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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Next Step Season 2 Episode 1 - Don't Stop the Party
    8.5/10(65 votes)

    #1 - Don't Stop the Party

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown
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  2. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 2 - My Boyfriend's Back
    8.6/10(31 votes)

    #2 - My Boyfriend's Back

    S2:E2

    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:Unknown
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  3. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 3 - Ready to Start
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Ready to Start

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
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  4. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 4 - The Final Cut
    8.8/10(35 votes)

    #4 - 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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 5 - The Girl is Mine
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #5 - The Girl is Mine

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
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  6. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 6 - Work It
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Work It

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown
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  7. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 7 - It Takes Two
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - It Takes Two

    S2:E7

    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:Unknown
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  8. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 8 - What'll I Do
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #8 - What'll I Do

    S2:E8

    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:Unknown
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  9. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 9 - Never Enough
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Never Enough

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
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  10. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 10 - I Hope I Get It
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #10 - I Hope I Get It

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
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  11. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 11 - Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better
    8.1/10(23 votes)

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

    S2:E11

    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.

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  12. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 12 - Time to Move On
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Time to Move On

    S2:E12

    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:Unknown
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  13. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 13 - The Truth Comes Out
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #13 - The Truth Comes Out

    S2:E13

    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:Unknown
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  14. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 14 - Sing
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Sing

    S2:E14

    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:Unknown
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  15. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 15 - You're the One That I Want
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #15 - You're the One That I Want

    S2:E15

    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:Unknown
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  16. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 16 - Hazy Shade of Winter
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Hazy Shade of Winter

    S2:E16

    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:Unknown
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  17. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 17 - Game On
    9.1/10(30 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 18 - Make a Plan to Love Me
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Make a Plan to Love Me

    S2:E18

    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:Unknown
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  19. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 19 - Sacrifice
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Sacrifice

    S2:E19

    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.

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  20. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 20 - Heartbreaker
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Heartbreaker

    S2:E20

    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:Unknown
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  21. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 21 - Hello Trouble
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Hello Trouble

    S2:E21

    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.

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  22. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 22 - Lost
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #22 - Lost

    S2:E22

    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:Unknown
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  23. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 23 - Better Than This
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Better Than This

    S2:E23

    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:Unknown
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  24. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 24 - Under Pressure
    9.2/10(34 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Next Step Season 2 Episode 25 - Just Dance
    9.1/10(31 votes)

    #25 - 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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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 65 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/7/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "My Boyfriend's Back".