Season 28

2019

Episode 1 2019 Season Premiere September 16, 2019 A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.
Episode 2 First Elimination September 23, 2019, 1 h The 12 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete; the first elimination of the season.
Episode 3 Movie Night September 30, 2019 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 October 7, 2019, 1 h 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 October 14, 2019 The opening dance number takes place at Disneyland Resort; the nine couples dance to a variety of beloved Disney songs.
Episode 6 Week 6 October 21, 2019 The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.
Episode 7 Halloween Night October 28, 2019 The couples perform terrifying dances set to Halloween themes.
Episode 8 Dance-Off Week November 4, 2019 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…
Episode 9 Boy Band & Girl Group Night November 11, 2019 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 November 18, 2019 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 November 25, 2019 Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to compete and win the Mirrorball trophy.