Randy Jackson Presents: America's Best Dance Crew, often abbreviated as ABDC, is an American competitive dance reality television series that features dance crews from the United States and around the world. It was produced by American Idol judge Randy Jackson and aired on MTV. The series was originally developed for NBC as World Moves. After seven seasons, ABDC was cancelled due to declining ratings.
The show was hosted by Mario Lopez, and featured television personality Layla Kayleigh as the backstage correspondent. The judging panel for the final seasons of the show included entertainers Lil Mama, JC Chasez, and Dominic "D-Trix" Sandoval. Former judges included hip-hop choreographer Shane Sparks and R&B singer Omarion.
Best Episodes of America's Best Dance Crew
Britney Spears Superstar Challenge
S7 Ep1
9.8
11th Apr 2012
The crews must incorporate Britney Spears hits into their first routines.
David Guetta Superstar Challenge
S7 Ep9
9.8
6th Jun 2012
The top three crews compete for the two spots in the championship round by choreographing routines to the music of David Guetta, starting with a group number to "Titanium" featuring Sia.
Rihanna Superstar Challenge
S7 Ep7
9.8
23rd May 2012
The five remaining crews choreograph routines inspired by Rihanna. Unlike last season, where her choreographer handed out the challenges, Rihanna delivers them to the crews herself.
Pitbull Superstar Challenge
S7 Ep6
9.8
16th May 2012
The five remaining crews began the episode with a dance number to "I Like: The Remix" featuring Enrique Iglesias and The WAV.s, alongside Season 6 runner-up ICONic Boyz. Then, each crew was given a country and an international dance style to incorporate into routines that were set to the music of Pitbull.
Worst Episodes of America's Best Dance Crew
LMFAO Superstar Challenge
S7 Ep8
6.0
30th May 2012
The four remaining crews choreographed routines inspired by LMFAO, beginning with a group performance to "Live My Life" by Far East Movement featuring Justin Bieber. Redfoo from LMFAO handed out the dance challenges, and Season 3 champion Quest Crew visited the rehearsal studio to work with the crews.
Flo Rida Superstar Challenge
S7 Ep2
6.2
18th Apr 2012
Flo Rida performs; the crews must craft a routine to one of Flo Rida's hits.
VMA Icons
S8 Ep2
8.1
5th Aug 2015
The crews are each assigned an iconic superstar in the music business that has been featured on the VMAs.
VMA Pre-Party Finale
S8 Ep6
8.3
29th Aug 2015
The winning crew is announced in the Season 8 finale.
