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Dance Moms

Season 5 · 33 episodes · Jan 6, 2015

The dance competition season is off to a rocky start when a key team member disappears.

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    Episode 1

    99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One

    Jan 6, 2015

    The dance competition season is off to a rocky start when a key team member disappears.

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    Episode 2

    Abby Got Served

    Jan 13, 2015

    Maddie and Kalani prepare for a showdown; Abby's rival seeks revenge; Abby's team members begin to turn against her.

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    Episode 3

    JoJo With a Bow Bow

    Jan 20, 2015

    Maddie heads to Los Angeles for an exciting new opportunity; the mothers question Abby's dedication to this week's routines since her favorite dancer is gone; Abby calls in JoJo as a substitute for Maddie.

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    Episode 4

    Bye Bye Pittsburgh

    Jan 27, 2015

    JoJo and Jess return to fight for a spot on the ALDC; the team prepares for their Hollywood adventure; Holly and Jill are concerned that Nia and Kendall will be forgotten by Abby.

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    Episode 5

    Hello Hollywood, Goodbye Abby

    Feb 3, 2015

    The ALDC arrives in Los Angeles; a top west coast dance studio declares war on the ALDC; Abby sets up an audition with a casting agent for the girls; Abby suffers a breakdown, causing the mothers to question her abilities as a manager.

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    Episode 6

    Nia Risks It All

    Feb 10, 2015

    After a chaotic first week in Los Angeles, things do not settle down when Abby and Holly have their biggest and most shocking fight ever, causing Holly to go behind Abby's back to work with a huge star despite the consequences. Maddie prepares for another big Hollywood job, and all the girls soon are on edge when Abby announces an open call audition in Los Angeles. Holly and Nia grow especially fearful of their futures with the ALDC.

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    Episode 7

    Wild Wild West Coast, Part 1

    Feb 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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    Episode 8

    Wild Wild West Coast, Part 2

    Feb 24, 2015

    While in Los Angeles, the girls juggle a competition and a music video shoot; Abby attempts to shut down the music video shoot; the mothers fight to keep their daughters on the team when Abby announces that she will be cutting one dancer.

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    Episode 9

    The Great Divide

    Mar 3, 2015

    The ALDC returns to Pittsburgh; the mothers are divided based on who stayed to film the music video and those who left; the group dance becomes a personal attack against the mothers; Abby discovers the team is in the teen division.

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    Episode 10

    The New Maddie?

    Mar 10, 2015

    The ALDC girls move forward after a rocky journey to Los Angeles; Cathy returns with a surprise choreographer; Abby invites Ashlee and her daughter Brynn to come dance at the ALDC and quickly praises Brynn as "the next Maddie."

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    Episode 11

    Nia's Last Chance

    Mar 17, 2015

    The ALDC heads to Philadelphia with a risky non-lyrical routine; Abby gives Nia an ultimatum; frustrated with the lack of support from Melissa and Jill, Holly makes friends with two unlikely allies.

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    Episode 12

    Abby's Trash, Cathy's Treasure

    Mar 24, 2015

    The media goes crazy for Maddie's second music video with Sia; Cathy assembles a team of dancers who have all worked with Abby and are ready to seek vengeance on the dance floor.

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    Episode 13

    Mackenzie's Time to Shine

    Mar 31, 2015

    While Maddie is away, Mackenzie has the opportunity to prove herself; Abby decides to push the envelope with a sassy routine in a competition against Cathy's premium Candy Apples team.

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    Episode 14

    Hollywood, Round Two

    Apr 7, 2015

    The ALDC returns to Los Angeles to compete; Abby decides to manage Kendall's new singing career; Nia and Kendall work to become pop stars while going head to head with solos; the girls give their all in the group dance.

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    Episode 15

    Maddie vs. Kalani

    Apr 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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    Episode 16

    Video Killed the ADLC Star

    Apr 21, 2015

    JoJo and Kendall have challenging solos for the last competition in Los Angeles; Nia and Kendall have music video shoots; Holly and Jill get competitive.

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    Episode 17

    Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 1

    Apr 28, 2015

    The team returns to Pittsburgh to tie up loose ends before they move to Los Angeles; Abby schedules the team to attend a competition and a convention; Holly organizes a premiere party for Nia's music video.

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    Episode 18

    Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 2

    May 5, 2015

    The ALDC embarks on their final competition before their move to Los Angeles; chaos ensues when only two girls show up at the competition; Cathy and Jeanette try to take down the ALDC; the team risks being disqualified.

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    Episode 19

    Seeing Stars

    May 12, 2015

    Abby and the mothers meet to discuss the highs and lows of the season; Holly and Abby go head to head; Cathy and Jeanette stir things up; Maddie discusses her newfound fame; the team reflects on their experiences.

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    Episode 20

    Dance Moms Down Under, Part 1

    May 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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    Episode 21

    Dance Moms Down Under, Part 2

    May 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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    Episode 22

    Live From LA, It's Kendall K

    Jun 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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    Episode 23

    Maddie vs. Mackenzie

    Jun 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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    Episode 24

    West Coast Strikes Back

    Jun 23, 2015

    The ALDC's biggest west coast rival, MDP, is back and Abby wants to put her best foot forward at competition. After Mackenzie's huge win against her big sis Maddie, Abby tests her confidence with a big opportunity--will she be able to handle it? Meanwhile, JoJo's sick grandmother is visiting LA and Jess is desperate for JoJo to have a featured role. However, Abby is not eager to take a big risk since MDP is out for revenge from their last loss.

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    Episode 25

    Abby vs. Kira

    Jul 30, 2015

    The moms push Abby for more dance classes after losing two competitions in a row. When Abby refuses to take responsibility for the girls' lack of training, Kira takes matters into her own hands and brings in outside help, which infuriates Abby. Meanwhile, Abby pressures Maddie to regain her standing as ALDC's top dancer.

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    Episode 26

    Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?

    Jul 7, 2015

    Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?

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    Episode 27

    Abby vs. Kira ... AGAIN!

    Jul 14, 2015

    With only four weeks until Nationals, the ALDC is desperate for a group routine win. To make matters worse, the Candy Apples are back with a surprise guest and they're ready to capitalize on ALDC's current misfortunes.

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    Episode 28

    Solo Battle: Round 1

    Jul 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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    Episode 29

    Baby Dance Mama Drama

    Jul 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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    Episode 30

    Nia vs. Kalani: Winner Takes All

    Aug 4, 2015

    With only one week left until Nationals, the ALDC is facing the super talented MDP who are bringing their best routine yet. Abby gives Kalani and Nia head-to-head solos to determine who will get the senior division solo next week.

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    Episode 31

    Chaos at Nationals

    Aug 11, 2015

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

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    Episode 32

    City of Angels

    Aug 18, 2015

    Coming off of a major loss at nationals, it's time for Abby Lee Miller and the dance moms to hash out what went wrong.

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    Episode 33

    Slumber Party!

    Aug 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!