: For the first time in the series, star pupil Maddie Ziegler is placed at the bottom of the pyramid as a lesson after she fell during a previous performance. Conversely, Paige Hyland reaches the top of the pyramid for the first time.
: Kendall Vertes struggles with a difficult ballet-influenced routine, leading to a breakdown in the studio when Abby refuses to let her leave to use the bathroom. [S2E7] Bullets and Ballet
: Abby Lee Miller choreographs a "Private Eyes" themed jazz routine that incorporates fake guns as props . The moms express discomfort with children using weapons in a dance, fearing it is inappropriate and could lead to disqualification, while Abby defends the choice as "edgy". : For the first time in the series,
: Christi and Kelly catch new mom Jill Vertes speaking with representatives from her former studio at a competition, leading them to brand her a "studio hopper" and attempt to expose her secret to Abby. : Abby Lee Miller choreographs a "Private Eyes"