Episode
Dance Moms: Melissa Pleads the 5th
Overview
Christi and Kelly continue to meddle in Melissa's private life; Abby choreographs a number to bring awareness to the plight of the homeless; Holly takes a leave of absence from her job.
Details
- Series
- Dance Moms
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2012-03-20
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Melissa Pleads the 5th is Episode 11 in Season 2 of Dance Moms. It aired on 2012-03-20. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 10: Miami Heat Wave
The dance company heads for the steamy climes of South Beach; the mothers scramble when Paige's foot surgery creates an open position.
Episode 12: Waiting for Joffrey
The dance company is on edge after learning that a scout will be attending the upcoming competition; Abby pits the girls against each other by creating two trios; Nia pushes herself too hard.
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Episode 14: The Battle Begins
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Episode 7: Bullets and Ballet
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Episode 15: Night of the Living Dancers
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Episode 6: Jill on the Rampage
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Episode 16: I Know What You Did Last Competition
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Episode 5: Brooke's Back
Brooke's return leaves no room for Payton. Abby announces Kendall is off probation, but Jill gets put on. The group dance "Avalanche" places 2nd overall.
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