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The Best Episodes of Dance Moms

Every episode of Dance Moms ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dance Moms!

Best episode
S2E1 Everyone's Replaceable
7.7103 votes
Worst episode
S4E32 Playing Favorites
4.646 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.9avg
Binge time
6d 19h
224 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 1 - Everyone's Replaceable
    7.7/10(103 votes)

    S2:E1

    Abby holds an open audition for her dance group; Holly's career schedule forces her to miss Nia's rehearsals and competitions; Abby must come to terms with Chloe's growing success.

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  2. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 28 - Reunion (2)
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    S2:E28

    After the most tumultuous dance competition season ever, Abby and the Dance Moms reunite on stage to set the record straight. Unfiltered and unleashed, everyone gets the chance to tell each other what they really think... May the best Dance Mom win. Part 2 of 2.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 28 - Abby's Last Dance
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    S7:E28

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 12 - There's Only One Star
    7.5/10(83 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

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  5. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 14 - Same Old Frenemies Part 2
    7.9/10(28 votes)

    S7:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 3 - Cheerleader Blues
    7.3/10(93 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

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  7. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 1 - The Beginning of the End
    7.2/10(72 votes)

    S3:E1

    The new competition season is underway, but Abby is extremely disappointed in the girls because they blew off dance class during the break. So, Abby holds an open audition to bring new blood to the team hoping to replace Brooke and Paige and teach the girls a lesson. To everyone's dismay, Abby welcomes new dancer Ally and new mom Shelly to the group. The whole team misses Kelly, Brooke and Paige, but they soldier on to compete at In10sity Dance in Denver. Abby also pits Chloe and Maddie head-to-head, putting a lot of pressure on Chloe who just beat Maddie out of a national title.

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  8. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 11 - It All Ends Here
    7.2/10(70 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

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  9. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 15 - Night of the Living Dancers
    7.2/10(54 votes)

    S2:E15

    Kelly makes a drastic decision moments before her daughters take the stage; Maddie struggles to find confidence; Holly tries to create elaborate costumes for a group number.

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  10. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 6 - Dying to Dance
    7.1/10(77 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

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  11. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 8 - Love On The Dance Floor
    7.1/10(76 votes)

    S1:E8

    Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.

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  12. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 10 - Cathy Brings It On!
    7.1/10(72 votes)

    S1:E10

    Kelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; Cathy's dancers arrive to go head to head against Abby's dancers.

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  13. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 12 - The Apple of Her Eye
    7.2/10(48 votes)

    S3:E12

    In a two-hour episode, Abby appears uncertain about casting Nia in a dance about Rosa Parks, while Jill promotes her daughter as a possible replacement in the title role. Abby enjoys uncharacteristically warm and playful moments with Paige, Mackenzie and Kendall. Kendall is given a solo where she must work on her facial expressions. Mackenzie is assigned the role of team makeup artist. Paige and Chloe are given a duet. Abby gives Holly a makeover. Following "Candy Apple's Day" in Canton, Cathy shows up at the competition with bodyguards, as her group performs a take-off of "Gangnam Style." Jalen is comforted by his father after problems with his costume.

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  14. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 6 - No Clowning Around
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S7:E6

    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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  15. Dance Moms Season 4 Episode 7 - Big Trouble in the Big Apple
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    S4:E7

    Abby announces that she is putting together a new junior elite team; the Abby Lee Dance Company has two competitions in one week; Abby makes a bold decision that leads to a clash with Kelly.

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  16. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 9 - Battle of the Blondes
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S7:E9

    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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  17. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 2 - Wildly Inappropriate
    7.0/10(98 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

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  18. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 29 - Chloe & Christi's Encore
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    S7:E29

    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.

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  19. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 2 - Out With the Old, in With the New
    7.1/10(57 votes)

    S3:E2

    The Dance Moms stage a silent protest and walk out on Abby, prompting Abby to quickly assemble a totally new dance team for this weekend's competition. The Dance Moms try to make it out on their own and book a performance for their kids. Meanwhile, a Dance Mom from Abby's past vows to have revenge.

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  20. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 17 - Maddie Has A Secret
    7.0/10(56 votes)

    S2:E17

    The 25th anniversary of Star Power is so big there are two competition venues filled with dancers.

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  21. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 8 - ALDC Ain't Dead Yet
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    S7:E8

    Abby takes the girls to a cemetery to get them in the spirit for a graveyard-inspired group routine.

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  22. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 6 - Jill on the Rampage
    6.9/10(58 votes)

    S2:E6

    Abby puts the moms in charge of making the girls costumes for the competition. Meanwhile, Dance Explosion is canceled so Abby finds another competition, in Texas. Jill turns out to have bought an expensive dance outfit for Kendall, leading to a conflict with Abby. Maddie is injured in a fall while performing and has to be carried off the floor.

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  23. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 3 - Return of the Rotten Apples
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    S7:E3

    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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  24. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 4 - Liar, Liar, Dance Mom on Fire!
    6.9/10(50 votes)

    S3:E4

    Abby couldn't be more thrilled to have a new star on team, but Melissa is starting to feel like Sophia is pushing Maddie out of the spotlight and into the corner. When Abby assigns Maddie and Kendall a duet, Melissa pretends to be happy about it but confides in Abby the awful truth. Jill, Christi, Kelly and Holly band together and try to get Melissa to admit her deceit. Meanwhile, Abby once again bans Brooke from the competition but gives Paige a solo so she can try to justify her spot on the team.

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  25. Dance Moms Season 4 Episode 1 - Welcome Back ... Now Don't Get Too Comfy
    6.9/10(45 votes)

    S4:E1

    Abby announces that she will be holding open-call auditions for new dancers, and that no one's position on the team is safe; singer Jana Kramer invites Brooke to sing with her on stage.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Everyone's Replaceable" is the best rated episode of Dance Moms. It scored 7.7/10 from 103 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 10, 2012.

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