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The Worst Episodes of Dance Moms

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S4E32 Playing Favorites
4.646 votes
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S2E1 Everyone's Replaceable
7.7103 votes
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Season 1
6.9avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dance Moms Season 4 Episode 32 - Playing Favorites
    4.6/10(46 votes)

    S4:E32

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

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  2. Dance Moms Season 8 Episode 15 - Rise From the Ashes
    4.4/10(22 votes)

    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.

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  3. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 27 - Tap Versus Hip Hop
    4.6/10(26 votes)

    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.

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  4. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 33 - Slumber Party!
    4.6/10(24 votes)

    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!

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  5. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 20 - Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1
    4.6/10(21 votes)

    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.

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  6. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 15 - Maddie vs. Kalani
    4.7/10(24 votes)

    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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  7. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 22 - Live From LA, It's Kendall K
    4.8/10(28 votes)

    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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  8. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 21 - Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2
    4.7/10(23 votes)

    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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  9. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 15 - Judgment Day Approaches
    4.7/10(20 votes)

    S7:E15

    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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  10. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 23 - Maddie vs. Mackenzie
    4.8/10(23 votes)

    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.

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  11. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 29 - Baby Dance Mama Drama
    4.8/10(22 votes)

    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.

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  12. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 31 - Chaos at Nationals
    4.7/10(18 votes)

    S5:E31

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

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  13. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 7 - Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1
    4.9/10(23 votes)

    S5:E7

    The mothers' patience with Abby grows thin during the ALDC's last week in Los Angeles; Abby brings in two swing dancers that threaten the other girls' chances at an audition; Abby's job as a manager is put to the test.

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  14. Dance Moms Season 4 Episode 17 - Seeing Red
    5.0/10(27 votes)

    S4:E17

    After a season full of fights, losses, and heartbreak, Abby and the moms gather to discuss the most memorable moments of the past year. Abby discusses the pain of losing her mother, while Kelly’s expulsion from the team is still fresh in Christi’s mind. Soon, old wounds are re-opened and everyone is "seeing red."

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  15. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 20 - Tell All (2)
    5.1/10(33 votes)

    S3:E20

    Last time, Dance Moms' executive producer Jeff Collins sat down with Abby Lee Miller and the moms to rehash season 3. This week's dramatic conclusion finds New Dance Mom Kristie Ray quick to defend Abby and former Dance Mom Jackie and her daughter Sophia managed to rub Melissa the wrong way. The final showdown is between Abby and Cathy...Abby has not gotten over Cathy hitting her with her purse.

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  16. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 32 - City of Angels
    5.0/10(25 votes)

    S5:E32

    Coming off of a major loss at nationals, it's time for Abby Lee Miller and the dance moms to hash out what went wrong.

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  17. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 21 - Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy
    5.2/10(33 votes)

    S3:E21

    Abby plays matchmaker when Brooke dancers with the Seniors and she sets her up on a date. meanwhile Kelly is keeping to herself and Jill is not happy with it. Cathy discovers there is a rotten apple and asks Gino and Mikey to leave, Mikey asks Abby if there is a place on her team for Gino, and it is told the Gino has a crush on Maddie as they are always texting, he gave her a valentine and kissed her cheek backstage.

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  18. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 14 - Hollywood, Round Two
    5.2/10(31 votes)

    S5:E14

    The ALDC returns to Los Angeles to compete; Abby decides to manage Kendall's new singing career; Nia and Kendall work to become pop stars while going head to head with solos; the girls give their all in the group dance.

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  19. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 28 - Solo Battle: Round 1
    5.1/10(23 votes)

    S5:E28

    Jeanette's officially taking over the Candy Apples and she's bringing an epic routine featuring the Gay Man's Chorus of LA to competition. Meanwhile, Abby tests the girls with a challenging prop.

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  20. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 24 - Girl Talk (3)
    5.1/10(22 votes)

    S6:E24

    With Maddie gone, a newly motivated Abby promises to no longer overlook her remaining dancers; Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners; Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, angering Ashlee.

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  21. Dance Moms Season 4 Episode 21 - Double the Moms, Double the Trouble
    5.2/10(26 votes)

    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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  22. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 4 - Now You See Abby, Now You Don't
    5.2/10(26 votes)

    S6:E4

    It's a full house at the ALDC and the minis are set to compete with their first group dance. Maddie is back and books a prestigious photo shoot with two other ALDC girls.

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  23. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 19 - Tell All (1)
    5.3/10(34 votes)

    S3:E19

    Dance Moms' executive producer Jeff Collins sits down with Abby Lee Miller and the Moms to revisit Season 3. After a wild and explosive season, Christi and Kelly finally dish on how their friendship was tested and when Abby reminds Christi of the suspension, tensions are high and one of the ladies leaves the stage. Plus the cast answers audience questions and the Abby Lee Dance Company girls perform some of their best dance routines.

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  24. Dance Moms Season 5 Episode 19 - Seeing Stars
    5.2/10(25 votes)

    S5:E19

    Abby and the mothers meet to discuss the highs and lows of the season; Holly and Abby go head to head; Cathy and Jeanette stir things up; Maddie discusses her newfound fame; the team reflects on their experiences.

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  25. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 9 - Nia Saves the Day
    5.2/10(25 votes)

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Playing Favorites" is the worst rated episode of Dance Moms. It scored 4.6/10 from 46 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 14, 2014.

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