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.
Episodes S01E01 The Competition Begins 2011-07-13 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. more S01E02 Wildly Inappropriate 2011-07-20 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 blows the audience away with what some may call an inappropriate dance number. She hopes it will give them their next big win. But it could backfire. more S01E03 Cheerleader Blues 2011-07-27 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 cheerleader. Kelly convinces her daughter to stay in dance, pushing her so far that it may cause permanent injuries. more S01E04 Stealing the Show 2011-08-03 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 seen this too many times and lashes out at Abby in uncontrollable fury. more S01E05 When Stars Collide 2011-08-10 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 dancers. Abby's desire to push the girls to the max could have catastrophic effects if they don't do their best. more S01E06 Dying to Dance 2011-08-17 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 side or go to the dance competition. more S01E07 She's a Fighter 2011-08-24 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. more S01E08 Love On The Dance Floor 2011-08-31 41m
Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner. more S01E09 From Ballerinas to Showgirls 2011-09-07 42m
Chloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers. more S01E10 Cathy Brings It On! 2011-09-14 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. more S01E11 It All Ends Here 2011-09-28 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, Melissa leaves the competition early to go on vacation. Her ex-husband, Kurt, steps in as a "Dance Dad", sending Melissa into a panic. more S01E12 There's Only One Star 2011-10-05 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 video. The directors end up casting Chloe as the lead because she looks the part. more S01E13 Most Outrageous Moments 2011-10-12 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 never-before-seen footage of the cast! more 
