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The Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 5

Every episode of Dance Moms Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 5

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. 7.1/10(17 votes)

    #1 - The Great Divide

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    S5:E9

    The ALDC returns to Pittsburgh; the mothers are divided based on who stayed to film the music video and those who left; the group dance becomes a personal attack against the mothers; Abby discovers the team is in the teen division.

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  2. 7.0/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Nia's Last Chance

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    S5:E11

    The ALDC heads to Philadelphia with a risky non-lyrical routine; Abby gives Nia an ultimatum; frustrated with the lack of support from Melissa and Jill, Holly makes friends with two unlikely allies.

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  3. 6.2/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Abby Got Served

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    S5:E2

    Maddie and Kalani prepare for a showdown; Abby's rival seeks revenge; Abby's team members begin to turn against her.

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  4. 6.2/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Mackenzie's Time to Shine

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    S5:E13

    While Maddie is away, Mackenzie has the opportunity to prove herself; Abby decides to push the envelope with a sassy routine in a competition against Cathy's premium Candy Apples team.

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  5. 6.1/10(14 votes)

    #5 - The New Maddie?

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    S5:E10

    The ALDC girls move forward after a rocky journey to Los Angeles; Cathy returns with a surprise choreographer; Abby invites Ashlee and her daughter Brynn to come dance at the ALDC and quickly praises Brynn as "the next Maddie."

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  6. 5.8/10(29 votes)

    #6 - 99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One

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    S5:E1

    The dance competition season is off to a rocky start when a key team member disappears.

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  8. 5.7/10(22 votes)

    #7 - JoJo With a Bow Bow

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    S5:E3

    Maddie heads to Los Angeles for an exciting new opportunity; the mothers question Abby's dedication to this week's routines since her favorite dancer is gone; Abby calls in JoJo as a substitute for Maddie.

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  9. 5.7/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Nia Risks It All

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    S5:E6

    After a chaotic first week in Los Angeles, things do not settle down when Abby and Holly have their biggest and most shocking fight ever, causing Holly to go behind Abby's back to work with a huge star despite the consequences. Maddie prepares for another big Hollywood job, and all the girls soon are on edge when Abby announces an open call audition in Los Angeles. Holly and Nia grow especially fearful of their futures with the ALDC.

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  10. 5.7/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Video Killed the ADLC Star

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    S5:E16

    JoJo and Kendall have challenging solos for the last competition in Los Angeles; Nia and Kendall have music video shoots; Holly and Jill get competitive.

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  11. 5.7/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Seeing Stars

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    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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  12. 5.5/10(22 votes)

    #11 - Abby's Trash, Cathy's Treasure

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    S5:E12

    The media goes crazy for Maddie's second music video with Sia; Cathy assembles a team of dancers who have all worked with Abby and are ready to seek vengeance on the dance floor.

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  13. 5.5/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 1

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    S5:E17

    The team returns to Pittsburgh to tie up loose ends before they move to Los Angeles; Abby schedules the team to attend a competition and a convention; Holly organizes a premiere party for Nia's music video.

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  14. 5.5/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 2

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    S5:E18

    The ALDC embarks on their final competition before their move to Los Angeles; chaos ensues when only two girls show up at the competition; Cathy and Jeanette try to take down the ALDC; the team risks being disqualified.

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  15. 5.5/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?

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    S5:E26

    Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?

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  16. 5.4/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Bye Bye Pittsburgh

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    S5:E4

    JoJo and Jess return to fight for a spot on the ALDC; the team prepares for their Hollywood adventure; Holly and Jill are concerned that Nia and Kendall will be forgotten by Abby.

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  17. 5.4/10(26 votes)

    #16 - West Coast Strikes Back

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    S5:E24

    The ALDC's biggest west coast rival, MDP, is back and Abby wants to put her best foot forward at competition. After Mackenzie's huge win against her big sis Maddie, Abby tests her confidence with a big opportunity--will she be able to handle it? Meanwhile, JoJo's sick grandmother is visiting LA and Jess is desperate for JoJo to have a featured role. However, Abby is not eager to take a big risk since MDP is out for revenge from their last loss.

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  18. 5.4/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Abby vs. Kira

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    S5:E25

    The moms push Abby for more dance classes after losing two competitions in a row. When Abby refuses to take responsibility for the girls' lack of training, Kira takes matters into her own hands and brings in outside help, which infuriates Abby. Meanwhile, Abby pressures Maddie to regain her standing as ALDC's top dancer.

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  19. 5.4/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Abby vs. Kira ... AGAIN!

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    S5:E27

    With only four weeks until Nationals, the ALDC is desperate for a group routine win. To make matters worse, the Candy Apples are back with a surprise guest and they're ready to capitalize on ALDC's current misfortunes.

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  20. 5.4/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Nia vs. Kalani: Winner Takes All

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    S5:E30

    With only one week left until Nationals, the ALDC is facing the super talented MDP who are bringing their best routine yet. Abby gives Kalani and Nia head-to-head solos to determine who will get the senior division solo next week.

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  21. 5.3/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Hello Hollywood, Goodbye Abby

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    S5:E5

    The ALDC arrives in Los Angeles; a top west coast dance studio declares war on the ALDC; Abby sets up an audition with a casting agent for the girls; Abby suffers a breakdown, causing the mothers to question her abilities as a manager.

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  22. 5.2/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Wild Wild West Coast, Part 2

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    S5:E8

    While in Los Angeles, the girls juggle a competition and a music video shoot; Abby attempts to shut down the music video shoot; the mothers fight to keep their daughters on the team when Abby announces that she will be cutting one dancer.

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  23. 5.2/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Hollywood, Round Two

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    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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  24. 5.2/10(20 votes)

    #23 - City of Angels

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    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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  25. 5.1/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1

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    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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  26. 5.1/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Solo Battle: Round 1

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    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Great Divide" is the best rated episode of "Dance Moms" season 5. It scored 7.1/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/3/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Nia's Last Chance".