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The Worst Episodes of Dance Moms

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The Worst Episodes of Dance Moms

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...

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  1. Background image for I Know What You Did Last Competition
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    #1 - I Know What You Did Last Competition

    S2:E16

    Melissa faces a cheating scandal. Kelly's daughters are put on probation. Payton rejoins the competition team causing tension among the Dance Moms.

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  2. Background image for Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't
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    #2 - Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't

    S3:E35

    It's Regionals and the pressure is on for Abby's dancers to prove they are worthy of attending Nationals. Abby assigns what appears to be a simple country-style group number, but the hoe-down proves so physically demanding the girls aren't sure they can pull it off. Meanwhile, with Nationals just around the corner, Abby comes up with some interesting pairings for duets that put the dancers and their mom's to the test.

    Director:Unknown
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    #3 - Girl Talk

    S4:E18

    The dancers receive the chance to speak their minds about Abby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Episode 30

    S7:E30

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Episode 20

    S8:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Episode 21

    S8:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Episode 22

    S8:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Slumber Party!
    4.2/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Slumber Party!

    S5:E33

    In this Slumber Party special, Maddie takes us behind the scenes as she and the girls from Dance Moms dish on celebrity crushes, makeup tips, who takes the longest to get ready and more!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Tap Versus Hip Hop
    4.5/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Tap Versus Hip Hop

    S3:E27

    Abby is back from LA. Maddie receives a tap solo called "Me And You Against The World." Chloe gets a hip hop solo entitled "Beautiful", and Kenzie gets a solo called "California Adventure." The group dance is titled "Gone Too Soon." It's about Hollywood deaths. Maddie is Princess Diana, Chloe is Marilyn Monroe, Brooke is Amy Winehouse, Paige is Anna Nicole Smith, Nia is Whitney Houston, and Kendall is Selena. Mackenzie is told by Abby that she cannot participate in recess, because she was so tired out at solo rehearsal.

    Director:Unknown
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    4.5/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Episode 40

    S3:E40

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Playing Favorites
    4.5/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Playing Favorites

    S4:E32

    The mothers face off against Abby, and accuse her of favoritism; Maddie discusses her success.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1
    4.6/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1

    S5:E20

    The ALDC heads to Australia to perform at the ASTRA Awards; Abby loses her passport and leaves the team stranded in Sydney without her; Jess confronts the other mothers; Maddie misses a crucial rehearsal when she goes to an interview in Abby's place.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Maddie vs. Kalani
    4.7/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Maddie vs. Kalani

    S5:E15

    Determined to have a victory, the girls face Murrieta Dance Project; Abby gives solos to her strongest dancers; Nia is left out of a show-biz opportunity.

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  15. Background image for Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2
    4.7/10(20 votes)

    #14 - Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2

    S5:E21

    The team is divided into two factions when Abby excludes Nia and JoJo from the rest of the planned events in Australia; Kendall, Kalani, Maddie and Mackenzie must learn a new routine to perform at a private fan event.

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  16. Background image for Live From LA, It's Kendall K
    4.7/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Live From LA, It's Kendall K

    S5:E22

    The team makes its permanent move to Los Angeles; Kendall is pushed to the limit as her pop star debut approaches along with having a solo; Abby makes a dramatic decision.

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  17. Background image for Chaos at Nationals
    4.7/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Chaos at Nationals

    S5:E31

    The girls get ready to take part at Nationals and feel the pressure to remain undefeated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Double the Moms, Double the Trouble
    4.8/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Double the Moms, Double the Trouble

    S4:E21

    The ALDC travels to Woodbridge, Va., for a competition; Abby invites Jade to join the Elite Team for the week; Christi is upset when Abby picks Chloe to compete against Jade; Abby decides to pull the current group routine.

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  19. Background image for Maddie vs. Mackenzie
    4.8/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Maddie vs. Mackenzie

    S5:E23

    Maddie and Mackenzie compete with solos against each other in the same age category; Abby brings in a guest choreographer to teach the girls a routine inspired by voguing.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Baby Dance Mama Drama
    4.8/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Baby Dance Mama Drama

    S5:E29

    The ALDC is finally in their new LA studio and Abby announces that their official grand opening party will coincide with Nationals in two weeks! After Kendall beat JoJo last week, she's rewarded with a solo up against both Maddie and Mackenzie to determine once and for all who will get the solo at Nationals.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Brynn's Big Moment
    4.8/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Brynn's Big Moment

    S6:E12

    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.

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  22. Background image for Episode 39
    4.9/10(29 votes)

    #21 - Episode 39

    S3:E39

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Nia Saves the Day
    4.9/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Nia Saves the Day

    S6:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Abby Lee Horror Story
    4.9/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Abby Lee Horror Story

    S6:E10

    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.

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  25. Background image for The Maddie Rumor
    4.9/10(20 votes)

    #24 - The Maddie Rumor

    S6:E11

    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.

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  26. Background image for Rise From the Ashes
    4.9/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Rise From the Ashes

    S8:E15

    With only one week until nationals, the pressure is on for the ALDC; Abby choreographs her most personal group dance yet; Brady and Pressley go head-to-head for the chance of dancing solos at nationals; one team member quits unexpectedly.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"I Know What You Did Last Competition" is the worst rated episode of "Dance Moms". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/19/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't".