Dancing with the Stars: Season 18
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.
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.
Season 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.
Episode Guide
Season 18 Progress Shield
Week 1: Premiere
Mar 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
Week 2: Star-Chosen Dances
Mar 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.
Week 3: Most Memorable Year
Mar 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 De
Week 4: Switch Up Night
Apr 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
Week 5: Disney Night
Apr 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.
Week 6: Party Anthems Night
Apr 21, 2014
Redfoo joins the judges panel this week. Macys Stars of Dance return to perform Derek's choreography.
Week 7: Latin Night
Apr 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
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.
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 "icon