Dance Moms Season 4 Episode 9 Nothing's Fair in Abbyville

In Dance Moms season 4 episode 9, titled Nothing's Fair in Abbyville, the mothers are still reeling from Abby's decision to replace Kelly and her daughters with the Candy Apples. Abby, however, sees nothing wrong with her actions and continues to focus on the upcoming competition in Ohio.

The episode begins with Abby announcing that she will be choreographing a new routine for Kendall and Maddie. The other mothers are upset that their daughters are not receiving solo opportunities, but Abby tells them that they need to work harder to earn them. The girls begin practicing the new routine, but Abby quickly becomes frustrated with them. She scolds Maddie for missing a step and tells Kendall that she needs to work on her technique.

Meanwhile, the Candy Apples arrive in Ohio and begin rehearsing their new routine. Cathy is confident that her team will be able to beat the ALDC since they have been working together for a longer period of time. She also reveals that she has recruited a new dancer, Nicaya, who she believes will help them win.

Back at the ALDC, the mothers become annoyed with Abby's constant criticism of their daughters. They confront her and tell her that they feel like their daughters are not being given the same opportunities as Maddie and Kendall. Abby responds by telling them that she is their coach and knows what is best for them.

The tension between the mothers and Abby continues to escalate as the competition draws near. On the day of the competition, the ALDC learns that the Candy Apples have been disqualified due to Nicaya's age. Cathy is furious and accuses Abby of informing the judges of Nicaya's age. Abby denies any involvement but is pleased that the Candy Apples will not be competing.

The ALDC performs their new routine, but it falls apart midway through. Abby becomes visibly upset and blames the girls for not practicing enough. The mothers try to comfort their daughters, but tensions between them and Abby reach an all-time high.

In the end, the ALDC takes second place behind a new team, which causes Abby to become even more frustrated. She tells the girls that they need to work harder and accuses the mothers of not supporting her. The episode ends on a tense note, with the future of the ALDC uncertain.