When will 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' finale air? Christi Lukasiak relives Lifetime show's epic moments

The flashback compilation will include Abby Lee Miller's epic knockout with her rival
UPDATED MAY 9, 2024
Christi Lukasiak is the host of 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' (@lifetime)
Christi Lukasiak is the host of 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' (@lifetime)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' finale episodes will premiere on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 8 pm ET on Lifetime. Hosted by Christi Lukasiak, this latest dance compilation show revisits the biggest showdowns between the dancers and Abby Lee Miller.

Viewers will also get to relive the monumental battles fought by the moms for their kids. The upcoming flashback complications will feature cringeworthy clashes, solo showdowns, unforgettable moments from and Christi's trip down memory lane.

In the previous episode, viewers revisited the behind-the-scenes of Abby and Melissa Gisoni's explosive feud as Melissa stood up for her daughter Mackenzie and her potato chip solo. The episodes also recounted the most unforgettable 'Dance Moms' reunion specials and Abby's infamous walkout which threatened the fate of the show.

Christi Lukasiak has focused on different ventures since her exit from 'Dance Moms' (Lifetime)
Christi Lukasiak hosts 'Dance Moms: Epic Shutdowns' (@Lifetime)

How to watch the 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' finale?

'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' finale will be available to watch on the official website and application of Lifetime. However, the streaming platform is also included in Frndly TV's package. The viewers will be treated with two back-to-back episodes with a compilation of a series of breakthrough moments.

Fans can watch the show on-demand on multiple streaming services including Philo, Frndly, and DirecTV Stream. Each platform provides a free trial and promotional offers to new subscribers.

Ava Michelle was kicked off from ALDC because of her height (@lifetime)
'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' will premiere on Lifetime (@lifetime)

What to expect from 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' finale?

Lifetime viewers are in for a treat with the explosive Episodes 10 and 11 of 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' in its finale premiere. Each episode will run for 30 minutes, delivering an extended dose of jaw-dropping performances, intense competitions, and dramatic conflicts.

In Episode 10 titled, 'Epic Showdowns: Mother Knows Best', OG Dance Mom Christi Lukasiak will break down the epic rivalry between Abby and her arch nemesis Cathy. The episode will delve into the time Cathy attempted to cheat her way through the competition, her surprise appearance at the ALDC annual recital, and their epic showdown at Nationals.

Meanwhile, in Episode 11 titled, 'Epic Showdowns: Mother Knows Best', the drama reaches an all-time high as the alpha dance moms reunite under one roof. Christi will look back on classic mom showdowns, including some of her clashes with Leslie and Kristie Ray. Viewers will also recollect the dramatic knockdown drag-out battle between the junior team moms.

Christi Lukasiak lashes out at Abby Lee Miller And Melissa Ziegler during 'Dance Moms' Season 1 (YouTube/Lifetime)
Christi Lukasiak lashes out at Abby Lee Miller in 'Dance Moms' (@Lifetime)

What happened in 'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' Episode 9?

'Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns' Episode 9 featured dramatic flip-outs of dance instructor Abby Lee Miller. In the episode, viewers revisited some of Abby's most volatile moments on memory lane including a blow-up at Holly and a confrontation with rival Studio 19.

The moms of the performers admitted that Abby was the ultimate control freak. However, whenever the dance teacher felt things were slipping away, nothing or no one was safe from being cut.

Abby Lee Miller walks off from 'Dance Moms' Season 8 reunion (@lifetime)
Abby Lee Miller walks off from 'Dance Moms' Season 8 reunion (@lifetime)

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