Alex Rudzinski
Director
Dancing with the Stars (2005)
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.
Released June 1, 2005
Episode 92 min
10+
Genres: Family, Music, Reality, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: Hulu, Disney Plus
Production Companies: Endemol Shine North America, BBC Studios, BBC Worldwide Productions
Network: Disney+
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S18E1 - Week 1: Premiere
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 and Ewoks.
March 17, 2014, midnight
S18E2 - Week 2: Star-Chosen Dances
One couple starts the show safe this week but the rest face a double elimination. Couples perform dances secretly chosen by the stars.
March 24, 2014, midnight
S18E3 - Week 3: Most Memorable Year
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 Dee Williams is unable to perform and is disqualified.
March 31, 2014, midnight
S18E4 - Week 4: Switch Up Night
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 the competition based on the home audience's Twitter votes. Scores are combined with last week's for next week's elimination. In a special surprise Derek shows off his first choreographed routine for the Macy's Stars of Dance.
April 7, 2014, midnight
S18E5 - Week 5: Disney Night
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.
April 14, 2014, midnight
S18E6 - Week 6: Party Anthems Night
Redfoo joins the judges panel this week. Macys Stars of Dance return to perform Derek's choreography.
April 21, 2014, midnight
S18E7 - Week 7: Latin Night
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 dance.
April 28, 2014, midnight
S18E8 - Week 8: Celebrity Dance Duels
Mark Ballas opens the show with a vocal number. After performing their tradition dances, pairs of couples perform synchronized dances.
May 5, 2014, midnight
S18E9 - Week 9: American Icons
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 "icons". Candace, Charlie, Amy, James, and Meryl each received advice from Angela Thomas, Scott Hamilton, Oprah Winfrey, L.A. Reid, and season 6 winner Kristi Yamaguchi respectively.
May 12, 2014, midnight
S18E10 - Week 10: The Finals - Part 1
None
May 19, 2014, midnight
S18E11 - Road to the Finals
None
May 20, 2014, midnight
S18E12 - Week 10: The Finals - Part 2
None
May 20, 2014, midnight
Network: Disney+
Episode Runtime: 92 min.
Season Runtime: 47012 min.
Released: June 1, 2005
Last Air Date: Dec. 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 10+
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