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Dance Moms: Season 3

Poster for Dance Moms Season 3

38 episodes · first aired Jan 1, 2013

Abby Lee Miller is back with Pittsburgh’s world-class students, their mothers, and all their baggage. Get ready for more drama and dancing as everyone gets into their routines. You’ll meet several new dancers who join the others in vying to be Abby’s new favorite and bring home National Dance titles.

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  1. 1 The Beginning of the End Jan 1, 2013 · 1h 3m The new competition season is underway, but Abby is extremely disappointed in the girls because they blew off dance class during the break. So, Abby holds an open audition to bring new…
  2. 2 Out With the Old, in With the New Jan 8, 2013 · 42m The Dance Moms stage a silent protest and walk out on Abby, prompting Abby to quickly assemble a totally new dance team for this weekend's competition. The Dance Moms try to make it out on…
  3. 3 But I'm a National Champion! Jan 15, 2013 · 42m The real moms are back and the replacements are out, with the exception of one, Sophia Lucia.
  4. 4 Liar, Liar, Dance Mom on Fire! Jan 22, 2013 · 42m Abby couldn't be more thrilled to have a new star on team, but Melissa is starting to feel like Sophia is pushing Maddie out of the spotlight and into the corner. When Abby assigns Maddie…
  5. 5 Revenge of the Replacements Jan 29, 2013 · 42m Melissa tries desperately to get Maddie back in favor with Abby. Meanwhile, Mackenzie struggles with her new "big girl" role. Also, this week, the ALDC dancers go up against the very same…
  6. 6 Boys are Cuties, Girls have Cooties Feb 5, 2013 · 42m After Melissa's fall from grace, Jill tries hard to be Abby's new favorite but quickly learns that's no easy task, especially since Abby's mood is at an ultimate low after she hears that…
  7. 7 Rotten to the Core Feb 12, 2013 · 1h 3m Abby indefinitely suspends Christi and Chloe, which keeps Chloe from competing against Cathy's new all-boy team "The Apple Cores." Nia and Holly must deal with a painful medical condition…
  8. 8 You've Been Unfriended Feb 19, 2013 · 42m Christi and Chloe's return to the studio after a one-week suspension is spoiled and tension between Christi and Kelly boils over. With Christi and Kelly bickering, Melissa tries to take…
  9. 9 Bye Bye Baby Feb 26, 2013 · 42m Abby's precious pet Broadway Baby has passed away and Abby leaves the ALDC team to fend for themselves. To make matters worse, this week the team heads to St.
  10. 10 All's Fair in Love and War Mar 5, 2013 · 42m The Abby Lee Dance Company heads to New Jersey with a group number all about love. Before they leave for the competition, the moms take Abby speed dating in the hopes that if she found a…
  11. 11 Camouflaged Maneuvers Mar 12, 2013 · 1h 24m In a two-hour episode, the girls struggle with a hip-hop group dance concerning gays in the military. Talk is generated when Abby goes on a date with a mysterious man. Abby and the mothers…
  12. 12 The Apple of Her Eye Mar 19, 2013 · 1h 23m In a two-hour episode, Abby appears uncertain about casting Nia in a dance about Rosa Parks, while Jill promotes her daughter as a possible replacement in the title role. Abby enjoys…
  13. 13 She's a Maniac Mar 26, 2013 · 42m Kelly is livid when Abby pulls Brooke from this week's competition due to her less than stellar performance in the "Rosa Parks" group number. After Abby invites Broadway star, Rachelle…
  14. 14 Watch Your Back, Mack Apr 2, 2013 · 42m The arrival of a new dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company has Melissa and Mackenzie on guard. Abby, still hurting over the loss of her dog Broadway Baby, visits a taxidermist. Meanwhile…
  15. 15 The Politics of Dancing Apr 9, 2013 · 42m In this patriotic episode, Abby assigns the girls dances inspired by the political state of America, but all is not fair in politics...especially in the dance world. Maddie and Chloe…
  16. 16 May I Have This Dance? Apr 16, 2013 · 42m Abby's announcement of her guest-hosting gig on "The View" brings out the competitiveness between Melissa and Kristie when Mackenzie and Asia battle it out for a featured part in a…
  17. 17 The View from the Top Apr 23, 2013 · 42m The team hits the Big Apple not only for a competition, but also for a very special surprise. Abby has been invited to co-host "The View" where the girls will perform their winning dance…
  18. 18 Candy Apple Showdown Apr 30, 2013 · 1h 24m Abby's girls compete with The Candy Apples in New York. Later, Abby makes a surprise announcement that could forever change her dance company.
  19. 19 Tell All (1) May 7, 2013 · 42m Dance Moms' executive producer Jeff Collins sits down with Abby Lee Miller and the Moms to revisit Season 3. After a wild and explosive season, Christi and Kelly finally dish on how their…
  20. 20 Tell All (2) May 14, 2013 · 41m Last time, Dance Moms' executive producer Jeff Collins sat down with Abby Lee Miller and the moms to rehash season 3. This week's dramatic conclusion finds New Dance Mom Kristie Ray quick…
  21. 21 Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy Jun 4, 2013 · 1h 23m Abby plays matchmaker when Brooke dancers with the Seniors and she sets her up on a date. meanwhile Kelly is keeping to herself and Jill is not happy with it. Cathy discovers there is a…
  22. 22 Two Girls, One Solo Jun 11, 2013 · 42m Abby decides to have Maddie and Chloe dance the exact same solo shocking the moms to see who really is the best dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company. Chloe ends up winning first, and…
  23. 23 An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away Jun 18, 2013 · 42m Cathy is determined to rebuild her team and the trust she once had. Cathy recruits new dancers, including her old friend and Abby Lee Dance Company nemesis, Patsy.
  24. 24 No Room for Rotten Apples Jun 25, 2013 · 42m The pressure is on for Candy Apple's team and no one's spot is guaranteed. Rick is worried when Jalen is assigned his first contemporary solo. Cathy battles it out with Anthony as she…
  25. 25 Chatter, Part 1 Jul 2, 2013 · 42m Christi, Kelly, Kiya, and two super fans discuss Season 3 so far.
  26. 26 Chatter, Part 2 Jul 9, 2013 · 42m Abby and two super fans discuss the drama of Season 3.
  27. 27 Tap Versus Hip Hop Jul 16, 2013 · 42m Abby is back from LA. Maddie receives a tap solo called "Me And You Against The World." Chloe gets a hip hop solo entitled "Beautiful", and Kenzie gets a solo called "California…
  28. 28 Abby’s So Far This Season… Jul 22, 2013 · 42m In this all-new special, Abby Lee Miller gives her unique insight into this season of Dance Moms as she recaps major mom moments, crazy conflicts and the best dances. The reigning "diva of…
  29. 29 Recital Rebellion Jul 23, 2013 · 42m This week is the ALDC recital. . The girls learn a new group dance entitled "Sugar Babies". Abby also throws in a photo shoot for Dance Track magazine. Paige gets assigned to new solo…
  30. 30 Clash of the Dance Moms Jul 30, 2013 · 42m Payton is brought in to replace Brooke and Paige. The group dance is called Open Waters. Cathy assembles another new team including Hadley, Mari, Brooke, Nicaya, and Lucas. They do a group…
  31. 31 The Dancing Dead Aug 6, 2013 · 42m 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.
  32. 32 Gone, Abby Gone Aug 13, 2013 · 42m 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.
  33. 33 On-Again, Off-Again Abby Aug 20, 2013 · 42m 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.
  34. 34 Diva Las Vegas Aug 27, 2013 · 42m After Abby leads her first pyramid in several weeks, her relationship with Kelly is pushed to new levels as Kelly feels her daughters are being treated unfairly. With Nationals only a week…
  35. 35 Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't Sep 3, 2013 · 42m It's Regionals and the pressure is on for Abby's dancers to prove they are worthy of attending Nationals. Abby assigns what appears to be a simple country-style group number, but the…
  36. 36 The Big Not-So-Easy Sep 10, 2013 · 42m It's the Season Three finale of Dance Moms and after one of the most tumultuous competition seasons ever, the Abby Lee Dance Company hits New Orleans hoping to retain their championship…
  37. 37 Dance Moms Reunion: Hurricane Abby Sep 17, 2013 · 41m Storm clouds are gathering as the cast of Dance Moms Season 3 reunite to hash out the triumphs and tragedies of the season. Think old grudges have been settled? That's just the eye of the…
  38. 38 Dance Moms Holiday Special: Twas the Fight Before Christmas Dec 10, 2013 · 42m 'Tis the season of giving, but beware of dance teachers bearing gifts because Abby Lee Miller is about to give the moms some big ones.