Dance Moms - Season 2 - Episodes (28)

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Episode 1 - Everyone's Replaceable
Jan 10, 2012
Abby holds an open audition for her dance group; Holly's career schedule forces her to miss Nia's rehearsals and competitions; Abby must come to terms with Chloe's growing success.
Episode 2 - Return of the Candy Apples
Jan 17, 2012
Abby's dancers compete against Cathy's Candy Apples but Cathy sets a trap for the moms by inviting them to an anonymous cocktail party.
Episode 3 - Brooke's Turning Point
Jan 24, 2012
Brooke tries out for cheerleading leaving Abby and the other dancers in the lurch the day before a big competition. Their group dance "Born to Dance" places 1st.
Episode 4 - No One Likes A Bully
Jan 31, 2012
Abby choreographs a bully-themed dance; Abby replaces Brooke with Payton. Abby puts Jill, Kendall, Leslie, and Payton all on probation as they batttle for the one spot on ALDC. Payton ruined her chances with staying on their dance team by making a rude comment to the group stating that she is better than all the other dancers because she is the oldest. Jill doesn't think Payton should be on the team because she is too tall and stands out from the other girls. Their group dance "What Comes Around" places 1st in the age group but it is not seen on the show.
Episode 5 - Brooke's Back
Feb 7, 2012
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.
Episode 6 - Wardrobe Malfunction
Feb 14, 2012
Abby puts the moms in charge of making the girls costumes for the competition. Meanwhile, Dance Explosion is canceled so Abby finds another competition, in Texas. Jill turns out to have bought an expensive dance outfit for Kendall, leading to a conflict with Abby. Maddie is injured in a fall while performing and has to be carried off the floor.
Episode 7 - Bullets and Ballet
Feb 21, 2012
The moms go ballistic when Abby choreographs a flashy number complete with guns. Maddie finds herself at the bottom of the pyramid is determined to dance her way back on top.
Episode 8 - The Runaway Mom
Feb 28, 2012
After Kendall is put back on probation, Jill has had enough and decides to take Kendall to dance for Candy Apple’s Dance Center. Abby finds out when she runs into the Candy Apple’s dance team during this week’s competition. Holly leaves the competition early.
Episode 9 - Topless Showgirls
Mar 6, 2012
The Dance moms think Abby has pushed the envelope too far when she creates a dance number where the girls are made to appear nude. Cathy offers Chloe a chance to be in a commercial for her husband's beef jerky business. This episode also known as "Costume Drama" and "Fanning the Flames" and was pulled by Lifetime due to controversy.
Episode 10 - Miami Heat Wave
Mar 13, 2012
The dance company heads for the steamy climes of South Beach; the mothers scramble when Paige's foot surgery creates an open position.
Episode 11 - Melissa Pleads the 5th
Mar 20, 2012
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.
Episode 12 - Waiting for Joffrey
Mar 27, 2012
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.
Episode 13 - Abbygeddon
Apr 3, 2012
The second season ends with Abby's dancers competing in the regionals and for a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet School. Unfortunately for her, the Candy Apples also compete
Episode 14 - The Battle Begins
Jun 5, 2012
With Maddie out until she regains confidence, the fate of Abby Lee Dance Company lies in Chloe's hands. Meanwhile, the mothers begin to lose trust in Abby's choreography.
Episode 15 - Night of the Living Dancers
Jun 12, 2012
Kelly makes a drastic decision moments before her daughters take the stage; Maddie struggles to find confidence; Holly tries to create elaborate costumes for a group number.
Episode 16 - I Know What You Did Last Competition
Jun 19, 2012
Melissa faces a cheating scandal. Kelly's daughters are put on probation. Payton rejoins the competition team causing tension among the Dance Moms.
Episode 17 - Maddie Has A Secret
Jun 26, 2012
The 25th anniversary of Star Power is so big there are two competition venues filled with dancers.
Episode 18 - How Do You Like Them Apples?
Jul 10, 2012
After their humiliating loss to Candy Apple’s Dance Center, ALDC prepares to beat them once and for all. Kelly secretly re-choreographs Paige’s solo after finding it has little technique and doesn’t showcase her ability. Chloe rehearses a solo called "Angry Bird". At the competition, Paige finds herself pitted against Kendall. Luckily, Kendall’s solo is a mess and while Paige places seventh, Kendall does not place at all. Chloe places sixth. The group routine "Land Unforgiving" places fifth, but Abby is happy as they still defeated CADC. Jill gets into an argument with Cathy and decides that Candy Apple’s isn’t the place for her.
Episode 19 - Worst Birthday Party Ever!
Jul 17, 2012
Episode 20 - Guess Who's Back
Jul 24, 2012
Episode 21 - Break A Leg
Aug 7, 2012
Episode 22 - Revenge of the Candy Apples
Aug 14, 2012
Episode 23 - The Recital to End All Recitals
Aug 21, 2012
Episode 24 - New Girl In Town
Aug 28, 2012
Paige is allowed to dance again after her foot is healed. New girl Nicaya and her mother join the team, creating competition between her and Paige for a position in the group number. Meanwhile, Nia and Chloe's solos place very poorly, although the group dance places first.
Episode 25 - Solo Fever
Sep 4, 2012
Episode 26 - Nationals 90210
Sep 11, 2012
Episode 27 - Reunion, Part 1
Sep 18, 2012
Episode 28 - Reunion, Part 2
Sep 25, 2012