As of July 2026, Dance Moms Season 2 aired in 2012 with 28 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Dance Moms Season 2

2012 28 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Dance Moms Season 2 on and — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 120 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The casting and pacing are what separate this from the rest of the genre. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Dance Moms Season 2 earns its spot. Dance Moms Season 2 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. This season, Dance Moms continues to pose tough questions about what really goes on behind the scenes of the fast-growing and controversial sport of competitive dance. Abby Miller and Holly Hatcher-Frazier lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. What keeps Dance Moms Season 2 from feeling stale is a production that knows when to get out of the way. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Best watched with company, Dance Moms Season 2 generates takes from everyone in the room. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Abby Miller is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

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🎬 Dance Moms Season 2 — Episode Guide

E1
Everyone's Replaceable
2012-01-10
Abby holds an open audition for her dance group; Holly's career schedule forces her to miss Nia's rehearsals and competitions; Abby must come to terms with Chloe's growing success.
E2
Return of the Candy Apples
2012-01-17
Abby's dancers compete against Cathy's Candy Apples but Cathy sets a trap for the moms by inviting them to an anonymous cocktail party.
E3
Brooke's Turning Point
2012-01-24
Brooke tries out for cheerleading leaving Abby and the other dancers in the lurch the day before a big competition. Their group dance "Born to Dance" places 1st.
E4
No One Likes A Bully
2012-01-31
Abby choreographs a bully-themed dance; Abby replaces Brooke with Payton. Abby puts Jill, Kendall, Leslie, and Payton all on probation as they batttle for the one spot on ALDC. Payton ruined her chances with staying on their dance team by making a rude comment to the group stating that she is better...
E5
Brooke's Back
2012-02-07
Brooke's return leaves no room for Payton. Abby announces Kendall is off probation, but Jill gets put on. The group dance "Avalanche" places 2nd overall.
E6
Jill on the Rampage
2012-02-14
Abby puts the moms in charge of making the girls costumes for the competition. Meanwhile, Dance Explosion is canceled so Abby finds another competition, in Texas. Jill turns out to have bought an expensive dance outfit for Kendall, leading to a conflict with Abby. Maddie is injured in a fall while p...
E7
Bullets and Ballet
2012-02-21
The moms go ballistic when Abby choreographs a flashy number complete with guns. Maddie finds herself at the bottom of the pyramid is determined to dance her way back on top.
E8
The Runaway Mom
2012-02-28
After Kendall is put back on probation, Jill has had enough and decides to take Kendall to dance for Candy Apple’s Dance Center. Abby finds out when she runs into the Candy Apple’s dance team during this week’s competition. Holly leaves the competition early.
E9
Topless Showgirls
2012-03-06
The Dance moms think Abby has pushed the envelope too far when she creates a dance number where the girls are made to appear nude. Cathy offers Chloe a chance to be in a commercial for her husband's beef jerky business. This episode also known as "Costume Drama" and "Fanning the Flames" and was pull...
E10
Miami Heat Wave
2012-03-13
The dance company heads for the steamy climes of South Beach; the mothers scramble when Paige's foot surgery creates an open position.
E11
Melissa Pleads the 5th
2012-03-20
Christi and Kelly continue to meddle in Melissa's private life; Abby choreographs a number to bring awareness to the plight of the homeless; Holly takes a leave of absence from her job.
E12
Waiting for Joffrey
2012-03-27
The dance company is on edge after learning that a scout will be attending the upcoming competition; Abby pits the girls against each other by creating two trios; Nia pushes herself too hard.
E13
Abbygeddon
2012-04-03
Abby's dancers compete in the regionals for a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet School. Unfortunately for her, the Candy Apples also compete
E14
The Battle Begins
2012-06-05
With Maddie out until she regains confidence, the fate of Abby Lee Dance Company lies in Chloe's hands. Meanwhile, the mothers begin to lose trust in Abby's choreography.
E15
Night of the Living Dancers
2012-06-12
Kelly makes a drastic decision moments before her daughters take the stage; Maddie struggles to find confidence; Holly tries to create elaborate costumes for a group number.
E16
I Know What You Did Last Competition
2012-06-19
Melissa faces a cheating scandal. Kelly's daughters are put on probation. Payton rejoins the competition team causing tension among the Dance Moms.
E17
Maddie Has A Secret
2012-06-26
The 25th anniversary of Star Power is so big there are two competition venues filled with dancers.
E18
How Do You Like Them Apples?
2012-07-10
After their humiliating loss to Candy Apple’s Dance Center, ALDC prepares to beat them once and for all. Kelly secretly re-choreographs Paige’s solo after finding it has little technique and doesn’t showcase her ability. Chloe rehearses a solo called "Angry Bird". At the competition, Paige finds her...
E19
Worst Birthday Party Ever!
2012-07-17
Dance Mom Leslie is back and will stop at nothing until her daughter gets a solo. Kelly's birthday party is a disaster when a big dance moms fight breaks out. Abby arranges for her girls to audition for the hit TV show Drop Dead Diva. For the first time, Brooke faces some tough competition from one ...
E20
Guess Who's Back
2012-07-24
Everyone is completely shocked when Jill and Kendall come crawling back to the Abby Lee Dance Company. Jealousy rears its ugly head when the moms learn that Maddie lands the coveted acting role on "Drop Dead Diva." Meanwhile, though Nia wows the crowd with another solo, Paige s dance future is threa...

🎭 Cast of Dance Moms Season 2

Abby Miller
Abby Miller
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Holly Hatcher-Frazier
Holly Hatcher-Frazier
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Melissa Ziegler-Gisoni
Melissa Ziegler-Gisoni
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Christi Lukasiak
Christi Lukasiak
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Kelly Hyland
Kelly Hyland
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Nia Sioux
Nia Sioux
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Chloe Lukasiak
Chloe Lukasiak
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Brooke Hyland
Brooke Hyland
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Paige Hyland
Paige Hyland
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Maddie Ziegler
Maddie Ziegler
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