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Season 5 – Dance Moms

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Abby Lee Miller runs the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, which she started when she was 14. Miller is a notoriously demanding and passionate instructor. But she has competition in the area of being demanding -- from her students' mothers, as featured in this docuseries. The series highlights the highs and lows of the competitive dance season as the dancers pursue the ultimate National Dance title. Miller instructs her students while dealing with the over-the-top mothers who go to great lengths to help their children's dreams (or are they the mothers' dreams?) come true. The show captures the dynamic interplay between parent, teacher and student as Miller tries to bring out the best in her students.
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 6, 2015 99 Problems But a Mom Ain't One The dance competition season is off to a rocky start when a key team member disappears and cuts off all ties; Abby calls an old friend to join the team; an ex-student threatens legal action. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 13, 2015 Abby Got Served Maddie and Kalani prepare for a showdown; Abby's rival seeks revenge; Abby's team members begin to turn against her. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 2015 JoJo With a Bow Bow 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 27, 2015 Bye Bye Pittsburgh 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 2015 Hello Hollywood, Goodbye Abby 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 10, 2015 Nia Risks It All After Holly and Abby get into an argument, Holly goes behind Abby's back to work with a huge star; Maddie prepares for another Hollywood job; the girls are on edge when Abby announces an open call audition in Los Angeles. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 17, 2015 Wild Wild West Coast 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2015 Wild Wild West Coast 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 3, 2015 The Great Divide 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 10, 2015 The New Maddie? 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." Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 17, 2015 Nia's Last Chance 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. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 24, 2015 Abby's Trash, Cathy's Treasure 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. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 31, 2015 Mackenzie's Time to Shine 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. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 7, 2015 Hollywood, Round Two 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 14, 2015 Maddie vs. Kalani 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 21, 2015 Video Killed the ALDC Star 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. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 28, 2015 Showdown in Pittsburgh 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. Details Episode 18 Aired May 5, 2015 Showdown in Pittsburgh 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. Details Episode 19 Aired May 12, 2015 Seeing Stars 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. Details Episode 20 Aired May 19, 2015 Dance Moms Down Under 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. Details Episode 21 Aired May 26, 2015 Dance Moms Down Under 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. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 9, 2015 Live From LA, It's Kendall K 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. Details Episode 23 Aired Jun 16, 2015 Maddie vs. Mackenzie 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. Details Episode 24 Aired Jun 23, 2015 West Coast Strikes Back The ALDC's biggest west coast rival returns to compete; Abby tests Mackenzie's confidence with a big opportunity; Jess is desperate for JoJo to have a featured role when her grandmother visits. Details Episode 25 Aired Jun 30, 2015 Abby vs. Kira The mothers push Abby to have more dance classes after losing two competitions in a row; Kira takes matters into her own hands and brings in outside help; Abby pressures Maddie to regain her standing as the ALDC's top dancer. Details Episode 26 Aired Jul 7, 2015 Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller? Last week's argument between Abby, Kira and Kalani leaves all three nowhere to be found; Kendall's single drops; Nia meets with music producers; Jill is jealous when Holly enlists the help of a special guest. Details Episode 27 Aired Jul 14, 2015 Abby vs. Kira ... AGAIN! With only four weeks until Nationals, the ALDC is desperate for a group routine win; the Candy Apples return with a surprise guest; the ALDC travels to Arizona; Kira is still dissatisfied with Abby's treatment of Kalani. Details Episode 28 Aired Jul 21, 2015 Solo Battle: Round 1 When Jeanette takes over the Candy Apples, she brings an epic routine to competition; Abby tests the girls. Details Episode 29 Aired Jul 28, 2015 Baby Dance Mama Drama Abby announces that the grand opening party will coincide with Nationals; Kendall is rewarded with a solo; the girls have a bridesmaid-themed group dance. Details Episode 30 Aired Aug 4, 2015 Nia vs. Kalani: Winner Takes All The ALDC faces the talented MDP; Abby gives Kalani and Nia head-to-head solos to determine who will get the senior division solo next week; Nia shoots her second music video. Details Episode 31 Aired Aug 11, 2015 Chaos at Nationals The season comes to a close with nationals and the girls feel the pressure to remain undefeated; Abby opens her new studio the day before a competition, leaving the girls with little time to prepare; tension spirals out of control. Details Episode 32 Aired Aug 18, 2015 City of Angels Abby and the mothers discuss what went wrong at Nationals and some of the most shocking moments in Los Angeles; the mothers are divided on hot button issues; Abby drops a bombshell. Details Episode 33 Aired Aug 18, 2015 Slumber Party! Maddie and the girls from "Dance Moms" discuss celebrity crushes, makeup tips, and who takes the longest to get ready. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jeff Collins, Bryan Stinson, John R. Corella, Robert Sharenow, Gena McCarthy, Kimberly Chessler
Network
Lifetime
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 6, 2015