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

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

A group of East High students countdown to the opening night of their school’s first-ever production of “High School Musical.” Showmances blossom; friendships are tested...

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  1. Background image for The Auditions
    7.6/10(751 votes)

    #1 - The Auditions

    S1:E1

    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
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  2. Background image for The Read-Through
    7.6/10(602 votes)

    #2 - The Read-Through

    S1:E2

    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."

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  3. Background image for The Wonderstudies
    7.4/10(558 votes)

    #3 - The Wonderstudies

    S1:E3

    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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  4. Background image for Blocking
    7.9/10(548 votes)

    #4 - Blocking

    S1:E4

    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
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  5. Background image for Homecoming
    7.9/10(569 votes)

    #5 - Homecoming

    S1:E5

    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
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  6. Background image for What Team?
    8.0/10(519 votes)

    #6 - What Team?

    S1:E6

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

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    8.1/10(515 votes)

    #7 - Thanksgiving

    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. Background image for The Tech Rehearsal
    7.6/10(472 votes)

    #8 - The Tech Rehearsal

    S1:E8

    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.

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  10. Background image for Opening Night
    8.5/10(508 votes)

    #9 - Opening Night

    S1:E9

    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?

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  11. Background image for Act Two
    8.7/10(587 votes)

    #10 - Act Two

    S1:E10

    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
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Auditions" is the best rated episode of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 751 votes. Directed by Tamra Davis and written by Tim Federle, it aired on 11/12/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Read-Through".