The BEST episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 2

Every episode of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 2!

Set at the real-life East High, where the original movie was filmed, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series follows a group of students as they countdown to opening night of their school's first-ever production of “High School Musical.” Show-mances blossom; friendships are tested, while new ones are made; rivalries flare; songs are sung; and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only high school theater can provide.

Last Updated: 4/27/2024Network: Disney+Status: Ended
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Showtime
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7.65
84 votes

#1 - Showtime

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/23/2021

It's opening night, and Nini hypes up her anxious castmates for their performance in front of the competition judge. But no East High opening night is complete without unexpected visitors, second chances, and big decisions about everyone's futures - together and apart.

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The Quinceañero
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7.30
86 votes

#2 - The Quinceañero

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2021

Gina and Seb rally the group to throw Carlos the music and dance-filled Quinceañero he never had. Meanwhile, Ricky accidentally oversteps in more ways than one, and Miss Jenn gets a wild idea about how to get Nini back onstage at East High.

New Year's Eve
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7.20
98 votes

#3 - New Year's Eve

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/14/2021

Flying high after the triumph of opening night, Ricky, Nini, Gina, and the Wildcats gather at Ashlyn’s for a New Year’s Eve party. Miss Jenn runs into the new North High rival theatre teacher – a.k.a her ex-boyfriend – and at the stroke of midnight, shocking revelations come to the surface.

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Typecasting
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7.18
90 votes

#4 - Typecasting

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2021

Kourtney, Carlos and Big Red decide to join their friends and audition for on stage roles in “Beauty and the Beast,” while Nini experiences FOMO from afar. When new competition shows up to the tryout, Gina tries to shake off some old habits.

Writer: Ann Kim
Most Likely To
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7.15
82 votes

#5 - Most Likely To

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/2/2021

When the Wildcats are benched from rehearsal for a week, tensions rise to the surface during Career Day. Big Red questions if Ashlyn understands his dreams; Howie makes a surprising move with Kourtney; E.J. shocks his dad with a revelation; and Ricky and Nini visit an old haunt.

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The Field Trip
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7.08
86 votes

#6 - The Field Trip

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2021

When the Wildcats suspect that North High has stolen a key costume piece, they infiltrate their rival school and end up in a competitive dance-off. Miss Jenn goes face to face and toe to toe with Zack Roy. And an emboldened Nini takes a big risk.

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Spring Break
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7.08
87 votes

#7 - Spring Break

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2021

When Gina finds herself stranded at the airport over Spring Break, a surprise run-in changes her mind about what she wants. Meanwhile, the separated Wildcats find a way to bond over song during their break, as Ricky finally sees his mom again after their opening night run-in at "High School Musical."

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The Storm
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7.06
89 votes

#8 - The Storm

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2021

When a blizzard barrels down on Salt Lake City, the Wildcats are stranded at East High after hours, just as E.J. receives some bad news. As cabin fever sets in, Miss Jenn inspires Nini to make a bold choice about her future; Kourtney’s coworker Howie makes a surprising move; and Gina and Carlos come to blows.

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Valentine's Day
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6.99
86 votes

#9 - Valentine's Day

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2021

Big Red and Ashlyn celebrate their first Valentine's Day together, amidst drama. Kourtney spars with a co-worker while Gina contends with being single. Meanwhile, Ricky and Nini's plans to surprise each other turn into a comedy of errors, leading to new revelations.

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The Transformation
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6.95
81 votes

#10 - The Transformation

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2021

After rehearsals fall flat, the cast breaks into separate sleepovers to brainstorm Broadway-worthy ideas to outdo North High. But as the countdown to opening night looms, secrets rise between Nini and Gina, Seb and Carlos suffer their first fight, and Ricky receives an unexpected FaceTime call.

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Yes, And
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6.94
79 votes

#11 - Yes, And

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2021

After rival school North High releases a viral video to undermine the Wildcats, Miss Jenn hosts a weekend improv intensive to build up her kids’ confidence. Meanwhile, Nini works on a new song at Salt Lake Slices, where she finds inspiration in Kourtney’s approach to life.

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Second Chances
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6.76
85 votes

#12 - Second Chances

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/30/2021

While the Wildcats head to Salt Lake Slices to digest the excitement of opening night - and a pizza or two - Miss Jenn continues to experience tunnel vision over the Menkie Awards. Mr. Mazzara shows his softer side; Ricky reevaluates a party crasher; Gina speaks her truth; and Nini makes a life-altering call.

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