Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
28 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
97 mins
In the first show of the new season, the 15 new contestants are paired with their pro partners. There is also a tribute to the late Bruce Forsyth, musical performances by guests Shania Twain and Rita Ora, and a look at the 3 new female pros and new head judge Shirley Ballas. Last year's winners Ore and Joanne also perform their jive one last time.
Episode 2
137 mins
All 15 couples perform for judges scores for the first time, with Aston and Janette top of the leader board with a score of 31 for their Foxtrot. Judges scores are carried over to week 2. There is also a pro group dance.
Episode 3
125 mins
The 15 contestants dance for judges scores and public votes. Alexandra and Gorka receive the highest score of the season so far with a near perfect 36 for their Paso Doble. With last weeks scores being added to this weeks, Debbie and Giovanni are top of the judges leader board with a score of 64.
Episode 4
42 mins
In the first Results Show of the new season, there is a group pro dance plus music from Emeli Sandé. Chizzy and Pasha and Brian and Amy find themselves in the bottom two and perform again in the dance off, with Chizzy and Pasha becoming the first pair to leave the competition.
Episode 5
125 mins
In this movie special there is a La La Land (2016) based pro dance and the remaining 14 couples each perform a movie themed dance for judges scores and public votes. Aston and Janette are top with a score of 35 for their Trolls (2016) based Cha Cha Cha, with Reverend Richard and Dianne bottom with a score of 14 for their Flash Gordon (1980) inspired Paso Doble.
Episode 6
44 mins
In the Movie Week Results Show, there is a Walt Disney themed pro dance plus music from special guest Sheridan Smith. Simon and Karen, and The Reverend Richard and Dianne find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with The Reverend Richard and Dianne becoming the latest to leave the competition.
Episode 7
114 mins
The remaining 13 couples dance for judges scores and audience votes. Alexandra and Gorka are top of the judges leader board with a score of 39 (receiving the first '10s' of the season), for their Jive, with Charlotte and Brendan and Simon and Karen joint bottom with a score of 19 each for their Jive and Samba.
Episode 8
43 mins
In the week 4 Results Show there is a dramatic pro show dance plus music from special guest Gregory Porter . Davood and Nadiya, and Charlotte and Brendan find themselves in the bottom two and perform again in the dance off, with Charlotte and Brendan being unanimously voted off by the judges.
Episode 9
103 mins
With judge Bruno absent (a schedule conflict), the 3 judges score the remaining 12 couples. Debbie and Gorka are top of the leader board with a score of 27 for their Rumba, with 4 couples all tying at the bottom with scores of 16 each. Joe and Katya receiving their first 10 of the series, Katya's first 10 ever on Strictly.
Episode 10
42 mins
In the Week 5 Results Show there is a Speed Dating themed pro dance plus music from special guests The Script. Simon and Karen, and Brian and Amy find themselves dancing again, with Brian and Amy being voted out of the competition.
Episode 11
100 mins
In this Halloween Special there is a spooky pro/celebrity show dance and the remaining 11 couples dance for judges scores and audience votes. With all 4 judges in attendance again, Debbie and Giovanni are top of the leader board with a score of 39 out of 40 for their Frankenstein themed Charleston, with Simon and Karen bottom with just 16 for their American Smooth.
Episode 12
42 mins
In the Halloween Results Show there is a spooky pro dance number plus music from special guests Steps. Yet again, Simon and Karen are in the bottom two, along with Mollie and AJ who perform again in the dance off. The judges unanimously vote off Simon and Karen.
Episode 13
91 mins
The final 10 couples perform for judges scores. Alexandra and Gorka are first out and get a near perfect score of 39 for their Cha Cha Cha. They are beaten to the top of the leader board though by Debbie and Giovanni who get the season's first perfect 40 for their Tango. Ruth and Anton are bottom with just 22 for their Paso Doble.
Episode 14
42 mins
In the Week 7 Results Show there is a Prince themed pro dance plus music from guests Stereophonics. In the biggest shock of the season, Aston and Janette, and Mollie and AJ find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again, with favourites Aston and Janette being voted off by the judges.
Episode 15
82 mins
The remaining 9 couples dance for the judges and for viewer votes in a bid to get to next week's show in Blackpool. Alexandra and Gorka, and Davood and Nadiya are joint top of the leader board with a score of 38 each, with Ruth and Anton bottom with a score of just 18.
Episode 16
43 mins
There is a special Remembrance Day pro dance to the song 500 Miles, plus music from guest Seal. Jonnie and Oti, and Ruth and Anton find themselves in the bottom two dance off, with Ruth and Anton becoming the latest couple to leave the competition, just missing out on the trip to Blackpool.
Episode 17
82 mins
In the Blackpool special the dances are bigger and better to fill the massive floor at the Tower Ballroom. There is a circus based pro/celebrity group dance and the remaining couples perform for judges scores and viewer votes. Alexandra and Gorka are top with a score of 39 for their Quick Step with Susan and Kevin bottom with a score of 25. Gemma and Aljaz receive their first 10s of the series for their American Smooth.
Episode 18
45 mins
In the Blackpool results show there is a special Northern Soul based group dance plus music from special guests Tears for Fears, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. In a shock, Debbie and Giovanni find themselves in the bottom two along with Jonnie and Oti, with Jonnie and Oti becoming the latest pair to leave the competition.
Episode 19
77 mins
This week the 7 remaining couples not only perform a dance each, but all take to the dance floor at the same time for Strictly's first 'Pasodoblethon'. Joe and Katya, and Debbie and Giovanni both get 38 from the judges for their main dances, with Susan and Kevin bottom with just 21 for their American Smooth. The Pasodoblethon is won by Alexandra and Gorka meaning that top of the final leader board with a score of 44 are Joe and Katya, with Susan and Kevin bottom with just 22.
Episode 20
40 mins
There is a Fashion based group pro dance plus music from special guest Kelly Clarkson. In a shock, Alexandra and Gorka face their first dance off, along with Susan and Kevin, with Susan and Kevin being unanimously voted off by the judges.
Episode 21
62 mins
In the Musicals Special there is an Oliver themed pro dance and the remaining 6 couples all perform musical based dances for the judges. Joint top of the judges leader board with scores of 39 each are Debbie and Giovanni for their Cats themed American Smooth and Alexandra and Gorka for their Mary Poppins themed Charleston. Joint bottom with scores of 29 are Gemma and Aljaz for their Hello Dolly themed Quick Step, and Davood and Nadiya for their Phantom of the Opera themed Argentine Tango.
Episode 22
41 mins
In the Musicals Week Results Show there is a group pro dance with the cast of the West End show Dreamgirls, plus music from special guests Leading Ladies. Davood and Nadiya and for the second week Alexandra and Gorka find themselves in the bottom two, with Davood and Nadiya being voted off the show.
Episode 23
93 mins
In this season's Semi Final the remaining 5 couples each perform two dances for judges votes. Alexandra and Gorka are top of the leader board after scores of 39 and a perfect 40 (their first and only the second of the season). Mollie and AJ find themselves at the bottom with a combined score of just 56.
Episode 24
43 mins
In the Semi Final Results show there is a Lindy Hop themed group pro dance plus music from guest Craig David. Mollie and AJ plus Gemma and Aljaz find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Mollie and AJ becoming the latest couple to leave the competition, just missing out on a place in the final.
Episode 25
148 mins
In the glittering 2017 Final there is a group pro dance plus all this years celebrities take to the floor one last time. There is also music from special guest Ed Sheeran. The 4 finalists perform 3 dances each for viewer votes only (the judges scores being a guide only). They perform a judges choice, their favourite dance plus a show dance. After the 3 dances Alexandra and Gorka are top of the judges leader board with a near perfect score of 119 (including 2 perfect 40s) but who will the public vote as their 2017 winner?
Episode 26
72 mins
In this year's Christmas Special 6 former contestants perform for judges scores and studio audience votes in a bid to become Christmas Champion. There is also music from guests Kaiser Chiefs and a special group dance.
Episode 27
Ahead of Strictly live shows of 2017, our 15 couples are busy training for their debut performance.
Episode 28
Six favorite stars of Strictly past return to ballroom to compete for Christmas trophy.