Dancing with the Stars Season 28, Episode 9: Boy Band & Girl Group Night

2019 Season Premiere

A new cast of 12 celebrities kick off the competition.

First Elimination

The 12 celebrity and pro-dancer couples compete; the first elimination of the season.

60 min

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.

Top 10

The remaining 10 celebrity and pro-dancer couples dance to a variety of hit and well-known songs; guest judge Leah Remini.

60 min

Disney Night

The opening dance number takes place at Disneyland Resort; the nine couples dance to a variety of beloved Disney songs.

Week 6

The nine remaining couples compete; the cast of "Dancing With the Stars -- Live Tour 2020" performs; one couple is eliminated.

Halloween Night

The couples perform terrifying dances set to Halloween themes.

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.

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.

Finale

Four celebrity and pro-dancer couples return to the ballroom to compete and win the Mirrorball trophy.