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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 (season 24): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 24 of Strictly Come Dancing airs from September 19, 2026 to November 15, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (16 episodes).

Airing now BBC (U.K.) Verified November 3, 2026

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Quick answer

Strictly Come Dancing season 24 premiered on September 19, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.) and has 16 episodes.

Episode 13, "Week 7", is on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The finale is Sunday, November 15, 2026.

U.S. premiere: September 19, 2026
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 16
Finale: November 15, 2026

Season 24 episode schedule (U.S.)

Strictly Come Dancing season 24 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Launch Show	Sat, Sep 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Week 1	Sat, Sep 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Week 2	Sat, Oct 3, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Week 2 Results	Sun, Oct 4, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Week 3	Sat, Oct 10, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Week 3 Results	Sun, Oct 11, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Week 4	Sat, Oct 17, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Week 4 Results	Sun, Oct 18, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Week 5	Sat, Oct 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Week 5 Results	Sun, Oct 25, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Halloween Special	Sat, Oct 31, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Week 6 Results	Sun, Nov 1, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Week 7	Sat, Nov 7, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Next
14	Week 7 Results	Sun, Nov 8, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Week 8	Sat, Nov 14, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Week 8 Results	Sun, Nov 15, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

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Where to watch season 24

Where to watch Strictly Come Dancing season 24 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 19, 2026 – November 15, 2026	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of Strictly Come Dancing are there?

Strictly Come Dancing has 24 seasons and 556 episodes listed, with the first airing on May 15, 2004.

Is Strictly Come Dancing still on?

Strictly Come Dancing is still running; the next episode is listed for November 7, 2026.

Where can I watch Strictly Come Dancing?

Strictly Come Dancing originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When is the next episode of Strictly Come Dancing?

Episode 13, "Week 7", of season 24 is on Saturday, November 7, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.).

When was the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing season 24?

Season 24 episode 1 premiered on Saturday, September 19, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.).

About Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing is a family and reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2004 with 24 seasons and 556 episodes. Strictly Come Dancing is still running; the next episode is listed for November 7, 2026.

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