Episode
Dance Moms: Return of the Minis
Overview
The minis are back for the first time this season and the elites question if Abby can hold true to her promise of new beginnings.
Details
- Series
- Dance Moms
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 25
- Air date
- 2016-09-20
- Runtime
- 63 min
Episode context
Return of the Minis is Episode 25 in Season 6 of Dance Moms. It aired on 2016-09-20. The runtime is 63 min.
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Episode 24: Girl Talk (3)
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.
Episode 26: Mommy Meltdown
Abby tasks the minis with their first lyrical routine to honor her mother on Mother's Day; the elites are tested when their mothers make a decision that leaves them without a group dance for the competition; the mothers give Abby an ultimatum.
More episodes from this season
Episode 23: Nia & Kendall Face Off
Abby challenges Nia and Kendall with tough head-to-head trios but the group tribute to Madonna leaves the moms wanting more. Holly suspects Abby has a hidden agenda for Nia but, when she brings Nia's manager to the studio to investigate, her strategy backfires. When talk of the girls' technique erupts at competition, Abby abandons the team.
Episode 27: Mini Mayhem
Abby attempts to unify the two teams by assigning the elites and minis as duet partners; the elites are forced to choreograph their own group dance as Abby continues to favor the minis.
Episode 22: Abby's New Beginning
The season begins with a newly motivated Abby Lee promising to no longer overlook her remaining dancers now that her star, Maddie, is gone. Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners and Brynn struggles with the pressure. When Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, Ashlee hits her boiling point.
Episode 28: Abby, You're Fired!
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 major decision about Kendall's music. No one feels safe when the media uncovers secrets from a mom's past.
Episode 21: Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye
For the first time ever, Maddie and Mackenzie sit down with Abby and give an exclusive take on their Dance Moms journey before they say their final farewell.
Episode 29: JoJo Is a No Show
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.
Episode 20: The Girls Say Goodbye
Jai Rodriguez hosts a very special episode of Dance Moms where the girls from the ALDC say goodbye to Maddie and Mackenzie.
Episode 30: ALDC for Sale?
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.
Episode 19: Hello and Goodbye
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.
Episode 31: Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like Ab-bee
The elite dancers become spread thin when Abby books a demanding commercial shoot for the team; a chain of events could lead to a big rift between Abby, the mothers and the elite girls.