The WORST episodes of The Next Step
Every episode of The Next Step ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Next Step!
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.
#8 - Sweet and Salty
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/28/2018
A five bonus point advantage for regionals hang in the air as Summer, Amy, and Lily compete for the top soloist title.
#9 - Ty'd to You
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/2/2019
As Michelle and Emily deal with a troubling revelation about regionals, family and friendships face new challenges.
#10 - All the Marbles
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2019
When Noah's fate at The Next Step is put to a vote, arguments ensue over what to do.
#12 - Big Decisions
Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/14/2020
Summer receives a letter with a life-changing opportunity that would ruin Cleo's plans.
#13 - Dance, Dance, Resurrection
Season 7 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/21/2020
A-Troupe is left scrambling after one of its dancers leaves unexpectedly.
#14 - Room Service
Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/28/2020
The Next Step lets off some steam before a major performance.
#15 - And So It Begins
Season 7 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/4/2020
A-troupe take the stage in the next chapter of their dance careers.
#16 - It All Comes Down to This
Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/18/2020
A-Troupe makes a stunning decision.
#18 - I Dreamed a Dream
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/30/2022
Richelle and Shad hold auditions to find a soloist to be the lead in Step Inside. When one of the dancers has conflicting feelings about the team’s choice to forgo nationals, they dance out their emotions, which results in Richelle and Shad offering them the role. Meanwhile, Jude finds a way for Cleo to still go to nationals, with disastrous consequences.
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#19 - Never Had a Friend Like Me
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2022
Reeling from the loss of Kenzie, Richelle asks the Step Inside team to show her their best duets to prove their commitment, and Kingston struggles to set boundaries. Meanwhile, as her first act as dance captain, Kenzie asks Ethan, Ebby and Daisy to create a trio, and Ethan has trouble collaborating with his team. As the two teams each struggle with growing pains, the studio is shaken with totally unexpected news.
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#20 - Perfect for You
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/4/2022
Lily tries to avoid her feelings about the recent Tea_araBling video by focusing on a small group dance with Amy and Piper, and Ozzy embarks on finding a perfect venue for Step Inside for Richelle, which helps her see him in a new light.
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#21 - East Meets West
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/13/2017
Emily has a secret weapon in the dance battle to determine which troupe will get to represent The Next Step at regionals. Josh has to choose between his loyalty to his friend and his team. When Noah and Jacquie face off, Noah sees a new side of her personality.
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#23 - Dance, Lies and Hoverboards
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2017
A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe. Over at TNS East, Richelle gets a pleasant surprise, and questions the motives of a new dancer Lola, who seems intent on becoming her best friend. Since Amy never told her mum she was cut from A-Troupe, she needs Piper's help to cover for her.
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#24 - Leon Me
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2017
TNS East hires a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a hip-hop workshop. But when TNS West shows up to join in, the divide between the two troupes grows even deeper. As Noah and Jacquie's connection becomes obvious, Henry is forced to make a tough decision.
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#25 - It's All Fun and Games
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2017
After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry onstage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie. LaTroy, Henry and Amy try to play a prank on Ozzy, who teaches his teammates a lesson. Amy's mum discovers that Amy has been lying about being on A-Troupe, and Amy's worst fears may come true.
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