[s4e3] Abby Strikes Back May 2026

: Moments before the group performance, Payton seriously injures her ankle, leaving her unable to dance and putting her future with the team in jeopardy. Watch the drama and auditions from Season 4, Episode 3:

In of Dance Moms , titled " Abby Strikes Back ," the tension at the Abby Lee Dance Company reaches a boiling point as Abby begins her mission to find new talent to potentially replace her original dancers. Key Episode Highlights [S4E3] Abby Strikes Back

: While other girls face pressure, Maddie performs a solo titled "Down My Spine," receiving high praise and the top score in her category. Meanwhile, Mackenzie is humorously tasked with "acting" as a waitress for her solo preparation—including rubbing Abby's feet for "tips". : Moments before the group performance, Payton seriously

: The fallout from the previous week's competition continues as Jill accuses Christi of "lying" and manipulating the performance order to help Chloe beat Kendall. Despite Chloe's win, Abby remains critical, accusing Chloe of "playing it safe". Meanwhile, Mackenzie is humorously tasked with "acting" as

: Abby holds her first national open call audition in Orlando, Florida. She is met by a massive crowd of hopefuls, leading to high anxiety among the Pittsburgh moms who fear their children's spots are at risk.

: Brooke, Paige, and Chloe are assigned a tricky trio intended to test Brooke’s potential as a singer-dancer. Jill and Kelly argue that Abby is overstepping by trying to manage Brooke's music career through the dance routine.