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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!

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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Best Episodes Summary

"ALDC Ain't Dead Yet" is the best rated episode of "Dance Moms". It scored 8.1/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/17/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Same Old Frenemies Part 1".

  • ALDC Ain't Dead Yet
    8.1/1026 votes
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    #1 - ALDC Ain't Dead Yet

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 1/17/2017

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

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  • Same Old Frenemies Part 1
    8.1/1013 votes
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    #2 - Same Old Frenemies Part 1

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 2/21/2017

    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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  • No Clowning Around
    8.0/1013 votes
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    #3 - No Clowning Around

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 1/3/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Abby's Last Dance
    8.0/1019 votes
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    #4 - Abby's Last Dance

    Season 7 Episode 28 - Aired 11/7/2017

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    Director: N/A

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  • Abby Flies the Coop
    7.8/1012 votes
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    #5 - Abby Flies the Coop

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 8/8/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Everyone's Replaceable
    7.7/10100 votes
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    #6 - Everyone's Replaceable

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2012

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battle of the Blondes
    7.7/1015 votes
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    #7 - Battle of the Blondes

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 1/24/2017

    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

    Director: N/A

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  • Same Old Frenemies Part 2
    7.7/1021 votes
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    #8 - Same Old Frenemies Part 2

    Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Out with Abby, In with Chloe - Part 1
    7.7/1013 votes
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    #9 - Out with Abby, In with Chloe - Part 1

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 8/15/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • The Best Is Yet to Come
    7.6/1014 votes
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    #10 - The Best Is Yet to Come

    Season 7 Episode 27 - Aired 10/24/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion, Part 2
    7.5/1041 votes
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    #11 - Reunion, Part 2

    Season 2 Episode 28 - Aired 9/25/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Abby's Worst Nightmare
    7.5/1018 votes
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    #12 - Abby's Worst Nightmare

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 12/6/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • New Kid on the Block
    7.5/1017 votes
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    #13 - New Kid on the Block

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 12/27/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There's a New Team in Town (Part 1)
    7.5/1015 votes
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    #14 - There's a New Team in Town (Part 1)

    Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 10/3/2017

    The Irreplaceables and the ALDC go head to head at a competition for the first time; Abby's team competes with a fan-favorite group number; the older girls shock the audience with a mature routine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chloe & Christi's Encore
    7.5/1016 votes
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    #15 - Chloe & Christi's Encore

    Season 7 Episode 29 - Aired 10/24/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • There's Only One Star
    7.4/1070 votes
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    #16 - There's Only One Star

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/5/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Return of the Rotten Apples
    7.4/1017 votes
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    #17 - Return of the Rotten Apples

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 12/13/2016

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ashlee's Big Decision Part 1
    7.4/1013 votes
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    #18 - Ashlee's Big Decision Part 1

    Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 9/12/2017

    Abby makes an unexpected return to her studio; Chloe performs for the first time in front of Abby in two years, but struggles with missing her old teammates; Ashlee makes a decision that shocks the group.

    Director: N/A

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  • Under Cheryl's Spell
    7.4/1014 votes
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    #19 - Under Cheryl's Spell

    Season 7 Episode 26 - Aired 10/24/2017

    Cheryl adds an old rival to the team, but the mothers are not happy with sharing the spotlight; Kalani suffers a catastrophic injury, putting her solo and the group routine in jeopardy; the pressure of winning brings Camryn to her breaking point.

    Director: N/A

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  • Cheerleader Blues
    7.3/1080 votes
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    #20 - Cheerleader Blues

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2011

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • The Beginning of the End
    7.3/1075 votes
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    #21 - The Beginning of the End

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2013

    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.

    Director: N/A

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  • Stamina, Stamina, Stamina
    7.3/1013 votes
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    #22 - Stamina, Stamina, Stamina

    Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 9/5/2017

    Laurieann Gibson returns and is more determined than ever to win. With two duets and a group, the girls struggle with stamina as well as their new leader’s cutthroat attitude. Laurieann loses her patience with the moms.

    Director: N/A

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  • Love On The Dance Floor
    7.2/1064 votes
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    #23 - Love On The Dance Floor

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/31/2011

    Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.

    Director: N/A

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  • Abbygeddon
    7.2/1057 votes
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    #24 - Abbygeddon

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2012

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

    Director: N/A

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  • Night of the Living Dancers
    7.2/1041 votes
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    #25 - Night of the Living Dancers

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 6/12/2012

    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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