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The Best Episodes of The Next Step Season 5

Every episode of The Next Step Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Next Step Season 5!

The Best Episodes of The Next Step Season 5

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 5 Episode 1 - The New Regime
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #1 - The New Regime

    S5:E1

    Shot in the style of a reality show, 'The Next Step' follows a group of dancers who go to "The Next Step Dance Studio", a place where they can compete in dance competitions and strive to do their best. As the A-Troupe dancers prepare for the regional dance com

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 2 - Go West, Young Michelle
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Go West, Young Michelle

    S5:E2

    Michelle, dissatisfied with Emily's dance studio philosophy, starts her own team, TNS West, and discovers some surprising new talent.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 3 - Dance, Lies and Hoverboards
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Dance, Lies and Hoverboards

    S5:E3

    A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 4 - Leon Me
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Leon Me

    S5:E4

    TNS East hires a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a Hip Hop workshop and TNS West shows up to join in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 5 - It's All Fun and Games...
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #5 - It's All Fun and Games...

    S5:E5

    After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry on stage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 6 - No Good Deed
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #6 - No Good Deed

    S5:E6

    Piper's determination to help Amy get on to A-Troupe has a surprising outcome. Things start to heat up with Noah and Jacquie.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 7 - Heathers
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Heathers

    S5:E7

    TNS West needs two more dancers to round out their team, and Piper thinks she may have found the perfect new recruit.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 8 - 12 Hour Party People
    9.0/10(40 votes)

    #8 - 12 Hour Party People

    S5:E8

    TNS West throws a dance-a-thon fundraiser, which is attended by some exciting guest stars.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 9 - A Tale of Two Eldons
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #9 - A Tale of Two Eldons

    S5:E9

    In advance of the TNS East/West face-off to determine which troupe will represent the studio at regionals, Michelle's troupe gets their tenth and final dancer. Michelle thinks her dreams have come true, but her new member could turn out to be her worst nightmare. Eldon double-books himself as choreographer for TNS East and West, and struggles to keep his commitment to both. Things between Lola and Jacquie get complicated when their team's featured soloist is chosen.

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  10. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 10 - United and Divided
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #10 - United and Divided

    S5:E10

    When TNS East and TNS West have a dance-off to determine home studio advantage for the coming battle, Elliot reveals his true colours.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 11 - East Meets West
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #11 - East Meets West

    S5:E11

    Emily has a secret weapon in the dance battle to determine which troupe will get to represent The Next Step at regionals.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 12 - Brave New World
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Brave New World

    S5:E12

    Kingston and Ozzy think there's something suspicious about Elliot's generosity, and discover he's hiding a shocking secret.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 13 - Civil War
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Civil War

    S5:E13

    When the tensions between TNS East and TNS West reach an all-time high, Miss Kate is forced to make a drastic decision.

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  14. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 14 - Stand Together or Fall Apart
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Stand Together or Fall Apart

    S5:E14

    Piper and Amy develop a secret plan to get back on the road to regionals. Jacquie is tempted to leave the studio.

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  15. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 15 - This Changes Everything
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #15 - This Changes Everything

    S5:E15

    Piper and Amy's secret plan is put into action, as the dancers rally to unite the studios under one banner.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 16 - Stand and Deliver
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Stand and Deliver

    S5:E16

    With troupe united, it’s time to elect a new dance captain. Piper helps Amy to find the strength she needs to finally have an honest conversation with her mother. Heather is asked to perform a task for Emily, but is tempted to bail on it when she sees a chance to be one of the gang.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 17 - Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?

    S5:E17

    Josh's brother, Adam, shows up at the studio unannounced with surprising news. When Zara realizes her split focus is affecting her chances at a coveted solo, she is forced to choose between her two passions. Heather and Piper feel their lack of hip hop skills could hurt the team, and they enlist Henry's help to turn things around.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 18 - I Have a Vision
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #18 - I Have a Vision

    S5:E18

    With the deadline for the Regionals qualifier video looming, The Next Step scrambles to perfect their routine in time.

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  19. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 19 - Snap Decision
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Snap Decision

    S5:E19

    Lola strives to stop Richelle from making a huge mistake. Noah and Jacquie struggle in their new roles on A-Troupe. Ozzy missteps when the team is counting on him most.

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  20. The Next Step Season 5 Episode 20 - Pointe of No Return
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Pointe of No Return

    S5:E20

    The Next Step's hope of going to Regionals hinges on today. Richelle makes a horrifying discovery. Piper tries to work up the courage to ask out her crush.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The New Regime" is the best rated episode of "The Next Step" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/28/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Go West, Young Michelle".