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Dance Moms Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
38 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Episode 1
The Beginning of the End
Tue, Jan 1, 2013 60 mins
The third season begins with a new dancer and mom joining the group, much to everyone's dismay. Later, the girls compete in Denver.
Episode 2
Out With the Old, in With the New
Tue, Jan 8, 2013 60 mins
The moms stage a silent protest and walk out on Abby, which forces her to quickly assemble a new dance team to compete on the weekend. Meanwhile, a mom from Abby's past appears and vows revenge.
Episode 3
But I'm a National Champion!
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 60 mins
The moms and girls return to the team following their protest, but Abby keeps one of the replacement dancers in the group.
Episode 4
Liar Liar Dance Mom on Fire!
Tue, Jan 22, 2013 60 mins
A new star stands out on the team, but not everyone is happy about that. Also: Abby assigns participants in a duet; and Abby bans one dancer from the competition.
Episode 5
Who Won First?
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 60 mins
Melissa tries to get Maddie back in favor with Abby; Mackenzie struggles with her new "big girl" role; the girls compete against the dancers who replaced them during the moms' silent protest.
Episode 6
Boys Are Cuties, Girls Have Cooties
Tue, Feb 5, 2013 60 mins
Jill tries to become Abby's new favorite; Cathy returns to compete.
Episode 7
Rotten to the Core
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 60 mins
Abby suspends Christi and Chloe; Nia and Holly deal with a painful medical condition; Sophia, Abby's favorite dancer, returns.
Episode 8
You've Been Unfriended
Tue, Feb 19, 2013 41 mins
Christi and Chloe return to the studio after a one-week suspension, which leads to tension between Christi and Kelly. Meanwhile, Nia becomes determined to perform the duet that Abby pulled the previous week.
Episode 9
Bye Bye Baby
Tue, Feb 26, 2013 60 mins
Abby leaves the team when her beloved pet dies. The girls then travel to St. Louis for a competition.
Episode 10
All's Fair in Love and War
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 60 mins
The moms take Abby speed dating to see if she can find love and in turn be nicer to the girls. Later, the dancers visit New Jersey and perform a love-theme number.
Episode 11
Camouflaged Maneuvers
Tue, Mar 12, 2013 60 mins
The girls struggle to learn a military-inspired group dance; Mackenzie suffers a foot injury; Abby goes on a date with a mysterious man.
Episode 12
The Apple of Her Eye
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 60 mins
Abby and the dancers prepare a number that is a tribute to Rosa Parks. Meanwhile, Mackenzie becomes an internet sensation with her makeup tutorials.
Episode 13
She's a Maniac
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 60 mins
Kelly gets upset when Abby pulls Brooke from a competition. Meanwhile, Abby invites Broadway star Rachelle Rak to choreograph a Bob Fosse-inspired group number, but the two soon disagree over the style and content.
Episode 14
Watch Your Back, Mack
Tue, Apr 2, 2013 60 mins
A new dancer arrives, which makes Melissa and Mackenzie nervous. Meanwhile, Abby visits a taxidermist; and Cathy hires one of Abby's friends to choreograph a dance for an upcoming competition.
Episode 15
The Politics of Dancing
Tue, Apr 9, 2013 60 mins
The girls perform dances inspired by politics. Meanwhile, Mackenzie recovers from an injury and watches from the sidelines as her coveted spot on the team is taken over by Asia.
Episode 16
May I Have This Dance?
Tue, Apr 16, 2013 60 mins
Mackenzie and Asia battle for a featured part on a TV dance performance; the mothers get upset when Abby promotes Maddie to assistant choreographer for the group number; Nia struggles to keep up with Asia when they are paired together for a duet.
Episode 17
The View From the Top
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 60 mins
Abby's team competes against the Candy Apples at Nationals in New York City. Later, Abby cohosts "The View", and the girls perform a dance number on the show.
Episode 18
Candy Apple Showdown
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 60 mins
Abby's girls compete against the Candy Apples in New York City. Later, Abby makes a surprising announcement that could forever change her dance company.
Episode 19
Tell All, Part 1
Tue, May 7, 2013 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. Abby and the moms discuss the third season; and Christi and Kelly talk about how their friendship was tested.
Episode 20
Tell All, Part 2
Tue, May 14, 2013 60 mins
Conclusion. Abby and the moms discuss the third season.
Episode 21
Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy
Tue, Jun 4, 2013 60 mins
Abby plays matchmaker and sets Brooke up with the senior dancers. Meanwhile, Kelly and Christi's relationship reaches a crisis point; and Cathy prepares her team to take on Abby's troupe.
Episode 22
Two Girls, One Solo
Tue, Jun 11, 2013 60 mins
Abby decides to have Maddie and Chloe dance the same solo, much to the dismay of the mothers. Meanwhile, Christi and Kelly realise that their friendship will never again be the same; and the group number brings back painful memories for Abby and the mothers.
Episode 23
An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 60 mins
Cathy recruits new dancers to rebuild her team.
Episode 24
No Room for Rotten Apples
Tue, Jun 25, 2013 60 mins
The Candy Apples feel pressure to secure a spot; Rick gets worried when Jalen is assigned his first contemporary solo; Cathy battles with Anthony for control of her studio.
Episode 25
Dance Moms Chatter Part 2
Tue, Jul 9, 2013 60 mins
Abby Lee Miller and dance mom Melissa discuss the series, along with celebrity blogger Nadine Rajabi and comedian Alec Mapa.
Episode 26
Dance Moms Chatter Part 1
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 60 mins
Moms Christi, Kelly and Patsy, along with celebrity blogger Nadine Rajabi and comedian Lisa Arch, discuss the series, dispel rumors and chat with fans.
Episode 27
Tap Versus Hip Hop
Tue, Jul 16, 2013 60 mins
Abby returns from Hollywood and discovers that her dancers have been slacking off, except for Maddie and Mackenzie. She then challenges Maddie and Chloe to perform opposite solos: tap vs hip hop.
Episode 28
So Far This Season
Mon, Jul 22, 2013 60 mins
Abby discusses the third season and recalls some major mom moments, crazy conflicts and the best dances. Included: bonus footage and extended dances.
Episode 29
Recital Rebellion
Tue, Jul 23, 2013 60 mins
The dancers perform in Abby's annual recital. Abby assigns Paige the only new solo, which doesn't go over well with Kelly. Later, the girls compete in a high-fashion photo shoot to win the right to appear on the cover of a major dance magazine.
Episode 30
Clash of the Dance Moms
Tue, Jul 30, 2013 60 mins
Abby creates three new dances when she learns that her girls will be competing against the Candy Apples. Meanwhile, Maddie's solo is taken away as punishment.
Episode 31
The Dancing Dead
Tue, Aug 6, 2013 60 mins
Abby retrieves the taxidermic remains of her beloved Broadway Baby, much to the dismay of the dance company. Meanwhile, Kelly secretly meets with the other mothers to plot her daughter's return.
Episode 32
Gone, Abby Gone
Tue, Aug 13, 2013 60 mins
Abby goes missing, so Kelly sneaks her children back into the dance company. Meanwhile, Payton's role on the team becomes uncertain; and Maddie helps a sick girl fulfill her dream.
Episode 33
On-Again, Off-Again Abby
Tue, Aug 20, 2013 60 mins
Abby returns to the studio and tries to focus on Nationals, but she first must deal with the wrath of the moms. Meanwhile, Cathy tries to catapult her team to first place.
Episode 34
Diva Las Vegas
Tue, Aug 27, 2013 60 mins
Abby leads her first pyramid in several weeks; Kelly believes her daughters are being treated unfairly; a new choreographer is brought in to work with Brooke and Paige.
Episode 35
Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't
Tue, Sep 3, 2013 60 mins
Abby assigns a country-style group number for Regionals, but the hoedown proves to be so physically demanding that the girls aren't sure they can pull it off. Meanwhile, Abby comes up with some interesting pairings for duets that put the dancers and their moms to the test.
Episode 36
The Big, Not So, Easy
Tue, Sep 10, 2013 60 mins
The third season ends with Abby's dance company attempting to retain its championship title at Nationals in New Orleans.
Episode 37
Dance Moms Reunion: Hurricane Abby
Tue, Sep 17, 2013 60 mins
The moms from Season 3 reunite to discuss the show. Also: The girls from Abby's dance company perform their favorite routines.
Episode 38
Holiday Special
Tue, Dec 10, 2013 60 mins
The girls dance to Christmas songs, while Abby and the moms trade insults, and the dads make surprise appearances.