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The Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 3

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 7 - Rotten to the Core
    6.8/10(47 votes)

    S3:E7

    Abby indefinitely suspends Christi and Chloe, which keeps Chloe from competing against Cathy's new all-boy team "The Apple Cores." Nia and Holly must deal with a painful medical condition from their past. In the meantime, Abby's favorite new dancer Sophia returns.

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  6. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 9 - Bye Bye Baby
    6.8/10(43 votes)

    S3:E9

    Abby's precious pet Broadway Baby has passed away and Abby leaves the ALDC team to fend for themselves. To make matters worse, this week the team heads to St.

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  7. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 16 - May I Have This Dance?
    6.8/10(46 votes)

    S3:E16

    Abby's announcement of her guest-hosting gig on "The View" brings out the competitiveness between Melissa and Kristie when Mackenzie and Asia battle it out for a featured part in a televised dance performance. Meanwhile, the moms are furious about Abby promoting Maddie to "assistant choreographer" for the group number. Also, Nia struggles to keep up with Asia's energy when they're paired together for a duet.

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  8. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 33 - On-Again, Off-Again Abby
    6.8/10(42 votes)

    S3:E33

    After missing the last competition, Abby returns to face the wrath of the mothers; Cathy sees an opportunity to get her team to number one.

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  9. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 3 - But I'm a National Champion!
    6.7/10(43 votes)

    S3:E3

    The real moms are back and the replacements are out, with the exception of one, Sophia Lucia.

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  10. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 13 - She's a Maniac
    6.6/10(41 votes)

    S3:E13

    Kelly is livid when Abby pulls Brooke from this week's competition due to her less than stellar performance in the "Rosa Parks" group number. After Abby invites Broadway star, Rachelle Rak, to choreograph a Bob Fosse inspired group number, the two butt heads over style and content.

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  11. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 14 - Watch Your Back, Mack
    6.6/10(46 votes)

    S3:E14

    The arrival of a new dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company has Melissa and Mackenzie on guard. Abby, still hurting over the loss of her dog Broadway Baby, visits a taxidermist. Meanwhile, Cathy hires a good friend of Abby's to choreograph the dance for this week's competition.

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  12. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 11 - Camouflaged Maneuvers
    6.5/10(51 votes)

    S3:E11

    In a two-hour episode, the girls struggle with a hip-hop group dance concerning gays in the military. Talk is generated when Abby goes on a date with a mysterious man. Abby and the mothers are suspicious of Mackenzie's foot injury. Kendall begins working on her facial expressions, including getting new headshots from a photographer.

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  13. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 22 - Two Girls, One Solo
    6.5/10(44 votes)

    S3:E22

    Abby decides to have Maddie and Chloe dance the exact same solo shocking the moms to see who really is the best dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company. Chloe ends up winning first, and Maddie ends up taking second. Abby Is upset with Maddie losing, she go to the competion director and tells them the counted it wrong, the director comes in an gives Maddie first and Chloe second. Abby then lies saying the director pointed the mistake out but when the director comes back in the room and thanks abby for pointing out the mistakes the moms look horrified. Asia and Mackenzie go head to head as well, but Asia comes in first, while Macknenzie places second. After last week's big fight Christi and Kelly find that their friendship will never be the same again. Abby notices this and makes the two go down stares and die the pink ribbon together alone. Meanwhile, the theme of the group dance causes Abby to have painful memories to Abby and the moms.

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  14. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 34 - Diva Las Vegas
    6.5/10(38 votes)

    S3:E34

    After Abby leads her first pyramid in several weeks, her relationship with Kelly is pushed to new levels as Kelly feels her daughters are being treated unfairly. With Nationals only a week away, Abby must put her dancers to the test to determine who will get solos.

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  15. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 36 - The Big Not-So-Easy
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    S3:E36

    It's the Season Three finale of Dance Moms and after one of the most tumultuous competition seasons ever, the Abby Lee Dance Company hits New Orleans hoping to retain their championship title at Nationals. While Abby focuses on which dancers will compete, the tension between the moms spills over into the street...literally. Tempers flare before the dancers even hit the stage.

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  16. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 37 - Dance Moms Reunion: Hurricane Abby
    6.4/10(37 votes)

    S3:E37

    Storm clouds are gathering as the cast of Dance Moms Season 3 reunite to hash out the triumphs and tragedies of the season. Think old grudges have been settled? That's just the eye of the storm. Plus the Abby Lee Dance Company girls perform their favorite dance routines from this past season.

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  17. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 38 - Dance Moms Holiday Special: Twas the Fight Before Christmas
    6.3/10(38 votes)

    S3:E38

    'Tis the season of giving, but beware of dance teachers bearing gifts because Abby Lee Miller is about to give the moms some big ones.

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  18. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 5 - Revenge of the Replacements
    6.2/10(38 votes)

    S3:E5

    Melissa tries desperately to get Maddie back in favor with Abby. Meanwhile, Mackenzie struggles with her new "big girl" role. Also, this week, the ALDC dancers go up against the very same girls who replaced them during the moms' silent protest.

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  19. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 8 - You've Been Unfriended
    6.2/10(39 votes)

    S3:E8

    Christi and Chloe's return to the studio after a one-week suspension is spoiled and tension between Christi and Kelly boils over. With Christi and Kelly bickering, Melissa tries to take advantage of the situation. Meanwhile, Nia is determined to perform the duet that Abby pulled the previous week.

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  20. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 6 - Boys are Cuties, Girls have Cooties
    6.1/10(44 votes)

    S3:E6

    After Melissa's fall from grace, Jill tries hard to be Abby's new favorite but quickly learns that's no easy task, especially since Abby's mood is at an ultimate low after she hears that Cathy is back to compete after weeks of hiding.

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  21. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 24 - No Room for Rotten Apples
    6.0/10(39 votes)

    S3:E24

    The pressure is on for Candy Apple's team and no one's spot is guaranteed. Rick is worried when Jalen is assigned his first contemporary solo. Cathy battles it out with Anthony as she struggles to gain back control of her studio.

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  22. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 32 - Gone, Abby Gone
    6.0/10(38 votes)

    S3:E32

    Kelly sneaks her children back into Abby Lee Dance Company; Brooke's return threatens Payton's position on the team; Maddie helps to make a girl's dream come true.

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  23. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 17 - The View from the Top
    5.9/10(44 votes)

    S3:E17

    The team hits the Big Apple not only for a competition, but also for a very special surprise. Abby has been invited to co-host "The View" where the girls will perform their winning dance "The Last Text," however, Abby wrestles with the decision to replace injured Mackenzie with newcomer Asia. Of course, Cathy and her Candy Apples are also in the city, where they are holding open auditions to add another member to their winning team.

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  24. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 23 - An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away
    5.9/10(45 votes)

    S3:E23

    Cathy is determined to rebuild her team and the trust she once had. Cathy recruits new dancers, including her old friend and Abby Lee Dance Company nemesis, Patsy.

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  25. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 28 - Abby’s So Far This Season…
    5.9/10(34 votes)

    S3:E28

    In this all-new special, Abby Lee Miller gives her unique insight into this season of Dance Moms as she recaps major mom moments, crazy conflicts and the best dances. The reigning "diva of dance" will also share never-before-seen bonus scene footage and extended dances.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Beginning of the End" is the best rated episode of Dance Moms season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 72 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on January 1, 2013.