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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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  1. Background image for What Are You Waiting For?
    9.4/10(51 votes)

    #1 - What Are You Waiting For?

    S2:E31

    Michelle is pitted against Amanda in the female solo round.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Rewind
    9.4/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Rewind

    S2:E34

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.3/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Old Friends

    S2:E29

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for You Love Me
    9.3/10(37 votes)

    #4 - You Love Me

    S2:E32

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for An Internationals Twist
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - An Internationals Twist

    S9:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.3/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Off Balance

    S9:E9

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Under Pressure
    9.2/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Under Pressure

    S2:E24

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for I Don't Know
    9.2/10(29 votes)

    #8 - I Don't Know

    S2:E30

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(35 votes)

    #9 - Danger Zone

    S2:E33

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(37 votes)

    #10 - No Shell

    S6:E24

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Piano Man
    9.2/10(54 votes)

    #11 - Piano Man

    S6:E26

    With a showdown looming, several dancers question their future.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.2/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Bad Attitude

    S9:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Swing Vote

    S9:E11

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    9.1/10(51 votes)

    #14 - Price Tag

    S1:E24

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Game On
    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #15 - Game On

    S2:E17

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Just Dance
    9.1/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Just Dance

    S2:E25

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Re-Match
    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #17 - Re-Match

    S2:E28

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Successful choreographer Luther Brown drops in on the Next Step to help the boys with their small group routine. Thalia and Giselle are in a rush to try to teach Michelle the nationals routine. James gives Eldon dating advice.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for 12 Hour Party People
    9.0/10(40 votes)

    #18 - 12 Hour Party People

    S5:E8

    TNS West throws a dance-a-thon fundraiser, which is attended by some exciting guest stars.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Coup d'Etat
    9.0/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Coup d'Etat

    S6:E4

    With the help of A-Troupe, Richelle sets in motion a plan she hopes will rid the Next Step of Miss Angela.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Twinkle Toes
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Twinkle Toes

    S6:E10

    Prom night at TNS ignites new flames, old rivalries, and a whole lot of dancing.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for And Then There Were Three
    9.0/10(27 votes)

    #21 - And Then There Were Three

    S6:E25

    At the finals of the Regionals, TNS deals with uncertainty as they are called to perform.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Audition Subtraction
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Audition Subtraction

    S6:E20

    Noah attends an audition, while A-troupe works furiously to keep their team intact.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Dancing with the Enemy
    8.9/10(28 votes)

    #23 - Dancing with the Enemy

    S6:E21

    A proposition from Lily compels Davis to make a decision that could affect A-Troupe.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for This Is How We Do It
    8.8/10(32 votes)

    #24 - This Is How We Do It

    S1:E29

    Reality-style drama following a group of dancers. The Next Step must face Seeds in the semi-final of the regionals.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(35 votes)

    #25 - The Final Cut

    S2:E4

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. The nationals team is chosen, with devastating results for some A-Troupers. Hunter enlists Emily's help to make Michelle jealous

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"What Are You Waiting For?" is the best rated episode of "The Next Step". It scored 9.4/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/19/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rewind".