When Maddie returns to Pittsburg, after shooting a movie in LA for the past year, she’s excited to finally bring some normalcy back into her life. However, a lot can change in a year and Maddie is finding that Pittsburg isn’t the same place she left a year ago. As Maddie pays the price for fame she soon realizes that, although she missed Pittsburg, Pittsburg sure didn’t miss her.

Christi and Kelly are at war and Paige and Chloe are trying not to get caught in the middle of it. However, when Chloe’s new love interest and Paige’s newfound attitude puts a greater strain on their friendship Chloe and Paige can’t help but wonder if they’re alright.

All her life Kendall has always been in the background. However, Kendall isn't in Pittsburg anymore and she's ready to take the Big Apple by storm. But, when a familiar face shows up on Kendall's doorstep will it unravel all of her plans? And will it make her realize that she can never escape from the Abby Lee Dance Company? One thing's for certain; this time Kendall is determined to come out on top.