Episode guide
Dance Moms: Season 1
13 episodes · first aired Jul 13, 2011
Set in Pittsburgh’s renowned Abby Lee Dance Company, owned and operated by notoriously demanding and passionate instructor Abby Lee Miller, Lifetime’s explosive new docu-series Dance Moms follows children’s early steps on the road to stardom and the doting mothers who are there for every rehearsal, performance and bow…all under the discerning eye of Miller
- 1 The Competition Begins Jul 13, 2011 · 42m Meet the dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, the dance moms and their daughters as the competition season begins and they travel from Pittsburgh to Phoenix.
- 2 Wildly Inappropriate Jul 20, 2011 · 42m The Dance Moms allow their girls to wear outfits at the competition that are revealing and the scandal threatens to bring down the house. Abby's attempt to turn up the competition heat…
- 3 Cheerleader Blues Jul 27, 2011 · 42m The Dance Moms need to win this week's competition to stay in the game, but chaos ensues when Mom Kelly's daughter wants to drop out of dance as she hurts her hip and she wants to be a…
- 4 Stealing the Show Aug 3, 2011 · 42m Abby gives each girl a solo dance for their next competition. However, she gives two solos to her star dancer, Maddie, clearly providing her with an advantage over the others. Christi has…
- 5 When Stars Collide Aug 10, 2011 · 42m The Abby Lee Dance Company is on the edge after learning that a big Broadway casting director will attend their annual showcase, an exhibition in which she shows off her accomplished…
- 6 Dying to Dance Aug 17, 2011 · 42m On their way to a big competition, Christi finds out that her grandmother has been admitted into a hospital. She now must choose whether to go to the hospital to sit by her grandmother's…
- 7 She's a Fighter Aug 24, 2011 · 40m Abby's typecasting of Nia sends Holly over the edge. Meanwhile, minister Dawn returns to the Abby Lee Dance Company and Abby is fully prepared for any heated argument that might erupt.
- 8 Love On The Dance Floor Aug 31, 2011 · 41m Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.
- 9 From Ballerinas to Showgirls Sep 7, 2011 · 42m Chloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers.
- 10 Cathy Brings It On! Sep 14, 2011 · 42m Kelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; Cathy's dancers arrive to go head to head against Abby's dancers.
- 11 It All Ends Here Sep 28, 2011 · 42m After competing all season, it all boils down to the National Title Competition. Abby's dancers have been on a losing streak and this is their last chance to prove they can win. Meanwhile…
- 12 There's Only One Star Oct 5, 2011 · 42m Abby brings everyone back to Los Angeles and the girls audition and are cast for a music video. The girls compete against each other because only one girl can be cast as the lead in the…
- 13 Most Outrageous Moments Oct 12, 2011 · 39m A one-hour special hosted by the series' infamous dance instructor Abby Lee Miller counting down this season's most talked-about highlights and best moments. The show will also include…