Ep 2. Two Can Play This Game

In Dance Moms season 4 episode 2, titled Two Can Play This Game, the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) is back in Pittsburgh and ready for a new competition. The moms, however, are not getting along. After last week's drama, Christi is still upset with Kelly for leaving during competition, and Abby is not happy with any of the moms.

Abby assigns a group dance called "Twilight" to the girls, which is a mix of hip-hop and contemporary dance. However, there's a twist - each dancer has to perform on two large steel hula hoops and make it look effortless. Abby tells the girls that this routine is meant to be "fun" and "lighthearted," but the pressure to perform is palpable.

While the group practice is going on, Christi confronts Kelly about her absence during the last competition and the drama reaches an all-time high. Meanwhile, Abby is not happy with the girls' progress and is particularly hard on Mackenzie, telling her that she is not "committed" to dance.

The episode takes a surprising turn when Abby chooses Chloe to be the lead in the group dance, much to the dismay of Maddie who has been the lead in all group performances. This decision causes drama between the moms and their children, as Maddie and her mom Melissa feel like Chloe is being "favored" by Abby.

As if the drama between the moms and Abby wasn't enough, the episode also introduces a new rival dance team - the Candy Apples. The team is led by Cathy, who is determined to take down the ALDC and win the national championship. Cathy's team is made up of dancers who have all left the ALDC in the past and the competition is bound to be intense.

As the episode progresses, the drama between the moms reaches its boiling point and Abby is forced to intervene. Meanwhile, the girls are practicing hard to perfect their routine and show that they have what it takes to win.

In the end, the competition is fierce and every dancer is putting all their efforts into the performance. The ALDC girls deliver an impressive routine that impresses both the judges and the audience. However, the Candy Apples are not far behind and deliver an equally impressive performance.

As the episode comes to a close, the winner is announced and the moms are on edge waiting for the results. Will the ALDC win or will their new rivals take the trophy? With the competition being so close, the tension is high and the episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eagerly waiting for the next episode.