Bunheads

74
Metascore
2012-2013
1 season
Disney-ABC Domestic Television
Comedy, Drama, Family
TV-PG

Michelle is a Las Vegas showgirl who would like to return to her true love - dancing. After a tumultuous experience at an audition for the musical Chicago, Michelle accepts a marriage proposal from an admirer. On impulse Michelle and Hubble get married and she relocates to a small town where she learns she will be sharing a house with her mother-in-law Fanny. Little to Michelle's knowledge, Fanny owns a dance studio in the back of the property and Michelle sees all these young ballerinas striving to reach their dreams. After an unexpected tragedy, Michelle's entire world will change.

74
Metascore
2012-2013
1 season
Disney-ABC Domestic Television
Comedy, Drama, Family
TV-PG

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