Dancing with the Stars: Season 28
Season 28 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 27.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 28 Progress Shield
2019 Season Premiere
Sep 16, 2019
A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.
First Elimination
Sep 23, 2019 · 60 min
The 12 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete; the first elimination of the season.
Movie Night
Sep 30, 2019
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.
Top 10
Oct 7, 2019 · 60 min
The remaining 10 celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to a variety of hit and well-known songs; guest judge Leah Remini.
Disney Night
Oct 14, 2019
The opening dance number takes place at Disneyland Resort; the nine couples dance to a variety of beloved Disney songs.
Week 6
Oct 21, 2019
The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.
Halloween Night
Oct 28, 2019
The couples perform terrifying dances set to Halloween themes.
Dance-Off Week
Nov 4, 2019
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.
Boy Band & Girl Group Night
Nov 11, 2019
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.
Semi-Finals
Nov 18, 2019
The celebrities repeat a style of dance they struggled with earlier in the season, then they perform a style they haven't done before.
Finale
Nov 25, 2019
Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to compete and win the Mirrorball trophy.