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Dance Moms Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
The Competition Begins
Wed, Jul 13, 2011 60 mins
A reality series following Pittsburgh competitive-dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, her young students and their pushy moms. In the opener, the dance team travels to Phoenix for a competition and Abby has a confrontation with two of the mothers.
Episode 2
Wildly Inappropriate
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 60 mins
The moms allow their girls to wear revealing outfits in a competition and scandal ensues. Meanwhile, Abby's new racy routine raises eyebrows.
Episode 3
Cheerleader Blues
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 60 mins
A girl wants to quit dancing because of a hip injury, but her mom pushes her to continue to compete.
Episode 4
Stealing the Show
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 60 mins
Abby assigns each girl a solo dance for the next competition, but she gives her star dancer, Maddie, two solos, which infuriates Christi.
Episode 5
When Stars Collide
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 60 mins
A Broadway casting director attends the studio's annual dance showcase.
Episode 6
Dying to Dance
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 60 mins
Christi must decide between visiting her grandmother in the hospital or attending a big dance competition.
Episode 7
She's a Fighter
Wed, Aug 24, 2011 60 mins
Holly objects to Nia being continually typecast in stereotypical ethnic roles, so she confronts Abby about it.
Episode 8
Love on the Dance Floor
Wed, Aug 31, 2011 60 mins
Abby hopes Brooke's offstage romance with her duet partner results in onstage drama.
Episode 9
From Ballerinas to Showgirls
Wed, Sep 7, 2011 60 mins
Chloe excels and lands atop Abby's list, but she fears it may be a setup; Cathy secretly prepares her Candy Apple dancers to go up against Abby's troupe.
Episode 10
Cathy Brings It On!
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 60 mins
Kelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; the Candy Apple dancers compete against Abby's troupe.
Episode 11
It All Ends Here
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 60 mins
Abby's dancers compete for a national title, but Melissa leaves the competition early to go on vacation.
Episode 12
There's Only One Star
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 60 mins
Abby's dancers are cast in a Hollywood music video.
Episode 13
Most Outrageous Moments
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 60 mins
Abby discusses highlights from the season.
