After an eight week break, Abby reaches out to the Junior Elite mothers and asks them to come to the ALDC to hear an announcement.

Abby challenges the Junior Elites to a head-to-head competition, sends the minis home and brings in two new elite girls. But, when Abby's biggest rival returns, the moms worry about her ability to hold it all together.

Abby brings an edgy group routine, inspired by Kalani's 16th birthday, to this week's competition hoping to overtake Cathy and her Candy Apples for the second week in a row. Kendall dances a Maddie solo determined to beat Nicaya.

Abby challenges Daviana and Kalani to a head-to-head solo showdown; two minis rejoin the team; Abby eliminates a member of the super team.

Abby brings in a new dancer with an eccentric mother; Abby encourages Brynn to lead Kalani and Kendall in their trio; the mothers are nervous when Abby assigns the first hip-hop routine since the elites walked out.

Constant changes to the team have the moms worried. Nia gets her first solo in a year and Abby gives two of her new dancers a chance to shine on stage. The veteran moms go on the attack after one of the new moms puts down their kids.

Abby and the ALDC try to break a long standing losing streak in Fresno, Calif.; Holly's nerves are frayed when Abby announces the theme for a controversial group dance; Elliana and Maesi's duet brings out the worst in their mothers.

Abby brings the girls to a cemetery to get them in the spirit for a graveyard-inspired routine; the mothers are frustrated when Brynn is given a special part; Elliana and Lilliana are given head-to-head solos for the first time.

Abby auditions a new dancer to be a part of the Great 8 team heading to Nationals; Brynn, Lilly and Maesi all go head-to-head with solos; the mothers are hopeful that a new dancer will complete the team, but Ashlee thinks otherwise.

Kalani, Kendall and Nia all dance competing solos in Denver; the minis are in a technically complicated group dance, and the mothers wonder if this addition will ruin their winning streak heading into Nationals.

In the final week before the ALDC heads to Pittsburgh for Nationals, the elite girls struggle with a difficult ballet routine. Abby becomes obsessed with the mini soloists; Kendall resumes her stalled music career.

The team returns to Pittsburgh where the stress of proving themselves leads to explosive battles between some of the mothers; Abby questions Camryn's desire to be on the team and gives her one more chance to prove herself.

Abby hits a major roadblock with the group routine; Brynn, Kalani, Lilliana and Elliana are assigned solos, leaving Holly and Jill fuming; Kendall premieres her music video; a former ALDC dancer considers visiting her old teammates.

The ALDC battles the Candy Apples for the final time this season; Abby breaks down when faced with an uncertain future; a surprise guest makes an appearance that shocks the whole team.

Highlighting Abby's past and her deepest fears for the future as she faces the harsh reality of going to prison; Abby discusses her past mistakes, what she has learned and what fans can expect from her upon her release.

News spreads about Abby's approaching court sentencing; Abby's denial creates havoc for the team; Abby creates a group dance centered around Ashlee and Brynn's family court battle.

The mothers butt heads with Abby over a vegan-inspired routine; Kendall, Brynn and Kalani compete; the team says goodbye to Abby when she leaves for Europe.

The mothers bring in choreographer Laurieann Gibson, which shakes things up; Chloe returns to the competition world for the first time in two years.

The mothers bring in choreographer Laurieann Gibson, which shakes things up; Chloe returns to the competition world for the first time in two years.

With Abby missing in action, Laurieann Gibson pushes the girls out of their comfort zones with professional-level choreography; Kalani and Brynn compete head to head with out-of-the-box solos; the group routine provokes a fight between two mothers. Written by Anonymous

Laurieann Gibson returns and is more determined than ever to win. With two duets and a group, the girls struggle with stamina as well as Laurieann losing her patience with the moms at competition in an explosive face-off.

Abby makes an unexpected return to her studio, but not everyone on the team is happy about it. Chloe performs for the first time in front of Abby in two years, but struggles with missing her old teammates. Ashlee makes a decision that sends shockwaves through the group, and after an unexpected series of events, the team will never be the same.

In part 2, Abby makes an unexpected return to her studio, but not everyone on the team is happy about it. Chloe performs for the first time in front of Abby in two years, but struggles with missing her old teammates. Ashlee makes a decision that sends shockwaves through the group, and after an unexpected series of events, the team will never be the same.

Set in Pittsburgh's renowned Abby Lee Dance Company, owned and operated by notoriously demanding and passionate instructor Abby Lee Miller, the series follows children's early steps on the road to stardom, and their doting mothers who are there for every rehearsal, performance and bow...all under the discerning eye of Miller. Seeing the highs and lows surrounding competition season delivers an intriguing and dramatic look at the cast's frantic pursuit of the ultimate National Dance title. Written by Lifetime

The Irreplaceables and the ALDC both find new choreographers to take Abby's place; Cheryl Burke works with the Irreplaceables; the girls' insecurities and their mothers prove to be a struggle for Cheryl; the ALDC struggles to stay together. Written by Anonymous

Cheryl adds an old rival to the team, but the mothers are not happy with sharing the spotlight; Kalani suffers an injury, putting her solo and the group routine in jeopardy; the pressure of winning brings Camryn to her breaking point.

Set in Pittsburgh's renowned Abby Lee Dance Company, owned and operated by notoriously demanding and passionate instructor Abby Lee Miller, the series follows children's early steps on the road to stardom, and their doting mothers who are there for every rehearsal, performance and bow...all under the discerning eye of Miller. Seeing the highs and lows surrounding competition season delivers an intriguing and dramatic look at the cast's frantic pursuit of the ultimate National Dance title. Written by Lifetime

Set in Pittsburgh's renowned Abby Lee Dance Company, owned and operated by notoriously demanding and passionate instructor Abby Lee Miller, the series follows children's early steps on the road to stardom, and their doting mothers who are there for every rehearsal, performance and bow...all under the discerning eye of Miller. Seeing the highs and lows surrounding competition season delivers an intriguing and dramatic look at the cast's frantic pursuit of the ultimate National Dance title. Written by Lifetime