Victor and Angel, the dance coaches of Stars Dance Studio, begin the dance season with a funky jazz number. But Victor falls ill and leaves all the coaching to Angel while dance mom Susan encourages her daughter Jessi.

Victor and Angel make Lucas the star of this week's group performance, but dance mom Susan's outbursts put a damper on the whole studio. Meanwhile, Hannah and Sammy both have solos and must work to prove themselves as featured dancers.

Angel and Victor create a powerful group number based on the kids' uncertainties. And while the kids face their self-doubts, the tables suddenly turn when dance moms Brigette and Susan side with dance mom Abby and they all turn on the other mother, Debi.