Dancing with the Stars: Season 30
Season 30 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 29.
- 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 30 Progress Shield
Premiere
Sep 20, 2021
A new cast of 15 celebrities and their pro dance partners compete in a variety of dances; host Tyra Banks.
First Elimination
Sep 27, 2021 · 60 min
The 15 celebrity and professional dancer couples are back in the ballroom for a second week with the first elimination of the 2021 season; host Tyra Banks performs a song to start
Britney Night
Oct 4, 2021
The 14 celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom.
Disney Week: Heroes Night
Oct 11, 2021
The 13 remaining couples performing choreographed numbers inspired by Disney Heroes.
Disney Week: Villains Night
Oct 12, 2021
The celebrities and their partners will put on a wickedly good show inspired by Disney Villains.
Grease Night
Oct 18, 2021
11 celebrity and pro-dancer couples take on performances inspired by "Grease".
Horror Night
Oct 25, 2021
It's "Horror Night" and viewers are in for a real treat as the remaining couples Monster Mash their way back to the ballroom for a fang-tastic night as they compete another week fo
Janet Jackson Night
Nov 8, 2021
This season's eight remaining couples return to the ballroom for a star-studded Janet Jackson Night. There will also be a double elimination as the couples battle it out to make it
Semi-Finals
Nov 15, 2021
The penultimate episode will feature this season's six remaining couples battling it out in two rounds of dances for a spot in the finale, as they also face a double elimination li