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The Best Episodes of The Next Step Season 3

Every episode of The Next Step Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Next Step Season 3!

Follow the lives of an elite group of young dancers who train at The Next Step Studio.
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Coming Home?" is the best rated episode of "The Next Step" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 72 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/16/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Game, Set and Match".

  • Coming Home?
    8.7/1072 votes

    #1 - Coming Home?

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2015

    A-Troupe is reunited after their Nationals win, but the celebrations are short lived. The team must find a new place to dance, or make a big sacrifice; James helps plan his aunt's wedding

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Game, Set and Match
    8.4/1034 votes

    #2 - Game, Set and Match

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2015

    Kate decides to finally tell the dancers the truth.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Secrets
    8.9/1027 votes

    #3 - Secrets

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let the Games Begin
    8.8/1024 votes

    #4 - Let the Games Begin

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fallout
    8.8/1029 votes

    #5 - The Fallout

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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

    #6 - 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

  • Your New Beginning
    8.6/1025 votes

    #7 - Your New Beginning

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/23/2015

    New Elite members are having a hard time adjusting; James plans a surprise for Riley.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Your Captain
    8.3/1024 votes

    #8 - I'm Your Captain

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/24/2015

    Shantel challenges Giselle for the dance captain position; James asks for Riley's help in planning his aunt's wedding; the A-Troupe loses a dancer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Nutcracker Prince
    8.5/1025 votes

    #9 - The Nutcracker Prince

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/25/2015

    Eldon challenges West to audition for a ballet company; West asks for Chloe's help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Can't Fight This Feeling
    8.1/1030 votes

    #10 - Can't Fight This Feeling

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2015

    Thalia wonders about Eldon and Michelle; Chloe gets an exciting opportunity; Richelle develops a crush.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Marry Me
    8.1/1026 votes

    #11 - Marry Me

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/27/2015

    James meets his aunt's fiancee; Eldon and Thalia teach a class.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do the Right Thing
    9.2/1027 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Put You First
    8.6/1019 votes

    #13 - Put You First

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2015

    James and Riley try to find each other the perfect anniversary gift; Giselle and Thalia are unsure about performing with Amanda; Noah's abilities are put to the test.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Hope I Get It
    9.2/1028 votes

    #14 - 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

  • The New Girl in Town
    8.8/1024 votes

    #15 - The New Girl in Town

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/2/2015

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sweet Spot
    8.7/1025 votes

    #16 - Sweet Spot

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 9/11/2015

    James is preoccupied with his band and can't devote time to his duet with Riley for Internationals, so Ella helps her let loose. Meanwhile, Eldon and Thalia try to uncover the studio's sweet spots.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Square Dance
    8.6/1026 votes

    #17 - Square Dance

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 9/11/2015

    As the tension from Internationals mounts, Riley and Ella help the group relax by tricking them into learning square dancing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mixed Messages
    8.8/1022 votes

    #18 - Mixed Messages

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 9/18/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Never There
    8.4/1022 votes

    #19 - Never There

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 9/25/2015

    Michelle is struggling with her parents' divorce, and this affects the team. Meanwhile, James and Riley try to see things from one another's perspectives; and Ella tries to convince Noah that A-Troupe is the right place for him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cry Me a River
    8.6/1022 votes

    #20 - Cry Me a River

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 10/2/2015

    Eldon is to compete for the Internationals male solo title, but Noah wants to have a shot and show Eldon that he is just as good as he is.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Today I'm Getting Over You
    8.6/1021 votes

    #21 - Today I'm Getting Over You

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 10/9/2015

    A-Troupe pairs up with B-Troupe to do duets.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's My Party
    9.1/1034 votes

    #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

  • Welcome to Miami
    8.7/1027 votes

    #23 - Welcome to Miami

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 10/23/2015

    In Miami for internationals, Riley is forced to work off her bill as a waitress after she is unable to pay for her meal.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lost at Sea
    8.0/1023 votes

    #24 - Lost at Sea

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 10/30/2015

    Kate and Giselle arrive to register for internationals, but James is trapped on a boat, adrift in the alligator-filled Everglades.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • When the War is Over
    9.3/1037 votes

    #25 - 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