7.0/1024 votes#1 - Fight for Your Life
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/2016
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.
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7.5/1018 votes#2 - 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.
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7.4/1017 votes#3 - 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.
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6.6/1014 votes#4 - Winner Takes All
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 12/20/2016
Abby challenges Daviana and Kalani to one of the toughest head-to-head solo showdowns ever. And, old tensions erupt when two minis rejoin the team and compete for a spot in the group dance. In a shocking move, Abby eliminates one dancer from her super team.
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7.5/1017 votes#5 - 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.
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8.0/1013 votes#6 - 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.
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7.2/1017 votes#7 - The Fresno Curse
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 1/10/2017
Abby and the ALDC try to break the long standing losing streak in Fresno, CA. Holly's nerves are frayed when Abby announces the theme for a controversial and racially-charged group dance. Meanwhile, Elliana and Maesi's duet brings out the worst in Yolanda and Jamie's already toxic relationship.
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8.1/1026 votes#8 - 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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7.7/1015 votes#9 - 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
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7.1/1016 votes#10 - Breathless in Denver
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 1/31/2017
The ALDC travels to Denver where both the stakes and the altitude are high! For the first time this season Kalani, Kendall and Nia all dance competing solos. Much to the elite's dismay, the minis are in a technically complicated group dance, and the moms once again wonder if this addition will ruin their winning streak heading into Nationals.
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6.9/1013 votes#11 - Leaving La La Land
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 2/7/2017
The ALDC spend their last week in Los Angeles before traveling to Pittsburgh for Nationals; and the elite team struggle with a difficult routine and a negligent coach. Later, Kendall shoots a new music video.
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7.2/1012 votes#12 - It's Not Always Sunny In Pittsburgh
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 2/13/2017
The team returns to Pittsburgh, but the stress of proving themselves on the East Coast leads to some of the most explosive battles between the moms all season.
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8.1/1013 votes#13 - 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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7.7/1021 votes#14 - 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.
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5.4/1016 votes#15 - Judgment Day Approaches
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 8/1/2017
It's the first week back and the news quickly spreads that Abby's court sentencing is just two weeks away. With the clock ticking, the moms are desperate to know what Abby's plans are for the future, but Abby's total denial creates havoc for the team. Instead of focusing on her own court case, Abby creates a group dance centered around Ashlee and Brynn's family court battle, forcing Brynn to face emotionally charged subject matter through dance.
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7.8/1012 votes#16 - 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.
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7.7/1013 votes#17 - 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.
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7.1/1017 votes#18 - Out With Abby, In With Chloe - Part 2
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 8/22/2017
Part 2. 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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7.2/1014 votes#19 - All Choked Up
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 8/29/2017
With Abby gone, Laurieann pushes the girls to do professional-level choreography. Kalani and Brynn compete in head-to-head solos. The group routine focuses on an issue that results in a fight between two jealous moms.
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7.3/1013 votes#20 - 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.
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7.4/1013 votes#21 - 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.
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7.2/1015 votes#22 - Ashlee's Big Decision Part 2
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 9/18/2017
In part 2, Abby makes an unexpected return to her studio, but not everyone on the team is happy about it. 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 sends shockwaves through the group, and after an unexpected series of events, the team will never be the same.
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7.5/1015 votes#23 - 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.
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6.9/1016 votes#24 - There's a New Team in Town (Part 2)
Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 10/10/2017
The Irreplaceables and The ALDC go head-to-head at competition for the first time. Abby's team competes a fan-favorite group number while the older girls shock the audience with a mature routine that causes an uproar from Abby and her minions.
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6.2/1020 votes#25 - Everyone's Replaceable ... Even Abby
Season 7 Episode 25 - Aired 10/17/2017
The Irreplaceables and the ALDC both find new choreographers to take Abby's place; Cheryl Burke works with the Irreplaceables; the girls' insecurities and their mothers prove to be a struggle for Cheryl; the ALDC struggles to stay together.
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The Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 7
Every episode of Dance Moms Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dance Moms Season 7!
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"Fight for Your Life" is the best rated episode of "Dance Moms" season 7. It scored 7/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/29/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Abby's Worst Nightmare".