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The Worst Episodes of Dance Moms

Every episode of Dance Moms ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Genre:Reality
Network:Lifetime
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Worst Episodes Summary

"I Know What You Did Last Competition" is the worst rated episode of "Dance Moms". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/19/2012. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't".

  • I Know What You Did Last Competition
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    #1 - I Know What You Did Last Competition

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 6/19/2012

    Melissa faces a cheating scandal. Kelly's daughters are put on probation. Payton rejoins the competition team causing tension among the Dance Moms.

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    #2 - Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't

    Season 3 Episode 35

    Aired 9/3/2013

    It's Regionals and the pressure is on for Abby's dancers to prove they are worthy of attending Nationals. Abby assigns what appears to be a simple country-style group number, but the hoe-down proves so physically demanding the girls aren't sure they can pull it off. Meanwhile, with Nationals just around the corner, Abby comes up with some interesting pairings for duets that put the dancers and their mom's to the test.

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    #3 - Girl Talk

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 4/29/2014

    The dancers receive the chance to speak their minds about Abby.

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    #4 - Episode 30

    Season 7 Episode 30

    Aired 11/21/2017

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    #5 - Episode 20

    Season 8 Episode 20

    Aired 9/24/2019

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    #6 - Episode 21

    Season 8 Episode 21

    Aired 10/1/2019

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    #7 - Episode 22

    Season 8 Episode 22

    Aired 10/8/2019

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  • Slumber Party!
    4.4/10(20)
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    #8 - Slumber Party!

    Season 5 Episode 33

    Aired 8/18/2015

    In this Slumber Party special, Maddie takes us behind the scenes as she and the girls from Dance Moms dish on celebrity crushes, makeup tips, who takes the longest to get ready and more!

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    4.5/10(25)
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    #9 - Episode 40

    Season 3 Episode 40

    Aired 10/8/2013

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  • Playing Favorites
    4.5/10(37)
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    #10 - Playing Favorites

    Season 4 Episode 32

    Aired 10/14/2014

    The mothers face off against Abby, and accuse her of favoritism; Maddie discusses her success.

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  • Tap Versus Hip Hop
    4.7/10(22)
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    #11 - Tap Versus Hip Hop

    Season 3 Episode 27

    Aired 7/16/2013

    Abby is back from LA. Maddie receives a tap solo called "Me And You Against The World." Chloe gets a hip hop solo entitled "Beautiful", and Kenzie gets a solo called "California Adventure." The group dance is titled "Gone Too Soon." It's about Hollywood deaths. Maddie is Princess Diana, Chloe is Marilyn Monroe, Brooke is Amy Winehouse, Paige is Anna Nicole Smith, Nia is Whitney Houston, and Kendall is Selena. Mackenzie is told by Abby that she cannot participate in recess, because she was so tired out at solo rehearsal.

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    4.8/10(27)
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    #12 - Episode 39

    Season 3 Episode 39

    Aired 10/1/2013

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  • Maddie vs. Kalani
    4.8/10(19)
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    #13 - Maddie vs. Kalani

    Season 5 Episode 15

    Aired 4/14/2015

    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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  • Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1
    4.8/10(18)
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    #14 - Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 20

    Aired 5/19/2015

    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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  • Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2
    4.8/10(18)
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    #15 - Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2

    Season 5 Episode 21

    Aired 5/26/2015

    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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  • Live From LA, It's Kendall K
    4.8/10(23)
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    #16 - Live From LA, It's Kendall K

    Season 5 Episode 22

    Aired 6/9/2015

    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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  • Double the Moms, Double the Trouble
    4.9/10(21)
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    #17 - Double the Moms, Double the Trouble

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 7/29/2014

    The ALDC travels to Woodbridge, Va., for a competition; Abby invites Jade to join the Elite Team for the week; Christi is upset when Abby picks Chloe to compete against Jade; Abby decides to pull the current group routine.

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  • Baby Dance Mama Drama
    4.9/10(18)
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    #18 - Baby Dance Mama Drama

    Season 5 Episode 29

    Aired 7/28/2015

    The ALDC is finally in their new LA studio and Abby announces that their official grand opening party will coincide with Nationals in two weeks! After Kendall beat JoJo last week, she's rewarded with a solo up against both Maddie and Mackenzie to determine once and for all who will get the solo at Nationals.

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  • Maddie vs. Mackenzie
    5.0/10(19)
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    #19 - Maddie vs. Mackenzie

    Season 5 Episode 23

    Aired 6/16/2015

    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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  • Chaos at Nationals
    5.0/10(13)
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    #20 - Chaos at Nationals

    Season 5 Episode 31

    Aired 8/11/2015

    The girls get ready to take part at Nationals and feel the pressure to remain undefeated.

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  • Brynn's Big Moment
    5.0/10(17)
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    #21 - Brynn's Big Moment

    Season 6 Episode 12

    Aired 3/22/2016

    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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  • Seeing Red
    5.1/10(21)
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    #22 - Seeing Red

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 4/22/2014

    After a season full of fights, losses, and heartbreak, Abby and the moms gather to discuss the most memorable moments of the past year. Abby discusses the pain of losing her mother, while Kelly’s expulsion from the team is still fresh in Christi’s mind. Soon, old wounds are re-opened and everyone is "seeing red."

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  • Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1
    5.1/10(17)
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    #23 - Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 2/17/2015

    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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  • Solo Battle: Round 1
    5.1/10(19)
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    #24 - Solo Battle: Round 1

    Season 5 Episode 28

    Aired 7/21/2015

    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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  • Now You See Abby, Now You Don't
    5.1/10(20)
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    #25 - Now You See Abby, Now You Don't

    Season 6 Episode 4

    Aired 1/26/2016

    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.

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