Dance Moms: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dance Moms Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Beginning of the End
Jan 1, 2013
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
Out With the Old, in With the New
Jan 8, 2013
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 i
But I'm a National Champion!
Jan 15, 2013
The real moms are back and the replacements are out, with the exception of one, Sophia Lucia.
Liar, Liar, Dance Mom on Fire!
Jan 22, 2013
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
Revenge of the Replacements
Jan 29, 2013
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 ve
Boys are Cuties, Girls have Cooties
Feb 5, 2013
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 hear
Rotten to the Core
Feb 12, 2013
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 co
You've Been Unfriended
Feb 19, 2013
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
Bye Bye Baby
Feb 26, 2013
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.
All's Fair in Love and War
Mar 5, 2013
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 f
Camouflaged Maneuvers
Mar 12, 2013
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
The Apple of Her Eye
Mar 19, 2013
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 enjo
She's a Maniac
Mar 26, 2013
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, Rach
Watch Your Back, Mack
Apr 2, 2013
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. Mean
The Politics of Dancing
Apr 9, 2013
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 Chl
May I Have This Dance?
Apr 16, 2013
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
The View from the Top
Apr 23, 2013
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
Candy Apple Showdown
Apr 30, 2013
Abby's girls compete with The Candy Apples in New York. Later, Abby makes a surprise announcement that could forever change her dance company.
Tell All (1)
May 7, 2013
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 ho
Tell All (2)
May 14, 2013
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 Ra
Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy
Jun 4, 2013
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
Two Girls, One Solo
Jun 11, 2013
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, a
An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away
Jun 18, 2013
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.
No Room for Rotten Apples
Jun 25, 2013
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
Chatter, Part 1
Jul 2, 2013
Christi, Kelly, Kiya, and two super fans discuss Season 3 so far.
Tap Versus Hip Hop
Jul 16, 2013
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 Ad
Abby’s So Far This Season…
Jul 22, 2013
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
Recital Rebellion
Jul 23, 2013
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 s
Clash of the Dance Moms
Jul 30, 2013
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
The Dancing Dead
Aug 6, 2013
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.
Gone, Abby Gone
Aug 13, 2013
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.
On-Again, Off-Again Abby
Aug 20, 2013
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.
Diva Las Vegas
Aug 27, 2013
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 onl
Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't
Sep 3, 2013
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 t
The Big Not-So-Easy
Sep 10, 2013
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 champio
Dance Moms Reunion: Hurricane Abby
Sep 17, 2013
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
Dance Moms Holiday Special: Twas the Fight Before Christmas
Dec 10, 2013
'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.