7.7/10464 votes#1 - New Year's Eve
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2021
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
7.8/10382 votes#2 - Typecasting
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2021
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
7.7/10387 votes#3 - Valentine's Day
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2021
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
8.0/10367 votes#4 - The Storm
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2021
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
7.9/10388 votes#5 - The Quinceañero
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2021
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
7.6/10365 votes#6 - Yes, And...
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2021
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
7.6/10339 votes#7 - The Field Trip
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2021
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10372 votes#8 - Most Likely To
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/2/2021
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10340 votes#9 - Spring Break
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2021
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: Tim Federle
7.4/10322 votes#10 - The Transformation
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2021
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10336 votes#11 - Showtime
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 7/23/2021
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.8/10502 votes#12 - Second Chances
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 7/30/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2
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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...
Genres:FamilyComedyDrama
Network:Disney+
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"New Year's Eve" is the best rated episode of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" season 2. It scored 7.7/10 based on 464 votes. Directed by Kimberly McCullough and written by Tim Federle, it aired on 5/14/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Typecasting".