Bunheads

- Season 1

(2012)

Michelle, a Vegas showgirl marries a man on a whim and moves to a small town in California.

Michelle's rocky start with her new mother-in-law finally seems to smooth out, until an unexpected occurrence turns everything on end. Michelle quickly finds herself back at odds with Fanny, but at the same time wanting to empathize with her. Inspired by Fanny's students, Michelle has an idea to help Fanny face the reality of the situation.

When Fanny's attorney gives her shocking news, she takes it hard and makes the situation more awkward for Michelle. Making matters worse, Michelle has a run-in with the law when she takes off in Hubbell's car to blow off steam, only to break down in the driveway of a handsome, local recluse. Meanwhile, the girls compete against other dance studios in an "ugliest feet" contest.

The girls try out for the infamous Joffrey summer dance program, Michelle gets the rest of her belongings back from Vegas.

The girls are jealous of Boo's relationship with an older co-worker.

Michelle, Truly, and Talia celebrate Michelle's birthday, the girls sneak out to go see a movie.

One of the girls steals something from Michelle's house, Truly has a love interest.

Fanny returns to Paradise bringing her long distance boyfriend, Michelle gets romantically involved with a director.

Michelle clashes with a barrista, Boo has a crush on Carl.

The girls perform the Nutcracker, Sasha has some competition.

Michelle is in Vegas and works for a magician. The Ballet School is closed. Fanny watches videos of Michelle helping the students and realizes Michelle needs to return to Paradise. Sasha hides from her family.

Truly has trouble with her sister/landlord and moves in with Michelle. Sasha continues to see Roman. Boo and Carl meet each other's parents. Boo's mother is pregnant. Two new students start at the girl's school and are multi-talented.

Fanny and Michelle have serious financial problems so they decide to rent their land for parties. Truly uses the dance studio for her store and Cozette, the new fascinating student, finds a way to make it work. Sasha might have to move.

Michelle apologizes to Godot and they go to her home, only to find Michelle's brother is there. Scotty is visiting after another failed marriage. Melanie attends roller derby practice and has no time for dancing. Ginny feels left out.

With Milly backing the ballet studio amphitheater, she tries to take over all aspects of the school. Sasha gets her apartment put together and hosts a housewarming party. Scotty takes Michelle on a surprise trip.

Sasha and Roman officially start dating. With Sasha and Boo in relationships, Ginny feels left out. She tries out for the school play. Michelle & Milly have to work out the permits for the amphitheater. Talia visits Michelle with big news.

A nearby fire places Paradise in an evacuation situation at the dance studio. Michelle is reluctantly made co-captain by Bash. The evacuees show up in droves. Ginny is fascinated by Frankie. Talia & Rick get married. Dez and Melanie talk.

Fanny returns to find Scotty in her living room and Godot sleeping in Michelle's bed. The girls talk about taking the next step with their boyfriends. The girls follow Michelle as she is driving to audition for a Broadway show.