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.
#1 - Stand and Deliver
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/15/2017
With the troupe united, it's time to elect a new dance captain. Piper helps Amy to find the strength she needs to finally have an honest conversation with her mother. Heather is asked to perform a task for Emily, but is tempted to bail on it when she sees a chance to be one of the gang.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#14 - I Have a Vision
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/29/2017
A last-second change of plans threatens The Next Step's chances of qualifying for regionals, and Ozzy struggles to step up to the challenge. When Richelle encounters a difficult hurdle, Lola feels pressure to stay loyal to her friend. Piper is surprised by some new feelings for an old friend.
#15 - Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/22/2017
Josh's brother shows up at the studio unannounced with some surprising news. When Zara realizes her split focus is affecting her chances at a coveted solo, she is forced to choose between her two passions. Heather and Piper feel their lack of hip-hop skills could hurt the team, so they enlist Henry's help to turn things around.
#16 - Defying Gravity, Part 2
Season 8 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/24/2022
An epic romance years in the making might finally have its moment. With sabotage afoot, and facing impossible odds, A-troupe must pull together like never before.
#17 - This Changes Everything
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/8/2017
Piper and Amy's secret plan is put into action, as the dancers rally to unite the studios under one banner. Amy's future at the studio is threatened when her mother makes a difficult demand. Emily and Michelle are forced to face their shortcomings.
#18 - Stand Together or Fall Apart
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/3/2017
Piper and Amy develop a secret plan to get back on the road to regionals. Jacquie is tempted to leave the studio when she gets an offer that's hard to refuse. A visit from Josh's brother wreaks havoc on Josh's future at the studio. Kingston, in his quest to become a better dancer, enlists Lola's help to conquer a new challenge.
#19 - TNS: Civil War
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/27/2017
When the tensions between TNS East and TNS West reach an all-time high, Miss Kate is forced to make a drastic decision. In the aftermath, dancers struggle to pick up the pieces. Noah and Jacquie rise above the conflict, and deepen their relationship.
#20 - Brave New World
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/20/2017
Kingston and Ozzy think there's something suspicious about Elliot's generosity, and discover he's hiding a shocking secret. LaTroy is given the opportunity of a lifetime, but if he chooses to take it, it will mean leaving the studio. In the wake of the results of the dance battle, Noah and Jacquie struggle with the fact that only one of them can go to regionals.
#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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#22 - United and Divided
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/11/2017
When TNS East and TNS West have a dance-off to determine home studio advantage for the coming battle, Elliot reveals his true colours. The love triangle between Henry, Noah and Jacquie reaches a breaking point. A surprising move by Michelle elicits a shocking decision from one of the Next Step's top dancers.
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#23 - A Tale of Two Eldons
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/28/2017
In advance of the TNS East/West face-off to determine which troupe will represent the studio at regionals, Michelle's troupe gets their tenth and final dancer. Michelle thinks her dreams have come true, but her new member could turn out to be her worst nightmare. Eldon double-books himself as choreographer for TNS East and West, and struggles to keep his commitment to both. Things between Lola and Jacquie get complicated when their team's featured soloist is chosen.
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#24 - 12 Hour Party People
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2017
In order to raise funds for a potential new dancer who can't afford competitive dance, TNS West throws a dance-a-thon fundraiser, which is attended by some exciting guest stars. Noah wants to support his friends at TNS West, but Jacquie isn't so sure they should be fraternizing with the enemy. As Lola and Richelle become better friends, Lola tricks Richelle into loosening up.
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#25 - Heathers
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2017
TNS West needs two more dancers to round out their team, and Piper thinks she may have found the perfect new recruit. Jacquie worries that Noah is being a little too public about their relationship and begins to question whether she wants to date a teammate. When Zara shows up late to practice, Josh notices she is being evasive and calls her out.
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