Dance Moms
Seen it?2011 | 8 seasons | Reality
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- 8 seasons and 224 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 8 seasons.
Dance Moms is an American dance reality series that debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, it is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows children's early careers in dance show business and their mothers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 289K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12011 · 13 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
Season 22012 · 28 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday- Season 32013 · 38 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 42014 · 32 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 52015 · 33 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 62016 · 33 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 72016 · 29 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 82019 · 18 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Abby Miller
- Abby MillerSelf
- Stacey KetchmanSelf
- Tricia FarrarSelf
- Ann ColinSelf
- Joanne PaolantonioSelf
- Michelle GeorgianaSelf
- Ashley HosbachSelf
- Erin KristichSelf
- Lakisha SamuelsSelf
- Lilliana KetchmanSelf