Dance instructor Abby Lee Miller works with young girls to help them prepare for dance competitions; Abby has a conflict with two of the mothers when they cross the line.

Revealing dance costumes cause a scandal; Abby attempts to turn up the competition heat.

When Kelly's daughter wants to drop out of dance, Kelly pushes her to the point of risking permanent injuries.

Abby gives each girl a solo dance for the next competition; Christi lashes out at Abby when she gives an extra solo to her star dancer.

Abby learns that a Broadway casting director will attend her annual Dance Showcase; Abby pushes the girls to show their best.

Christi must choose between her family and a dance competition when she learns that her grandmother has been admitted to a hospital.