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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.

Pilot

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

Solo

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.

The Running Man

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

Shuffle

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

5.6.7.8

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

Duets

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

Dance Craze

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

Ensemble

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

Choreography

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.

Two-Step

With Sage’s tour opening in barely two months, Tal, Dondre, Poppy, and Odalie realize just how hard they’ll have to push themselves if they want to truly become a professional dance squad. East-O’s sudden death leaves Rigo with questions and a challenge to his father’s throne in the form of his prodigal Uncle Matty, while Sage surprises Collette by bringing in a frenemy from her past to run point on the tour.

Precision

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.

Splits

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.

Form

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.

Vogue

As Nine pushes Sage to tone down his ambitions, Collette takes him on a trip down memory lane to rediscover his artistic roots. Odalie struggles to find balance in both her love life and her dance. Zo takes Tal out for the night of his life... with unforeseen consequences.

Inversion

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.

Isolations

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.

Attitude

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.

Azonto

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.

Improvisation

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.

Hip-Hopera

Accused of murdering his former friend East-O, Sage Odom is poised to lose everything in his empire. His partner and now fiancé Collette Jones is by his side supporting him; but Collette is hiding a deep secret.

Kryptonite

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.

Ain't Gon' Let Up

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.

Player's Ball

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.

Cell Therapy

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.

Never Scared

Sage is freed from jail and ready to reclaim the tour as headliner. The Chicago show will be Rigo's final performance and he's under pressure to come up with new material. Poppy and Collette butt heads over Rigo.

You Know What It Is

Romantic entanglements are tearing Sage, Collette, Rigo, and Poppy in new directions. The love triangle between Davis, Odalie and Angel has come to a tipping point. Tal has a new position as Sage's Creative Director.

It’s Goi'’ Down

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.

Who Can I Run To?

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.

Bring 'Em Out

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.

Sleep When U Die

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

The Best Seasons of Step Up

The Best Seasons of Step Up

Season 1

Season 2

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