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The Best Episodes of The Next Step

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Every episode of The Next Step ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Next Step!

Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
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  • How It Ends
    9.6/10(90)
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    #1 - How It Ends

    Season 3 Episode 30

    Aired 12/11/2015

    The Next Step battles for the title of international champion against the team from Sweden. James and Riley put everything on the line to give their team a chance at winning.

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  • What Are You Waiting For?
    9.4/10(51)
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    #2 - What Are You Waiting For?

    Season 2 Episode 31

    Aired 12/19/2014

    Michelle is pitted against Amanda in the female solo round.

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  • Rewind
    9.4/10(41)
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    #3 - Rewind

    Season 2 Episode 34

    Aired 3/13/2015

    Amanda's bid to dance with the Next Step is accepted by the judges.

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  • Tapped Out
    9.4/10(5)
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    #4 - Tapped Out

    Season 9 Episode 4

    Aired 4/7/2024

    As A-Troupe auditions continue with the solo round, the dancers have to get their heads in the game - but not everyone is playing fair.

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  • Old Friends
    9.3/10(32)
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    #5 - Old Friends

    Season 2 Episode 29

    Aired 12/26/2014

    Eldon learns he must compete against Daniel in the male solo round. Daniel's competitiveness stains his friendships with his old teammates.

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  • You Love Me
    9.3/10(37)
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    #6 - You Love Me

    Season 2 Episode 32

    Aired 12/26/2014

    A reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. It is the semi-finals and the team showcases their dance.

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  • When the War is Over
    9.3/10(38)
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    #7 - When the War is Over

    Season 3 Episode 25

    Aired 11/6/2015

    On the day of the male and female solo round, Eldon struggles with the loss of his lucky coin and Riley's friendship with Ella is tested when they have to compete against each other.

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  • An Internationals Twist
    9.3/10(6)
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    #8 - An Internationals Twist

    Season 9 Episode 7

    Aired 4/7/2024

    Ariana faces a difficult decision during the internationals livestream challenge. Meanwhile, Ethan and Ebby both want to go on exchange to France.

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  • Off Balance
    9.3/10(7)
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    #9 - Off Balance

    Season 9 Episode 9

    Aired 4/7/2024

    In the absence of a dance captain, Nick is in charge. He assigns a trio to Olive. which forces her to confront the drama within her former friend group.

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  • Under Pressure
    9.2/10(34)
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    #10 - Under Pressure

    Season 2 Episode 24

    Aired 11/21/2014

    Emily tries to expose Amanda but gets caught in her own trap. Kate discovers the Next Step's money is missing and holds Chloe responsible. Riley enlists James to take CPR training with her for the studio.

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  • I Don't Know
    9.2/10(29)
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    #11 - I Don't Know

    Season 2 Episode 30

    Aired 1/2/2015

    Small Groups and duets compete at the Nationals competition. James struggles with whether to include a challenging move in the small group routine.

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  • Danger Zone
    9.2/10(34)
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    #12 - Danger Zone

    Season 2 Episode 33

    Aired 1/2/2015

    A reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. The team awaits a verdict as to whether Emily can dance or whether the team has to forfeit.

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  • Do the Right Thing
    9.2/10(27)
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    #13 - Do the Right Thing

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 3/30/2015

    Chloe must choose between joining a ballet company and staying at The Next Step; Thalia gets to the bottom of Eldon's odd behavior.

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  • I Hope I Get It
    9.2/10(28)
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    #14 - I Hope I Get It

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 4/1/2015

    A dancer from England joins The Next Step; Riley shows the newcomer around. Amanda tries to avoid going to Sweden.

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  • It's My Party
    9.2/10(35)
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    #15 - It's My Party

    Season 3 Episode 22

    Aired 10/16/2015

    The Next Step welcomes Amanda back from Sweden. Riley and Ella play one last prank on James before Ella goes back to England.

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  • Blind
    9.2/10(35)
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    #16 - Blind

    Season 3 Episode 27

    Aired 11/20/2015

    The dancers find out that in the second round of Internationals, the dance they had prepared will have to be performed blindfolded. As they struggle to make it work, it becomes apparent that they need to change which dancers perform.

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  • Turn, Turn, Turn
    9.2/10(40)
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    #17 - Turn, Turn, Turn

    Season 3 Episode 28

    Aired 11/27/2015

    Eldon competes against seven other dancers to determine how much time their teams will have to prepare for the next round. The team scrambles to adjust their quarter-finals routine to new music.

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  • No Shell
    9.2/10(37)
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    #18 - No Shell

    Season 6 Episode 24

    Aired 3/9/2019

    The Next Step arrives for day one of Regionals and A-Troupe is feeling the pressure

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  • Piano Man
    9.2/10(54)
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    #19 - Piano Man

    Season 6 Episode 26

    Aired 3/23/2019

    With a showdown looming, several dancers question their future.

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  • Tomorrow
    9.2/10(19)
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    #20 - Tomorrow

    Season 8 Episode 11

    Aired 9/26/2022

    When the mole’s identity is revealed, Richelle and the Step Inside cast must start from scratch the day before their big performance!

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  • Bad Attitude
    9.2/10(6)
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    #21 - Bad Attitude

    Season 9 Episode 5

    Aired 4/7/2024

    At the request of Ariana, Jett shows the newcomers around, while Izzy and Ebby help with the team’s first Internationals challenge.

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  • Swing Vote
    9.2/10(6)
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    #22 - Swing Vote

    Season 9 Episode 11

    Aired 4/7/2024

    Ariana comes to a realization as she fights her way through the Dance Captain Battle Royale, and the international twists are far from over.

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  • Price Tag
    9.1/10(51)
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    #23 - Price Tag

    Season 1 Episode 24

    Aired 11/22/2013

    Chloe’s financial problems finally boil over and she is forced to leave A-Troupe.

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  • Game On
    9.1/10(30)
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    #24 - Game On

    Season 2 Episode 17

    Aired 9/26/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. The pressure is on for nationals when a key member leaves the troupe, and the team can't afford to lose anyone else. Amanda and Riley audition for the solo, while Emily puts herself on the line to save her team.

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  • Just Dance
    9.1/10(31)
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    #25 - Just Dance

    Season 2 Episode 25

    Aired 11/28/2014

    Amanda's true colours are exposed but the results are devastating for the Next Step. Emily catches West doing a good deed. Riley enlists James to convince a studio ex-member to come back.

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Best Episodes Summary

"How It Ends" is the best rated episode of "The Next Step". It scored 9.6/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/11/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "What Are You Waiting For?".