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The Best Episodes of Dance Moms

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 8 - ALDC Ain't Dead Yet
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #1 - ALDC Ain't Dead Yet

    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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  2. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 1 - Everyone's Replaceable
    7.6/10(111 votes)

    #2 - Everyone's Replaceable

    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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  3. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 28 - Reunion (2)
    7.6/10(50 votes)

    #3 - Reunion (2)

    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.

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  4. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 28 - Abby's Last Dance
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Abby's Last Dance

    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.

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  5. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 12 - There's Only One Star
    7.3/10(80 votes)

    #5 - There's Only One Star

    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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  6. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 6 - No Clowning Around
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #6 - No Clowning Around

    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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  7. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 14 - Same Old Frenemies Part 2
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Same Old Frenemies Part 2

    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.

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  8. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 9 - Battle of the Blondes
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Battle of the Blondes

    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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  9. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 29 - Chloe & Christi's Encore
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Chloe & Christi's Encore

    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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  10. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 3 - Cheerleader Blues
    7.1/10(92 votes)

    #10 - Cheerleader Blues

    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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  11. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 1 - The Beginning of the End
    7.1/10(81 votes)

    #11 - The Beginning of the End

    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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  12. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 5 - New Kid on the Block
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #12 - New Kid on the Block

    S7:E5

    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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  13. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 13 - Same Old Frenemies Part 1
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Same Old Frenemies Part 1

    S7:E13

    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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  14. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 8 - Love On The Dance Floor
    7.0/10(75 votes)

    #14 - Love On The Dance Floor

    S1:E8

    Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.

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  15. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 13 - Abbygeddon
    7.0/10(65 votes)

    #15 - Abbygeddon

    S2:E13

    Abby's dancers compete in the regionals for a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet School. Unfortunately for her, the Candy Apples also compete

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  16. Dance Moms Season 2 Episode 15 - Night of the Living Dancers
    7.0/10(48 votes)

    #16 - Night of the Living Dancers

    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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  17. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 2 - Out With the Old, in With the New
    7.0/10(57 votes)

    #17 - Out With the Old, in With the New

    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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  18. Dance Moms Season 3 Episode 12 - The Apple of Her Eye
    7.0/10(41 votes)

    #18 - The Apple of Her Eye

    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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  19. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 2 - Abby's Worst Nightmare
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Abby's Worst Nightmare

    S7:E2

    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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  20. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 3 - Return of the Rotten Apples
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Return of the Rotten Apples

    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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  21. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 16 - Abby Flies the Coop
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Abby Flies the Coop

    S7:E16

    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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  22. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 17 - Out with Abby, In with Chloe - Part 1
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Out with Abby, In with Chloe - Part 1

    S7:E17

    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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  23. Dance Moms Season 7 Episode 27 - The Best Is Yet to Come
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #23 - The Best Is Yet to Come

    S7:E27

    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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  24. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 2 - Wildly Inappropriate
    6.9/10(96 votes)

    #24 - Wildly Inappropriate

    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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  25. Dance Moms Season 1 Episode 11 - It All Ends Here
    6.9/10(62 votes)

    #25 - It All Ends Here

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"ALDC Ain't Dead Yet" is the best rated episode of "Dance Moms". It scored 7.7/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/17/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Everyone's Replaceable".