The Best Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(479 votes)

   #1 - New Year's Eve

   S2:E15/14/2021

   Flying high after the triumph of opening night, Ricky, Nini, Gina, and the Wildcats gather at Ashlyn's for a New Year's Eve party. Miss Jenn runs into the new North High rival theatre teacher—a.k.a her ex-boyfriend—and at the stroke of midnight, shocking revelations come to the surface.

   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Tim Federle

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   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Tim Federle
2. 

   7.8/10(399 votes)

   #2 - Typecasting

   S2:E25/21/2021

   Kourtney, Carlos and Big Red decide to join their friends and audition for on stage roles in "Beauty and the Beast," while Nini experiences FOMO from afar. When new competition shows up to the tryout, Gina tries to shake off some old habits.

   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Ann Acacia Kim

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   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Ann Acacia Kim
3. 

   7.7/10(402 votes)

   #3 - Valentine's Day

   S2:E35/28/2021

   Big Red and Ashlyn celebrate their first Valentine's Day together, amidst drama. Kourtney spars with a co-worker while Gina contends with being single. Meanwhile, Ricky and Nini's plans to surprise each other turn into a comedy of errors, leading to new revelations and a surprise song.

   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Zach Dodes

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   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Zach Dodes
4. 

   8.0/10(385 votes)

   #4 - The Storm

   S2:E46/4/2021

   When a blizzard barrels down on Salt Lake City, the Wildcats are stranded at East High after hours, just as E.J. receives some bad news. As cabin fever sets in, Miss Jenn inspires Nini to make a bold choice about her future; Kourtney's coworker Howie makes a surprising move; and Gina and Carlos come to blows.

   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Ritza Bloom

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   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Ritza Bloom
5. 

   7.9/10(405 votes)

   #5 - The Quinceañero

   S2:E56/11/2021

   Gina and Seb rally the group to throw Carlos the music and dance-filled Quinceañero he never had. Meanwhile, Ricky accidentally oversteps in more ways than one, and Miss Jenn gets a wild idea about how to get Nini back onstage at East High.

   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Emilia Serrano

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   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Emilia Serrano
6. 

   7.6/10(381 votes)

   #6 - Yes, And...

   S2:E66/18/2021

   After rival school North High releases a viral video to undermine the Wildcats, Miss Jenn hosts a weekend improv intensive to build up her kids' confidence. Meanwhile, Nini works on a new song at Salt Lake Slices, where she finds inspiration in Kourtney's approach to life.

   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Ilano Wolpert

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   Director:Kimberly McCullough

   Writer:Ilano Wolpert
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7. 

   7.6/10(353 votes)

   #7 - The Field Trip

   S2:E76/25/2021

   When the Wildcats suspect that North High has stolen a key costume piece, they infiltrate their rival school and end up in a competitive dance-off. Miss Jenn goes face to face and toe to toe with Zack Roy. And an emboldened Nini takes a big risk.

   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Carrie Rosen

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   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Carrie Rosen
8. 

   8.2/10(391 votes)

   #8 - Most Likely To

   S2:E87/2/2021

   When the Wildcats are benched from rehearsal for a week, tensions rise to the surface during Career Day. Big Red questions if Ashlyn understands his dreams; Howie makes a surprising move with Kourtney; E.J. shocks his dad with a revelation; and Ricky and Nini visit an old haunt.

   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Nneka Gerstle

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   Director:Paul Hoen

   Writer:Nneka Gerstle
9. 

   7.9/10(353 votes)

   #9 - Spring Break

   S2:E97/9/2021

   When Gina finds herself stranded at the airport over Spring Break, a surprise run-in changes her mind about what she wants. Meanwhile, the separated Wildcats find a way to bond over song during their break, as Ricky finally sees his mom again after their opening night run-in at "High School Musical."

   Director:Brent Geisler

   Writer:Natalia Castells-Esquivel

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   Director:Brent Geisler

   Writer:Natalia Castells-Esquivel
10. 

    7.4/10(335 votes)

    #10 - The Transformation

    S2:E107/16/2021

    After rehearsals fall flat, the cast breaks into separate sleepovers to brainstorm Broadway-worthy ideas to outdo North High. But as the countdown to opening night looms, secrets rise between Nini and Gina, Seb and Carlos suffer their first fight, and Ricky receives an unexpected FaceTime call.

    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Jessica Leventhal

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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Jessica Leventhal
11. 

    8.1/10(350 votes)

    #11 - Showtime

    S2:E117/23/2021

    It's opening night, and Nini hypes up her anxious castmates for their performance in front of the competition judge. But no East High opening night is complete without unexpected visitors, second chances, and big decisions about everyone's futures—together and apart.

    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Zach Dodes

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    Director:Joanna Kerns

    Writer:Zach Dodes
12. 

    5.9/10(519 votes)

    #12 - Second Chances

    S2:E127/30/2021

    While the Wildcats head to Salt Lake Slices to digest the excitement of opening night - and a pizza or two - Miss Jenn continues to experience tunnel vision over the Menkie Awards. Mr. Mazzara shows his softer side; Ricky reevaluates a party crasher; Gina speaks her truth; and Nini makes a life-altering call.

    Directors:Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns

    Writers:Tim Federle, Zach Dodes

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    Directors:Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns

    Writers:Tim Federle, Zach Dodes