The BEST episodes of The Next Step season 2

Every episode of The Next Step season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Next Step season 2!

Follow the lives of a group of dancers at The Next Step Dance Studio as they train hard, rehearse and hang out. With the regional championships coming up, the A-Troupe needs to come together if they want to win and qualify for the national title.

Last Updated: 12/11/2024Network: BBC iPlayerStatus: Continuing
Danger Zone (What Dreamers Do)
star
9.25
8 votes

#1 - Danger Zone (What Dreamers Do)

Season 2 - Episode 33 - Aired 1/2/2015

The team awaits a verdict as to whether Emily can dance or whether the team has to forfeit. Awards are handed out for the top three dancers in each category of dance so far. An unexpected supporter of the Next Step offers to help.

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I Don't Know
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9.25
8 votes

#2 - I Don't Know

Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 12/12/2014

Small Groups and duets compete at the Nationals competition. James struggles with whether to include a challenging move in the small group routine.

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Run This Town
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9.14
7 votes

#3 - Run This Town

Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/21/2014

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Successful choreographer Luther Brown drops in on the Next Step to help the boys with their small group routine. Thalia and Giselle are in a rush to try to teach Michelle the nationals routine. James gives Eldon dating advice.

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Water it
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9.11
9 votes

#4 - Water it

Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/14/2014

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Officially back together, Riley and James struggle to find their chemistry on the dance floor. Emily and West get to know each other better. Michelle gets a bolster to her confidence from an old friend.

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Re-Match
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8.88
8 votes

#5 - Re-Match

Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/28/2014

The team arrives at nationals for the first of two dates of male solo competition. Both Elite and Ladies of Destruction (LOD) appear as formidable opponents. The teams must complete a scavenger hunt to attend the opening night party with Shawn Desman.

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What Are You Waiting For?
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8.57
14 votes

#6 - What Are You Waiting For?

Season 2 - Episode 31 - Aired 12/19/2014

Michelle is pitted against Amanda in the female solo round. Elite tries to sabotage Michelle's chances to dance, and Amanda wonders why her team lacks confidence in her ability to win.

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Old Friends
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8.56
9 votes

#7 - Old Friends

Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 12/5/2014

Eldon learns he must compete against Daniel in the male solo round. Daniel's competitiveness stains his friendships with his old teammates.

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Just Dance
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8.53
17 votes

#8 - Just Dance

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 11/7/2014

Amanda's true colours are exposed but the results are devastating for the Next Step. Emily catches West doing a good deed. Riley enlists James to convince a studio ex-member to come back.

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Don't Stop the Party
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8.41
17 votes

#9 - Don't Stop the Party

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2014

The A-Troupe is reunited after their win at regionals, but they learn quickly that the rules at nationals are different and their team dynamic could be in jeopardy. Emily and Michelle set aside their differences over Eldon and agree to focus their energies on the nationals preparation.

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Ready to Start
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8.40
20 votes

#10 - Ready to Start

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2014

The first round of auditions for the nationals team takes place. Phoebe, the new head choreographer, challenges the dancers with her choreography for the final round.

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Rewind
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8.38
8 votes

#11 - Rewind

Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 3/13/2015

Amanda's bid to dance with the Next Step is accepted by the judges. It's a showdown between LOD and the Next Step. The judges have to decide between the technical perfection of LOD and the heart and soul of the Next Step.

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The Girl is Mine
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8.33
15 votes

#12 - The Girl is Mine

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/14/2014

Hunter challenges Eldon to a secret dance battle, with Michelle as the prize. Kate asks James to dance a duet with Beth when her partner drops out.

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Under Pressure
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8.33
12 votes

#13 - Under Pressure

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/24/2014

Emily tries to expose Amanda but gets caught in her own trap. Kate discovers the Next Step's money is missing and holds Chloe responsible. Riley enlists James to take CPR training with her for the studio.

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Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better
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8.20
15 votes

#14 - Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/25/2014

As the studio grows in popularity it must make space for new members of J-Troupe. Michelle and Amanda promote the studio at their school while the others mentor J-Troupe. Daniel gives Kate an ultimatum.

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Heartbreaker
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8.20
15 votes

#15 - Heartbreaker

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/26/2014

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Eldon challenges Hunter to win back the nationals solo award. Emily is forced to prove her loyalty to Amanda by ending something that is just starting. James searches for a four-leaf clover for Riley's list.

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Lost
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8.19
16 votes

#16 - Lost

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/10/2014

James turns to the boys for help to solve a riddle for Riley. The A-Troupe costumes for Nationals go missing. Emily's loyalties are tested.

You Love Me
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8.17
12 votes

#17 - You Love Me

Season 2 - Episode 32 - Aired 12/26/2014

It's semi-finals, the team showcases their dance that reflects the studio code, the team is stronger with all its individuals. West charms Emily with how he sees her. The dance comes to a devastating end.

Make a Plan to Love Me
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8.14
14 votes

#18 - Make a Plan to Love Me

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/12/2014

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. In order to win Riley back, James suggests she gives him a list of tasks to complete to prove his dedication, starting with breaking up with Beth. Emily further isolates herself from the team to gain Amanda's trust. When Michelle won't answer calls from the studio, Chloe visits Michelle at school.

I Hope I Get it
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8.09
11 votes

#19 - I Hope I Get it

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2014

As the studio grows in popularity, it must make space for new members of J-Troupe. Emily asks Hunter to help her with J-Troupe auditions to make Michelle jealous but enjoys herself with Hunter more than she expected.

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Sing
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8.07
14 votes

#20 - Sing

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/16/2014

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Michelle holds a scholarship fundraiser for young dancers while the elite competition gets a step up. Amanda misses a band practice and feels bad about lying to her new friends. West and Giselle get caught up in a talent war.

The Truth Comes Out
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8.00
17 votes

#21 - The Truth Comes Out

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/9/2014

Michelle finds out about the dance battle and Hunter gets a chance at the nationals solo spot. Phoebe challenges select A-Troupers and J-Troupers to create a song and a dance in 24 hours.

Hello Trouble
star
8.00
12 votes

#22 - Hello Trouble

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/3/2014

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Thalia, Giselle, and Amanda represent the Next Step at a trio competition. When Michelle comes to watch, Amanda is forced to change her plans. James tackles number ten on Riley's list and decides to get to know Emily.

What'll I Do
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7.91
11 votes

#23 - What'll I Do

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/4/2014

Auditions for the small group dance are held amid personal betrayals and misunderstandings. James apologises to Riley but she cannot bring herself to forgive him.

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It Takes Two
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7.82
11 votes

#24 - It Takes Two

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/28/2014

Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Solo and duet competitors are chosen for nationals, where each round is an elimination. Michelle is hurt when Eldon won't do the duet with her. Riley's world comes crashing down when James betrays her.

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Time to Move On
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7.75
16 votes

#25 - Time to Move On

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/2/2014

Riley struggles to move on from James while still working on their duet. Emily and Hunter get to know each other better when they get locked in the costume closet together.