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Better Than This
The Next Step - S2 - E23
James gets his driving licence for Riley. Michelle searches for something she loves as much as dance and joins the debate team at school. Amanda learns that Emily cannot be trusted.
The Next Step: Season 2 - 34 Episode s
2x1 - Don't Stop the Party
March 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.
2x2 - My Boyfriend's Back
March 14, 2014
A-Troupe meets its new choreographer and votes for open auditions for the nationals team. A-Troupers, B-Troupers, J-Troupers plus unexpected newcomers all show up for the nationals team auditions.
2x3 - Ready to Start
March 21, 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.
2x4 - The Final Cut
March 28, 2014
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. The nationals team is chosen, with devastating results for some A-Troupers. Hunter enlists Emily's help to make Michelle jealous
2x5 - The Girl is Mine
April 4, 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.
2x6 - Work It
April 11, 2014
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. With new members in place, the team fundraises to buy designer uniforms. Michelle is confused when Eldon avoids her as a result of losing the dance battle
2x7 - It Takes Two
April 18, 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.
2x8 - What'll I Do
April 25, 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.
2x9 - Never Enough
May 2, 2014
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. James and Riley struggle with their duet. Michelle demands an answer from Eldon - why is he avoiding her?
2x10 - I Hope I Get It
May 9, 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.
2x11 - Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better
May 16, 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.
2x12 - Time to Move On
May 23, 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.
2x13 - The Truth Comes Out
May 30, 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.
2x14 - Sing
June 6, 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.
2x15 - You're the One That I Want
September 12, 2014
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Giselle and Thalia think a little competition will be good motivation for James and Riley. Hunter invites Michelle to a concert. James and Eldon do some male bonding while Amanda sympathizes with Emily.
2x16 - Hazy Shade of Winter
September 19, 2014
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Michelle confronts Emily about the kiss. Thalia and Giselle try to convince James and Riley to take the duet back. Hunter is confused and Michelle has something important to discuss with Kate
2x17 - Game On
September 26, 2014
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. The pressure is on for nationals when a key member leaves the troupe, and the team can't afford to lose anyone else. Amanda and Riley audition for the solo, while Emily puts herself on the line to save her team.
2x18 - Make a Plan to Love Me
October 3, 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.
2x19 - Sacrifice
October 10, 2014
Reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers at the Next Step Dance Studio. Emily encourages Hunter to try to get closer to the boys. James creates a new dance move for Riley's list. Gabi is jealous when her younger sister Becca is chosen for a J-Troupe trio.
2x20 - Heartbreaker
October 17, 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.
2x21 - Hello Trouble
October 24, 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.
2x22 - Lost
November 7, 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.
2x23 - Better Than This
November 14, 2014
James gets his driving licence for Riley. Michelle searches for something she loves as much as dance and joins the debate team at school. Amanda learns that Emily cannot be trusted.
2x24 - Under Pressure
November 21, 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.
2x25 - Just Dance
November 28, 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.
2x26 - Water It
December 5, 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.
2x27 - Run This Town
December 12, 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.
2x28 - Re-Match
December 19, 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.
2x29 - Old Friends
December 26, 2014
Eldon learns he must compete against Daniel in the male solo round. Daniel's competitiveness stains his friendships with his old teammates.
2x30 - I Don't Know
January 2, 2015
Small Groups and duets compete at the Nationals competition. James struggles with whether to include a challenging move in the small group routine.
2x31 - What Are You Waiting For?
December 19, 2014
Michelle is pitted against Amanda in the female solo round.
2x32 - You Love Me
December 26, 2014
A reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. It is the semi-finals and the team showcases their dance.
2x33 - Danger Zone
January 2, 2015
A reality-style drama following the lives of a group of dancers. The team awaits a verdict as to whether Emily can dance or whether the team has to forfeit.
2x34 - Rewind
March 13, 2015
Amanda's bid to dance with the Next Step is accepted by the judges.