Seasons & episodes
S28 · E12019 Season Premiere 2019-09-16
A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.
S28 · E2First Elimination 2019-09-23 · 60 min
The 12 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete; the first elimination of the season.
S28 · E3Movie Night 2019-09-30
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.
S28 · E4Top 10 2019-10-07 · 60 min
The remaining 10 celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to a variety of hit and well-known songs; guest judge Leah Remini.
S28 · E5Disney Night 2019-10-14
The opening dance number takes place at Disneyland Resort; the nine couples dance to a variety of beloved Disney songs.
S28 · E6Week 6 2019-10-21
The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.
S28 · E7Halloween Night 2019-10-28
The couples perform terrifying dances set to Halloween themes.
S28 · E8Dance-Off Week 2019-11-04
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.
S28 · E9Boy Band & Girl Group Night 2019-11-11
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.
S28 · E10Semi-Finals 2019-11-18
The celebrities repeat a style of dance they struggled with earlier in the season, then they perform a style they haven't done before.
S28 · E11Finale 2019-11-25
Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to compete and win the Mirrorball trophy.