The Next Step
Season 5
201720 episodes
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.
Episode 1
The New Regime
May 28, 201722m
Changes to the studio force Michelle to rethink her future at The Next Step.
Episode 2
Go West, Young Michelle
Jun 2, 201722m
Michelle, dissatisfied with Emily's dance studio philosophy, starts her own team, TNS West, and discovers some surprising new talent.
Episode 3
Dance, Lies and Hoverboards
Jun 9, 201722m
A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe.
Episode 4
Leon Me
Jun 16, 201722m
TNS East hires a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a Hip Hop workshop and TNS West shows up to join in.
Episode 5
It's All Fun and Games...
Jun 23, 201722m
After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry on stage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie.
Episode 6
No Good Deed
Jul 7, 201722m
Piper's determination to help Amy get on to A-Troupe has a surprising outcome. Things start to heat up with Noah and Jacquie.
Episode 7
Heathers
Jul 14, 201722m
TNS West needs two more dancers to round out their team, and Piper thinks she may have found the perfect new recruit.
Episode 8
12 Hour Party People
Jul 21, 201722m
TNS West throws a dance-a-thon fundraiser, which is attended by some exciting guest stars.
Episode 9
A Tale of Two Eldons
Jul 28, 201722m
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.
Episode 10
United and Divided
Aug 11, 201722m
When TNS East and TNS West have a dance-off to determine home studio advantage for the coming battle, Elliot reveals his true colours.
Episode 11
East Meets West
Sep 13, 201722m
Emily has a secret weapon in the dance battle to determine which troupe will get to represent The Next Step at regionals.
Episode 12
Brave New World
Sep 20, 201722m
Kingston and Ozzy think there's something suspicious about Elliot's generosity, and discover he's hiding a shocking secret.
Episode 13
Civil War
Sep 22, 201722m
When the tensions between TNS East and TNS West reach an all-time high, Miss Kate is forced to make a drastic decision.
Episode 14
Stand Together or Fall Apart (1)
Sep 27, 201722m
Piper and Amy develop a secret plan to get back on the road to regionals. Jacquie is tempted to leave the studio.
Episode 15
This Changes Everything (2)
Nov 8, 201722m
Piper and Amy's secret plan is put into action, as the dancers rally to unite the studios under one banner.
Episode 16
Stand and Deliver
Nov 15, 201722m
With 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.
Episode 17
Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?
Nov 22, 201722m
Josh's brother, Adam, shows up at the studio unannounced with 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, and they enlist Henry's help to turn things around.
Episode 18
I Have a Vision
Nov 29, 201722m
With the deadline for the Regionals qualifier video looming, The Next Step scrambles to perfect their routine in time.
Episode 19
Snap Decision (1)
Dec 6, 201722m
Lola strives to stop Richelle from making a huge mistake. Noah and Jacquie struggle in their new roles on A-Troupe. Ozzy missteps when the team is counting on him most.
Episode 20
Pointe of No Return (2)
Dec 13, 201722m
The Next Step's hope of going to Regionals hinges on today. Richelle makes a horrifying discovery. Piper tries to work up the courage to ask out her crush.