The BEST episodes of Dance Moms season 6

#1 - Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/24/2016

#2 - The Girls Say Goodbye

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/2016

Jai Rodriguez hosts a very special episode of Dance Moms where the girls from the ALDC say goodbye to Maddie and Mackenzie. They'll play outrageous games and answer questions from die hard fans. Later, Todrick Hall makes a special guest appearance to perform with the girls. We will witness the girls' heartfelt goodbyes to the Zieglers and watch them dance together for the very last time.

#3 - Melissa's Announcement

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/2016

#4 - Two Teams, Two Studios Part 2

Season 6 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/22/2016

In the Season 6 finale, the elite team face off against Abby and her mini team for the first time ever at a competition. Later, the elites strive to prove that they can win without Abby's direction; and Abby tries to show her own worth through the mini team's performance.

#5 - ALDC Does Vegas

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/2016

The ALDC heads to Las Vegas; Ashlee and Brynn are now official members of the team; Kendall stands up to Ashlee for the first time; the mothers are concerned that the girls are becoming too involved in the drama.

#6 - Abby Lee Horror Story

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2016

The ALDC travels to Northern California; Abby's routines grow darker; the mothers' prank attempt backfires horribly; Maddie, Brynn and Kendall compete with solos; Ashlee will do anything to give Brynn an advantage.

#7 - The Maddie Rumor

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/2016

Maddie is nominated for a People's Choice Award and the media is abuzz with rumors that she is leaving the ALDC. The moms are furious when Abby invites an unexpected guest as her date to the People's Choice and the biggest moment of Maddie's professional career. The minis are back, along with a new mom whose daughter's attitude causes a dance catastrophe.

#8 - Brynn's Big Moment

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2016

Abby enlists Todrick Hall to direct the girls in a commercial inspired by "The Wiz" in hopes of gaining more business. Later, Brynn has a chance to join the ALDC if she can lead a team of her choosing to victory against a group led by Maddie.

#9 - Hello and Goodbye

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/2016

The mothers reunite to discuss the dramatic events from the season; the mini mothers discuss the future of the ALDC; the junior elite team performs.

#10 - Debbie Allen to the Rescue

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2016

#11 - ALDC for Sale?

Season 6 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/25/2016

Abby's trial hits the news again; the mothers speculate about the ALDC's future; Brynn is put to the test with her first solo of the season; the elites are tasked with a challenging dance; Abby shows attention to the minis.

#12 - Mini Madness

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/2016

Maddie and Brynn have solos this week; the mothers are not happy when Abby assigns Brynn a dance inspired by an old Maddie routine; the mini team returns to compete for Abby's attention.

#13 - Mack Z Vs. Abby Lee

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/19/2016

Abby gives Brynn and JoJo hip hop solos, but gives Mackenzie a safe acrobatic routine; Mackenzie fights for what she wants; Abby flees the studio

#14 - New Season, New Rules

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2016

In the Season 6 premiere, Abby has a big announcement for the ALDC; and Maddie shoots her first movie while Jill and Kendall aren't pleased with her substitute. Elsewhere, Jeanette and the BDA team are back to show the ALDC how it's done.

#15 - One Last Dance

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/2016

Maddie and Mackenzie participate in their final competition with the ALDC team; Abby pits Mackenzie against a new mini, Ari; the mothers encourage Melissa to reason with Abby.

#16 - Mini Dancers, Big Drama

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2016

Abby's new mini team arrives in Los Angeles and tensions are high; Abby is distracted by new mothers, new dancers and her legal troubles; Ashlee and Brynn are caught in Jill's cross hairs as Kendall's position on the team is threatened.

#17 - Abby, You're Fired!

Season 6 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/11/2016

Abby punishes the minis for their poor performance and awards the elites their first solos of the season; Jill infuriates Abby when she makes a decision about Kendall's music; the media uncovers secrets from one mother's past.

#18 - Two Teams, Two Studios Part 1

Season 6 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/15/2016

The elite team leave the ALDC for Abby's rival after being fed up with their coach. Later, Abby puts more pressure on the minis and gives three dancers their first solos; the elites are challenged by new choreography; and Kendall and Nia are invited to perform with a famous musician.

#19 - Abby's New Beginning

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/6/2016

With Maddie gone, a newly motivated Abby promises to no longer overlook her remaining dancers; Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners; Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, angering Ashlee.

#20 - Nia Saves the Day

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/2016

It's a week of duets for the ALDC junior elite team with Brynn and Maddie going up against Kalani and Kendall. But when Kalani's back injury starts to act up and Kira is not there to help, Melissa and the other moms have to step in and do what's right for her. Later, with Kira absent and the original moms distracted, Ashlee takes the opportunity to fill in for Abby's newly fired office manager causing more drama with the other moms.

#21 - JoJo Steals the Show Show

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/5/2016

Abby welcomes back veteran dancer Sarah; Christy questions Jess' loyalty; Kendall has an emotional meltdown after Abby pulls her duet with Maddie; Melissa considers removing Maddie from the team.

#22 - JoJo Is a No Show

Season 6 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/18/2016

Abby choreographs an emotional dance after the ALDC learns of tragic news from Kira and Kalani's hometown; the minis attempt to make a comeback with their group number; JoJo is tested beyond her limits by a difficult ballet duet.

#23 - Return of the Minis

Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/20/2016

Abby challenges the minis with a beauty pageant-themed dance; the elites feel the pressure to perform in a Prince tribute dance; Abby assigns two duets; when Nia falls ill, Kendall is left without a partner.

#24 - Float Like a Butterfly, Sting like Ab-bee

Season 6 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/1/2016

#25 - Abby vs. Melissa

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2016

The mothers are shocked to learn that Abby is forming a new team; news breaks that Abby could be facing jail time; when Mackenzie receives the brunt of Abby's rage, Melissa vows not to play nice anymore.