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The Best Episodes of Step Up

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The Best Episodes of Step Up

Twins Tal and Janelle relocate from Ohio to Atlanta, where at their new school High Water is always a beat.

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  1. Background image for Dance Craze
    8.8/10(55 votes)

    #1 - Dance Craze

    S1:E7

    Tensions flare at Dondre and Janelle’s over-the-top party, while Johnny forces Tal to face the truth about who he is.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Two-Step
    8.8/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Two-Step

    S1:E10

    Sage Odom’s tour auditions are underway, Uncle Al tries to save the twins, and Collette and East-O’s turbulent past comes to a head.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Form
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Form

    S2:E3

    Nine and King develop plans to take Rigo’s music to the next level while Rigo’s ties to the streets continue to put a strain on his music and his relationship with Poppy. Meanwhile, Odalie and Davis hit hard times and tension between Tal and Zo grows as Sage heats things up in preparation for the tour.

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Cell Therapy
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Cell Therapy

    S3:E4

    Sage's actions the night of the BMT Awards have landed him back in jail. Marquise's meddling is upsetting everyone. At the Tabernacle, Rigo thrills the audience, but is confronted by haters.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Who Can I Run To?
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Who Can I Run To?

    S3:E8

    Things are increasingly hot and cold between Angel and Odalie – someone's keeping secrets. Collette hatches a plan to keep Rigo on the tour. Sage has an epiphany and pledges a new direction for his creative future.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Bring 'Em Out
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Bring 'Em Out

    S3:E9

    Sage Odom revises his stadium tour into a grassroots movement with a purpose. Things heat up between Rigo and Collette, but lies and doubts are constantly present. Odalie tries to keep Angel's affections.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Hip-Hopera
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Hip-Hopera

    S2:E10

    The tour begins! Sage and the dancers take the stage on opening night in Atlanta. Dondre learns a secret that changes everything between him and Poppy. Rigo learns the truth about the death of his father. Odalie has her moment to shine. Uncle Al has a huge surprise for Davis and Justin. Sage has a dramatic proposal for Collette. A shocking return from his past astonishes Tal.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Shuffle
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #8 - Shuffle

    S1:E4

    Janelle and Dondre can’t seem to hide their true feelings, while alliances at High Water are challenged.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Splits
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Splits

    S2:E2

    The budding rivalry between Tal and Zo comes to a head at Dondre’s Lit Luau. Odalie brings Davis to the suburbs to meet her parents. Rigo gets an offer from Uncle Matty that puts his relationship with Marquise in jeopardy.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Pilot
    8.4/10(84 votes)

    #10 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After their mother is arrested, twins Janelle and Tal are sent to live with their Uncle Al in Atlanta. Janelle learns about a performing arts school, High Water, in their new neighborhood, which may just change everything.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Ensemble
    8.4/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Ensemble

    S1:E8

    Poppy and Janelle open up to one another, as Rigo and Dondre grapple with the events of the party.

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  13. Background image for Choreography
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Choreography

    S1:E9

    Rigo goes viral and King makes a big reveal to Poppy.

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    8.3/10(53 votes)

    #13 - The Running Man

    S1:E3

    Tal fights to keep up with his new classmates, Sage makes an unexpected announcement, and Davis is faced with a family issue that could derail his future.

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  15. Background image for Sleep When U Die
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Sleep When U Die

    S3:E10

    It's a battle for control over High Water and dreams of power, fame and fortune. Many secrets are revealed including the real murderer of East-O and the true identity of Saint Clip.

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  16. Background image for Solo
    8.2/10(64 votes)

    #15 - Solo

    S1:E2

    Janelle struggles at her High Water audition after she’s forced outside her comfort zone, while Tal confronts his bullies.

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  17. Background image for Duets
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    #16 - Duets

    S1:E6

    Odalie finds out why Davis has been skipping class, King’s loyalties are torn, and Tal finally makes a move on his crush.

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  18. Background image for Player's Ball
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Player's Ball

    S3:E3

    Prohibited from performing at the BMT Awards, Sage reluctantly agrees to let Rigo perform in his slot. At the live awards performance, Rigo has a surprise for everyone that changes the direction of the entire tour.

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  19. Background image for Improvisation
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Improvisation

    S2:E9

    With the tour just four days away, the dancers make final preparations for their big opening night. Poppy’s mom visits High Water for the first time. Tal learns some shocking news from Zo. Rigo gets some help with his dance routine from an unlikely source. Odalie takes a last desperate step. Sage and Collette make a series of stunning final moves to assure the tour’s success.

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  20. Background image for 5.6.7.8
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #19 - 5.6.7.8

    S1:E5

    Sage’s troubles start trending, and Dondre discovers Janelle’s been keeping a secret from him.

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  21. Background image for Attitude
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #20 - Attitude

    S2:E7

    Odalie, with the help of Davis, attempts to work through a debilitating injury and preserve her spot on tour as Tal tries to assuage himself of his guilt and earn Odalie's forgiveness. As Rigo's star rises, he struggles to keep the peace amongst his friends and decipher who to trust. Meanwhile, Dondre finally meets the real Sage Odom.

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  22. Background image for Ain't Gon' Let Up
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Ain't Gon' Let Up

    S3:E2

    A troubled Rigo must choose between abandoning the lucrative tour or headline the tour to help rescue the man who possibly murdered his father. With his friend Poppy by his side, he turns the tables on Sage and Collette.

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  23. Background image for Vogue
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Vogue

    S2:E4

    When the tour dancers are unable to let loose during an erotic dance routine, Sage demands that they go on a journey to find their sexy. Things start to get hot and heavy with Dondre and Poppy. Sage and Rigo go head-to-head.

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  24. Background image for Never Scared
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #23 - Never Scared

    S3:E5

    At Sage's evidentiary hearings, the D.A.'s strategy is working and Sage could be tried for murder. Meanwhile, things heat up between Marquise and Angel, but their fragile relationship is headed for trouble.

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  25. Background image for Azonto
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Azonto

    S2:E8

    With Rigo's song about her going viral, Poppy is left with no choice but to respond. Collette takes full control of the tour while Sage is away. Davis helps Uncle Al outside of work.

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    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Isolations

    S2:E6

    Tal learns a devastating family secret. Sage and the tour dancers build a risky new concept from the ground up. Nine helps Rigo deal with his feelings about Poppy through music, just as Poppy and Dondre confront their feelings for each other.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dance Craze" is the best rated episode of "Step Up". It scored 8.8/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/31/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Two-Step".