Dance Moms
The series follows doting mothers and their childrens' early steps on the road to stardom, all under the discerning eye of a notoriously demanding and passionate dance instructor.
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Abby Lee Miller , Nia Sioux , Holly Frazier , Kendall Vertes , Gianna Martello , Jill Vertes , Maddie Ziegler , Mackenzie Ziegler , Melissa Ziegler , Chloe Lukasiak , Christi Lukasiak , Kalani Hilliker , Kira Hilliker , Kelly Hyland , Paige Hyland , Brooke Hyland , Cathy Nesbitt-Stein , JoJo Siwa
S3.E0 ∙ Smoke Before the Fire
During the special, Abby and the moms will take the stage together, giving a unique window into what's to come in America's favorite dancing docuseries while the ladies dish and their daughters perform some of their favorite choreography selected.
S3.E1 ∙ The Beginning of the End
The new competition season is underway, but Abby is extremely disappointed in the girls because they blew off dance class during the break.
S3.E2 ∙ Out with the Old, in with the New
The Dance Moms stage a silent protest and walk out on Abby, prompting Abby to quickly assemble a totally new dance team for this weekend's competition. The Dance Moms try to make it out on their own and book a performance for their kids.
S3.E3 ∙ But I'm a National Champion!
The real moms are back and the replacements are out, with the exception of one, Sophia Luccia. How will the moms react to Abby s newest superstar Sophia aka "the new Maddie"? And can the moms deal with Abby s wrath from being on strike for two weeks?
S3.E4 ∙ Liar Liar Dance Mom on Fire!
Abby couldn t be more thrilled to have a new star on team, but Melissa is starting to feel like Sophia is pushing Maddie out of the spotlight and into the corner. When Abby assigns Maddie and Kendall a duet, Melissa pretends to be happy about it but confides in Abby the awful truth. Jill, Christi, Kelly and Holly band together and try to get Melissa to admit her deceit. Meanwhile, Abby once again bans Brooke from the competition but gives Paige a solo so she can try to justify her spot on the team.
S3.E5 ∙ Revenge of the Replacements
Melissa tries desperately to get Maddie back in favor with Abby. Meanwhile, Mackenzie struggles with her new "big girl" role. Also, this week, the ALDC dancers go up against the very same girls who replaced them during the moms silent protest.
S3.E6 ∙ Boys Are Cuties, Girls Have Cooties
After Melissa s fall from grace, Jill tries hard to be Abby s new favorite but quickly learns that s no easy task, especially since Abby s mood is at an ultimate low after she hears that Cathy is back to compete after weeks of hiding.
S3.E7 ∙ Rotten to the Core
Abby indefinitely suspends Christi and Chloe, which keeps Chloe from competing against Cathy's new all-boy team "The Apple Cores." Nia and Holly must deal with a painful medical condition from their past. In the meantime, Abby's favorite new dancer Sophia returns.
S3.E8 ∙ You've Been Unfriended
Christi and Chloe's return to the studio after a one-week suspension is spoiled and tension between Christi and Kelly boils over. With Christi and Kelly bickering, Melissa tries to take advantage of the situation.
S3.E9 ∙ Bye Bye Baby
Abby's precious pet Broadway Baby has passed away and Abby leaves the ALDC team to fend for themselves. To make matters worse, this week the team heads to St. Louis where they go up against the infamous Kaya Wiley and she's not going down without a fight!
S3.E10 ∙ All's Fair in Love and War
The Abby Lee Dance Company heads to New Jersey with a group number all about love. Before they leave for the competition, the moms take Abby speed dating in the hopes that if she found a man, she would be nicer to the girls. Jill's competitive side rears its ugly head when she tries to get Kendall private lessons so she can outshine Nia in their duet.
S3.E11 ∙ Camouflaged Maneuvers
In this special two-hour episode the girls struggle to get Abby's military-inspired group dance ready for the competition.
S3.E12 ∙ The Apple of Her Eye
The Abby Lee Dance Company prepares for a group number that is a tribute to Rosa Parks. The team must bring their "A" game because they're going head-to-head against Cathy and her Apple Core.
S3.E13 ∙ She's a Maniac
Kelly is livid when Abby pulls Brooke from this week's competition due to her less than stellar performance in the "Rosa Parks" group number. After Abby invites Broadway star, Rachelle Rak, to choreograph a Bob Fosse inspired group number, the two butt heads over style and content.
S3.E14 ∙ Watch Your Back, Mack
The arrival of a new dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company has Melissa and Mackenzie on guard. Abby, still hurting over the loss of her dog Broadway Baby, visits a taxidermist. Meanwhile, Cathy hires a good friend of Abby's to choreograph the dance for this week's competition.
S3.E15 ∙ The Politics of Dancing
Abby retrieves the taxidermied remains of her beloved Broadway Baby much to the shock of the Abby Lee Dance Company. Meanwhile, Kelly secretly meets with the Dance Moms to plot her daughters' return.
S3.E16 ∙ May I Have This Dance?
Abby's announcement of her guest-hosting gig on "The View" brings out the competitiveness between Melissa and Kristie when Mackenzie and Asia battle it out for a featured part in a televised dance performance.
S3.E17 ∙ The View from the Top
The team hits the Big Apple not only for a competition, but also for a very special surprise. Abby has been invited to co-host "The View" where the girls will perform their winning dance "The Last Text.
S3.E18 ∙ Candy Apple Showdown
Abby and the Candy Apples go head-to-head at The Masters of Dance in New York City. Abby is planning on wowing the judges while Cathy is counting on Anthony's innovative choreography to keep her on top.
S3.E19 ∙ The Mother of All Specials
In this one-hour special, Abby Lee Miller introduces us to her mother, shares their amazing bond and history, with a revelation that will leave viewers awestruck.
S3.E20 ∙ Tell All, Part 1
Dance Moms' executive producer Jeff Collins sits down with Abby Lee Miller and the Moms to revisit Season 3. After a wild and explosive season, Christi and Kelly finally dish on how their friendship was tested.
S3.E21 ∙ Tell All: Part 2
Last time, Dance Moms' executive producer Jeff Collins sat down with Abby Lee Miller and the moms to rehash season 3. This week's dramatic conclusion finds New Dance Mom Kristie Ray quick to defend Abby and former Dance Mom Jackie and her daughter Sophia managed to rub Melissa the wrong way. The final showdown is between Abby and Cathy...Abby has not gotten over Cathy hitting her with her purse.
S3.E22 ∙ Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy
Abby plays matchmaker setting Brooke up with the senior dancers. After patching up their friendship, Kelly and Christi face a point of no return when they argue again.
S3.E23 ∙ Two Girls, One Solo
Abby's decision to have Maddie and Chloe dance the exact same solo shocks the moms and promises to finally prove who is the best dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company.
S3.E24 ∙ An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away
Last competition, Cathy lost to Abby and was forced to kick a traitor out of her studio. This week, she is determined to rebuild her team and the trust she once had.
S3.E25 ∙ No Room for Rotten Apples
The pressure is on for Candy Apple's team and no one's spot is guaranteed. Rick is worried when Jalen is assigned his first contemporary solo. Cathy battles it out with Anthony as she struggles to gain back control of her studio.
S3.E26 ∙ Dance Moms Chatter #1
This week the all-new Dance Moms Chatter talk show welcomes special guests Dance Moms Christi, Kelly and Patsy, along with celebrity blogger Nadine Rajabi and comedian Lisa Arch.
S3.E27 ∙ Dance Moms Chatter #2
Part 2 of the all-new Dance Moms Chatter talk show welcomes none other than Abby Lee Miller herself, Dance Mom Melissa and celebrity blogger Nadine Rajabi and comedian Alec Mapa.
S3.E28 ∙ Tap vs. Hip Hop
After several months in Hollywood, Abby returns to the Abby Lee Dance Company to find her dancers have been slacking off...all except Maddie and Mackenzie. The moms made a pact to turn down Abby's invitation for their daughters to perform on national TV
S3.E29 ∙ Abby's So Far This Season
In this all-new special, Abby Lee Miller gives her unique insight into this season of Dance Moms as she recaps major mom moments, crazy conflicts and the best dances. The reigning "diva of dance" will also share never-before-seen bonus scene footage.
S3.E30 ∙ Recital Rebellion
It's the annual Abby Lee Dance Company recital, which means two things--all the girls get to perform and Abby is a nervous wreck. After Abby assigns Paige the only new solo for the recital, Kelly goes ballistic and threatens to pull both of her daughters. Meanwhile, all the girls compete in a high fashion photo shoot to appear on the cover of a major dance magazine.
S3.E31 ∙ Clash of the Dance Moms
When Abby is tipped off that they'll be competing against Cathy and her Candy Apples, she creates three new dances designed especially to take them down. The Dance Moms will go face to face against their archenemies, the Candy Apple moms.
S3.E32 ∙ The Dancing Dead
Abby retrieves the taxidermied remains of her beloved Broadway Baby much to the shock of the Abby Lee Dance Company. Meanwhile, Kelly secretly meets with the Dance Moms to plot her daughters' return. And as Maddie's star continues to fall, Nia's is on the rise.
S3.E33 ∙ Gone, Abby Gone
After Abby goes AWOL, Kelly takes the opportunity to sneak her kids back into the Abby Lee Dance Company. But now that Brooke is back, Payton's position on the team is up in the air. Meanwhile, Maddie helps a seriously ill girl's dream come true.
S3.E34 ∙ On-Again, Off-Again Abby
Abby returns to the studio only to receive the wrath of the Dance Moms as she tries to focus on Nationals, which are only two weeks away.
S3.E36 ∙ Diva Las Vegas
After Abby leads her first pyramid in several weeks, her relationship with Kelly is pushed to new levels as Kelly feels her daughters are being treated unfairly. With Nationals only a week away, Abby must put her dancers to the test.
S3.E37 ∙ Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't
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.
S3.E38 ∙ The Big, Not So, Easy
It's the Season Three finale of Dance Moms and after one of the most tumultuous competition seasons ever, the Abby Lee Dance Company hits New Orleans hoping to retain their championship title at Nationals.
S3.E39 ∙ Reunion: Hurricane Abby
Storm clouds are gathering as the cast of Dance Moms Season 3 reunite to hash out the triumphs and tragedies of the season. Think old grudges have been settled? That's just the eye of the storm.
S3.E40 ∙ Holiday Special
Tis the season of giving, but beware of dance teachers bearing gifts because Abby Lee Miller is about to give the moms some big ones. In this very first Dance Moms Christmas special, Abby is full of holiday surprises! The girls might dance to Christmas songs, but when the winter gloves come off, Abby and the moms trade insults and even the dads make surprise appearances.
S3.E41 ∙ Dance Moms Care Special
The Abby Lee Dance Company lends their creative support to raising money and awareness for the Dancers Care Foundation in this special one hour episode. While Abby spends time with her own mother, who is fighting cancer.
