New episodes of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro air every Monday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The next episode-Episode 6, titled “But Can You Teach? Coaching Superfans with Witney Carson”-is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026.
Release schedule and where to watch
The spinoff premiered on July 13, 2026, and runs weekly through its finale on August 31, 2026. Episodes are broadcast live on ABC and become available to stream the following day on Hulu (and Disney+ in some listings).
Here’s the confirmed episode lineup so far:
- Episode 1 (July 13): “The Journey Begins: Technique with Derek Hough”
- Episode 2 (July 20): “Stories Without Words: Storytelling with Brandon Armstrong”
- Episode 3 (July 27): “You’re Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link: Group Work with Britt Stewart”
- Episode 4 (Aug. 3): “Bring on the Intensity: Chemistry with Jenna Johnson”
- Episode 5 (Aug. 10): “‘Wow’ Moments with Daniella Karagach”
- Episode 6 (Aug. 17): “But Can You Teach? Coaching Superfans with Witney Carson”
- Episode 7 (Aug. 24): TBA
- Episode 8 – Finale (Aug. 31): TBA
What to expect in Episode 6
Episode 6 shifts focus to teaching ability, pairing the remaining contestants with a DWTS superfan who has no dance experience. The pros must coach their partners through a routine, testing not just performance skills but also communication, patience, and adaptability-traits essential for a future Dancing with the Stars pro.
Streaming and time zones
ABC airs the show at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Viewers in other U.S. time zones should check local listings for the corresponding broadcast time. If you miss the live airing, the episode will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
The finale is set for August 31, when one dancer will be crowned the next official DWTS pro for Season 35.