Nov 2015
At the midway point of the competition, the final 10 couples perform. Peter and Janette find themselves at the top of the judges leader board with 38 points (the highest of the season) for their Charleston. Carol and Pasha are again bottom with just 17 for their American Smooth.
S13 Ep16
8.6
31st Oct 2015
In a Halloween themed special there is a spooky group dance, and the remaining 11 couples perform for the judges. Georgia and Giovanni are top of the leader board with a score of 35 for their Ghostbusters themed Tango, with Carol and Pasha bottom with 13 for their Rumba.
S13 Ep25
8.5
28th Nov 2015
The final 7 couples perform their main dance, plus a 'Quickstepathon' for judges votes. Helen and Aljaz get the best main dance score, with 39 for their Viennese Waltz (their first '10s' of the season). After the 'Quickstepathon' (which Helen and Aljaz won), they remain top of the leader board with a score of 46, with Peter and Janette bottom with a score of 32.
S11 Ep12
8.5
27th Oct 2013
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before 12 couples become 11. Get ready for Earth, Wind and Fire as they bring their groove to the Strictly dance floor, and the professionals perform yet another dance spectacular. Who will survive another week, and who will cha cha cha their way out of the competition?
S10 Ep23
8.5
16th Dec 2012
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which four couples have secured a place in next week's final and who will be hanging up their dancing shoes.
S10 Ep14
8.5
17th Nov 2012
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly welcome you to a very special Strictly Come Dancing as the show hotfoots to Wembley Arena for a live spectacular as we dance through the decades! Our nine remaining couples perform live in front of 6,000 people, kicking off the show with a bang with an amazing routine from our professionals and celebrities. Then each couple takes to the stage to dance their hearts out to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. As if that's not enough, the princess of pop herself Kylie wows the crowd with 'The Loco-Motion'. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once judges' scores have been added to viewer votes the two lowest scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off in Sunday night's Results Show.
S10 Ep13
8.5
11th Nov 2012
It's Remembrance Sunday on Strictly Come Dancing as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting Results Show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other before the ballroom claims another victim. World renowned violinist Andre Rieu performs, plus Vincent and Flavia showcase an Argentine Tango.
S10 Ep12
8.5
10th Nov 2012
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another evening of glitz and glamour as the 10 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday night's results show.
S10 Ep11
8.5
4th Nov 2012
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before 11 couples become 10. Our professional male dancers also be wow us with an amazing routine that is not to be missed. Who will survive another week and who will be waltzing off the dance floor?
S10 Ep9
8.5
28th Oct 2012
Ghostly greetings from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman who are your hosts for Strictly's spooky Halloween results show. The judges scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other before Halloween claims its next victim and 12 couples become 11. It is treats all around as our professional dancers perform a bewitching group routine. It is sure to be a hair-raising night but who will survive Halloween's horrors?
S10 Ep8
8.5
27th Oct 2012
Hubble bubble toil and trouble, it's fright night on Strictly Come Dancing as Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to join them in their Strictly spooky mansion. Will our 12 remaining couples give a scary performance or can they trick the frightening foursome of Craig, Darcey, Len and Bruno in to giving them a treat of a score?
S10 Ep7
8.5
21st Oct 2012
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present a Tinseltown Strictly special.
S10 Ep6
8.5
20th Oct 2012
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a Hollywood-themed episode of the dance contest.
S10 Ep1
8.5
15th Sep 2012
In this red carpet premiere show, 14 brand new stars discover which professional dancer they will be paired with, and they all take to the dance floor for the very first time. Will it be ballroom bliss, or dance floor disaster?
S9 Ep23
8.5
11th Dec 2011
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another nail-biting results show. Which three couples will make the final in Blackpool? The two couples with the lowest combined score from the judges' scores and viewer votes will both have to leave the competition in this episode.
S9 Ep21
8.5
4th Dec 2011
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another exciting results show. Who will make the final five, as the couple with the lowest combined score from the judges and fewest viewer votes leaves the competition? The professional dancers revisit the days of the silent movie with a very special routine.
S9 Ep19
8.5
27th Nov 2011
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another exciting results show. Seven become six as the couple with the lowest combined score from the judges' scores and viewer votes will be the next to leave the competition. Cee Lo Green is in the studio, performing his brand new single Anyway exclusively for Strictly Come Dancing. Plus the professional dancers set the dancefloor alight with two spectacular routines.
S9 Ep18
8.5
26th Nov 2011
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host another action-packed Strictly Come Dancing. The competition heats up as the seven remaining couples each have to perform twice. Firstly, they must try and impress the judges with either a ballroom or latin routine, and then all the couples will hit the dancefloor at the same time to compete in the swing-a-thon. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the lowest scoring couple will sadly have to leave the competition in Sunday's results show.
S9 Ep16
8.5
19th Nov 2011
Following Audley Harrison's elimination, Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host this week's show live from Wembley Arena, where the eight remaining couples perform in front of 6,000 fans on Strictly's biggest-ever dance floor, opening with a routine to the music of Queen. Judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon will be on hand to assess the performances, before the voting lines open for viewers at home. All ticket proceeds from the event go to Children in Need.
S9 Ep15
8.5
13th Nov 2011
Renowned violinist Andre Rieu performs, and Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which couple will miss out on next week's show at Wembley Arena as the combined viewer votes and judges' scores are announced. The professional dancers also take to the floor with a swinging jitterbug from the 1940s.
S9 Ep13
8.5
6th Nov 2011
Westlife perform Flying Without Wings, and Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey joins the panel once more as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which of the 10 couples will be leaving the competition, the result determined by a combination of viewer votes and judges' scores.
S9 Ep9
8.5
23rd Oct 2011
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman throw open the doors to another action-packed results show. Once viewers' votes have been added to the judges' scores, the couple at the bottom of the leaderboard will have to leave the competition, and no-one wants it to be them. The professional dancers perform a spectacular group routine, and Vincent and Flavia tear up the dance floor with an unmissable Argentine tango.
S9 Ep7
8.5
16th Oct 2011
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to what looks like being another exciting results show. Thirteen become twelve, as once the judges' scores have been combined with viewer votes the lowest scoring couple will sadly have to leave the competition. Plus our professional dancers treat you to a very special West Side Story dance mash-up, and the stars of the brand new 2011 film version of Footloose cut loose on the dance floor with an exclusive performance just for us.
S9 Ep6
8.5
15th Oct 2011
It's Broadway week on Strictly Come Dancing! Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to settle in to your front row seat as the remaining 13 couples take to the stage with a musical-themed routine. Who will get top billing, and who will be taking their last curtain call? Voting lines open at the end of the show, and another couple will leave in Sunday's results show. Plus, all 13 celebrities and their professional partners take part in a spectacular Broadway-style opening number which you won't want to miss.
S9 Ep5
8.5
9th Oct 2011
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the first results show of the series. After the judges' scores have been combined with the viewer votes, the 14 couples find out who will be back to dance another week, and who will be the first to leave the competition. Plus, the professional dancers come together for a spectacular routine, and Will Young performs his brand new single.
S9 Ep1
8.5
12th Sep 2011
It's time for BBC One to slip on its dancing shoes once again, as Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly bring back the sparkle to Saturday nights. In this special red carpet launch show, 14 brand new stars discover who their professional partners will be for the rest of the competition, plus they all take to the dance floor for the very first time. There's also a very special performance from the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton. Let ballroom battle commence.
S8 Ep25
8.5
18th Dec 2010
At the start of the season finale, Pamela and James get voted off, having received the lowest public vote. The remaining 2 couples then perform both their favorite dance of the season, together will an all new dance that they've not done before. There is music from special guest Paloma Faith, to which the knocked out season's contestants take to the dance floor. Ultimately, Kara and Artem are emotionally crowned Champions 2010.
S8 Ep24
8.5
12th Dec 2010
In the Semi-Final results show there is a group dance from the Strictly Show Dancers, plus music from special guests Take That. There is also a song and dance from Bruce. There is a double-elimination, with Gavin and Katya, and Scott and Natalie leaving the competition just short of the Grand-Final.
S8 Ep23
8.5
11th Dec 2010
In the second show of the semi-finals, the couples perform their third dance. There is also music from special guests Take That. Pamela and James receive their 2nd perfect judges score of 40 for their Quickstep, with Gavin and Katya bottom with 31 for their Viennese Waltz. Over the two nights that puts Kara and Artem top with 83 judges points out of 85, and Gavin and Katya bottom with 59.
S8 Ep22
8.5
10th Dec 2010
In the first show of the semi-finals, each couple perform two dances, an individual dance and a Swingathon. Kara and Artem get the highest judges score for the individual dance for their Viennese Waltz (39), with Gavin and Katya bottom with a score of 27 for their Samba. The Swingathon sees Gavin and Katya eliminated first to score just 1 point, with Kara and Artem winning and receiving 5 points. Show One ends with Kara and Artem leading with 44 judges points, and Gavin and Katya bottom with 28.
S8 Ep21
8.5
5th Dec 2010
There is a group show dance to ABBA tunes, Erin and Anton perform a classic Hollywood Waltz to the strains of Moon River, plus music from special guests The Manic Street Preachers. Scott and Natalie, and Ann and Anton find themselves in the bottom two, with Ann and Anton bottom and leaving the competition.
S8 Ep20
8.5
4th Dec 2010
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host a movie night special, as the six remaining stars try to put on Oscar-winning performances. The quarter finals have arrived, and the couples once again dance for judges' scores and viewer votes. Voting lines open at the end of the show, and another celebrity will leave during Sunday's results show.
S8 Ep18
8.5
27th Nov 2010
The remaining 7 contestants perform a Jive, American Smooth, Charleston, an Argentine Tango or a Rumba. Ann and Anton find themselves bottom of the judges leader-board for the 6th time with their Titanic-themed Rumba receiving a score of 14, with Pamela and James' Charleston putting them top with a score of 38.
S8 Ep17
8.5
21st Nov 2010
In the week 8 results show, from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, there is a pro-dance from the female professional dancers, plus music from the cast of Cirque Du Soleil's Viva Vegas show, plus Duffy. Felicity and Vincent, and Patsy and Robin (for the first time), find themselves in the bottom two, with Felicity and Vincent leaving the competition.
S8 Ep16
8.5
20th Nov 2010
In a Vegas themed special from the famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, the remaining 8 couples perform either a Samba or an American Smooth. There is also a pro-dance to the sounds of Viva las Vegas. Matt and Aliona find themselves top of the judges leader-board with their Samba receiving a score of 38, with Ann and Anton at the bottom for the 5th time, with just 13.
S8 Ep14
8.5
13th Nov 2010
The remaining 9 couples each perform a different dance. Scott and Natalie find themselves at the top of the judges leader-board when their Jive gets a score of 39. Kara and Artem are second with a score of 38 for their Argentine Tango. Ann and Anton again come bottom, with their Foxtrot getting a judges score of just 20.
S8 Ep13
8.5
7th Nov 2010
In the week 6 results show there is a Rock'n'Roll show dance, plus a Pro-dance Foxtrot. There is music from special guest Bryan Ferry. Jimi and Flavia, and Michelle and Brendon find themselves in the bottom two after the judges scores and viewers votes are added, with Jimi and Flavia being voted off the show, much to the shock of the entire studio audience.
S8 Ep12
8.5
6th Nov 2010
For the first time this season, the 10 remaining couples each perform a different dance. Kara and Artem find themselves top of the judges leader-board, with their Salsa getting a score of 36. Bottom again are Ann and Anton, their Charleston getting just 17 judges points.
S8 Ep11
8.5
31st Oct 2010
There is a pro-group dance to 'Ghostbusters', and a Viennese Waltz from the Show-Dancers. Special guest Alice Cooper performs 'Poison'. Tina and Jared, and Felicity and Vincent both find themselves in the bottom two, with Tina and Jared receiving the lowest combined votes and leaving the competition.
S8 Ep10
8.5
30th Oct 2010
In this Halloween Special, the remaining 11 couples perform a spooky version of either a Jive, Paso Doble, Argentine Tango or a Viennese Waltz. Kara and Artem receive this season's first '10', while Scott and Natalie top the leader-board with 39 judges points (three '10s' and a '9'). Ann and Anton are bottom with just 16.
S8 Ep9
8.5
24th Oct 2010
In the week 4 results show there are two pro-dancer performances, one a 1940s based Jive, the other an Argentine Tango . There is music from special guest Neil Diamond. Michelle and Ian, and Peter and Erin find themselves in the bottom two, with Peter and Erin ultimately leaving the competition.
S8 Ep8
8.5
23rd Oct 2010
Week four sees the 12 remaining couples perform either a Tango or a Charleston. Michelle Williams dances with Ian Waite this week, as her pro-partner Brendon was unavailable. Scott and Natalie, and Matt and Aliona find themselves tied in first place with 35 judges points, with Peter and Erin at the bottom of the leader-board with just 17.
S8 Ep7
8.5
17th Oct 2010
There are two professional dances, including Flavia in a 'Tango Unleashed'. Special guest Peter Andre sings his new single. Paul and Ola, and Michelle and Brendon find themselves in the bottom two, with Paul and Ola receiving the lowest votes and finding themselves out of the competition.
S8 Ep6
8.5
16th Oct 2010
Tina can't compete this week, as she has chickenpox, but the remaining 12 couples perform either a Quickstep or a Rumba. Pamela and James come top of the judges leader board with a score of 35, with Paul and Ola bottom with a score of just 12.
S8 Ep5
8.5
10th Oct 2010
Claudia joins Tess as co host of this seasons results shows. There is music from special guest Robbie Williams, plus a special group show dance. Peter and Erin, and Goldie and Kristina find themselves in the bottom two, with Goldie and Kristina being the first to be voted out of the competition.
S8 Ep4
8.5
9th Oct 2010
All 14 couples perform against each other for the first time this season, dancing either a Salsa or a Foxtrot. Last weeks judges points are added to this weeks, with Ann and Anton finding themselves at the bottom of the leader-board.
S8 Ep3
8.5
3rd Oct 2010
The remaining seven contestants (Jimi, Ann, Gavin, Kara, Michelle, Peter and Tina), and their professional partners take to the dance floor performing either a Cha-Cha-Cha or a Waltz. There is music from special guests Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow.
S8 Ep2
8.5
2nd Oct 2010
In the first live show of the new season, in a brand new set, seven of the contestants (Felicity, Matt, Goldie, Patsy, Scott, Pamela and Paul), and their professional partners perform either a Cha-Cha-Cha or a Waltz. There is no elimination in this first round.
S8 Ep1
8.5
13th Sep 2010
The Launch Show introduces the 14 new celebrities as they meet their professional partners for the first time. There is also a new set, new dances and three new male dancers. The new partnerships take to the floor for their very first group dance!
S1 Ep1
4.6
15th May 2004
Featured celebrities are: David Dickinson (with Camilla Dallerup) Lesley Garrett (with Anton du Beke) Verona Joseph (with Paul Killick) Natasha Kaplinsky (with Brendan Cole) Martin Offiah (with Erin Boag) Christopher Parker (with Hanna Karttunen) Claire Sweeney (with John Byrnes) Jason Wood (with Kylie Jones)
S20 Ep24
5.0
12th Dec 2022
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce the results of the judges' scores and viewers' votes, with the two couples with the lowest combined scores taking part in a dance-off to decide who will be next to leave the contest and who will win the last place in next week's final. Craig Revel Horwood joins the professionals for a special routine, and there is music from Lewis Capaldi
S11 Ep13
6.4
2nd Nov 2013
Strictly does Halloween! Get ready for the fright of your life and join Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor in a spooktacular ballroom battle. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again the deadly dance-off during Sunday's results show.
S22 Ep1
6.6
14th Sep 2024
Strictly Come Dancing celebrates 20 years in the ballroom. Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman alongside judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse.
S20 Ep9
6.7
22nd Oct 2022
To celebrate 100 years of the BBC, the couples dance to iconic BBC theme tunes.
S22 Ep4
6.7
29th Sep 2024
It's the first results show of the series, plus music from Ezra Collective ft Yazmin Lacey.
S22 Ep18
6.8
17th Nov 2024
It’s back to the Tower Ballroom for the latest round of results. Which two couples will have to dance again for the judges? The Pet Shop Boys provide the music, and our professionals perform an incredible group number. With the competition tougher than ever, anyone could be the next to leave.
S21 Ep10
6.9
22nd Oct 2023
Tonight’s results show opens with a 60s Fosse-inspired number from our Strictly professionals and a music performance from Bastille. Sadly, one couple’s time on Strictly will come to an end as the two couples with the lowest combined judges' score and viewer vote will face each other in the dance-off. Who will the judges save and who will leave the competition?
S22 Ep2
6.9
21st Sep 2024
It's the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, and our professional dancers open it in style with a fabulously fiery group number. Fifteen brand new couples perform their opening routines.
S20 Ep4
7.0
2nd Oct 2022
Two couples face the first dance-off of the series. Entertaining us all in the ballroom is the legendary Robbie Williams.
S20 Ep5
7.0
8th Oct 2022
It's time to roll out the red carpet as Strictly Come Dancing takes you to the movies. Our remaining couples' routines take their inspiration from the silver screen.
S21 Ep3
7.0
30th Sep 2023
The 15 new couples return live to the Strictly ballroom and perform to keep their place in the competition. The week one leaderboard stands as the judges scores have been carried over from last week, and at the end of the show, the public vote will open for the first time this series
S21 Ep11
7.0
28th Oct 2023
It’s the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween Special! The remaining couples will perform lots of tricks and treats to wow the judges and win your votes at home. We are fast approaching the halfway point in the competition, and no-one wants to go home. Who will top the Halloween leaderboard?
S21 Ep22
7.0
3rd Dec 2023
This week's results show opens with our professional dancers performing a dazzling routine inspired by Chorus Line, and also features music from Joss Stone singing This Time from the brand new musical The Time Traveller's Wife. Will your votes at home change the musicals week leaderboard? The two couples with the lowest combined score will face each other in the dance-off. Which of our couples will be your 2023 semi-finalists?
S22 Ep17
7.0
16th Nov 2024
Strictly returns to its second home, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Our professionals give a spectacular performance starring the Pet Shop Boys before our couples take to the world-famous dance floor.
S20 Ep1
7.1
23rd Sep 2022
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the launch of the 20th series, joined by judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse as they welcome 15 new celebrities to the Strictly ballroom. Featuring a guest appearance by John Legend, and last year's champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reprising their winning routine
S22 Ep6
7.1
6th Oct 2024
Our ballroom blockbuster continues. Neil finds himself starring in his very own romantic comedy in the professional group number, and incredible pianist Alexis Ffrench performs. Two more couples will face the dreaded dance-off. Who will secure their place in next week’s sequel?
S21 Ep6
7.1
8th Oct 2023
Movie Week continues. Opening the results show, our professional dancers take us on a visit to Barbie Land, and the incredible Madison Beer performs in the ballroom. Two couples will face each other in the Movie Week dance-off. Who will the judges save, and who will leave the competition this weekend?
S22 Ep22
7.1
1st Dec 2024
It’s act two of our musicals weekend, with a place in the semi-final at stake. Our professionals dance to a classic from Sunset Boulevard, and the cast of Hamilton also perform in the studio.
S20 Ep6
7.1
9th Oct 2022
Two couples face a Movie Week dance-off. With a guest performance by Adam Lambert.
S21 Ep18
7.1
19th Nov 2023
It’s back to the Blackpool Tower for the results show. Our professional dancers open the show with a fantastic group number, and Madness perform in the ballroom. At this stage of the competition, no-one wants to go home. Who will the judges save for another week?
S22 Ep5
7.1
5th Oct 2024
Popcorn at the ready - it's movie night in the ballroom! Our couples perform routines inspired by iconic films from across the decades, hoping to win rave reviews from the judges.
S21 Ep2
7.2
23rd Sep 2023
Tess and Claud are back with the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, opening with a stunning group performance from our professional dancers showing the brand new cast how it’s done
S22 Ep12
7.2
27th Oct 2024
Halloween weekend continues, and things get frightening for our couples as they find out the results. Lady Blackbird provides the music, and our professionals perform a Beetlejuice-inspired routine.
S20 Ep2
7.2
24th Sep 2022
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the first live show of the series. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas assess the routines of the 15 couples, with the scores they award tonight being carried over to next week when viewers will have their chance to vote. Plus, a special group routine from the professional dancers
S22 Ep3
7.2
28th Sep 2024
Tess and Claud welcome our new couples back to the dance floor, and while they’re all still hoping for high scores from the judges, they are also, for the first time, dancing for your votes at home.
S20 Ep12
7.2
30th Oct 2022
Another two couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance by the outstanding Rina Sawayama. Who will the judges trick and treat this Halloween?
S21 Ep4
7.2
1st Oct 2023
It’s the first results show of the series, and it opens with an incredible group number medley in tribute to the iconic Tina Turner.
S22 Ep14
7.2
3rd Nov 2024
In honour of Icons Week, our professionals celebrate Beyoncé with a very special routine, and there is music from pop group Dear Alice, all ahead of the dance-off.
S22 Ep16
7.2
10th Nov 2024
The stakes are high in the ballroom, as all roads now lead to Blackpool. There’s also music from Ball & Boe and a poignant routine from our professionals to mark Remembrance Sunday.
S21 Ep1
7.2
16th Sep 2023
Strictly Come Dancing is back! Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as 15 brand new celebrities are welcomed to the Strictly ballroom.
S13 Ep5
7.3
22nd Sep 2015
Six of the couples take to the floor for the very first time.
S14 Ep7
7.3
2nd Oct 2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return as your hosts for an unforgettable evening of Strictly drama, in the first results show of the series. The judges' scores and public votes are in and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other, and one of them will chasse out of the competition for good. Plus our professional dancers will be treating us to a spectacular routine accompanying the legendary Barry Gibb.
S21 Ep13
7.3
4th Nov 2023
Halfway through the series, the competition is still wide open. The couples are back with their brand new routines, hoping to impress the judges and you at home. Join Tess and Claudia for another weekend of spectacular dancing.
S11 Ep23
7.3
7th Dec 2013
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present a night to remember on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor. The competition is at melting point as the six surviving couples pivot, twist and turn to keep the glitter ball trophy in their sights. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show.
S20 Ep3
7.3
1st Oct 2022
Our 15 new couples return to the Strictly ballroom. They’ve broken in their dancing shoes and are now performing live to keep their place in the competition. This week, not only do they have to impress the judges but also the viewers at home, as for the first time this series, the public vote will open.
S20 Ep19
7.3
26th Nov 2022
The couples have to do more than ever to secure their places in next week's Musicals Special quarter-final.
S22 Ep8
7.3
13th Oct 2024
It’s results time as our couples find out who is at risk of leaving the competition. There’s also music from Snow Patrol and our professionals perform a love story to a Taylor Swift classic.
S21 Ep12
7.4
29th Oct 2023
The results show opens with a Wednesday Addams-inspired routine from the Strictly professionals, and there will be a music performance from the legend that is Rick Astley. The two couples with the lowest combined judges score and viewer vote will have to face each other in the dance-off. Only one couple will return to dance again.
S21 Ep5
7.4
7th Oct 2023
The magic of the movies comes to the Strictly ballroom as the show opens with a beautiful routine by our professional dancers celebrating 100 years of Disney. Taking inspiration from movie blockbusters, iconic animations and timeless classics, our couples are all hoping to impress the judges and audiences at home ahead of the second results show of the series.
S13 Ep23
7.4
22nd Nov 2015
In this week's results show from the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, there is a group pro dance plus music from Anastacia and Take That. Jamelia and Tristan find themselves in the bottom two for the 5th time, along with Peter and Janette for their first. Both compete again in the dance off with Jamelia and Tristan controversially being voted off the show. For the first time this season the judges were split, with Len choosing to send Peter and Janette home.
S21 Ep16
7.4
12th Nov 2023
The results show opens with a beautiful Remembrance Sunday routine from the professional dancers and a very special music performance from Andrea and Virginia Bocelli. The two couples with the lowest combined judges score and viewer vote will have to face each other in the dance-off. Who will they take through to Blackpool and who will leave the competition?
S22 Ep21
7.4
30th Nov 2024
It’s curtain-up on musicals week as our professionals open the show with a number from Little Shop of Horrors.
S11 Ep9
7.5
19th Oct 2013
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present another evening of sequins and sparkles as the 13 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in Sunday night's results show.
S14 Ep23
7.5
27th Nov 2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before six couples become five. Pop songstress Ellie Goulding performs her new track Falling for You, and the professional dancers perform another amazing group routine.
S21 Ep8
7.5
15th Oct 2023
The results show opens with a beautiful love story from our professional dancers, and the incredible Beverley Knight performs in the ballroom. Our couples' fate hangs in the balance, as your votes at home decide who will be in the bottom two. Which two couples will be fighting for their place in the competition? All will be revealed on Sunday evening.
S22 Ep15
7.5
9th Nov 2024
The battle for Blackpool is on! Our couples return to the dance floor, with routines they hope will earn them a place at the iconic Tower Ballroom next weekend. The judges cast their expert eyes over the performances before you get the chance to vote for your favourite. Who will impress you tonight?
S17 Ep7
7.6
6th Oct 2019
Tonight, this week's movie special reaches its thrilling climax. The show starts with a blockbuster group routine from our stellar cast before the remaining 14 Strictly stars find out who must face the drama of the Dance Off. There’s also music from Harry Connick Jr, who will be performing Anything Goes.
S14 Ep25
7.6
4th Dec 2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before one couple leaves the show.
S20 Ep8
7.6
16th Oct 2022
The results show opens with a routine from our professional dancers and George Ezra performing in the Strictly Ballroom. One couple's fate hangs in the balance as your votes at home decide who will be in the bottom two and who has to fight for their place in the competition. Who will stay and who will go through to the BBC100 Special next week? Find out tonight
S13 Ep7
7.6
3rd Oct 2015
All 15 couples hit the dance floor together for the first time.
S22 Ep9
7.6
19th Oct 2024
Tess and Claud welcome you to another weekend of Strictly as our remaining couples show off the results of their latest week of training.
S22 Ep11
7.6
26th Oct 2024
It’s fright night in the ballroom! Expect terrifying transformations as our remaining couples get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky new routines.
S21 Ep7
7.6
14th Oct 2023
It’s week four of the competition, and our remaining couples are back on the ballroom floor, dancing for your votes at home. Hoping to impress the judges and land in an enviable position on the leader board is only half the story. Your votes will decide the bottom two for Sunday night’s results show.
S14 Ep26
7.6
10th Dec 2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing. Fifteen couples have been whittled down to just four, with each couple having to perform two dances for a chance to win a place in the Strictly grand final. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
S13 Ep10
7.6
10th Oct 2015
In this week's Movie Special, there is a pro group dance, and the remaining 14 couples perform a movie themed dance. Carol and Pasha find themselves bottom of the judges leader board with a score of just 17 for their South Pacific themed Quick Step. Jay and Aliona are top with a score of 37 (the best score and first '10' of the season) for their Pulp Fiction themed Jive.
S21 Ep14
7.6
5th Nov 2023
Everyone is back in the ballroom for the Week 7 results show, opening with a magnificent Afro-Latin festival routine from our Strictly professionals alongside some special guests and a performance from Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson. The two couples with the lowest combined judges score and viewer votes will face each other in the dance-off. Sadly, another couple will leave the competition.
S14 Ep19
7.6
13th Nov 2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's viewers' vote, and reveal which couples are guaranteed a place in next week's show. The two lowest scoring pairs compete in a dance-off, before one of them leaves the contest. Plus, the professional dancers give a special performance for Remembrance Day and Andre Rieu gives his rendition of Hallelujah.
S11 Ep19
7.7
23rd Nov 2013
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host another action-packed Strictly Come Dancing. The remaining eight couples kick, spin and chasse their hearts out to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show.
S13 Ep13
7.7
18th Oct 2015
There is an 80's themed group dance plus music from guest Will Young. Daniel and Kristina, and Kirsty and Brendan find themselves in the bottom two and perform again in the dance off, with Daniel and Kristina leaving the competition.
S20 Ep18
7.7
20th Nov 2022
Two more couples face a dance-off, and Sam Ryder performs in the ballroom. At this stage of the competition, no-one wants to go home. Who will the judges save for another week?
S22 Ep13
7.7
2nd Nov 2024
For the first time in Strictly history, it’s Icons Week in the ballroom, with the couples performing routines that honour some of the most influential music artists of all time.
S13 Ep2
7.7
5th Sep 2015
Put your dancing shoes on, Strictly is back! It's glitz and glamour all the way as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series. Get on board the Strictly express as the journey begins for 15 new stars, including the nail-biting moment when they discover who their dancing partners are. The couples then take to the dance floor to perform together for the very first time in their much-anticipated inaugural group routine. Will it be ballroom bliss or murder on the dance floor? Plus, music performances from soul star Gregory Porter and singing sensation Jess Glynne.
S14 Ep12
7.7
22nd Oct 2016
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for another evening of glitter and glamour as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the show. Voting lines will open at the end of the programme. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dance-off in the results show.
S22 Ep7
7.7
12th Oct 2024
The competition continues as Tess and Claud welcome our couples back to the ballroom. With record-breaking performances achieved already this series, who knows what we can expect tonight.
S1 Ep1
4.6
15th May 2004
Featured celebrities are: David Dickinson (with Camilla Dallerup) Lesley Garrett (with Anton du Beke) Verona Joseph (with Paul Killick) Natasha Kaplinsky (with Brendan Cole) Martin Offiah (with Erin Boag) Christopher Parker (with Hanna Karttunen) Claire Sweeney (with John Byrnes) Jason Wood (with Kylie Jones)
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The first episode of Strictly Come Dancing aired on May 15, 2004.
The last episode of Strictly Come Dancing aired on December 14, 2024.
There are 535 episodes of Strictly Come Dancing.
There are 22 seasons of Strictly Come Dancing.
Yes.
Strictly Come Dancing is set to return for future episodes.