Ep 4. Bye Bye Pittsburgh

In Dance Moms season 5 episode 4, titled "Bye Bye Pittsburgh," the drama continues to unfold as the ALDC travels to Pittsburgh to compete in two competitions. The episode begins with Abby Lee Miller hosting an audition for a new dancer to join the team, following the departure of original member, Chloe Lukasiak. After some intense auditions, a new dancer is welcomed into the ALDC family.

As the team prepares for the upcoming competitions, tensions rise between the moms. Holly and Jill have a disagreement over a costume, while Christi and Abby butt heads over choreography. The moms also express their concerns about Abby's constant yelling and belittling of the girls, which continues to take a toll on the team's morale.

The first competition doesn't go as planned, with the ALDC only taking home one first place win. Abby is disappointed and blames the loss on the girls not working hard enough. The following day, the team competes again, with Abby putting extra pressure on the girls to redeem themselves from the previous day's loss.

Throughout the episode, the audience sees the girls struggle with the intense pressure and criticism from Abby. At one point, the girls even contemplate quitting the team altogether. However, it's ultimately their love of dance and their desire to win that keeps them pushing forward.

The episode concludes with the results of the second competition being revealed. Did the ALDC manage to redeem themselves and take home multiple wins? Or did the mounting pressure prove to be too much for the team to handle? Fans will have to watch to find out.

Overall, "Bye Bye Pittsburgh" showcases the intense competitive nature of the dance world and the toll it can take on both the dancers and their families. The episode also highlights the strong bond between the ALDC team members and the sacrifices they are willing to make in order to succeed.