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Dance Moms

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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

9 available

Season 6

Episodes

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Episode 1

New Season, New Rules

2016-01-06 · 42m

In the Season 6 premiere, Abby has a big announcement for the ALDC; and Maddie shoots her first movie while Jill and Kendall aren't pleased with her substitute. Elsewhere, Jeanette and the BDA team are back to show the ALDC how it's done.

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Episode 2

Abby vs. Melissa

2016-01-12 · 42m

The mothers are shocked to learn that Abby is forming a new team; news breaks that Abby could be facing jail time; when Mackenzie receives the brunt of Abby's rage, Melissa vows not to play nice anymore.

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Episode 3

Mini Dancers, Big Drama

2016-01-19 · 42m

Abby's new mini team arrives in Los Angeles and tensions are high; Abby is distracted by new mothers, new dancers and her legal troubles; Ashlee and Brynn are caught in Jill's cross hairs as Kendall's position on the team is threatened.

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Episode 4

Now You See Abby, Now You Don't

2016-01-26 · 42m

It's a full house at the ALDC and the minis are set to compete with their first group dance. Maddie is back and books a prestigious photo shoot with two other ALDC girls.

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Episode 5

Abby's Replaceable

2016-02-02 · 42m

Abby locks the team out of her Los Angeles studio; Debbie Allen invites the ALDC to work with her; guest choreographer Nakul includes the minis in a difficult Bollywood routine; Kalani and Nia are pushed to their breaking point with a duet.

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Episode 6

Abby's New Favorites

2016-02-09 · 42m

Abby is back but her focus is only on the minis. With only four girls on the unofficial mini team, a new mini and her mother show up to audition and they rub Melissa the wrong way.

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Episode 7

Debbie Allen to the Rescue

2016-02-16 · 42m

With the stress of Abby's legal woes looming overhead, she reaches her limit and kicks the girls out of her studio.

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Episode 8

Maddie is Back

2016-02-23 · 42m

Maddie has returned from shooting her movie and is back on the team for good, but to everyone's surprise, Abby doesn't seem happy to see her #1 dancer. The moms question if Abby is jealous of Maddie's fame and Ashlee uses this to her advantage in hopes that Abby will spend more time grooming Brynn to be the next big star.

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Episode 9

Nia Saves the Day

2016-03-01 · 42m

It's a week of duets for the ALDC junior elite team with Brynn and Maddie going up against Kalani and Kendall. But when Kalani's back injury starts to act up and Kira is not there to help, Melissa and the other moms have to step in and do what's right for her. Later, with Kira absent and the original moms distracted, Ashlee takes the opportunity to fill in for Abby's newly fired office manager causing more drama with the other moms.

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Episode 10

Abby Lee Horror Story

2016-03-08 · 42m

The ALDC travels to Northern California; Abby's routines grow darker; the mothers' prank attempt backfires horribly; Maddie, Brynn and Kendall compete with solos; Ashlee will do anything to give Brynn an advantage.

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Episode 11

The Maddie Rumor

2016-03-15 · 42m

Maddie is nominated for a People's Choice Award and the media is abuzz with rumors that she is leaving the ALDC. The moms are furious when Abby invites an unexpected guest as her date to the People's Choice and the biggest moment of Maddie's professional career. The minis are back, along with a new mom whose daughter's attitude causes a dance catastrophe.

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Episode 12

Brynn's Big Moment

2016-03-22 · 42m

Abby enlists Todrick Hall to direct the girls in a commercial inspired by "The Wiz" in hopes of gaining more business. Later, Brynn has a chance to join the ALDC if she can lead a team of her choosing to victory against a group led by Maddie.

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Episode 13

ALDC Does Vegas

2016-03-29 · 42m

The ALDC heads to Las Vegas; Ashlee and Brynn are now official members of the team; Kendall stands up to Ashlee for the first time; the mothers are concerned that the girls are becoming too involved in the drama.

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Episode 14

JoJo Steals the Show Show

2016-04-05 · 42m

Abby welcomes back ALDC Pittsburgh veteran, Sarah, to dance with the team. Tempers flare when her mother, Christy, calls Jess' loyalty into question.

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Episode 15

Melissa's Announcement

2016-04-12 · 42m

Abby's whole world is shattered when Melissa shares shocking news that will change the face of the ALDC forever.

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Episode 16

Mack Z Vs. Abby Lee

2016-04-19 · 42m

Abby gives Brynn and JoJo hip hop solos, but gives Mackenzie a safe acrobatic routine; Mackenzie fights for what she wants; Abby flees the studio

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Episode 17

Mini Madness

2016-04-26 · 42m

Maddie and Brynn have solos this week; the mothers are not happy when Abby assigns Brynn a dance inspired by an old Maddie routine; the mini team returns to compete for Abby's attention.

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Episode 18

One Last Dance

2016-05-03 · 63m

Maddie and Mackenzie participate in their final competition with the ALDC team; Abby pits Mackenzie against a new mini, Ari; the mothers encourage Melissa to reason with Abby.

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Episode 19

Hello and Goodbye

2016-05-10 · 40m

The mothers reunite to discuss the dramatic events from the season; the mini mothers discuss the future of the ALDC; the junior elite team performs.

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Episode 20

The Girls Say Goodbye

2016-05-17 · 42m

Jai Rodriguez hosts a very special episode of Dance Moms where the girls from the ALDC say goodbye to Maddie and Mackenzie.

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Episode 21

Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye

2016-05-24 · 42m

For the first time ever, Maddie and Mackenzie sit down with Abby and give an exclusive take on their Dance Moms journey before they say their final farewell.

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Episode 22

Abby's New Beginning

2016-08-30 · 48m

The season begins with a newly motivated Abby Lee promising to no longer overlook her remaining dancers now that her star, Maddie, is gone. Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners and Brynn struggles with the pressure. When Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, Ashlee hits her boiling point.

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Episode 23

Nia & Kendall Face Off

2016-09-02 · 48m

Abby challenges Nia and Kendall with tough head-to-head trios but the group tribute to Madonna leaves the moms wanting more. Holly suspects Abby has a hidden agenda for Nia but, when she brings Nia's manager to the studio to investigate, her strategy backfires. When talk of the girls' technique erupts at competition, Abby abandons the team.

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Episode 24

Girl Talk (3)

2016-09-06 · 41m

With Maddie gone, a newly motivated Abby promises to no longer overlook her remaining dancers; Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners; Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, angering Ashlee.

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Episode 25

Return of the Minis

2016-09-20 · 63m

The minis are back for the first time this season and the elites question if Abby can hold true to her promise of new beginnings.

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Episode 26

Mommy Meltdown

2016-09-27 · 63m

Abby tasks the minis with their first lyrical routine to honor her mother on Mother's Day; the elites are tested when their mothers make a decision that leaves them without a group dance for the competition; the mothers give Abby an ultimatum.

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Episode 27

Mini Mayhem

2016-10-03 · 63m

Abby attempts to unify the two teams by assigning the elites and minis as duet partners; the elites are forced to choreograph their own group dance as Abby continues to favor the minis.

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Episode 28

Abby, You're Fired!

2016-10-11 · 63m

Abby punishes the minis for their poor performance and awards the elites their first solos of the season. Jill infuriates Abby when she makes a major decision about Kendall's music. No one feels safe when the media uncovers secrets from a mom's past.

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Episode 29

JoJo Is a No Show

2016-10-18 · 63m

Abby choreographs an emotional dance after the ALDC learns of tragic news from Kira and Kalani's hometown; the minis attempt to make a comeback with their group number; JoJo is tested beyond her limits by a difficult ballet duet.

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Episode 30

ALDC for Sale?

2016-10-25 · 42m

Abby's trial hits the news again; the mothers speculate about the ALDC's future; Brynn is put to the test with her first solo of the season; the elites are tasked with a challenging dance; Abby shows attention to the minis.

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Episode 31

Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like Ab-bee

2016-11-01 · 42m

The elite dancers become spread thin when Abby books a demanding commercial shoot for the team; a chain of events could lead to a big rift between Abby, the mothers and the elite girls.

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Episode 32

Two Teams, Two Studios (1)

2016-11-15 · 42m

Fed up with the ALDC, the elites leave for rival Erin Babbs, blindsiding Abby and the mini team.

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Episode 33

Two Teams, Two Studios (2)

2016-11-22 · 42m

Tension and animosity is at an all-time high as the elite team faces Abby and her mini team at the first competition ever where Abby is not on the same side as the elites.

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Cast

Abby Miller

Abby Miller

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Stacey Ketchman

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Tricia Farrar

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Ann Colin

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Joanne Paolantonio

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Michelle Georgiana

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Ashley Hosbach

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Erin Kristich

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Lakisha Samuels

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Lilliana Ketchman

Lilliana Ketchman

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