Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

Dance like everyone's watching.

On ABC, Disney+

2005–35 seasons523 episodes6.2 / 10

A long-running, high-energy celebration of dance and personal transformation where celebrities learn and perform, supported by judges and audiences in a fundamentally encouraging format.

The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers. Enjoy sizzling salsas, sambas and spray-tans as they vie for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Dancing with the Stars easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is Dancing with the Stars scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is Dancing with the Stars sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Does Dancing with the Stars leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is Dancing with the Stars violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity32

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love39

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Dancing with the Stars

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dancing with the Stars

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dancing with the Stars, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dancing with the Stars, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dancing with the Stars, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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