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.
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Fandango At Home
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- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes aired
- 224
- Latest aired
- S08E18
- Total runtime
- 6d 19h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 July 2011 – October 2011 13 episodes
- Season 2 January 2012 – September 2012 28 episodes
- Season 3 January 2013 – December 2013 38 episodes
- Season 4 January 2014 – October 2014 32 episodes
- Season 5 January 2015 – August 2015 33 episodes
- Season 6 January 2016 – November 2016 33 episodes
- Season 7 November 2016 – October 2017 29 episodes
- the show was away for 1 year and 7 months
- Season 8 June 2019 – September 2019 18 episodes
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S07E01 Fight for Your Life
November 29 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
Abby and the ALDC bring an edgy group routine, inspired by Kalani’s 16th birthday, to this week’s competition hoping to overtake Cathy and her Candy Apples for the second week in a row. Kendall dances a Maddie-esque solo determined to beat Nicaya.
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S07E02 Abby's Worst Nightmare
December 6 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
Abby and the ALDC bring an edgy group routine, inspired by Kalani’s 16th birthday, to this week’s competition hoping to overtake Cathy and her Candy Apples for the second week in a row. Kendall dances a Maddie-esque solo determined to beat Nicaya.
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S07E03 Return of the Rotten Apples
December 13 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
Abby and the ALDC bring an edgy group routine, inspired by Kalani’s 16th birthday, to this week’s competition hoping to overtake Cathy and her Candy Apples for the second week in a row. Kendall dances a Maddie-esque solo determined to beat Nicaya.
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S07E04 Winner Takes All
December 20 · 41min find the promo
Show synopsis
Abby challenges Daviana and Kalani to one of the toughest head-to-head solo showdowns ever. And, old tensions erupt when two minis rejoin the team and compete for a spot in the group dance. In a shocking move, Abby eliminates one dancer from her super team.
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S07E05 New Kid on the Block
December 27 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
Abby brings in a new dancer with an eccentric mother; Abby encourages Brynn to lead Kalani and Kendall in their trio; the mothers are nervous when Abby assigns the first hip-hop routine since the elites walked out.
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S07E06 No Clowning Around
January 3 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
With Nationals only six weeks away, the mothers begin to worry about the ever-changing team, Nia gets her first solo, Abby gives two new dancers a chance to shine and the veteran mothers go on the attack when a new mother insults their children.
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S07E07 The Fresno Curse
January 10 · 42min find the promo
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Abby and the ALDC try to break the long standing losing streak in Fresno, CA. Holly's nerves are frayed when Abby announces the theme for a controversial and racially-charged group dance. Meanwhile, Elliana and Maesi's duet brings out the worst in Yolanda and Jamie's already toxic relationship.
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S07E08 ALDC Ain't Dead Yet
January 17 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
Abby takes the girls to a cemetery to get them in the spirit for a graveyard-inspired group routine.
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S07E09 Battle of the Blondes
January 24 · 41min find the promo
Show synopsis
The ALDC's revolving door continues as Abby auditions a new dancer to be a part of the "Great 8" team heading to Nationals. Brynn, Lilly, and Maesi all go head-to-head with solos. And, the moms are hopeful the new dancer will complete the team, but Ashlee thinks otherwise when her mom insults Brynn
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S07E10 Breathless in Denver
January 31 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
The ALDC travels to Denver where both the stakes and the altitude are high! For the first time this season Kalani, Kendall and Nia all dance competing solos. Much to the elite's dismay, the minis are in a technically complicated group dance, and the moms once again wonder if this addition will ruin their winning streak heading into Nationals.
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S07E11 Leaving La La Land
February 7 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
The ALDC spend their last week in Los Angeles before traveling to Pittsburgh for Nationals; and the elite team struggle with a difficult routine and a negligent coach. Later, Kendall shoots a new music video.
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S07E12 It's Not Always Sunny In Pittsburgh
February 13 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
The team returns to Pittsburgh, but the stress of proving themselves on the East Coast leads to some of the most explosive battles between the moms all season.
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S07E13 Same Old Frenemies Part 1
February 21 · 42min find the promo
Show synopsis
Part 1 of 2. Abby hits a creative roadblock with the group routine for Nationals. Later, four girls are assigned solos, but two moms aren't happy that none of them are original members; Kendall premieres her music video; and a former ALDC dancer considers visiting her old teammates.
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S07E14 Same Old Frenemies Part 2
February 21 · 41min find the promo
Show synopsis
Conclusion. In the Season 7 finale, the ALDC compete against the Candy Apples for the title of National Champions. Later, Abby has a breakdown; and an unexpected guest surprises the team.
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S07E15 Judgment Day Approaches
August 1 · 41min find the promo
Show synopsis
It's the first week back and the news quickly spreads that Abby's court sentencing is just two weeks away. With the clock ticking, the moms are desperate to know what Abby's plans are for the future, but Abby's total denial creates havoc for the team. Instead of focusing on her own court case, Abby creates a group dance centered around Ashlee and Brynn's family court battle, forcing Brynn to face emotionally charged subject matter through dance.
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S07E16 Abby Flies the Coop
August 8 · 42min find the promo
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The moms dispute with Abby over a vegan-inspired routine, while Kendall, Brynn and Kalani compete with head-to-head solos. Also: the team says goodbye to Abby for possibly the last time when she decides to head to Europe one week before her sentencing, making the moms question the future of the ALDC.
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S07E17 Out with Abby, In with Chloe - Part 1
August 15 · 42min find the promo
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With Abby away and her sentencing looming over everyone's head, the moms bring in world-renowned choreographer, Laurieann Gibson. Laurieann's intensity and passion shakes things up at the ALDC, but will her unique methods and choreography be enough to win? Meanwhile, ex-ALDC member Chloe returns to the competition world for the first time in two years to dance against her former teammates.
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S07E18 Out With Abby, In With Chloe - Part 2
August 22 · 42min find the promo
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Part 2. With Abby away and her sentencing looming over everyone's head, the moms bring in world-renowned choreographer, Laurieann Gibson. Laurieann's intensity and passion shakes things up at the ALDC, but will her unique methods and choreography be enough to win? Meanwhile, ex-ALDC member Chloe returns to the competition world for the first time in two years to dance against her former teammates.
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S07E19 All Choked Up
August 29 · 42min find the promo
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With Abby gone, Laurieann pushes the girls to do professional-level choreography. Kalani and Brynn compete in head-to-head solos. The group routine focuses on an issue that results in a fight between two jealous moms.
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S07E20 Stamina, Stamina, Stamina
September 5 · 42min find the promo
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Laurieann Gibson returns and is more determined than ever to win. With two duets and a group, the girls struggle with stamina as well as their new leader’s cutthroat attitude. Laurieann loses her patience with the moms.
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S07E21 Ashlee's Big Decision, Part 1
September 12 · 42min find the promo
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Abby makes an unexpected return to her studio; Chloe performs for the first time in front of Abby in two years, but struggles with missing her old teammates; Ashlee makes a decision that shocks the group.
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S07E22 Ashlee's Big Decision, Part 2
September 18 · 43min find the promo
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In part 2, Abby makes an unexpected return to her studio, but not everyone on the team is happy about it. Chloe performs for the first time in front of Abby in two years, but struggles with missing her old teammates. Ashlee makes a decision that sends shockwaves through the group, and after an unexpected series of events, the team will never be the same.
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S07E23 There's a New Team in Town, Part 1
October 3 · 43min find the promo
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The Irreplaceables and the ALDC go head to head at a competition for the first time; Abby's team competes with a fan-favorite group number; the older girls shock the audience with a mature routine.
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S07E24 There's a New Team in Town, Part 2
October 10 · 43min find the promo
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The Irreplaceables and The ALDC go head-to-head at competition for the first time. Abby's team competes a fan-favorite group number while the older girls shock the audience with a mature routine that causes an uproar from Abby and her minions.
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S07E25 Everyone's Replaceable ... Even Abby
October 17 · 42min find the promo
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The Irreplaceables and the ALDC both find new choreographers to take Abby's place; Cheryl Burke works with the Irreplaceables; the girls' insecurities and their mothers prove to be a struggle for Cheryl; the ALDC struggles to stay together.
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S07E26 Under Cheryl's Spell
October 24 · 43min find the promo
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Cheryl adds an old rival to the team, but the mothers are not happy with sharing the spotlight; Kalani suffers a catastrophic injury, putting her solo and the group routine in jeopardy; the pressure of winning brings Camryn to her breaking point.
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S07E27 The Best Is Yet to Come
October 24 · 43min find the promo
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Emotions run high as the team prepares for their final Nationals competition as the Irreplaceables. With four solos, the girls go head-to-head to see who can come out on top as the National title winner. As this chapter comes to an end, the moms and girls all contemplate what their future holds.
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S07E28 Abby's Last Dance
October 24 · 42min find the promo
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Taking a moment to celebrate the seven years she has spent as the most infamous dance coach in the US, Abby explains the methods behind her madness.
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S07E29 Chloe & Christi's Encore
October 24 · 42min find the promo
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Dance Moms favorites Christi and Chloe set the record straight on some of the show’s most memorable moments and reveal their side of the story of why they quit, why they returned and what it was like being away for over two years.