Bunheads
Bunheads
TV ShowCanceled

Bunheads

Sometimes life raises the barre.

7.4 / 10
2012
1 season
18 episodes
ComedyDrama

Michelle, a Las Vegas showgirl, impulsively marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town, and takes an uneasy role at her new mother-in-law's dance school.

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Cast

Seasons

  • Pilot

    1.Pilot

    7.6
    11-06-201242m

    Michelle Simms had a promising career as a classically-trained professional dancer but was drawn to the lights of Las Vegas. Now, with a dead-end job as a 30-something showgirl, sh...

  • For Fanny

    2.For Fanny

    7.6
    18-06-201242m

    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 w...

  • Inherit the Wind

    3.Inherit the Wind

    7.6
    25-06-201242m

    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 sh...

  • Better Luck Next Year!

    4.Better Luck Next Year!

    7.2
    09-07-201242m

    A moving truck is being unloaded with everything that was in Michelle's apartment in Vegas, including things that were in the apartment that were not hers, as her landlord packed e...

  • Money for Nothing

    5.Money for Nothing

    7.4
    16-07-201242m

    Michelle is concerned when she discovers that Fanny's bill-paying method includes old hat boxes and unconventional payment plans. After she finds herself in the middle of the colle...

  • Movie Truck

    6.Movie Truck

    7.2
    23-07-201242m

    Michelle wants a Las Vegas style Birthday. Boo has a crush on someone.

  • What’s Your Damage, Heather?

    7.What’s Your Damage, Heather?

    7.6
    30-07-201242m

    When the dance studio springs a leak, Michelle lets the girls change for class in her house. But when one of them lies about stealing from her, Michelle puts her foot down. Meanwhi...

  • Blank Up, It's Time

    8.Blank Up, It's Time

    7.2
    06-08-201242m

    Michelle is thrown for a loop when she discovers Fanny has a longtime, long-distance boyfriend. And Fanny surprises Michelle again by inviting her to see a play. Meanwhile, Sasha'...

  • No One Takes Khaleesi's Dragons

    9.No One Takes Khaleesi's Dragons

    7.2
    13-08-201242m

    Michelle is thrilled to discover that there is another option for coffee beyond the gas station: an award-winning barista, Bash. But she soon discovers that dealing with a coffee a...

  • A Nutcracker in Paradise

    10.A Nutcracker in Paradise

    7.4
    20-08-201242m

    Michelle and Fanny begin to grow closer and enjoy each others creative input as they prepare for Fanny's annual production of The Nutcracker. Michelle is organizing the fundraiser,...

  • You Wanna See Something?

    11.You Wanna See Something?

    7.4
    07-01-201342m

    Michelle works as a magician's assistant; the dance studio is closed down; Ginny takes over her mother's business; Melanie cares for her grandfather; Boo helps to take care of her...

  • Channing Tatum Is a Fine Actor

    12.Channing Tatum Is a Fine Actor

    6.6
    14-01-201342m

    Truly is evicted from her shop; Carl insists that Boo meet his parents; Talia sets Michelle up on a blind date; the girls are intrigued by two talented young newcomers.

  • I'll Be Your Meyer Lansky

    13.I'll Be Your Meyer Lansky

    7.6
    21-01-201342m

    Michelle and Fanny need to come up with money to supplement the dance studio. Meanwhile, the girls continue to be mystified by the alluring new students, while Sasha deals with the...

  • The Astronaut and the Ballerina

    14.The Astronaut and the Ballerina

    7.6
    28-01-201342m

    Michelle's brother, Scotty, comes for a visit after yet another failed marriage. Meanwhile, Melanie's new interest in roller derby leaves Ginny feeling abandoned, while Boo and Car...

  • Take the Vicuna

    15.Take the Vicuna

    8.0
    04-02-201342m

    Milly opens her checkbook-and her mouth-giving notes on how Fanny should run an upcoming dance recital. Meanwhile, Sasha throws a housewarming party and Scotty takes Michelle on a...

  • There's Nothing Worse Than a Pantsuit

    16.There's Nothing Worse Than a Pantsuit

    7.7
    11-02-201342m

    Milly is on the warpath when she discovers that the local town preservation society is arranging a meeting to discuss the new amphitheatre. Meanwhile, Sasha and Roman take their re...

  • It's Not a Mint

    17.It's Not a Mint

    7.8
    18-02-201342m

    Meanwhile, the girls react in different ways to the boys in their lives: Sasha and Roman get closer, Ginny can't stop staring at Frankie, Boo is caught in the middle of an unintent...

  • Next!

    18.Next!

    7.6
    25-02-201342m

    The girls secretly follow Michelle to a Broadway musical audition in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Fanny returns. Michelle's brother, Scotty, pops back up unannounced. And Sasha thinks the...

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