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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
  2. Background image for Do the Right Thing
    9.3/10(28 votes)

    #2 - 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)

    #3 - 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(28 votes)

    #4 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(35 votes)

    #5 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(40 votes)

    #6 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(20 votes)

    #7 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(24 votes)

    #8 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.1/10(51 votes)

    #9 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.1/10(35 votes)

    #10 - 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)

    #11 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #12 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(29 votes)

    #13 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(40 votes)

    #14 - 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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    8.9/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Secrets

    S3:E3

    Emily learns that she will not be able to dance for at least 8 months. Riley confronts Emily. Lucien makes a deal with Miss Kate.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.9/10(15 votes)

    #16 - You Can't Stop The Beat

    S8:E12

    It’s showtime! With an online audience waiting, plus a few surprise visitors, the pressure is on… but Richelle discovers she may be about to lose everything she’s worked for.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Anything You Can Do

    S8:E16

    Kenzie must choose the alternates for A-Troupe, while Piper plans a grand gesture for Finn.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.8/10(32 votes)

    #18 - 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(24 votes)

    #19 - Let the Games Begin

    S3:E4

    Dancers compete one on one for a spot on the internationals team.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #20 - The Fallout

    S3:E5

    Some members of A-Troupe struggle to adjust to change. Meanwhile, a friend departs; and B-Troupe expands.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #21 - The New Girl in Town

    S3:E15

    A dancer from England arrives and joins the Next Step, and Riley must mentor her. Meanwhile, Amanda attempts to get out of going to Sweden.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Mixed Messages

    S3:E18

    Ella has Riley and James take a closer look at their relationship. Elsewhere, Thalia and Eldon devise clandestine ways of communicating.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Snap Decision

    S5:E19

    Lola strives to stop Richelle from making a huge mistake. Noah and Jacquie struggle in their new roles on A-Troupe. Ozzy missteps when the team is counting on him most.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Pointe of No Return

    S5:E20

    The Next Step's hope of going to Regionals hinges on today. Richelle makes a horrifying discovery. Piper tries to work up the courage to ask out her crush.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.7/10(40 votes)

    #25 - Changes

    S1:E15

    Emily and Stephanie struggle seeing Michelle as the dance captain.

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    Director:Unknown
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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 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Do the Right Thing".