With Nationals only six weeks away, the mothers begin to worry about the ever-changing team; Nia gets her first solo; Abby gives two new dancers a chance to shine; the veteran mothers go on the attack when a new mother insults their children.

Abby and the ALDC try to break a long-standing losing streak in Fresno, Calif.; Holly's nerves fray when Abby announces the theme for a controversial group dance; Elliana and Maesi's duet brings out the worst in their mothers.