Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars: Season 23

Air Date

September 12, 2016

Episodes

15 episodes

Dancing with the Stars

Season 23

Episodes

Week 1 Fall 2016

1. Week 1 Fall 2016

September 12, 2016

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.

Week 2: TV Night

2. Week 2: TV Night

September 19, 2016

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.

Week 2: Results Show

3. Week 2: Results Show

September 20, 2016

The first elimination of the season takes place, based on combined viewer and judges' scores from weeks 1 and 2.

Week 3: Face Off Night

4. Week 3: Face Off Night

September 26, 2016

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.

Week 3: Results Show

5. Week 3: Results Show

September 27, 2016

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.

Week 4: Cirque du Soleil Night

6. Week 4: Cirque du Soleil Night

October 3, 2016

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.

Week 4: Results Show

7. Week 4: Results Show

October 4, 2016

A surprise double elimination takes place and DNCE performs their new single.

Week 5: Most Memorable Year

8. Week 5: Most Memorable Year

October 10, 2016

The nine remaining celebrities will set out to leave a lasting impression with their dances as they commemorate their most memorable year.

Week 6: Latin Night

9. Week 6: Latin Night

October 17, 2016

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.

Week 7: Eras Night

10. Week 7: Eras Night

October 24, 2016

The eight remaining celebrities dance to popular songs throughout the decades.

Week 8: Halloween Night

11. Week 8: Halloween Night

October 31, 2016

The seven remaining couples compete on a Halloween-themed night.

Week 9: Showstoppers Night

12. Week 9: Showstoppers Night

November 7, 2016

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.”

Week 10: Semi-Finals

13. Week 10: Semi-Finals

November 14, 2016

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.

Week 11: Finals Pt. 1

14. Week 11: Finals Pt. 1

November 21, 2016

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.”

Week 11: Finals Pt. 2

15. Week 11: Finals Pt. 2

November 22, 2016

All 13 couples rejoin for a high-energy opening number, and the Season 23 champion is crowned.