Launch Show

S20 E01 • Friday, Sep 23, 2022 • Sep 23 • 1h 47m

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the launch of the 20th series, joined by judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse as they welcome 15 new celebrities to the Strictly ballroom. Featuring a guest appearance by John Legend, and last year's champions Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice reprising their winning routine

Week 1

S20 E02 • Saturday, Sep 24, 2022 • Sep 24 • 2h 21m

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the first live show of the series. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas assess the routines of the 15 couples, with the scores they award tonight being carried over to next week when viewers will have their chance to vote. Plus, a special group routine from the professional dancers

Week 2

S20 E03 • Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 • Oct 1 • 2h 15m

Our 15 new couples return to the Strictly ballroom. They’ve broken in their dancing shoes and are now performing live to keep their place in the competition. This week, not only do they have to impress the judges but also the viewers at home, as for the first time this series, the public vote will open.

Week 2 Results

S20 E04 • Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 • Oct 2 • 44m

Two couples face the first dance-off of the series. Entertaining us all in the ballroom is the legendary Robbie Williams.

Week 3 Movie Week

S20 E05 • Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 • Oct 8 • 2h 10m

It's time to roll out the red carpet as Strictly Come Dancing takes you to the movies. Our remaining couples' routines take their inspiration from the silver screen.

Week 3 Results

S20 E06 • Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 • Oct 9 • 40m

Two couples face a Movie Week dance-off. With a guest performance by Adam Lambert.

Week 4

S20 E07 • Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 • Oct 15 • 1h 59m

Week 4 Results

S20 E08 • Sunday, Oct 16, 2022 • Oct 16 • 43m

The results show opens with a routine from our professional dancers and George Ezra performing in the Strictly Ballroom. One couple's fate hangs in the balance as your votes at home decide who will be in the bottom two and who has to fight for their place in the competition. Who will stay and who will go through to the BBC100 Special next week? Find out tonight

Week 5 Celebrating BBC 100

S20 E09 • Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 • Oct 22 • 1h 55m

To celebrate 100 years of the BBC, the couples dance to iconic BBC theme tunes.

Week 5 Results

S20 E10 • Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 • Oct 23 • 40m

Week 6 Halloween Special

S20 E11 • Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 • Oct 29 • 1h 45m

It's the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween special! Our remaining couples perform fierce and fun routines for all the family to enjoy.

Week 6 Results

S20 E12 • Sunday, Oct 30, 2022 • Oct 30 • 40m

Another two couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance by the outstanding Rina Sawayama. Who will the judges trick and treat this Halloween?

Week 7

S20 E13 • Saturday, Nov 5, 2022 • Nov 5 • 1h 35m

Week 7 Results

S20 E14 • Sunday, Nov 6, 2022 • Nov 6 • 45m

Two more couples face a dance-off, and there is a music performance by Luke Evans.

Week 8

S20 E15 • Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 • Nov 12 • 1h 30m

The couples fight to secure a place in next week's Blackpool special.

Week 8 Results

S20 E16 • Sunday, Nov 13, 2022 • Nov 13

Two more couples face a dance-off, our professionals mark Remembrance Sunday with a beautiful group number, and the guest music performance is by Sheku and Zak.

Week 9 Blackpool

S20 E17 • Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 • Nov 19 • 1h 25m

After a two-year absence, Strictly Come Dancing returns to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Week 9 Results

S20 E18 • Sunday, Nov 20, 2022 • Nov 20 • 41m

Two more couples face a dance-off, and Sam Ryder performs in the ballroom. At this stage of the competition, no-one wants to go home. Who will the judges save for another week?

Week 10

S20 E19 • Saturday, Nov 26, 2022 • Nov 26 • 1h 10m

The couples have to do more than ever to secure their places in next week's Musicals Special quarter-final.

Week 10 Results

S20 E20 • Sunday, Nov 27, 2022 • Nov 27 • 30m

Two more couples face a dance-off, and special guests Tom Grennan and Joel Corry perform in the ballroom.

Week 11 Musicals

S20 E21 • Friday, Dec 2, 2022 • Dec 2 • 1h 5m

The show makes a rare second appearance this week as the quarter-final is moved forward a day thanks to World Cup coverage. This musicals-themed edition opens with a dance extravaganza performed by the professional dancers alongside West End legends Marisha Wallace, Ivano Turco and Trevor Dion Nicholas. Fleur, Hamza, Helen, Kym, Molly and Will then take to the ballroom floor with routines inspired by the world of musical theatre. Everyone wants to secure their place in next week's semi-final, so showstopping performances and a stellar night of dance are to be expected.

Week 11 Results

S20 E22 • Saturday, Dec 3, 2022 • Dec 3 • 37m

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the two lowest-scoring couples compete in the dance-off, with a place in the semi-final up for grabs. There's also a performance from the cast of The Cher Show and a Guys and Dolls routine from the professionals

Week 12 Semi-Final

S20 E23 • Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 • Dec 11 • 1h 45m

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the semi-final of the pro-celebrity contest, for which Fleur, Hamza, Helen, Molly and Will must master two brand new routines to win the approval of judges and viewers alike and secure a place in next week's grand final

Week 12 Results

S20 E24 • Monday, Dec 12, 2022 • Dec 12

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce the results of the judges' scores and viewers' votes, with the two couples with the lowest combined scores taking part in a dance-off to decide who will be next to leave the contest and who will win the last place in next week's final. Craig Revel Horwood joins the professionals for a special routine, and there is music from Lewis Capaldi

The Final

S20 E25 • Saturday, Dec 17, 2022 • Dec 17 • 2h 30m

The final 4, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the climax of this year's series.

Christmas Special

S20 E26 • Sunday, Dec 25, 2022 • Dec 25 • 1h 14m

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the annual special, which sees singer Nicola Roberts, DJ Rickie Haywood-Williams, podcaster Rosie Ramsey, actor Larry Lamb, CBBC presenter George Webster and former Corrie star Alexandra Mardell perform festive routines in the hope of lifting the coveted Strictly Christmas trophy. There's also a special performance from a ghost of Strictly past - Bruno Tonioli. Is Anton's judging seat safe?