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Dance Moms

  • TV-PG
  • 2011–2019
  • 8 seasons
  • Reality
  • 7.1

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.

Episodes

With her LA studio now open for business, Abby is determined to ensure her team won’t have another dismal competition season. To keep her girls focused, Abby issues a ban on anything other than dance. In a move to keep her empire alive and grow new stars, Abby makes the controversial decision to form a new Mini Elite Competition Team that will learn from the older girls in the company. With Abby’s legal woes on the horizon, will the Abby Lee Dance Company be able to get back on top?

33 episodes
  1. 1New Season, New Rules

    42 minJan 6, 2016

    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.

  2. 2Abby vs. Melissa

    42 minJan 12, 2016

    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.

  3. 3Mini Dancers, Big Drama

    42 minJan 19, 2016

    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.

  4. 4Now You See Abby, Now You Don't

    42 minJan 26, 2016

    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.

  5. 5Abby's Replaceable

    42 minFeb 2, 2016

    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.

  6. 6Abby's New Favorites

    42 minFeb 9, 2016

    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.

  7. 7Debbie Allen to the Rescue

    42 minFeb 16, 2016

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

  8. 8Maddie is Back

    42 minFeb 23, 2016

    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.

  9. 9Nia Saves the Day

    42 minMar 1, 2016

    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.

  10. 10Abby Lee Horror Story

    42 minMar 8, 2016

    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.

  11. 11The Maddie Rumor

    42 minMar 15, 2016

    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.

  12. 12Brynn's Big Moment

    42 minMar 22, 2016

    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.

  13. 13ALDC Does Vegas

    42 minMar 29, 2016

    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.

  14. 14JoJo Steals the Show Show

    42 minApr 5, 2016

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

  15. 15Melissa's Announcement

    42 minApr 12, 2016

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

  16. 16Mack Z Vs. Abby Lee

    42 minApr 19, 2016

    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

  17. 17Mini Madness

    42 minApr 26, 2016

    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.

  18. 18One Last Dance

    63 minMay 3, 2016

    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.

  19. 19Hello and Goodbye

    40 minMay 10, 2016

    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.

  20. 20The Girls Say Goodbye

    42 minMay 17, 2016

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

  21. 21Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye

    42 minMay 24, 2016

    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.

  22. 22Abby's New Beginning

    48 minAug 30, 2016

    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.

  23. 23Nia & Kendall Face Off

    48 minSep 2, 2016

    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.

  24. 24Girl Talk (3)

    41 minSep 6, 2016

    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.

  25. 25Return of the Minis

    63 minSep 20, 2016

    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.

  26. 26Mommy Meltdown

    63 minSep 27, 2016

    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.

  27. 27Mini Mayhem

    63 minOct 3, 2016

    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.

  28. 28Abby, You're Fired!

    63 minOct 11, 2016

    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.

  29. 29JoJo Is a No Show

    63 minOct 18, 2016

    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.

  30. 30ALDC for Sale?

    42 minOct 25, 2016

    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.

  31. 31Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like Ab-bee

    42 minNov 1, 2016

    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.

  32. 32Two Teams, Two Studios (1)

    42 minNov 15, 2016

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

  33. 33Two Teams, Two Studios (2)

    42 minNov 22, 2016

    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.

Where to watch Dance Moms

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Series cast

Abby MillerSelf224 episodes
Holly Hatcher-FrazierSelf206 episodes
Nia SiouxSelf206 episodes
Jill VertesSelf185 episodes
Kendall VertesSelf184 episodes
Mackenzie ZieglerSelf164 episodes
Melissa Ziegler-GisoniSelf163 episodes
Maddie ZieglerSelf161 episodes
Christi LukasiakSelf124 episodes
Chloe LukasiakSelf124 episodes
Kalani HillikerSelf108 episodes
Kira GirardSelf94 episodes
Kelly HylandSelf87 episodes
Brooke HylandSelf86 episodes
Paige HylandSelf86 episodes
Jessalynn SiwaSelf68 episodes
JoJo SiwaSelf67 episodes
Ashlee AllenSelf62 episodes

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