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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. #1 Worst Episode
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    Step Up Season 3 Episode 7 - It’s Goi'’ Down
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Step Up Season 3 Episode 1 - Kryptonite
    6.4/10(33 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Step Up Season 3 Episode 6 - You Know What It Is
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Step Up Season 3 Episode 2 - Ain't Gon' Let Up
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Step Up Season 2 Episode 5 - Inversion
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Step Up Season 3 Episode 5 - Never Scared
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Step Up Season 2 Episode 1 - Precision
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Step Up Season 3 Episode 10 - Sleep When U Die
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Step Up Season 2 Episode 6 - Isolations
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Step Up Season 2 Episode 8 - Azonto
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    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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  11. Step Up Season 2 Episode 7 - Attitude
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    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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  12. Step Up Season 3 Episode 3 - Player's Ball
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    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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  13. Step Up Season 3 Episode 9 - Bring 'Em Out
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    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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  14. Step Up Season 2 Episode 4 - Vogue
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    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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  15. Step Up Season 2 Episode 9 - Improvisation
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Step Up Season 3 Episode 8 - Who Can I Run To?
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Step Up Season 3 Episode 4 - Cell Therapy
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Step Up Season 1 Episode 5 - 5.6.7.8
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Step Up Season 1 Episode 2 - Solo
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Step Up Season 1 Episode 8 - Ensemble
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Step Up Season 2 Episode 2 - Splits
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    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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  22. Step Up Season 2 Episode 3 - Form
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    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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  23. Step Up Season 1 Episode 6 - Duets
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Step Up Season 2 Episode 10 - Hip-Hopera
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    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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  25. Step Up Season 1 Episode 3 - The Running Man
    8.1/10(59 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"It’s Goi'’ Down" is the worst rated episode of "Step Up". It scored 6.2/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/27/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Kryptonite".