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First Aired: July 13rd, 2011

Status: Ended

Genre: Reality

Network: Lifetime

Summary: 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows children's early careers in dance show business, and their mothers. A spinoff series, Dance Moms: Miami, set in Miami at Victor Smalley and Angel Armas' dance studio, Stars Dance Studio, premiered on April 3, 2012, and was cancelled in September 2012 after eight episodes. On October 10, 2012, Lifetime announced that they had picked up Dance Moms for a third season, consisting of 26 episodes, which debuted on January 1, 2013.

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Season 6

Episode 1: New Season, New Rules

Air Date: January 6th, 2016

Summary: In the Season 6 premiere, Abby has a big announcement for the ALDC; and Maddie shoots her first movie while Jill and Kendall aren't pleased with her substitute. Elsewhere, Jeanette and the BDA team are back to show the ALDC how it's done.

Episode 2: Abby vs. Melissa

Air Date: January 12nd, 2016

Summary: The mothers are shocked to learn that Abby is forming a new team; news breaks that Abby could be facing jail time; when Mackenzie receives the brunt of Abby's rage, Melissa vows not to play nice anymore.

Episode 3: Mini Dancers, Big Drama

Air Date: January 19th, 2016

Summary: Abby's new mini team arrives in Los Angeles and tensions are high; Abby is distracted by new mothers, new dancers and her legal troubles; Ashlee and Brynn are caught in Jill's cross hairs as Kendall's position on the team is threatened.

Episode 4: Now You See Abby, Now You Don't

Air Date: January 26th, 2016

Summary: It's a full house at the ALDC and the minis are set to compete with their first group dance. Maddie is back and books a prestigious photo shoot with two other ALDC girls.

Episode 5: Abby's Replaceable

Air Date: February 2nd, 2016

Summary: Abby locks the team out of her Los Angeles studio; Debbie Allen invites the ALDC to work with her; guest choreographer Nakul includes the minis in a difficult Bollywood routine; Kalani and Nia are pushed to their breaking point with a duet.

Episode 6: Abby's New Favorites

Air Date: February 9th, 2016

Summary: Abby is back but her focus is only on the minis. With only four girls on the unofficial mini team, a new mini and her mother show up to audition and they rub Melissa the wrong way.

Episode 7: Debbie Allen to the Rescue

Air Date: February 16th, 2016

Summary: With the stress of Abby's legal woes looming overhead, she reaches her limit and kicks the girls out of her studio.

Episode 8: Maddie is Back

Air Date: February 23rd, 2016

Summary: Maddie has returned from shooting her movie and is back on the team for good, but to everyone's surprise, Abby doesn't seem happy to see her #1 dancer. The moms question if Abby is jealous of Maddie's fame and Ashlee uses this to her advantage in hopes that Abby will spend more time grooming Brynn to be the next big star.

Episode 9: Nia Saves the Day

Air Date: March 1st, 2016

Summary: It's a week of duets for the ALDC junior elite team with Brynn and Maddie going up against Kalani and Kendall. But when Kalani's back injury starts to act up and Kira is not there to help, Melissa and the other moms have to step in and do what's right for her. Later, with Kira absent and the original moms distracted, Ashlee takes the opportunity to fill in for Abby's newly fired office manager causing more drama with the other moms.

Episode 10: Abby Lee Horror Story

Air Date: March 8th, 2016

Summary: The ALDC travels to Northern California; Abby's routines grow darker; the mothers' prank attempt backfires horribly; Maddie, Brynn and Kendall compete with solos; Ashlee will do anything to give Brynn an advantage.

Episode 11: The Maddie Rumor

Air Date: March 15th, 2016

Summary: Maddie is nominated for a People's Choice Award and the media is abuzz with rumors that she is leaving the ALDC. The moms are furious when Abby invites an unexpected guest as her date to the People's Choice and the biggest moment of Maddie's professional career. The minis are back, along with a new mom whose daughter's attitude causes a dance catastrophe.

Episode 12: Brynn's Big Moment

Air Date: March 22nd, 2016

Summary: Abby enlists Todrick Hall to direct the girls in a commercial inspired by "The Wiz" in hopes of gaining more business. Later, Brynn has a chance to join the ALDC if she can lead a team of her choosing to victory against a group led by Maddie.

Episode 13: ALDC Does Vegas

Air Date: March 29th, 2016

Summary: The ALDC heads to Las Vegas; Ashlee and Brynn are now official members of the team; Kendall stands up to Ashlee for the first time; the mothers are concerned that the girls are becoming too involved in the drama.

Episode 14: JoJo Steals the Show Show

Air Date: April 5th, 2016

Summary: Abby welcomes back ALDC Pittsburgh veteran, Sarah, to dance with the team. Tempers flare when her mother, Christy, calls Jess' loyalty into question.

Episode 15: Melissa's Announcement

Air Date: April 12nd, 2016

Summary: Abby's whole world is shattered when Melissa shares shocking news that will change the face of the ALDC forever.

Episode 16: Mack Z Vs. Abby Lee

Air Date: April 19th, 2016

Summary: Abby gives Brynn and JoJo hip hop solos, but gives Mackenzie a safe acrobatic routine; Mackenzie fights for what she wants; Abby flees the studio

Episode 17: Mini Madness

Air Date: April 26th, 2016

Summary: Maddie and Brynn have solos this week; the mothers are not happy when Abby assigns Brynn a dance inspired by an old Maddie routine; the mini team returns to compete for Abby's attention.

Episode 18: One Last Dance

Air Date: May 3rd, 2016

Summary: Maddie and Mackenzie participate in their final competition with the ALDC team; Abby pits Mackenzie against a new mini, Ari; the mothers encourage Melissa to reason with Abby.

Episode 19: Hello and Goodbye

Air Date: May 10th, 2016

Summary: The mothers reunite to discuss the dramatic events from the season; the mini mothers discuss the future of the ALDC; the junior elite team performs.

Episode 20: The Girls Say Goodbye

Air Date: May 17th, 2016

Summary: Jai Rodriguez hosts a very special episode of Dance Moms where the girls from the ALDC say goodbye to Maddie and Mackenzie.

Episode 21: Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye

Air Date: May 24th, 2016

Summary: For the first time ever, Maddie and Mackenzie sit down with Abby and give an exclusive take on their Dance Moms journey before they say their final farewell.

Episode 22: Girl Talk Part 3

Air Date: September 6th, 2016

Summary: With Maddie gone, a newly motivated Abby promises to no longer overlook her remaining dancers; Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners; Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, angering Ashlee.

Episode 23: Abby's New Beginning

Air Date: August 30th, 2016

Summary: The season begins with a newly motivated Abby Lee promising to no longer overlook her remaining dancers now that her star, Maddie, is gone. Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners and Brynn struggles with the pressure. When Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, Ashlee hits her boiling point.

Episode 24: Nia & Kendall Face Off

Air Date: September 2nd, 2016

Summary: Abby challenges Nia and Kendall with tough head-to-head trios but the group tribute to Madonna leaves the moms wanting more. Holly suspects Abby has a hidden agenda for Nia but, when she brings Nia's manager to the studio to investigate, her strategy backfires. When talk of the girls' technique erupts at competition, Abby abandons the team.

Episode 25: Return of the Minis

Air Date: September 20th, 2016

Summary: The minis are back for the first time this season and the elites question if Abby can hold true to her promise of new beginnings.

Episode 26: Mommy Meltdown

Air Date: September 27th, 2016

Summary: Abby tasks the minis with their first lyrical routine to honor her mother on Mother's Day; the elites are tested when their mothers make a decision that leaves them without a group dance for the competition; the mothers give Abby an ultimatum.

Episode 27: Mini Mayhem

Air Date: October 3rd, 2016

Summary: Abby attempts to unify the two teams by assigning the elites and minis as duet partners; the elites are forced to choreograph their own group dance as Abby continues to favor the minis.

Episode 28: Abby, You're Fired!

Air Date: October 11st, 2016

Summary: Abby punishes the minis for their poor performance and awards the elites their first solos of the season. Jill infuriates Abby when she makes a major decision about Kendall's music. No one feels safe when the media uncovers secrets from a mom's past.

Episode 29: JoJo Is a No Show

Air Date: October 18th, 2016

Summary: Abby choreographs an emotional dance after the ALDC learns of tragic news from Kira and Kalani's hometown; the minis attempt to make a comeback with their group number; JoJo is tested beyond her limits by a difficult ballet duet.

Episode 30: ALDC for Sale?

Air Date: October 25th, 2016

Summary: Abby's trial hits the news again; the mothers speculate about the ALDC's future; Brynn is put to the test with her first solo of the season; the elites are tasked with a challenging dance; Abby shows attention to the minis.

Episode 31: Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like Ab-bee

Air Date: November 1st, 2016

Summary: The elite dancers become spread thin when Abby books a demanding commercial shoot for the team; a chain of events could lead to a big rift between Abby, the mothers and the elite girls.

Episode 32: Two Teams, Two Studios Part 1

Air Date: November 15th, 2016

Summary: Fed up with the ALDC, the elites leave for rival Erin Babbs, blindsiding Abby and the mini team.

Episode 33: Two Teams, Two Studios Part 2

Air Date: November 22nd, 2016

Summary: Tension and animosity is at an all-time high as the elite team faces Abby and her mini team at the first competition ever where Abby is not on the same side as the elites.

Episode 34: Episode 34

Air Date: November 29th, 2016

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