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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!

Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
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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 89 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?".

  • How It Ends
    9.6/1089 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Are You Waiting For?
    9.4/1050 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rewind
    9.4/1040 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Old Friends
    9.3/1031 votes
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You Love Me
    9.3/1036 votes
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • When the War is Over
    9.3/1037 votes
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    #6 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Under Pressure
    9.2/1034 votes
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    #7 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Don't Know
    9.2/1028 votes
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    #8 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do the Right Thing
    9.2/1027 votes
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    #9 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Hope I Get It
    9.2/1028 votes
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blind
    9.2/1035 votes
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    #11 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Turn, Turn, Turn
    9.2/1039 votes
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    #12 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Shell
    9.2/1037 votes
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    #13 - 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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Piano Man
    9.2/1053 votes
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    #14 - Piano Man

    Season 6 Episode 26 - Aired 3/23/2019

    With a showdown looming, several dancers question their future.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tomorrow
    9.2/1018 votes
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    #15 - 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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 16
    9.2/105 votes
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    #16 - Episode 16

    Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 11/7/2022

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Price Tag
    9.1/1050 votes
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    #17 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Game On
    9.1/1029 votes
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    #18 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Just Dance
    9.1/1031 votes
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    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Re-Match
    9.1/1029 votes
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    #20 - Re-Match

    Season 2 Episode 28 - Aired 12/19/2014

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Danger Zone
    9.1/1033 votes
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    #21 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's My Party
    9.1/1034 votes
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    #22 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • She's Not You
    9.1/1034 votes
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    #23 - She's Not You

    Season 3 Episode 29 - Aired 12/4/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Song Glory
    9.1/1022 votes
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    #24 - One Song Glory

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2022

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Times They Are a Changin'
    9.0/1041 votes
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    #25 - The Times They Are a Changin'

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A