Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars: Season 18

Air Date

March 17, 2014

Episodes

12 episodes

Dancing with the Stars

Season 18

Overview

Season eighteen of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2014. Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli returned as judges; Tom Bergeron returned as host while Erin Andrews replaced Brooke Burke-Charvet as co-host. Bandleader Ray Chew replaced the Harold Wheeler orchestra and singers.

Episodes

1. Week 1: Premiere

March 17, 2014

Past competitor Erin Andrews returns as the new co-host for season 18. R2D2 makes an appearance as Billy Dee Williams dances to a Star Wars medley opposite a pair of storm troopers and Ewoks.

2. Week 2: Star-Chosen Dances

March 24, 2014

One couple starts the show safe this week but the rest face a double elimination. Couples perform dances secretly chosen by the stars.

3. Week 3: Most Memorable Year

March 31, 2014

Robin Roberts joins the judges panel for this week's competition as couples perform dances inspired by the stars most memorable years. Injuries claim their first victim as Billy Dee Williams is unable to perform and is disqualified.

4. Week 4: Switch Up Night

April 7, 2014

Julianne Hough returns to the show as a guest judge once again. In a change of pace the entire cast opens the show with a wild group dance. Then the contestants switch partners for the competition based on the home audience's Twitter votes. Scores are combined with last week's for next week's elimination. In a special surprise Derek shows off his first choreographed routine for the Macy's Stars of Dance.

5. Week 5: Disney Night

April 14, 2014

The couples are back with their original partners and Donny Osmond joins the judges panel for Disney night. A few Disney characters find their way into some of the dances.

6. Week 6: Party Anthems Night

April 21, 2014

Redfoo joins the judges panel this week. Macys Stars of Dance return to perform Derek's choreography.

7. Week 7: Latin Night

April 28, 2014

Ricky Martin joins the show for the always popular Latin night as a guest judge and performer. Injuries begin to take their toll especially among the ladies leading up to the team dance.

8. Week 8: Celebrity Dance Duels

May 5, 2014

Mark Ballas opens the show with a vocal number. After performing their tradition dances, pairs of couples perform synchronized dances.

9. Week 9: American Icons

May 12, 2014

American Icons Night The semifinalists performed two unlearned dances to songs by American music icons. The celebrities were also able to speak with people who they consider "icons". Candace, Charlie, Amy, James, and Meryl each received advice from Angela Thomas, Scott Hamilton, Oprah Winfrey, L.A. Reid, and season 6 winner Kristi Yamaguchi respectively.

10. Week 10: The Finals - Part 1

May 19, 2014

11. Road to the Finals

May 20, 2014

12. Week 10: The Finals - Part 2

May 20, 2014