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Dancing with the Stars: Season 18

7 episodes Premiered Apr 11, 2021 Updated Sep 27, 2026
Previously on Dancing with the Stars

Season 18 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dancing with the Stars Season 17.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 18 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 18: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (4): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S18·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Apr 11, 2021 · 72 min

There’s sure to be glitz, glamour and a touch of drama as Australia’s favourite returning celebrities and wildcards take to the dance floor in the hope of impressing the judges and

S18·E2 Core

Episode 2

Apr 12, 2021 · 75 min

The returning stars, the dazzling costumes, and the dancing are back as we see Group B take to the dance floor to survive elimination, while Group A watch the spectacle from the DW

S18·E3 Core

Episode 3

Apr 13, 2021 · 71 min

The hits keep coming, with Group A celebrities returning to the dancefloor for another night of glitz and glamour, and one step closer to reclaiming their spot as the ultimate DWTS

S18·E4 Core

Episode 4

Apr 18, 2021 · 70 min

It’s the first of our trips down memory lane with some of our celebrities revisiting a dance from their previous appearance.

S18·E5 Core

Episode 5

Apr 19, 2021 · 73 min

Our first dance marathon features couples dancing the Lindy Hop to earn points. It's also another trip down memory lane for three couples as they compete to make the grand finale.

S18·E6 Mytharc

Episode 6

Apr 20, 2021 · 69 min

It’s all about the glitz and glamour for the marathon tonight as our all-stars bump and grind their way to the glorious disco music of the 70s.

S18·E7 Mytharc

Episode 7

Apr 25, 2021 · 75 min

This is it! The Grand Finale. The remaining six couples freestyle their way through the final night of competition with the coveted Mirrorball Trophy on the line. Who wins?

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