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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!

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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Next Step Season 3 Episode 1 - Coming Home?
    8.7/10(72 votes)

    #1 - Coming Home?

    S3:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 2 - Game, Set and Match
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Game, Set and Match

    S3:E2

    Kate decides to finally tell the dancers the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 3 - Secrets
    8.9/10(29 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 4 - Let the Games Begin
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Let the Games Begin

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 5 - The Fallout
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #5 - The Fallout

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 6 - The Times They Are a Changin'
    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 7 - Your New Beginning
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Your New Beginning

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 8 - I'm Your Captain
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #8 - I'm Your Captain

    S3:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 9 - The Nutcracker Prince
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #9 - The Nutcracker Prince

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 10 - Can't Fight This Feeling
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Can't Fight This Feeling

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 11 - Marry Me
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Marry Me

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 12 - Do the Right Thing
    9.2/10(27 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 13 - Put You First
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Put You First

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown
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  14. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 14 - I Hope I Get It
    9.2/10(28 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 15 - The New Girl in Town
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 16 - Sweet Spot
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #16 - Sweet Spot

    S3:E16

    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:Unknown
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  17. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 17 - Square Dance
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Square Dance

    S3:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 18 - Mixed Messages
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 19 - Never There
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Never There

    S3:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 20 - Cry Me a River
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Cry Me a River

    S3:E20

    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:Unknown
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  21. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 21 - Today I'm Getting Over You
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Today I'm Getting Over You

    S3:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 22 - It's My Party
    9.1/10(35 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 23 - Welcome to Miami
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to Miami

    S3:E23

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 24 - Lost at Sea
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Lost at Sea

    S3:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Next Step Season 3 Episode 25 - When the War is Over
    9.3/10(37 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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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 Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/16/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Game, Set and Match".