The dancers are split into trios and assigned routines. One mother takes charge during rehearsal and a mother and daughter team reveal how far they will go to win.

The competition theme is "Monsters of the Night" where a mother uses her divorce to gain attention and another mother refuses to listen to her daughter's suggestions.

The dancers are assigned duets based on "American Extremes". A classically-trained dancer struggles with a hip hop routine and painful memories are shared.

The weekly performance theme is "Broadway" where mothers team up and the judges cannot decide who to send home.

One mother wins the right to choose all the dance assignments and uses this to her advantage, another dancer struggles with her technique, and a pair of dancers must overcome physical differences.

A mother is overwhelmed with the demands of the competition and a dancer struggles with confidence issues during her first solo.