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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. Background image for 99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One
    5.8/10(29 votes)

    #1 - 99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One

    S5:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Abby Got Served
    6.2/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Abby Got Served

    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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  3. Background image for JoJo With a Bow Bow
    5.7/10(22 votes)

    #3 - JoJo With a Bow Bow

    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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  4. Background image for Bye Bye Pittsburgh
    5.4/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Bye Bye Pittsburgh

    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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  5. Background image for Hello Hollywood, Goodbye Abby
    5.3/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Hello Hollywood, Goodbye Abby

    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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  6. Background image for Nia Risks It All
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Nia Risks It All

    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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  8. Background image for Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1
    5.1/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1

    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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  9. Background image for Wild Wild West Coast, Part 2
    5.2/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Wild Wild West Coast, Part 2

    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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  10. Background image for The Great Divide
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - The Great Divide

    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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  11. Background image for The New Maddie?
    6.1/10(14 votes)

    #10 - The New Maddie?

    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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  12. Background image for Nia's Last Chance
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Nia's Last Chance

    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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  13. Background image for Abby's Trash, Cathy's Treasure
    5.5/10(22 votes)

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

    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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  14. Background image for Mackenzie's Time to Shine
    6.2/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Mackenzie's Time to Shine

    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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  15. Background image for Hollywood, Round Two
    5.2/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Hollywood, Round Two

    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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  16. Background image for Maddie vs. Kalani
    4.8/10(19 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Video Killed the ADLC Star
    5.7/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Video Killed the ADLC Star

    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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  18. Background image for Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 1
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    #17 - Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 1

    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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  19. Background image for Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 2
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 2

    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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  20. Background image for Seeing Stars
    5.7/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Seeing Stars

    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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  21. Background image for Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1
    4.8/10(18 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  22. Background image for Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2
    4.8/10(18 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Live From LA, It's Kendall K
    4.8/10(23 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Maddie vs. Mackenzie
    5.0/10(19 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for West Coast Strikes Back
    5.4/10(26 votes)

    #24 - West Coast Strikes Back

    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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  26. Background image for Abby vs. Kira
    5.4/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Abby vs. Kira

    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One" is the best rated episode of "Dance Moms" season 5. It scored 5.8/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Abby Got Served".