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The Best Episodes of The Next Step

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

The Best Episodes of The Next Step

Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
  1. Background image for How It Ends
    9.6/10(92 votes)

    #1 - How It Ends

    S3:E30

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.4/10(51 votes)

    #2 - 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
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    9.4/10(41 votes)

    #3 - 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)

    #4 - 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
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    9.3/10(37 votes)

    #5 - 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
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    9.3/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Do the Right Thing

    S3:E12

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.3/10(38 votes)

    #7 - When the War is Over

    S3:E25

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

    #8 - 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
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    9.2/10(29 votes)

    #9 - 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)

    #10 - 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
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    9.2/10(28 votes)

    #11 - I Hope I Get It

    S3:E14

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

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.2/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Blind

    S3:E27

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    9.2/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Turn, Turn, Turn

    S3:E28

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    9.2/10(37 votes)

    #14 - 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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    9.2/10(54 votes)

    #15 - 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(20 votes)

    #16 - Tomorrow

    S8:E11

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    9.2/10(24 votes)

    #17 - One Song Glory

    S8:E13

    Intermission is over! Piper and Amy bet on themselves in an attempt to impress Drew before Richelle and TNS dance what might be their final number as a team.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.1/10(51 votes)

    #18 - 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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    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #19 - 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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    9.1/10(32 votes)

    #20 - 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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    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #21 - 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
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    9.1/10(35 votes)

    #22 - It's My Party

    S3:E22

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    9.1/10(35 votes)

    #23 - She's Not You

    S3:E29

    The Next Step performs a ten-person dance against Ella's team in the semi-final round of Internationals. A key dancer's sudden illness threatens the team's chance to move on to the finals.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #24 - The Times They Are a Changin'

    S3:E6

    Giselle faces a familiar opponent in her battle; Chloe defends her place on the team; the ownership of The Next Step is decided.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(29 votes)

    #25 - We Are the World

    S3:E26

    With the small group round fast approaching, Michelle, Giselle, Riley, and Cierra are angry to see that Stephanie isn't putting in as much effort as she should be into practising and consider replacing her. Meanwhile, Thalia must compete with four dancers from different countries in the first round of Internationals, and Eldon begins to suspect that her Polish team-mate cares about more than just dance.

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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 92 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/11/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "What Are You Waiting For?".