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The Worst Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

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 Second Chances
    5.8/10(510 votes)

    #1 - Second Chances

    S2:E12

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Trust the Process
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Trust the Process

    S4:E6

    The Wildcats revisit the past in order to secure the future of the theater program.

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  3. Background image for HSM v. HSM
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - HSM v. HSM

    S4:E2

    The Wildcats contend with High School Musical 3 auditions AND High School Musical 4 rehearsal.

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  4. Background image for Happy Campers
    7.1/10(371 votes)

    #4 - Happy Campers

    S3:E1

    After a momentous year at East High, the Wildcats head to Camp Shallow Lake for two weeks of fun in the sun. With a high-stakes production of “Frozen” looming and new campers threatening to shake up the Wildcats’ dynamic, the campers are in for an unforgettable summer of highs, lows, and “Let It Go’s.”

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Woman in the Woods
    7.2/10(521 votes)

    #5 - The Woman in the Woods

    S3:E3

    After the cast list is revealed, the campers embark on Maddox's favourite camp tradition: Newbie Initiation Night. The centrepiece of the night is a spooky tale that sends Gina and Ricky on a quest into the unknown.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for The Wonderstudies
    7.4/10(552 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writer:Zach Dodes
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  8. Background image for The Transformation
    7.4/10(328 votes)

    #7 - The Transformation

    S2:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Into the Unknown
    7.4/10(331 votes)

    #8 - Into the Unknown

    S3:E2

    A reluctant E.J. takes the reins in a surprisingly new role on "Frozen". New campers bring vocal chops—and competition—to the auditions. In Los Angeles, Nini makes a potentially life-changing discovery of her own.

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    Director:Unknown
  10. Background image for No Drama
    7.4/10(379 votes)

    #9 - No Drama

    S3:E4

    After a spooktacular night in the woods, the cast of "Frozen" have their first read-through. But the Wildcats are in disarray from Corbin Bleu's documentary crew and a camper's sudden disappearance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Color War
    7.5/10(315 votes)

    #10 - Color War

    S3:E6

    After an explosive rehearsal, the Wildcats are divided into rivalries for an annual all-camp competition known as Color War.

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    Director:Unknown
  12. Background image for Trick or Treat
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Trick or Treat

    S4:E4

    At Gina's Halloween party, relationships are put to the test and secrets are revealed.

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  13. Background image for Admissions
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Admissions

    S4:E5

    With Ricky and Kourtney off to college and the other Wildcats distracted, the musical is in peril.

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  14. Background image for The Auditions
    7.6/10(745 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Tamra Davis
  15. Background image for The Read-Through
    7.6/10(596 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for The Tech Rehearsal
    7.6/10(469 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Yes, And...
    7.6/10(373 votes)

    #16 - Yes, And...

    S2:E6

    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.

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  18. Background image for The Field Trip
    7.6/10(345 votes)

    #17 - The Field Trip

    S2:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Camp Prom
    7.6/10(322 votes)

    #18 - Camp Prom

    S3:E7

    A throwback '70s-themed prom unexpectedly inspires everyone to look to the future.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Zach Dodes
  20. Background image for New Year's Eve
    7.7/10(471 votes)

    #19 - New Year's Eve

    S2:E1

    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.

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  21. Background image for Valentine's Day
    7.7/10(395 votes)

    #20 - Valentine's Day

    S2:E3

    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.

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    Director:Paul Hoen
    Writer:Zach Dodes
  22. Background image for Typecasting
    7.8/10(392 votes)

    #21 - Typecasting

    S2:E2

    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.

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  23. Background image for Blocking
    7.9/10(543 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Director:Chad Lowe
  24. Background image for The Quinceañero
    7.9/10(397 votes)

    #23 - The Quinceañero

    S2:E5

    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.

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  25. Background image for Spring Break
    7.9/10(346 votes)

    #24 - Spring Break

    S2:E9

    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."

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    Director:Brent Geisler
  26. Background image for Homecoming
    8.0/10(563 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Joanna Kerns

Worst Episodes Summary

"Second Chances" is the worst rated episode of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series". It scored 5.8/10 based on 510 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/30/2021. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Trust the Process".