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The Best Episodes of The Next Step Season 2

Every episode of The Next Step Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Next Step Season 2!

Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
Genres:FamilyDrama

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Don't Stop the Party" is the best rated episode of "The Next Step" season 2. It scored 8.5/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/7/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "My Boyfriend's Back".

  • Don't Stop the Party
    8.5/1064 votes

    #1 - Don't Stop the Party

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2014

    The A-Troupe is reunited after their win at regionals, but they learn quickly that the rules at nationals are different and their team dynamic could be in jeopardy. Emily and Michelle set aside their differences over Eldon and agree to focus their energies on the nationals preparation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Boyfriend's Back
    8.5/1029 votes

    #2 - My Boyfriend's Back

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2014

    A-Troupe meets its new choreographer and votes for open auditions for the nationals team. A-Troupers, B-Troupers, J-Troupers plus unexpected newcomers all show up for the nationals team auditions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ready to Start
    8.4/1030 votes

    #3 - Ready to Start

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2014

    The first round of auditions for the nationals team takes place. Phoebe, the new head choreographer, challenges the dancers with her choreography for the final round.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Final Cut
    8.8/1034 votes

    #4 - The Final Cut

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2014

    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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Girl is Mine
    8.3/1027 votes

    #5 - The Girl is Mine

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2014

    Hunter challenges Eldon to a secret dance battle, with Michelle as the prize. Kate asks James to dance a duet with Beth when her partner drops out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Work It
    7.9/1020 votes

    #6 - Work It

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. With new members in place, the team fundraises to buy designer uniforms. Michelle is confused when Eldon avoids her as a result of losing the dance battle

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It Takes Two
    8.0/1026 votes

    #7 - It Takes Two

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Solo and duet competitors are chosen for nationals, where each round is an elimination. Michelle is hurt when Eldon won't do the duet with her. Riley's world comes crashing down when James betrays her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What'll I Do
    8.1/1024 votes

    #8 - What'll I Do

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/25/2014

    Auditions for the small group dance are held amid personal betrayals and misunderstandings. James apologises to Riley but she cannot bring herself to forgive him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Never Enough
    8.4/1017 votes

    #9 - Never Enough

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/2/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. James and Riley struggle with their duet. Michelle demands an answer from Eldon - why is he avoiding her?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Hope I Get It
    8.5/1022 votes

    #10 - I Hope I Get It

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/9/2014

    As the studio grows in popularity, it must make space for new members of J-Troupe. Emily asks Hunter to help her with J-Troupe auditions to make Michelle jealous but enjoys herself with Hunter more than she expected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better
    8.1/1023 votes

    #11 - Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/16/2014

    As the studio grows in popularity it must make space for new members of J-Troupe. Michelle and Amanda promote the studio at their school while the others mentor J-Troupe. Daniel gives Kate an ultimatum.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Time to Move On
    8.4/1022 votes

    #12 - Time to Move On

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/23/2014

    Riley struggles to move on from James while still working on their duet. Emily and Hunter get to know each other better when they get locked in the costume closet together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Truth Comes Out
    8.8/1024 votes

    #13 - The Truth Comes Out

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/30/2014

    Michelle finds out about the dance battle and Hunter gets a chance at the nationals solo spot. Phoebe challenges select A-Troupers and J-Troupers to create a song and a dance in 24 hours.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sing
    8.4/1025 votes

    #14 - Sing

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 6/6/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Michelle holds a scholarship fundraiser for young dancers while the elite competition gets a step up. Amanda misses a band practice and feels bad about lying to her new friends. West and Giselle get caught up in a talent war.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You're the One That I Want
    8.5/1019 votes

    #15 - You're the One That I Want

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 9/12/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Giselle and Thalia think a little competition will be good motivation for James and Riley. Hunter invites Michelle to a concert. James and Eldon do some male bonding while Amanda sympathizes with Emily.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hazy Shade of Winter
    8.7/1025 votes

    #16 - Hazy Shade of Winter

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 9/19/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Michelle confronts Emily about the kiss. Thalia and Giselle try to convince James and Riley to take the duet back. Hunter is confused and Michelle has something important to discuss with Kate

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Game On
    9.1/1029 votes

    #17 - 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

  • Make a Plan to Love Me
    8.6/1021 votes

    #18 - Make a Plan to Love Me

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 10/3/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. In order to win Riley back, James suggests she gives him a list of tasks to complete to prove his dedication, starting with breaking up with Beth. Emily further isolates herself from the team to gain Amanda's trust. When Michelle won't answer calls from the studio, Chloe visits Michelle at school.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sacrifice
    8.8/1023 votes

    #19 - Sacrifice

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 10/10/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Emily encourages Hunter to try to get closer to the boys. James creates a new dance move for Riley's list. Gabi is jealous when her younger sister Becca is chosen for a J-Troupe trio.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Heartbreaker
    8.6/1025 votes

    #20 - Heartbreaker

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 10/17/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Eldon challenges Hunter to win back the nationals solo award. Emily is forced to prove her loyalty to Amanda by ending something that is just starting. James searches for a four-leaf clover for Riley's list.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hello Trouble
    8.4/1027 votes

    #21 - Hello Trouble

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 10/24/2014

    Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Thalia, Giselle, and Amanda represent the Next Step at a trio competition. When Michelle comes to watch, Amanda is forced to change her plans. James tackles number ten on Riley's list and decides to get to know Emily.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lost
    8.8/1025 votes

    #22 - Lost

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 11/7/2014

    James turns to the boys for help to solve a riddle for Riley. The A-Troupe costumes for Nationals go missing. Emily's loyalties are tested.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Better Than This
    8.8/1022 votes

    #23 - Better Than This

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 11/14/2014

    James gets his driving licence for Riley. Michelle searches for something she loves as much as dance and joins the debate team at school. Amanda learns that Emily cannot be trusted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Under Pressure
    9.2/1034 votes

    #24 - 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

  • Just Dance
    9.1/1031 votes

    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A