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

Every episode of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
Genres:FamilyComedyDrama
Network:Disney+

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 501 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/30/2021. This episode scored 1.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Happy Campers".

  • Second Chances
    5.8/10501 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Happy Campers
    7.1/10365 votes
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    #2 - Happy Campers

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2022

    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.”

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Woman in the Woods
    7.2/10514 votes
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    #3 - The Woman in the Woods

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wonderstudies
    7.4/10540 votes
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    #4 - The Wonderstudies

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2019

    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

  • The Transformation
    7.4/10321 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • No Drama
    7.4/10370 votes
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    #6 - No Drama

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/17/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Into the Unknown
    7.5/10324 votes
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    #7 - Into the Unknown

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ilana Wolpert

  • Color War
    7.5/10308 votes
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    #8 - Color War

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/31/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Chandler Turk

  • High School Musical 4
    7.5/10246 votes
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    #9 - High School Musical 4

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 8/9/2023

    Disney announces that "High School Musical 4: High School Reunion" will be shooting at East High.

    Director: Hisham Abed

    Writer: Tim Federle

  • The Auditions
    7.6/10733 votes
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    #10 - The Auditions

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2019

    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

    Writer: Tim Federle

  • The Read-Through
    7.6/10585 votes
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    #11 - The Read-Through

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2019

    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."

    Director: Tamra Davis

    Writer: Oliver Goldstick

  • The Tech Rehearsal
    7.6/10460 votes
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    #12 - The Tech Rehearsal

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/27/2019

    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.

    Director: Joanna Kerns

    Writer: Natalia Castells-Esquivel

  • Yes, And...
    7.6/10363 votes
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    #13 - 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

  • The Field Trip
    7.6/10337 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Camp Prom
    7.6/10314 votes
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    #15 - Camp Prom

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Zach Dodes

  • HSM v. HSM
    7.6/10223 votes
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    #16 - HSM v. HSM

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2023

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

    Director: Kimberly McCullough

    Writer: Ilana Wolpert

  • New Year's Eve
    7.7/10462 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • Valentine's Day
    7.7/10385 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Typecasting
    7.8/10380 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Trick or Treat
    7.8/10225 votes
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    #20 - Trick or Treat

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2023

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

    Director: Ann Marie Pace

    Writer: Elizabeth Kiernan Averick

  • Blocking
    7.9/10530 votes
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    #21 - Blocking

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2019

    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

    Writer: Margee Magee

  • The Quinceañero
    7.9/10385 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Spring Break
    7.9/10338 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • A Star is Reborn
    7.9/10224 votes
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    #24 - A Star is Reborn

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 8/9/2023

    High School Musical 4 pulls focus from High School Musical 3 as one of the Wildcats has a star-is-born moment.

    Director: Kimberly McCullough

    Writer: Ann Kim

  • Homecoming
    8.0/10549 votes
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    #25 - Homecoming

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2019

    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

    Writer: Tim Federle