1. 2019 Season Premiere
A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.
Dancing with the Stars — Season 28
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2. First Elimination
The 12 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete; the first elimination of the season.
3. Movie Night
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.
4. Top 10
The remaining 10 celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to a variety of hit and well-known songs; guest judge Leah Remini.
5. Disney Night
The opening dance number takes place at Disneyland Resort; the nine couples dance to a variety of beloved Disney songs.
6. Week 6
The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.
7. Halloween Night
The couples perform terrifying dances set to Halloween themes.
8. Dance-Off Week
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.
9. Boy Band & Girl Group Night
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.
10. Semi-Finals
The celebrities repeat a style of dance they struggled with earlier in the season, then they perform a style they haven't done before.
11. Finale
Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to compete and win the Mirrorball trophy.