Mari Dudash

Cathy is set on rebuilding her team and recruits new dancers, including her friend Patsy.

Cathy's team feel pressure and no one's spot is guaranteed; Jalen is given his first contemporary solo; Cathy battles with Anthony as she struggles to regain control of her studio.

Abby gets a tip that her dancers will be competing against Cathy's dancers, so she creates three new dances in order to win. Kelly, Brooke and Paige have not shown up, and Abby punishes Maddie by taking away her solo.

The ALDC head to New Orleans hoping to retain their championship title at Nationals; the tension between the mothers spills over into the street.

Chloe and Kendall compete for the number two spot; The Abby Lee Dance Company faces off against the Candy Apples for the first time since Nationals.