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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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 12 - Second Chances
    5.9/10(519 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 3 Episode 1 - Happy Campers
    7.1/10(378 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Episode 3 - The Woman in the Woods
    7.2/10(527 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Natalia Castells-Esquivel

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  4. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wonderstudies
    7.4/10(562 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 10 - The Transformation
    7.4/10(335 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Episode 4 - No Drama
    7.4/10(386 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Nneka Gerstle

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  7. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Episode 2 - Into the Unknown
    7.5/10(338 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Episode 6 - Color War
    7.5/10(322 votes)

    #8 - Color War

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Christine Lakin
    Writer:Chandler Turk

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  9. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 1 - High School Musical 4
    7.5/10(263 votes)

    #9 - High School Musical 4

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Hisham Abed
    Writer:Tim Federle

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  10. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 1 - The Auditions
    7.6/10(755 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 2 - The Read-Through
    7.6/10(607 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 8 - The Tech Rehearsal
    7.6/10(476 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 6 - Yes, And...
    7.6/10(381 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 7 - The Field Trip
    7.6/10(353 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 3 Episode 7 - Camp Prom
    7.6/10(328 votes)

    #15 - Camp Prom

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Zach Dodes

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  16. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 2 - HSM v. HSM
    7.6/10(237 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 1 - New Year's Eve
    7.7/10(479 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 3 - Valentine's Day
    7.7/10(402 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 2 - Typecasting
    7.8/10(399 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 4 - Trick or Treat
    7.8/10(239 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 1 Episode 4 - Blocking
    7.9/10(552 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 5 - The Quinceañero
    7.9/10(405 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 2 Episode 9 - Spring Break
    7.9/10(353 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 3 - A Star is Reborn
    7.9/10(237 votes)

    #24 - A Star is Reborn

    S4:E3

    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

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  25. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4 Episode 6 - Trust the Process
    7.9/10(235 votes)

    #25 - 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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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 519 votes. Directed by Kimberly McCullough, Joanna Kerns and written by Tim Federle, Zach Dodes, it aired on 7/30/2021. This episode scored 1.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Happy Campers".