As this season of Dancing With the Stars has drawn to an end, fans everywhere have been left with a good feeling about the future of this immensely popular show. The episode that aired November 8^th reunited favorites of seasons past with this year's finalists for an exciting and entertaining night.

It is the dancing that draws audiences back week after week.  The episode began with Mario Lopez and his partner, Karina Smirnoff reprising the tango that won them favor with the judges the night before. The elegant and intricate dance draws a standing ovation from the audience. In the next segment a dance inspired by James Bond features three debonair men and three beautiful women whirling around the dance floor to the original Bond theme. But it would not be an end-of season spectacular if some stars from seasons past didn't make an appearance. Willa Ford, Lisa Rinna, Joey McIntyre and Harry Hamlin paired up with their professional partners for an exuberant jitterbug to "Footloose" to promote the upcoming Dancing With the Stars tour.

Of course, it was a much-anticipated episode. One more couple faced dismissal before the final competition. Joey Lawrence, Emmitt Smith and Mario Lopez seemed equally talented, equally hard-working and equally likeable thus making it impossible anyone to guess who might not be going to the final. Support and enthusiasm seemed to be the reigning themes for the evening. Mario, Joey and Emmitt express their admiration for each other throughout the show. The professionals they dance with praise their pupils and stress the importance of having a good work ethic and a positive attitude in any endeavor.

When Joey Lawrence and his partner Edyta Sliwinska are voted off, Joey graciously thanks everyone on the show who supported him but most importantly, his family. In a re-cap of Joey's experience he is shown saying "I'm gonna be dancing for my wife and for my baby. That's it." Joey then praises his dancing partner Edyta and expresses his gratitude for her support and patience. Edyta in turn talks about the joy of teaching someone who is willing to work as hard and with as much enthusiasm as Joey.

Dancing With the Stars will surely continue to make regular appearances as our Best of the Week if it continues to celebrate good sportsmanship, good work ethics, and dedication while providing family-friendly entertainment for audiences everywhere.

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