High School Musical: The Musical: The Series backdrop
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series poster
Family
Comedy
Drama

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

Every episode of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1!

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...

Filter By Season4

  1. 8.7/10(580 votes)

    #1 - Act Two

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Kabir Akhtar
  2. 8.5/10(502 votes)

    #2 - Opening Night

    Loading...
    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?

    0 Comments
    View all
  3. 8.1/10(509 votes)

    #3 - Thanksgiving

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  4. 8.0/10(562 votes)

    #4 - Homecoming

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Joanna Kerns
  5. 8.0/10(513 votes)

    #5 - What Team?

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  6. 7.9/10(542 votes)

    #6 - Blocking

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Chad Lowe
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

    READ
  8. 7.6/10(744 votes)

    #7 - The Auditions

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Tamra Davis
  9. 7.6/10(596 votes)

    #8 - The Read-Through

    Loading...
    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."

    0 Comments
    View all
  10. 7.6/10(469 votes)

    #9 - The Tech Rehearsal

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  11. 7.4/10(551 votes)

    #10 - The Wonderstudies

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writer:Zach Dodes

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Act Two" is the best rated episode of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 580 votes. Directed by Kabir Akhtar and written by Tim Federle, it aired on 1/10/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Opening Night".