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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 while new ones are made; rivalries flare and lives are

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    High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 12 - Second Chances
    5.5/10(2 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.

    Directors:Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Tim Federle, Zach Dodes

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  2. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 2 - Typecasting
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Ann Acacia Kim

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  3. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 7 - The Field Trip
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Paul Hoen
    Writer:Carrie Rosen

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  4. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 10 - The Transformation
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Jessica Leventhal

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  5. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 11 - Showtime
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Showtime

    S2:E11

    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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  6. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 8 - The Tech Rehearsal
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Natalia Castells-Esquivel

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  7. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 8 - Most Likely To
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Most Likely To

    S2:E8

    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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  8. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 9 - Spring Break
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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."

    Director:Brent Geisler
    Writer:Natalia Castells-Esquivel

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  9. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 6 - Trust the Process
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Trust the Process

    S4:E6

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

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Chandler Turk

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  10. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wonderstudies
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writer:Zach Dodes

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  11. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 5 - The Quinceañero
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Emilia Serrano

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  12. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 1 - New Year's Eve
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Tim Federle

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  13. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 2 - HSM v. HSM
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - HSM v. HSM

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Ilana Wolpert

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  14. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 4 - Blocking
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Chad Lowe
    Writer:Margee Magee

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  15. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 3 - Valentine's Day
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Paul Hoen
    Writer:Zach Dodes

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  16. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 6 - Yes, And...
    7.5/10(2 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.

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Ilano Wolpert

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  17. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 4 - Trick or Treat
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Trick or Treat

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Ann Marie Pace
    Writer:Elizabeth Kiernan Averick

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  18. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 5 - Admissions
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Admissions

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Ann Marie Pace
    Writer:Nneka Gerstle

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  19. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 1 - The Auditions
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writer:Tim Federle

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  20. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 2 - The Read-Through
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - 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."

    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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  21. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 6 - What Team?
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #21 - What Team?

    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.

    Directors:Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Oliver Goldstick

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  22. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 5 - Homecoming
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Tim Federle

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  23. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Episode 1 - Happy Campers
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - 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.”

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Zach Dodes

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  24. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 7 - The Night of Nights
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Night of Nights

    S4:E7

    Ricky, Gina, and the rest of the Wildcats must make big decisions on opening night of HSM 3.

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Zach Dodes

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  25. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Episode 2 - Into the Unknown
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Ilana Wolpert

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Second Chances" is the worst rated episode of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series". It scored 5.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns and written by Tim Federle, Zach Dodes, it aired on 7/30/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Typecasting".