Episode 1
Aired Jan 1, 2013
The Beginning of the End
Abby is disappointed with the girls for skipping dance class; Abby holds an open audition hoping to replace Brooke and Paige; Abby welcomes a new dancer; Chloe and Maddie compete against each other.
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Episode 2
Aired Jan 8, 2013
Out With the Old, In With the New
The mothers stage a protest and walk out on Abby; Abby's quickly assembles a new dance team for a competition; the mothers book a performance for their children; a mother from Abby's past vows revenge.
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Episode 3
Aired Jan 15, 2013
But I'm a National Champion!
The original mothers return; Sophia Lucia remains with Abby; the mothers must face Abby's wrath after being on strike for two weeks.
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Episode 4
Aired Jan 22, 2013
Liar Liar Dance Mom on Fire!
Melissa begins to feel like Sophia is stealing Maddie's spotlight; Abby assigns Maddie and Kendall a duet; Abby bans Brooke from the competition and gives Paige a solo.
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Episode 5
Aired Jan 29, 2013
Revenge of the Replacements
Melissa tries to get Maddie back in favor with Abby; Mackenzie struggles with her new role; the dancers compete against the girls who replaced them during the mother's protest.
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Episode 6
Aired Feb 5, 2013
Boys Are Cuties, Girls Have Cooties
Jill tries to become Abby's new favorite mother; Abby's mood is low after she discovers that Cathy has returned to compete.
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Episode 7
Aired Feb 12, 2013
Rotten to the Core
Abby suspends Christi and Chloe, keeping Chloe from competing against Cathy's new all-boy team; Nia and Holly must deal with a painful medical condition; Sophia returns.
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Episode 8
Aired Feb 19, 2013
You've Been Unfriended
Christi and Chloe return to the studio; Melissa tries to take advantage of the situation when Christi and Kelly bicker; Nia is determined to perform a duet that was previously pulled by Abby.
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Episode 9
Aired Feb 26, 2013
Bye Bye Baby
Abby leaves the team to fend for themselves when her pet passes away; the team heads to St. Louis to compete against the infamous Kaya Wiley.
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Episode 10
Aired Mar 5, 2013
All's Fair in Love and War
The mothers take Abby speed dating; Jill tries to get Kendall private lessons so she can outshine Nia in their duet.
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Episode 11
Aired Mar 12, 2013
Camouflaged Maneuvers
The girls struggle with a military-inspired group dance; Abby and the mothers are suspicious of Mackenzie's sudden foot injury; the mothers are excited when they learn that Abby has a date.
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Episode 12
Aired Mar 12, 2013
Camouflaged Maneuvers
The girls struggle with a military-inspired group dance; Abby and the mothers are suspicious of Mackenzie's sudden foot injury; the mothers are excited when they learn that Abby has a date.
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Episode 13
Aired Mar 19, 2013
The Apple of Her Eye
The girls prepare for a group number that is a tribute to Rosa Parks; the team competes against Cathy's Apple Core; Mackenzie becomes an Internet sensation with makeup tutorials.
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Episode 14
Aired Mar 19, 2013
The Apple of Her Eye
The girls prepare for a group number that is a tribute to Rosa Parks; the team competes against Cathy's Apple Core; Mackenzie becomes an Internet sensation with makeup tutorials.
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Episode 15
Aired Mar 26, 2013
She's a Maniac
Kelly is upset when Abby pulls Brooke from this week's competition; Abby invites Broadway star Rachelle Rak to choreograph a group number.
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Episode 16
Aired Apr 2, 2013
Watch Your Back, Mack
The arrival of a new dancer puts Melissa and Mackenzie on guard; Abby visits a taxidermist; Cathy hires Abby's friend to choreograph the dance for this week's competition.
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Episode 17
Aired Apr 9, 2013
The Politics of Dancing
Abby assigns the girls dances inspired by America; Maddie and Chloe compete against each other with the rest of the dance company voting on who gave the best performance; an injured Mackenzie watches her spot being taken over by Asia.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 16, 2013
May I Have This Dance?
Abby makes an announcement; Mackenzie and Asia compete for a featured part in a televised performance; the mothers are furious that Maddie has been promoted to assistant choreographer; Nia struggles to keep up with Asia in a duet.
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Episode 19
Aired Apr 23, 2013
The View From the Top
Abby is invited to co-host "The View"; the girls perform their national winning group dance; Cathy and Vivi hold open auditions for the Candy Apples team.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 30, 2013
Candy Apple Showdown
Abby's dancers compete with the Candy Apples in New York; Abby plans to wow the judges; Cathy plans to rely on Anthony's choreography to keep her on top; Abby makes an announcement.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 30, 2013
Candy Apple Showdown
Abby's dancers compete with the Candy Apples in New York; Abby plans to wow the judges; Cathy plans to rely on Anthony's choreography to keep her on top; Abby makes an announcement.
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Episode 22
Aired May 7, 2013
The Mother of All Specials
Abby Lee Miller introduces viewers to her mother; Abby discusses the parenting skills of the Dance Moms.
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Episode 23
Aired May 7, 2013
Tell All
Abby Lee Miller and the mothers reminisce about season 3; Christi and Kelly discuss their friendship; the cast answers questions from the audience; the girls perform some of their dance routines.
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Episode 24
Aired May 14, 2013
Tell All
Kristie Ray is quick to defend Abby; Melissa is annoyed by Jackie and her daughter; Abby battles with Cathy.
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Episode 25
Aired Jun 4, 2013
Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy
Abby sets Brooke up with the senior dancers; Kelly and Christi argue; Cathy prepares her team to take on the Abby Lee Dance Company.
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Episode 26
Aired Jun 4, 2013
Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy
Abby sets Brooke up with the senior dancers; Kelly and Christi argue; Cathy prepares her team to take on the Abby Lee Dance Company.
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Episode 27
Aired Jun 11, 2013
Two Girls, One Solo
Abby decides to have Maddie and Chloe dance the exact same solo; Christi and Kelly realize that their friendship will never be the same; the theme for the group number brings up painful memories.
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Episode 28
Aired Jun 18, 2013
An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away
Cathy is determined to rebuild her team; Cathy recruits new dancers, including her friend Patsy.
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Episode 29
Aired Jun 25, 2013
No Room for Rotten Apples
Cathy's team feels pressure; Jalen is assigned his first contemporary solo; Cathy battles with Anthony as she struggles to regain control of her studio.
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Episode 30
Aired Jul 2, 2013
Dance Moms Chatter
Christi, Kelly and Patsy appear on the "Dance Moms Chatter" talk-show along with celebrity blogger Nadine Rajabi and comic Lisa Arch; the mothers talk to fans and discuss rumors and past events.
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Episode 31
Aired Jul 9, 2013
Dance Moms Chatter
Abby and Melissa appear on the "Dance Moms Chatter" talk-show along with celebrity blogger Nadine Rajabi and comic Alec Mapa; cast members and comics discuss the show.
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Episode 32
Aired Jul 16, 2013
Tap Versus Hip Hop
Abby returns from Hollywood to find that many of her dancers have been slacking; the mothers make a pact to turn down Abby's invitation for their daughters to perform on national television; Abby pits Maddie against Chloe.
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Episode 33
Aired Jul 22, 2013
Abby's So Far This Season ...
Abby recaps memorable moments from the third season with bonus scene footage and extended dances.
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Episode 34
Aired Jul 23, 2013
Recital Rebellion
Abby is nervous about the annual Abby Lee Dance Company recital; Kelly is upset when Abby assigns Paige the only new solo for the recital; the girls compete to appear on the cover of a dance magazine.
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Episode 35
Aired Jul 30, 2013
Clash of the Dance Moms
Abby gets a tip that her dancers will be competing against Cathy's dancers, so she creates three new dances in order to win; Kelly, Brooke and Paige have not shown up; Abby punishes Maddie by taking away her solo.
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Episode 36
Aired Aug 6, 2013
The Dancing Dead
Abby receives the remains of her beloved dog, Broadway Baby; Kelly secretly meets with the mothers; Maddie's star continues to fall, while Nia's is on the rise.
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Episode 37
Aired Aug 13, 2013
Gone, Abby Gone
Kelly sneaks her children back into Abby Lee Dance Company; Brooke's return threatens Payton's position on the team; Maddie helps to make a girl's dream come true.
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Episode 38
Aired Aug 20, 2013
On-Again, Off-Again Abby
After missing the last competition, Abby returns to face the wrath of the mothers; Cathy sees an opportunity to get her team to number one.
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Episode 39
Aired Aug 27, 2013
Diva Las Vegas
Kelly thinks Abby is treating her daughters unfairly; Abby tests her dancers to determine who will get a solo; Abby brings in a new choreographer to work with Brooke and Paige.
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Episode 40
Aired Sep 3, 2013
Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't
Abby assigns a country-style group number that proves to be physically demanding; Abby creates interesting pairings for the duets.
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Episode 41
Aired Sep 10, 2013
The Big, Not So, Easy
The Abby Lee Dance Company heads to New Orleans hoping to retain their championship title at Nationals; the tension between the mothers spills over into the street.
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Episode 42
Aired Sep 17, 2013
Dance Moms Reunion - Hurricane Abby
The cast gathers to discuss the triumphs and tragedies of season three; the dancers perform their favorite routines.
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Episode 43
Aired Dec 10, 2013
Holiday Special: 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas
Abby is full of holiday surprises; the girls dance to Christmas songs; Abby and the mothers trade insults.
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Episode 339
Aired Aug 6, 2024
Dance Moms Christmas Special
'Tis the season of giving, but beware of dance teachers bearing gifts.
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