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When does Dancing with the Stars Season 18 come out?

Dancing with the Stars Season 18 premiered Monday, March 17, 2014 on ABC and ended Tuesday, May 20, 2014. The season has 12 episodes.

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.

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Dancing with the Stars Season 18 release schedule

Dancing with the Stars Season 18 episode release dates
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1. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

2. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

3. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

4. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

5. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

6. Week 6: Party Anthems Night

Redfoo joins the judges panel this week. Macys Stars of Dance return to perform Derek's choreography.

Monday · 12 years ago

7. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

8. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

9. 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.

Monday · 12 years ago

10. Week 10: The Finals - Part 1

Monday · 12 years ago

11. Road to the Finals

Tuesday · 12 years ago

12. Week 10: The Finals - Part 2 Finale

Tuesday · 12 years ago

Dancing with the Stars Season 18 guest stars

  • Kenny Ortega

    Kenny Ortega

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Abby Miller

    Abby Miller

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Ricky Martin

    Ricky Martin

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Stefan Gordy

    Stefan Gordy

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Donny Osmond

    Donny Osmond

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Julianne Hough

    Julianne Hough

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Robin Roberts

    Robin Roberts

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Diana Nyad

    Diana Nyad

    Self - Contestant

  • Sean Avery

    Sean Avery

    Self - Contestant

  • Billy Dee Williams

    Billy Dee Williams

    Self - Contestant

  • Cody Simpson

    Cody Simpson

    Self - Contestant

  • Drew Carey

    Drew Carey

    Self - Contestant

  • NeNe Leakes

    NeNe Leakes

    Self - Contestant

  • Danica McKellar

    Danica McKellar

    Self - Contestant

  • Charlie White

    Charlie White

    Self - Contestant

  • James Maslow

    James Maslow

    Self - Contestant

Dancing with the Stars Season 18 FAQ

When does Dancing with the Stars Season 18 come out?

Dancing with the Stars Season 18 premiered Monday, March 17, 2014 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Dancing with the Stars Season 18?

Dancing with the Stars Season 18 has 12 episodes.

Are new episodes of Dancing with the Stars Season 18 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Dancing with the Stars Season 18 finale?

The Dancing with the Stars Season 18 finale (Episode 12) aired Tuesday, May 20, 2014.

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