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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. 5.9/10(507 votes)

    #1 - Second Chances

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    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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  2. 7.4/10(551 votes)

    #2 - The Wonderstudies

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    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
  3. 7.4/10(327 votes)

    #3 - The Transformation

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    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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  4. 7.5/10(250 votes)

    #4 - High School Musical 4

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    S4:E1

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

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    Director:Hisham Abed
  5. 7.6/10(744 votes)

    #5 - The Auditions

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    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
  6. 7.6/10(596 votes)

    #6 - The Read-Through

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    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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  8. 7.6/10(469 votes)

    #7 - The Tech Rehearsal

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    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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  9. 7.6/10(371 votes)

    #8 - Yes, And...

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    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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  10. 7.6/10(345 votes)

    #9 - The Field Trip

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    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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  11. 7.6/10(226 votes)

    #10 - HSM v. HSM

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    S4:E2

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

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  12. 7.7/10(471 votes)

    #11 - New Year's Eve

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    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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  13. 7.7/10(393 votes)

    #12 - Valentine's Day

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    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
  14. 7.8/10(389 votes)

    #13 - Typecasting

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    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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  15. 7.9/10(542 votes)

    #14 - Blocking

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    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
  16. 7.9/10(394 votes)

    #15 - The Quinceañero

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    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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  17. 7.9/10(345 votes)

    #16 - Spring Break

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    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
  18. 7.9/10(227 votes)

    #17 - A Star is Reborn

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    S4:E3

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

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  19. 7.9/10(228 votes)

    #18 - Trick or Treat

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    S4:E4

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

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  20. 8.0/10(562 votes)

    #19 - Homecoming

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    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
  21. 8.0/10(513 votes)

    #20 - What Team?

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    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.

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  22. 8.0/10(373 votes)

    #21 - The Storm

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    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Paul Hoen
  23. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Happy Campers

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    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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  24. 8.0/10(223 votes)

    #23 - Trust the Process

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    S4:E6

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

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  25. 8.1/10(509 votes)

    #24 - Thanksgiving

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    S1:E7

    A rambunctious Thanksgiving "cast party" at Ashlyn's ends with surprising news for Gina, while Miss Jenn and Mr. Mazzara accidentally spend the holiday together at East High.

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  26. 8.1/10(341 votes)

    #25 - Showtime

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    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Second Chances" is the worst rated episode of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series". It scored 5.9/10 based on 507 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/30/2021. This episode scored 1.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Wonderstudies".