Zack Torres

Jill switches dance studios behind Abby's back; Kendall goes head to head against Nia.

WIth the cloud of Abby's open auditions looming over the team, everyone is on edge as the Abby Lee Dance Company competes with the Candy Apples for the first time since Nationals. Chloe and Kendall battle each other out for the number two spot and Dance Mom Leslie is feeling the pressure as Payton's future with the team is called into question.

Cathy's back and ready to beat Abby with a new team of boys. Abby is nervous and pushes her team, especially Chloe and Kendall, who are dancing solos head-to-head for the second time this season. With another round of open call auditions looming, every team member feels the pressure to prove to Abby that they belong at the Abby Lee Dance Company.

After Melissa s fall from grace, Jill tries hard to be Abby s new favorite but quickly learns that s no easy task, especially since Abby s mood is at an ultimate low after she hears that Cathy is back to compete after weeks of hiding.

Kira tries to force Abby into making her daughter an official member of the Abby Lee Dance Company; Cathy choreographs her dancers in hopes of beating Abby's girls.

The girls prepare for a group number that is a tribute to Rosa Parks; the team competes against Cathy's Apple Core; Mackenzie becomes an Internet sensation with makeup tutorials.