Episode 1 | Premiere Week: Part 1

Season 27 opens with thirteen contestants from the worlds of entertainment, sports and social media, variously performing the cha cha, foxtrot, jive, salsa and quickstep.

Episode 2 | Premiere Week: Part 2

The previous night's opening dances are recapped, and the upcoming premiere of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors (2018) is previewed, after which five couples dance again to avoid elimination.

Episode 3 | Week 2: New York City Night

The twelve remaining couples dance to songs related to New York City.

Episode 4 | Week 2: Las Vegas Night

The twelve remaining couples perform dances that pay tribute to Las Vegas, with one couple eliminated.

Episode 5 | Week 3: Most Memorable Night

The eleven couples perform dances which celebrate the contestants' most memorable years, with one couple eliminated.

Episode 6 | Week 4: Trio Night

The ten couples each perform with a third dancer, most of them past finalists, with one couple eliminated.

Episode 7 | Week 5: Disney Night

The nine remaining celebrities put on their Mickey ears and transform into some of their favorite Disney characters to celebrate the magnificence of "Disney Night."

Episode 8 | Week 6: Halloween Night

The nine couples perform Halloween-themed dances, with guest performers including JabbaWockeez, Allison Holker and Stephen Boss; one couple is eliminated.

Episode 9 | Week 7: Country Night

The eight remaining couples dance to country hits, with various guest performers, then compete in team dances; two couples are eliminated.

Episode 10 | Week 8: Semi-Finals

The six remaining couples each perform a dedication dance, then a dance selected by the judges, after which two couples are eliminated before the finals.

Episode 11 | Week 9: Finale

The four finalists each take a second shot at a dance they selected from earlier in the year, followed by a freestyle dance, after which the season champion is named.