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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. 9.6/10(90 votes)

    #1 - How It Ends

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    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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  2. 9.3/10(38 votes)

    #2 - When the War is Over

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    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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  3. 9.2/10(27 votes)

    #3 - Do the Right Thing

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    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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  4. 9.2/10(28 votes)

    #4 - I Hope I Get It

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    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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  5. 9.2/10(35 votes)

    #5 - It's My Party

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    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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  6. 9.2/10(35 votes)

    #6 - Blind

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    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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  8. 9.2/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Turn, Turn, Turn

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    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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  9. 9.1/10(35 votes)

    #8 - She's Not You

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    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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  10. 9.0/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Secrets

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    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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  11. 9.0/10(41 votes)

    #10 - The Times They Are a Changin'

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    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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  12. 9.0/10(29 votes)

    #11 - We Are the World

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    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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  13. 8.8/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Let the Games Begin

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    S3:E4

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

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  14. 8.8/10(29 votes)

    #13 - The Fallout

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    S3:E5

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

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  15. 8.8/10(24 votes)

    #14 - The New Girl in Town

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    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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  16. 8.8/10(22 votes)

    #15 - Mixed Messages

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    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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  17. 8.7/10(72 votes)

    #16 - Coming Home?

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    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

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  18. 8.7/10(25 votes)

    #17 - Sweet Spot

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    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.

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  19. 8.7/10(27 votes)

    #18 - Welcome to Miami

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    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.

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  20. 8.6/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Your New Beginning

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    S3:E7

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

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  21. 8.6/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Put You First

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    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.

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  22. 8.6/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Square Dance

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    S3:E17

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

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  23. 8.6/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Cry Me a River

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    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.

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  24. 8.6/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Today I'm Getting Over You

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    S3:E21

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

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  25. 8.5/10(25 votes)

    #24 - The Nutcracker Prince

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    S3:E9

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

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  26. 8.4/10(34 votes)

    #25 - Game, Set and Match

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    S3:E2

    Kate decides to finally tell the dancers the truth.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"How It Ends" is the best rated episode of "The Next Step" season 3. It scored 9.6/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/11/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "When the War is Over".