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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 programme, which 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.
Abby forms a new super team, forcing all the ALDC dancers to compete for places - Heated confrontations
Abby benches the minis, brings in two new elites, and faces her greatest rival again - Heated confrontations
Kalani's new car inspires an edgy group routine about reckless driving - Heated confrontations
Daviana risks being cut from the team if her solo doesn't measure up to her rival Kalani's - Heated confrontations
Abby brings in a new dancer... and a new mom - Heated confrontations
The moms are fractious after the recent changes, and a new recruit causes conflict - Heated confrontations
Elliana and Maesi's moms behave badly enough to get their daughters' duet cancelled - Heated confrontations
Abby brings the girls to a cemetery in prep for a gravedigging group routine - Heated confrontations
Abby brings in a new dancer to contrast with Brynn. Ashlee is unconvinced. - Heated confrontations
The minis attempt some complicated choreography but their moms have concerns - Heated confrontations
Abby gives the elites the cold shoulder, and Kendall shoots a new music video - Heated confrontations
Back in Pittsburgh, Abby gives Camryn a last chance to prove herself - Heated confrontations
Brynn, Kalani, Lilliana and Elliana are assigned solos, leaving Holly and Jill fuming - Heated confrontations
The ALDC battle the Candy Apples at the Nationals, with dramatic results - Heated confrontations
An emotionally charged special as Abby faces the harsh reality of going to prison - Heated confrontations
Abby forces Brynn to dance through some emotionally charged subject matter - Heated confrontations
The moms bid Abby goodbye for possibly the last time when she departs for Europe. - Heated confrontations
The moms bring in world-renowned choreographer Laurieann Gibson to fill Abby's dance shoes - Strong language and heated confrontations
Disappointing competition results find Laurieann questioning her future with the ALDC - Heated confrontations
Laurieann continues to push the girls out of their comfort zones - Heated confrontations
Laurieann returns for an explosive face-off with the moms - Heated confrontations
Ashlee makes a decision that sends shockwaves through the group - Heated confrontations
Abby finds competition day awkward while Ashlee and Brynn re-think their previous decision - Heated confrontations
Introducing the Irreplaceables, whose burlesque dance gets their moms hot under the collar - Strong language and heated confrontations
The Irreplaceables and The ALDC go head-to-head at competition for the first time - Strong language and heated confrontations
The Irreplaceables bring in famed dancer Cheryl Burke as their new choreographer - Heated confrontations
An old rival joins The Irreplaceables, but the moms aren't happy sharing the spotlight - Heated confrontations
As the season comes to an end, the moms and girls all contemplate what the future holds - Heated confrontations
Abby celebrates seven years as America's most infamous dance coach - Heated confrontations
Christi and Chloe set the record straight on some of Dance Moms' most memorable moments - Heated confrontations