The Best Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(610 votes)

   #1 - Act Two

   S1:E101/10/2020

   It's Act Two of opening night, and the stakes have never been higher. After last-minute cast changes in Act One — and so much left unsaid between Ricky and Nini — there's more drama offstage than on

   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writer:Tim Federle

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   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writer:Tim Federle
2. 

   8.5/10(527 votes)

   #2 - Opening Night

   S1:E91/3/2020

   After months of rehearsals, the theater kids gear up for an unforgettable opening night. But when unexpected audience members show up to shake the cast to its core, will the show "go on" if the Wildcats aren't all in this together?

   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writer:Oliver Goldstick
3. 

   8.1/10(533 votes)

   #3 - Thanksgiving

   S1:E712/20/2019

   A rambunctious Thanksgiving "cast party" at Ashlyn's ends with surprising news for Gina, while Miss Jenn and Mr. Mazzara accidentally spend the holiday together at East High.

   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Ann Acacia Kim

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   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Ann Acacia Kim
4. 

   8.0/10(586 votes)

   #4 - Homecoming

   S1:E512/6/2019

   Miss Jenn organizes a girl’s night out with Kourtney and Nini to help Nini shake off the boy drama, while the rest of the theater kids attend the East High Homecoming dance, where Carlos learns to dance like everyone’s watching.

   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Tim Federle

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   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Tim Federle
5. 

   8.0/10(537 votes)

   #5 - What Team?

   S1:E612/13/2019

   When Miss Jenn is placed on temporary leave and rehearsals are put on hold, the students rally together to defend their drama teacher.

   Directors:Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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   Directors:Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Oliver Goldstick
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   7.9/10(566 votes)

   #6 - Blocking

   S1:E411/29/2019

   After Nini discovers that E.J. isn’t who she thinks he is, Ashlyn gets caught in the middle. Gina and E.J. team up as “wonderstudies,” and Ricky gets an unexpected visitor at home.

   Director:Chad Lowe

   Writer:Margee Magee

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   Director:Chad Lowe

   Writer:Margee Magee
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   7.6/10(776 votes)

   #7 - The Auditions

   S1:E111/12/2019

   Ricky decides to audition for East High's fall musical, "High School Musical," in an effort to rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Nini.

   Director:Tamra Davis

   Writer:Tim Federle

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   Director:Tamra Davis

   Writer:Tim Federle
8. 

   7.6/10(622 votes)

   #8 - The Read-Through

   S1:E211/15/2019

   E.J. is jealous and reeling after losing the leading role of "Troy" to Ricky, and Miss Jenn tells the conflicted leading lady, Nini, to "trust the process."

   Director:Tamra Davis

   Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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   Director:Tamra Davis

   Writer:Oliver Goldstick
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   7.6/10(491 votes)

   #9 - The Tech Rehearsal

   S1:E812/27/2019

   When the cast and crew unexpectedly need to find a new location to "tech" their production, Carlos secures a spooky theater downtown, forcing Miss Jenn to confront old demons.

   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Natalia Castells-Esquivel

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   Director:Joanna Kerns

   Writer:Natalia Castells-Esquivel
10. 

    7.4/10(577 votes)

    #10 - The Wonderstudies

    S1:E311/22/2019

    After “losing” her phone and missing an important rehearsal, Nini suspects who is responsible for her bout with bad luck and surprisingly retaliates. EJ confronts Ricky about a heartfelt voicemail left for Nini. Meanwhile, Mr. Mazzara becomes suspicious of Miss Jenn's past.

    Director:Tamra Davis

    Writer:Zach Dodes

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    Director:Tamra Davis

    Writer:Zach Dodes