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Dance Moms Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
29 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
Fight for Your Life
Tue, Nov 29, 201641 mins
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.
Episode 2
Abby's Worst Nightmare
Tue, Dec 6, 201641 mins
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.
Episode 3
Return of the Rotten Apples
Tue, Dec 13, 201641 mins
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.
Episode 4
Winner Takes All
Tue, Dec 20, 201640 mins
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.
Episode 5
New Kid on the Block
Tue, Dec 27, 201641 mins
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.
Episode 6
No Clowning Around
Tue, Jan 3, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 7
The Fresno Curse
Tue, Jan 10, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 8
ALDC Ain't Dead Yet
Tue, Jan 17, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 9
Battle of the Blondes
Tue, Jan 24, 201740 mins
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.
Episode 10
Breathless in Denver
Tue, Jan 31, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 11
Leaving La La Land
Tue, Feb 7, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 12
It's Not Always Sunny in Pittsburgh
Tue, Feb 14, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 13
Same Old Frenemies: Part 1
Tue, Feb 21, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 14
Same Old Frenemies: Part 2
Tue, Feb 21, 201740 mins
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.
Episode 15
Dance Moms: Abby Tells All
Tue, Jul 25, 201780 mins
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.
Episode 16
Judgment Day Approaches
Tue, Aug 1, 201740 mins
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.
Episode 17
Abby Flies the Coop
Tue, Aug 8, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 18
Out with Abby, in with Chloe: Part 1
Tue, Aug 15, 201741 mins
The mothers bring in choreographer Laurieann Gibson, which shakes things up; Chloe returns to the competition world for the first time in two years.
Episode 19
Out with Abby, in with Chloe: Part 2
Tue, Aug 22, 201741 mins
The mothers bring in choreographer Laurieann Gibson, which shakes things up; Chloe returns to the competition world for the first time in two years.
Episode 20
All Choked Up
Tue, Aug 29, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 21
Stamina, Stamina, Stamina
Tue, Sep 5, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 22
Ashlee's Big Decision: Part 1
Tue, Sep 12, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 23
Ashlee's Big Decision: Part 2
Tue, Sep 19, 201742 mins
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.
Episode 24
There's a New Team in Town: Part 1
Tue, Oct 3, 201742 mins
The Irreplaceables and the ALDC go head to head at a competition for the first time; Abby's team competes with a fan-favorite group number; the older girls shock the audience with a mature routine.
Episode 25
There's a New Team in Town: Part 2
Tue, Oct 10, 201742 mins
The Irreplaceables and the ALDC go head to head at a competition for the first time; Abby's team competes with a fan-favorite group number; the older girls shock the audience with a mature routine.
Episode 26
Everyone's Replaceable ... Even Abby
Tue, Oct 17, 201741 mins
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.
Episode 27
Under Cheryl's Spell
Tue, Oct 24, 201742 mins
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.
Episode 28
The Best Is Yet to Come
Tue, Oct 24, 201742 mins
Emotions run high as the team prepares for their final Nationals competition as the Irreplaceables; with four solos, the girls go head-to-head to see who can come out on top; the mothers and the girls contemplate what their future holds.
Episode 29
Chloe & Christi's Encore
Tue, Oct 31, 201741 mins
Chloe and Christi Lukasiak reminisce about the past and explain what was going on behind the scenes.
