The BEST episodes of Step Up season 1

Every episode of Step Up season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Step Up season 1!

Welcome to Atlanta, home of High Water, the city’s most cutthroat performing arts school. When twins Tal and Janelle relocate from Ohio, they find themselves thrust into a world where every move is a test. As they attempt to navigate their new world — on and off the dance floor — they’ll discover just how deep they’re willing to dig to realize their dreams and seize their moment.

Last Updated: 3/2/2024Network: STARZStatus: Ended
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5.6.7.8
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7.95
114 votes

#1 - 5.6.7.8

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2018

Sage’s troubles start trending, and Dondre discovers Janelle’s been keeping a secret from him.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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Pilot
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7.74
91 votes

#2 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/31/2018

After their mother is arrested, twins Janelle and Tal are sent to live with their Uncle Al in Atlanta. Janelle learns about a performing arts school, High Water, in their new neighborhood, which may just change everything.

Directors: Adam Shankman
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Two-Step
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7.70
53 votes

#3 - Two-Step

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/31/2018

Sage Odom’s tour auditions are underway, Uncle Al tries to save the twins, and Collette and East-O’s turbulent past comes to a head.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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Duets
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7.67
69 votes

#4 - Duets

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/31/2018

Odalie finds out why Davis has been skipping class, King’s loyalties are torn, and Tal finally makes a move on his crush.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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Dance Craze
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7.64
64 votes

#5 - Dance Craze

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/31/2018

Tensions flare at Dondre and Janelle’s over-the-top party, while Johnny forces Tal to face the truth about who he is.

Directors: Nzingha Stewart
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Choreography
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7.64
50 votes

#6 - Choreography

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/31/2018

Rigo goes viral and King makes a big reveal to Poppy.

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Solo
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7.63
71 votes

#7 - Solo

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2018

Janelle struggles at her High Water audition after she’s forced outside her comfort zone, while Tal confronts his bullies.

Directors: Debbie Allen
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The Running Man
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7.63
64 votes

#8 - The Running Man

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2018

Tal fights to keep up with his new classmates, Sage makes an unexpected announcement, and Davis is faced with a family issue that could derail his future.

Directors: Rob Hardy
Writer: Hadjii
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Shuffle
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7.56
57 votes

#9 - Shuffle

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2018

Janelle and Dondre can’t seem to hide their true feelings, while alliances at High Water are challenged.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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Ensemble
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7.49
57 votes

#10 - Ensemble

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/31/2018

Poppy and Janelle open up to one another, as Rigo and Dondre grapple with the events of the party.

Directors: Silas Howard
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