The WORST episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Every episode of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series!
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.
#1 - Happy Campers
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/27/2022
After a momentous year at East High, the Wildcats head to Camp Shallow Lake for two weeks of fun in the sun. With a high-stakes production of "Frozen" looming and new campers threatening to shake up the Wildcats' dynamic, the campers are in for an unforgettable summer of highs, lows, and "Let It Go's."
#2 - The Woman in the Woods
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/10/2022
After the cast list is revealed, the campers pack up and embark on Maddox's favorite camp tradition: Newbie Initiation Night! Ghost stories and s'mores abound, but the true centerpiece of the night is "The Legend of the Woman in the Woods," a spooky tale that sends Gina and Ricky on an adventurous quest... into the unknown.
#3 - 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.
#5 - No Drama
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/17/2022
After a spooktacular night in the woods, the cast assembles for "Frozen's" first read-through. But the return of Corbin Bleu and his intimidating documentary crew and the sudden disappearance of a core camper leave the Wildcats in disarray.
#7 - 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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#8 - HSM v. HSM
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/9/2023
The Wildcats contend with "High School Musical 3" auditions *and* "High School Musical 4" rehearsal.
#9 - 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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#10 - Color War
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/31/2022
After an explosive rehearsal, the Wildcats are launched into battle: Color War, an annual all-camp competition where rivalries are not only formed but encouraged. The stakes are higher than the rock-climbing wall... but with so many games to be played, will the Wildcats ever feel like "one team" again?
#11 - 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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#12 - Camp Prom
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2022
A throwback 70s themed prom unexpectedly inspires everyone to look to the future.
#13 - 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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#14 - 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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#15 - 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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#17 - 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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#19 - The Wonderstudies
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2019
After “losing” her phone and missing an important rehearsal, Nini suspects who is responsible for her bout with bad luck and surprisingly retaliates. EJ confronts Ricky about a heartfelt voicemail left for Nini. Meanwhile, Mr. Mazzara becomes suspicious of Miss Jenn's past.
#20 - Into the Unknown
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2022
A reluctant E.J. takes the reins in a surprisingly new role on "Frozen." New campers bring surprising vocal chops - and competition - to the auditions for "Frozen," while in Los Angeles, Nini makes a potentially life-changing discovery of her own.
#21 - 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.
#22 - The Read-Through
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2019
E.J. is jealous and reeling after losing the leading role of "Troy" to Ricky, and Miss Jenn tells the conflicted leading lady, Nini, to "trust the process."
#23 - 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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#24 - The Real Campers of Shallow Lake
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/24/2022
After promising juicy drama for the "Frozen" documentary, E.J., Carlos and Val come with a Real Housewives-inspired plan: to turn rehearsals into "The Real Campers of Shallow Lake," complete with fabricated storylines and staged vignettes. But when the fake drama pushes some very real buttons, E.J. realizes that he may have gone too far.
#25 - The Auditions
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2019
Ricky decides to audition for East High's fall musical, "High School Musical," in an effort to rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Nini.