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Dance Moms
Dance Moms is an American dance reality series that debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, it is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows children's early careers in dance show business and their mothers.
- Created by:
- Abby Miller
- Cast:
- Abby Miller, Stacey Ketchman, Tricia Farrar, Ann Colin
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Lifetime
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One
2015-01-06 · 42mThe dance competition season is off to a rocky start when a key team member disappears.
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E02
Episode 2
Abby Got Served
2015-01-13 · 42mMaddie and Kalani prepare for a showdown; Abby's rival seeks revenge; Abby's team members begin to turn against her.
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E03
Episode 3
JoJo With a Bow Bow
2015-01-20 · 42mMaddie heads to Los Angeles for an exciting new opportunity; the mothers question Abby's dedication to this week's routines since her favorite dancer is gone; Abby calls in JoJo as a substitute for Maddie.
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E04
Episode 4
Bye Bye Pittsburgh
2015-01-27 · 42mJoJo and Jess return to fight for a spot on the ALDC; the team prepares for their Hollywood adventure; Holly and Jill are concerned that Nia and Kendall will be forgotten by Abby.
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E05
Episode 5
Hello Hollywood, Goodbye Abby
2015-02-03 · 42mThe ALDC arrives in Los Angeles; a top west coast dance studio declares war on the ALDC; Abby sets up an audition with a casting agent for the girls; Abby suffers a breakdown, causing the mothers to question her abilities as a manager.
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E06
Episode 6
Nia Risks It All
2015-02-10 · 42mAfter a chaotic first week in Los Angeles, things do not settle down when Abby and Holly have their biggest and most shocking fight ever, causing Holly to go behind Abby's back to work with a huge star despite the consequences. Maddie prepares for another big Hollywood job, and all the girls soon are on edge when Abby announces an open call audition in Los Angeles. Holly and Nia grow especially fearful of their futures with the ALDC.
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E07
Episode 7
Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1
2015-02-17 · 42mThe mothers' patience with Abby grows thin during the ALDC's last week in Los Angeles; Abby brings in two swing dancers that threaten the other girls' chances at an audition; Abby's job as a manager is put to the test.
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E08
Episode 8
Wild Wild West Coast, Part 2
2015-02-24 · 42mWhile in Los Angeles, the girls juggle a competition and a music video shoot; Abby attempts to shut down the music video shoot; the mothers fight to keep their daughters on the team when Abby announces that she will be cutting one dancer.
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E09
Episode 9
The Great Divide
2015-03-03 · 42mThe ALDC returns to Pittsburgh; the mothers are divided based on who stayed to film the music video and those who left; the group dance becomes a personal attack against the mothers; Abby discovers the team is in the teen division.
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E10
Episode 10
The New Maddie?
2015-03-10 · 42mThe ALDC girls move forward after a rocky journey to Los Angeles; Cathy returns with a surprise choreographer; Abby invites Ashlee and her daughter Brynn to come dance at the ALDC and quickly praises Brynn as "the next Maddie."
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E11
Episode 11
Nia's Last Chance
2015-03-17 · 42mThe ALDC heads to Philadelphia with a risky non-lyrical routine; Abby gives Nia an ultimatum; frustrated with the lack of support from Melissa and Jill, Holly makes friends with two unlikely allies.
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E12
Episode 12
Abby's Trash, Cathy's Treasure
2015-03-24 · 42mThe media goes crazy for Maddie's second music video with Sia; Cathy assembles a team of dancers who have all worked with Abby and are ready to seek vengeance on the dance floor.
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E13
Episode 13
Mackenzie's Time to Shine
2015-03-31 · 42mWhile Maddie is away, Mackenzie has the opportunity to prove herself; Abby decides to push the envelope with a sassy routine in a competition against Cathy's premium Candy Apples team.
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E14
Episode 14
Hollywood, Round Two
2015-04-07 · 42mThe ALDC returns to Los Angeles to compete; Abby decides to manage Kendall's new singing career; Nia and Kendall work to become pop stars while going head to head with solos; the girls give their all in the group dance.
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E15
Episode 15
Maddie vs. Kalani
2015-04-14 · 42mDetermined to have a victory, the girls face Murrieta Dance Project; Abby gives solos to her strongest dancers; Nia is left out of a show-biz opportunity.
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E16
Episode 16
Video Killed the ADLC Star
2015-04-21 · 42mJoJo and Kendall have challenging solos for the last competition in Los Angeles; Nia and Kendall have music video shoots; Holly and Jill get competitive.
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E17
Episode 17
Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 1
2015-04-28 · 42mThe team returns to Pittsburgh to tie up loose ends before they move to Los Angeles; Abby schedules the team to attend a competition and a convention; Holly organizes a premiere party for Nia's music video.
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E18
Episode 18
Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 2
2015-05-05 · 42mThe ALDC embarks on their final competition before their move to Los Angeles; chaos ensues when only two girls show up at the competition; Cathy and Jeanette try to take down the ALDC; the team risks being disqualified.
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E19
Episode 19
Seeing Stars
2015-05-12 · 41mAbby and the mothers meet to discuss the highs and lows of the season; Holly and Abby go head to head; Cathy and Jeanette stir things up; Maddie discusses her newfound fame; the team reflects on their experiences.
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E20
Episode 20
Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1
2015-05-19 · 42mThe ALDC heads to Australia to perform at the ASTRA Awards; Abby loses her passport and leaves the team stranded in Sydney without her; Jess confronts the other mothers; Maddie misses a crucial rehearsal when she goes to an interview in Abby's place.
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E21
Episode 21
Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2
2015-05-26 · 42mThe team is divided into two factions when Abby excludes Nia and JoJo from the rest of the planned events in Australia; Kendall, Kalani, Maddie and Mackenzie must learn a new routine to perform at a private fan event.
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E22
Episode 22
Live From LA, It's Kendall K
2015-06-09 · 42mThe team makes its permanent move to Los Angeles; Kendall is pushed to the limit as her pop star debut approaches along with having a solo; Abby makes a dramatic decision.
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E23
Episode 23
Maddie vs. Mackenzie
2015-06-16 · 42mMaddie and Mackenzie compete with solos against each other in the same age category; Abby brings in a guest choreographer to teach the girls a routine inspired by voguing.
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E24
Episode 24
West Coast Strikes Back
2015-06-23 · 42mThe ALDC's biggest west coast rival, MDP, is back and Abby wants to put her best foot forward at competition. After Mackenzie's huge win against her big sis Maddie, Abby tests her confidence with a big opportunity--will she be able to handle it? Meanwhile, JoJo's sick grandmother is visiting LA and Jess is desperate for JoJo to have a featured role. However, Abby is not eager to take a big risk since MDP is out for revenge from their last loss.
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E25
Episode 25
Abby vs. Kira
2015-07-30 · 42mThe moms push Abby for more dance classes after losing two competitions in a row. When Abby refuses to take responsibility for the girls' lack of training, Kira takes matters into her own hands and brings in outside help, which infuriates Abby. Meanwhile, Abby pressures Maddie to regain her standing as ALDC's top dancer.
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E26
Episode 26
Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?
2015-07-07 · 42mWhere in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?
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E27
Episode 27
Abby vs. Kira ... AGAIN!
2015-07-14 · 42mWith only four weeks until Nationals, the ALDC is desperate for a group routine win. To make matters worse, the Candy Apples are back with a surprise guest and they're ready to capitalize on ALDC's current misfortunes.
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E28
Episode 28
Solo Battle: Round 1
2015-07-21 · 42mJeanette's officially taking over the Candy Apples and she's bringing an epic routine featuring the Gay Man's Chorus of LA to competition. Meanwhile, Abby tests the girls with a challenging prop.
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E29
Episode 29
Baby Dance Mama Drama
2015-07-28 · 42mThe ALDC is finally in their new LA studio and Abby announces that their official grand opening party will coincide with Nationals in two weeks! After Kendall beat JoJo last week, she's rewarded with a solo up against both Maddie and Mackenzie to determine once and for all who will get the solo at Nationals.
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E30
Episode 30
Nia vs. Kalani: Winner Takes All
2015-08-04 · 42mWith only one week left until Nationals, the ALDC is facing the super talented MDP who are bringing their best routine yet. Abby gives Kalani and Nia head-to-head solos to determine who will get the senior division solo next week.
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E31
Episode 31
Chaos at Nationals
2015-08-11 · 42mThe girls get ready to take part at Nationals and feel the pressure to remain undefeated.
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E32
Episode 32
City of Angels
2015-08-18 · 42mComing off of a major loss at nationals, it's time for Abby Lee Miller and the dance moms to hash out what went wrong.
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E33
Episode 33
Slumber Party!
2015-08-18 · 42mIn this Slumber Party special, Maddie takes us behind the scenes as she and the girls from Dance Moms dish on celebrity crushes, makeup tips, who takes the longest to get ready and more!
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Tricia Farrar
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Ann Colin
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Michelle Georgiana
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Lilliana Ketchman
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