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The Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 6

Every episode of Dance Moms Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 1 - New Season, New Rules
    5.7/10(24 votes)

    #1 - New Season, New Rules

    S6:E1

    In the Season 6 premiere, Abby has a big announcement for the ALDC; and Maddie shoots her first movie while Jill and Kendall aren't pleased with her substitute. Elsewhere, Jeanette and the BDA team are back to show the ALDC how it's done.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 2 - Abby vs. Melissa
    5.5/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Abby vs. Melissa

    S6:E2

    The mothers are shocked to learn that Abby is forming a new team; news breaks that Abby could be facing jail time; when Mackenzie receives the brunt of Abby's rage, Melissa vows not to play nice anymore.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 3 - Mini Dancers, Big Drama
    5.5/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Mini Dancers, Big Drama

    S6:E3

    Abby's new mini team arrives in Los Angeles and tensions are high; Abby is distracted by new mothers, new dancers and her legal troubles; Ashlee and Brynn are caught in Jill's cross hairs as Kendall's position on the team is threatened.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 4 - Now You See Abby, Now You Don't
    5.0/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Now You See Abby, Now You Don't

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 5 - Abby's Replaceable
    5.5/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Abby's Replaceable

    S6:E5

    Abby locks the team out of her Los Angeles studio; Debbie Allen invites the ALDC to work with her; guest choreographer Nakul includes the minis in a difficult Bollywood routine; Kalani and Nia are pushed to their breaking point with a duet.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 6 - Abby's New Favorites
    5.4/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Abby's New Favorites

    S6:E6

    Abby is back but her focus is only on the minis. With only four girls on the unofficial mini team, a new mini and her mother show up to audition and they rub Melissa the wrong way.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 7 - Debbie Allen to the Rescue
    5.4/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Debbie Allen to the Rescue

    S6:E7

    With the stress of Abby's legal woes looming overhead, she reaches her limit and kicks the girls out of her studio.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 8 - Maddie is Back
    5.1/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Maddie is Back

    S6:E8

    Maddie has returned from shooting her movie and is back on the team for good, but to everyone's surprise, Abby doesn't seem happy to see her #1 dancer. The moms question if Abby is jealous of Maddie's fame and Ashlee uses this to her advantage in hopes that Abby will spend more time grooming Brynn to be the next big star.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 9 - Nia Saves the Day
    4.9/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Nia Saves the Day

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 10 - Abby Lee Horror Story
    4.9/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Abby Lee Horror Story

    S6:E10

    The ALDC travels to Northern California; Abby's routines grow darker; the mothers' prank attempt backfires horribly; Maddie, Brynn and Kendall compete with solos; Ashlee will do anything to give Brynn an advantage.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 11 - The Maddie Rumor
    4.9/10(20 votes)

    #11 - The Maddie Rumor

    S6:E11

    Maddie is nominated for a People's Choice Award and the media is abuzz with rumors that she is leaving the ALDC. The moms are furious when Abby invites an unexpected guest as her date to the People's Choice and the biggest moment of Maddie's professional career. The minis are back, along with a new mom whose daughter's attitude causes a dance catastrophe.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 12 - Brynn's Big Moment
    4.8/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Brynn's Big Moment

    S6:E12

    Abby enlists Todrick Hall to direct the girls in a commercial inspired by "The Wiz" in hopes of gaining more business. Later, Brynn has a chance to join the ALDC if she can lead a team of her choosing to victory against a group led by Maddie.

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  13. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 13 - ALDC Does Vegas
    5.1/10(21 votes)

    #13 - ALDC Does Vegas

    S6:E13

    The ALDC heads to Las Vegas; Ashlee and Brynn are now official members of the team; Kendall stands up to Ashlee for the first time; the mothers are concerned that the girls are becoming too involved in the drama.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 14 - JoJo Steals the Show Show
    5.1/10(20 votes)

    #14 - JoJo Steals the Show Show

    S6:E14

    Abby welcomes back ALDC Pittsburgh veteran, Sarah, to dance with the team. Tempers flare when her mother, Christy, calls Jess' loyalty into question.

    Director:Jimmy Chriss
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 15 - Melissa's Announcement
    5.4/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Melissa's Announcement

    S6:E15

    Abby's whole world is shattered when Melissa shares shocking news that will change the face of the ALDC forever.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 16 - Mack Z Vs. Abby Lee
    5.9/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Mack Z Vs. Abby Lee

    S6:E16

    Abby gives Brynn and JoJo hip hop solos, but gives Mackenzie a safe acrobatic routine; Mackenzie fights for what she wants; Abby flees the studio

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  17. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 17 - Mini Madness
    5.3/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Mini Madness

    S6:E17

    Maddie and Brynn have solos this week; the mothers are not happy when Abby assigns Brynn a dance inspired by an old Maddie routine; the mini team returns to compete for Abby's attention.

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  18. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 18 - One Last Dance
    6.0/10(16 votes)

    #18 - One Last Dance

    S6:E18

    Maddie and Mackenzie participate in their final competition with the ALDC team; Abby pits Mackenzie against a new mini, Ari; the mothers encourage Melissa to reason with Abby.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 19 - Hello and Goodbye
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Hello and Goodbye

    S6:E19

    The mothers reunite to discuss the dramatic events from the season; the mini mothers discuss the future of the ALDC; the junior elite team performs.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 20 - The Girls Say Goodbye
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    #20 - The Girls Say Goodbye

    S6:E20

    Jai Rodriguez hosts a very special episode of Dance Moms where the girls from the ALDC say goodbye to Maddie and Mackenzie.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 21 - Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye
    5.5/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye

    S6:E21

    For the first time ever, Maddie and Mackenzie sit down with Abby and give an exclusive take on their Dance Moms journey before they say their final farewell.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 22 - Abby's New Beginning
    5.4/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Abby's New Beginning

    S6:E22

    The season begins with a newly motivated Abby Lee promising to no longer overlook her remaining dancers now that her star, Maddie, is gone. Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners and Brynn struggles with the pressure. When Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, Ashlee hits her boiling point.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 23 - Nia & Kendall Face Off
    6.4/10(39 votes)

    #23 - Nia & Kendall Face Off

    S6:E23

    Abby challenges Nia and Kendall with tough head-to-head trios but the group tribute to Madonna leaves the moms wanting more. Holly suspects Abby has a hidden agenda for Nia but, when she brings Nia's manager to the studio to investigate, her strategy backfires. When talk of the girls' technique erupts at competition, Abby abandons the team.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 24 - Girl Talk (3)
    5.4/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Girl Talk (3)

    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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  25. Dance Moms Season 6 Episode 25 - Return of the Minis
    5.5/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Return of the Minis

    S6:E25

    The minis are back for the first time this season and the elites question if Abby can hold true to her promise of new beginnings.

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"New Season, New Rules" is the best rated episode of "Dance Moms" season 6. It scored 5.7/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Abby vs. Melissa".