List of episodes of the series «Dance Moms»

  • Seasons count: 8
  • Episodes count: 236
  • Total viewing time: 7 d. 6 h. 55 m.
The Competition Begins
Release date: 7/13/2011

The Competition Begins

  • User score: 10
  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    Meet the dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, the dance moms and their daughters as the competition season begins and they travel from Pittsburgh to Phoenix.
Wildly Inappropriate
Release date: 7/20/2011

Wildly Inappropriate

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    The Dance Moms allow their girls to wear outfits at the competition that are revealing and the scandal threatens to bring down the house. Abby's attempt to turn up the competition heat blows the audience away with what some may call an inappropriate dance number. She hopes it will give them their next big win. But it could backfire.
Cheerleader Blues
Release date: 7/27/2011

Cheerleader Blues

  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    The Dance Moms need to win this week's competition to stay in the game, but chaos ensues when Mom Kelly's daughter wants to drop out of dance as she hurts her hip and she wants to be a cheerleader. Kelly convinces her daughter to stay in dance, pushing her so far that it may cause permanent injuries.
Stealing the Show
Release date: 8/3/2011

Stealing the Show

  • Episode number: 4
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    Abby gives each girl a solo dance for their next competition. However, she gives two solos to her star dancer, Maddie, clearly providing her with an advantage over the others. Christi has seen this too many times and lashes out at Abby in uncontrollable fury.
When Stars Collide
Release date: 8/10/2011

When Stars Collide

  • Episode number: 5
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    The Abby Lee Dance Company is on the edge after learning that a big Broadway casting director will attend their annual showcase, an exhibition in which she shows off her accomplished dancers. Abby's desire to push the girls to the max could have catastrophic effects if they don't do their best.
Dying to Dance
Release date: 8/17/2011

Dying to Dance

  • Episode number: 6
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    On their way to a big competition, Christi finds out that her grandmother has been admitted into a hospital. She now must choose whether to go to the hospital to sit by her grandmother's side or go to the dance competition.
She's a Fighter
Release date: 8/24/2011

She's a Fighter

  • Episode number: 7
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    Abby's typecasting of Nia sends Holly over the edge. Meanwhile, minister Dawn returns to the Abby Lee Dance Company and Abby is fully prepared for any heated argument that might erupt.
Love On The Dance Floor
Release date: 8/31/2011

Love On The Dance Floor

  • Episode number: 8
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.
From Ballerinas to Showgirls
Release date: 9/7/2011

From Ballerinas to Showgirls

  • Episode number: 9
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    Chloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers.
Cathy Brings It On!
Release date: 9/14/2011

Cathy Brings It On!

  • Episode number: 10
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    Kelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; Cathy's dancers arrive to go head to head against Abby's dancers.
It All Ends Here
Release date: 9/28/2011

It All Ends Here

  • Episode number: 11
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    After competing all season, it all boils down to the National Title Competition. Abby's dancers have been on a losing streak and this is their last chance to prove they can win. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves the competition early to go on vacation. Her ex-husband, Kurt, steps in as a "Dance Dad", sending Melissa into a panic.
There's Only One Star
Release date: 10/5/2011

There's Only One Star

  • Episode number: 12
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    Abby brings everyone back to Los Angeles and the girls audition and are cast for a music video. The girls compete against each other because only one girl can be cast as the lead in the video. The directors end up casting Chloe as the lead because she looks the part.
Most Outrageous Moments
Release date: 10/12/2011

Most Outrageous Moments

  • Episode number: 13
  • Episode duration: 42 min.
  • Episode description:
    A one-hour special hosted by the series' infamous dance instructor Abby Lee Miller counting down this season's most talked-about highlights and best moments. The show will also include never-before-seen footage of the cast!