The Next Step

Season 5

20 episodes 11 seasons

Since losing at Regionals, A-Troupe is once again the underdog, but that won’t deter them from getting back to the top. As many dancers leave to pursue their goals and dreams, former dance captain Emily steps in to take control of the studio. But her strict regime isn’t welcomed by everyone and the studio quickly divides into two. Only one team can make it to Regionals and it’s a full out battle between East vs. West.

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The Next Step Season 5 released on May 28, 2017.

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S05E01 Aired May 26, 2017

A New Regime

The Next Step holds auditions, welcoming prospective new dancers to the studio. The new studio head makes some surprising cuts that throw the future of veteran A-Troupers into question. The fallout from auditions forces Michelle to examine her place at the studio, and make some hard decisions. Meanwhile, the arrival of a new dancer might spell trouble for Noah and Henry's friendship.

S05E02 Aired June 02, 2017

Go West

Michelle, dissatisfied with Emily's dance studio philosophy, starts her own team, TNS West, and discovers some surprising new talent. Meanwhile, Noah tries to help Piper adjust to dancing under Emily's new direction at TNS East.

S05E03 Aired June 09, 2017

Dance, Lies and Hoverboards

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.

S05E04 Aired June 16, 2017

Leon Me

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.

S05E05 Aired June 23, 2017

It's All Fun and Games

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.

S05E06 Aired July 07, 2017

No Good Deed

Piper's determination to help Amy get on to A-Troupe has a surprising outcome. Things start to heat up with Noah and Jacquie, while Kingston and Ozzy try to take Henry's mind off his troubles.

S05E07 Aired July 14, 2017

Heathers

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.

S05E08 Aired July 21, 2017

12 Hour Party People

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.

S05E09 Aired July 28, 2017

A Tale of Two Eldons

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.

S05E10 Aired August 11, 2017

United and Divided

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.

S05E11 Aired October 13, 2017

East Meets West

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.

S05E12 Aired October 20, 2017

Brave New World

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.

S05E13 Aired October 27, 2017

TNS: Civil War

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.

S05E14 Aired November 03, 2017

Stand Together or Fall Apart

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.

S05E15 Aired November 08, 2017

This Changes Everything

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.

S05E16 Aired November 15, 2017

Stand and Deliver

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.

S05E17 Aired November 22, 2017

Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?

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.

S05E18 Aired November 29, 2017

I Have a Vision

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.

S05E19 Aired December 06, 2017

Snap Decision

Lola and Richelle's friendship is threatened when Lola tries to keep Richelle from making the biggest mistake of her life. Noah's role as dance captain puts him at odds with Jacquie and puts pressure on their relationship. Ozzy is terrified he has ruined the team's shot at regionals.

S05E20 Aired December 13, 2017

Pointe of No Return

TNS is recording its regionals qualifier video. With the deadline imminent, everything must go according to plan. Richelle makes a horrifying discovery that could ruin the video and put her dance career at risk. As Piper's feelings for a fellow dancer grow, she works up the courage to ask him out.