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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...

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    #1 - Wildly Inappropriate

    S1:E2

    The Dance Moms allow their girls to wear outfits at the competition that are revealing and the scandal threatens to bring down the house. Abby's attempt to turn up the competition heat blows the audience away with what some may call an inappropriate dance number. She hopes it will give them their next big win. But it could backfire.

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    #2 - Cheerleader Blues

    S1:E3

    The Dance Moms need to win this week's competition to stay in the game, but chaos ensues when Mom Kelly's daughter wants to drop out of dance as she hurts her hip and she wants to be a cheerleader. Kelly convinces her daughter to stay in dance, pushing her so far that it may cause permanent injuries.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #3 - Stealing the Show

    S1:E4

    Abby gives each girl a solo dance for their next competition. However, she gives two solos to her star dancer, Maddie, clearly providing her with an advantage over the others. Christi has seen this too many times and lashes out at Abby in uncontrollable fury.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - When Stars Collide

    S1:E5

    The Abby Lee Dance Company is on the edge after learning that a big Broadway casting director will attend their annual showcase, an exhibition in which she shows off her accomplished dancers. Abby's desire to push the girls to the max could have catastrophic effects if they don't do their best.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #5 - Dying to Dance

    S1:E6

    On their way to a big competition, Christi finds out that her grandmother has been admitted into a hospital. She now must choose whether to go to the hospital to sit by her grandmother's side or go to the dance competition.

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    #6 - She's a Fighter

    S1:E7

    Abby's typecasting of Nia sends Holly over the edge. Meanwhile, minister Dawn returns to the Abby Lee Dance Company and Abby is fully prepared for any heated argument that might erupt.

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    #7 - Love On The Dance Floor

    S1:E8

    Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #8 - From Ballerinas to Showgirls

    S1:E9

    Chloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers.

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    #9 - Cathy Brings It On!

    S1:E10

    Kelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; Cathy's dancers arrive to go head to head against Abby's dancers.

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    #10 - It All Ends Here

    S1:E11

    After competing all season, it all boils down to the National Title Competition. Abby's dancers have been on a losing streak and this is their last chance to prove they can win. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves the competition early to go on vacation. Her ex-husband, Kurt, steps in as a "Dance Dad", sending Melissa into a panic.

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    #11 - There's Only One Star

    S1:E12

    Abby brings everyone back to Los Angeles and the girls audition and are cast for a music video. The girls compete against each other because only one girl can be cast as the lead in the video. The directors end up casting Chloe as the lead because she looks the part.

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    #12 - Most Outrageous Moments

    S1:E13

    A one-hour special hosted by the series' infamous dance instructor Abby Lee Miller counting down this season's most talked-about highlights and best moments. The show will also include never-before-seen footage of the cast!

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    #13 - Everyone's Replaceable

    S2:E1

    Abby holds an open audition for her dance group; Holly's career schedule forces her to miss Nia's rehearsals and competitions; Abby must come to terms with Chloe's growing success.

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    #14 - Return of the Candy Apples

    S2:E2

    Abby's dancers compete against Cathy's Candy Apples but Cathy sets a trap for the moms by inviting them to an anonymous cocktail party.

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    #15 - Brooke's Turning Point

    S2:E3

    Brooke tries out for cheerleading leaving Abby and the other dancers in the lurch the day before a big competition. Their group dance "Born to Dance" places 1st.

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    #16 - Brooke's Back

    S2:E5

    Brooke's return leaves no room for Payton. Abby announces Kendall is off probation, but Jill gets put on. The group dance "Avalanche" places 2nd overall.

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    #17 - Jill on the Rampage

    S2:E6

    Abby puts the moms in charge of making the girls costumes for the competition. Meanwhile, Dance Explosion is canceled so Abby finds another competition, in Texas. Jill turns out to have bought an expensive dance outfit for Kendall, leading to a conflict with Abby. Maddie is injured in a fall while performing and has to be carried off the floor.

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    #18 - Bullets and Ballet

    S2:E7

    The moms go ballistic when Abby choreographs a flashy number complete with guns. Maddie finds herself at the bottom of the pyramid is determined to dance her way back on top.

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    #19 - The Runaway Mom

    S2:E8

    After Kendall is put back on probation, Jill has had enough and decides to take Kendall to dance for Candy Apple’s Dance Center. Abby finds out when she runs into the Candy Apple’s dance team during this week’s competition. Holly leaves the competition early.

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    #20 - Topless Showgirls

    S2:E9

    The Dance moms think Abby has pushed the envelope too far when she creates a dance number where the girls are made to appear nude. Cathy offers Chloe a chance to be in a commercial for her husband's beef jerky business. This episode also known as "Costume Drama" and "Fanning the Flames" and was pulled by Lifetime due to controversy.

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    #21 - Miami Heat Wave

    S2:E10

    The dance company heads for the steamy climes of South Beach; the mothers scramble when Paige's foot surgery creates an open position.

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    #22 - Melissa Pleads the 5th

    S2:E11

    Christi and Kelly continue to meddle in Melissa's private life; Abby choreographs a number to bring awareness to the plight of the homeless; Holly takes a leave of absence from her job.

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    #23 - Waiting for Joffrey

    S2:E12

    The dance company is on edge after learning that a scout will be attending the upcoming competition; Abby pits the girls against each other by creating two trios; Nia pushes herself too hard.

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    #24 - Abbygeddon

    S2:E13

    Abby's dancers compete in the regionals for a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet School. Unfortunately for her, the Candy Apples also compete

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    #25 - The Battle Begins

    S2:E14

    With Maddie out until she regains confidence, the fate of Abby Lee Dance Company lies in Chloe's hands. Meanwhile, the mothers begin to lose trust in Abby's choreography.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Wildly Inappropriate" is the worst rated episode of "Dance Moms". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/20/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cheerleader Blues".