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It Ain't Easy
The Next Step - S4 - E33
Riley questions her relationship with Alfie.
The Next Step: Season 4 - 40 Episode s
4x1 - One More Time
February 15, 2016
Miss Kate and the Next Step dancers hold an Open House to welcome prospective new dancers to the studio. Meanwhile, some veteran A-Troupe members say their farewells as they prepare to move on.
4x2 - Stir It Up
February 19, 2016
Auditions for A-Troupe get underway, and Amanda and Eldon make big decisions. Meanwhile, Skylar and Cierra demonstrate their sisterly devotion to one another when they make a pact.
4x3 - Heads Will Roll
February 26, 2016
Guest choreographer, Stephanie, challenges the dancers at the afternoon auditions.
4x4 - Welcome To The Jungle
March 4, 2016
The new A-Troupe dancers are revealed, and Piper decides to form a club with her nervous fellow newbies; Riley is offered the opportunity of a lifetime, and Cierra and Amanda both vie for the final open spot on A-Troupe.
4x5 - Square One
March 11, 2016
Riley assigns a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle.
4x6 - London Calling
March 18, 2016
West receives a mysterious package from London, England, which leads to a big surprise for the bros. Noah and Amanda collaborate on a song.
4x7 - Walk This Way
March 25, 2016
James prepares to leave for London.
4x8 - Runaway
April 1, 2016
Riley learns that Alfie is hiding a big secret, and his future at The Next Step is in jeopardy. James, West, and Eldon arrive in London, England for the Bangers & Mashups International Hip-Hop Extravaganza.
4x9 - Dancing with Myself
April 8, 2016
Noah's rehearsal prompts a discussion about which trio should be showcased to represent The Next Step. Meanwhile, Michelle wants Alfie to help her bolster her concentration skills on the dance floor; and Sloane gets pranked by Amy and Cassie.
4x10 - Simple Twist of Fate
April 15, 2016
As A-Troupe dances at the Qualifier, Amanda struggles to find the right time to share her feelings for Noah, while Noah continues to hide his back injury.
4x11 - On the Rocks
April 22, 2016
After the studio competes at the qualifier, Riley reconsiders her position as studio head. Noah and Amanda grow closer, but his back injury might get in the way.
4x12 - Knowing Me, Knowing You
April 29, 2016
Noah reveals how he feels about Amanda. LaTroy and Sloane get into a fight after he receives an invitation he can't refuse.
4x13 - The Game Belongs to Me
May 6, 2016
Michelle's competitive side is on full display when she's pitted against Piper to compete at the qualifier. LaTroy seeks out Amy's help to be the best dancer he can be.
4x14 - I Can't Go For That
May 13, 2016
Riley gets invited to an exclusive gala, and has to decide who to invite as her date. Skylar struggles to find her place on A-Troupe.
4x15 - I Only Have Eyes For You
May 20, 2016
Amy makes LaTroy a proposition, but things get complicated when Sloane discovers new feelings; West and Eldon have an adventure in London.
4x16 - Love Will Tear Us Apart
May 27, 2016
Michelle and Riley have a lunch date and take a walk down memory lane; Noah, afraid of losing his spot on A-Troupe, continues to hide his back troubles.
4x17 - Nobody's Fault but Mine
June 3, 2016
Riley considers removing the team from competition because of a change in the qualifier rules. Meanwhile, the guys go on the hunt for Eldon's missing phone in London; and Sloane has trouble accepting Amy and LaTroy's relationship.
4x18 - Your Time Is Gonna Come
June 10, 2016
The guys compete in a hip-hop event in London. Elsewhere, Riley and Alfie's bond intensifies; and Noah's hidden injury begins to hurt the team.
4x19 - How Deep Is Your Love
June 17, 2016
Alfie considers Noah's health problems and surprises Riley with a plan for the qualifiers. Meanwhile, Amanda and Noah open up to one another; and LaTroy makes an unexpected decision in the wake of receiving news from his dad.
4x20 - Heat of the Moment
June 24, 2016
Auditions for the qualifier duet have added significance in the wake of Noah's diagnosis. Meanwhile, LaTroy plots to salvage Sloane and Amy's friendship; and Alfie opens up to Riley about his feelings for her.
4x21 - Kiss and Tell
October 15, 2016
Piper has trouble keeping a secret. Meanwhile, Amanda learns a secret skill from Henry; and an undesirable task is given to Amy and Sloane.
4x22 - Rumour Has It
October 19, 2016
Piper gives Riley an ultimatum to tell James about her kiss with Alfie and Riley struggles to decide what to do.
4x23 - Here Comes Your Man
October 28, 2016
Amanda's cousin Cooper shows up to visit the studio and notices the tension between Riley and Piper.
4x24 - Tainted Love
November 4, 2016
Riley tells James about the kiss. West and Eldon battle at the Bangers and MashUps competition in London. Noah and Amanda struggle with the next step in their relationship.
4x25 - A Fool In Love
November 11, 2016
Riley asks James for some space to sort out her feelings for Alfie and Alfie misinterprets where Riley is at.
4x26 - Karma Police
November 25, 2016
Emily shows up to help Riley get The Next Step to Regionals, but she has to make some hard choices to do it.
4x27 - Only You
November 25, 2016
Emily and Riley choose a dance captain and deal with the qualifier duet.
4x28 - Danger Zone
December 2, 2016
Riley asks James for an impossible favour for the studio.
4x29 - Rivalry
December 9, 2016
James and Alfie represent the Next Step at the final qualifier.
4x30 - Nobody's Perfect
December 15, 2016
4x31 - Shake it Off
March 17, 2017
Riley makes a mistake with Alfie and tries to make it up to him.
4x32 - Come Together
March 24, 2017
4x33 - It Ain't Easy
March 31, 2017
Riley questions her relationship with Alfie.
4x34 - Bold As Love
April 7, 2017
Alfie asks Riley to go on a trip. She does, but not where he planned.
4x35 - Taking Care of Business
April 14, 2017
Jiley is reunited! But the team has lost a member.
4x36 - The Edge of Glory
April 21, 2017
The team prepares to leave for regionals. Cassie is made the alternate dancer but still tries to help the team.
4x37 - Even Better Than the Real Thing
April 28, 2017
The team competes in the first round at regionals but it is not what they expected.
4x38 - Don't Stop Me Now
May 4, 2017
The Next Step competes in the sudden death trio round. Michelle pushes herself before the trio dance in order to be ready.
4x39 - Livin' On A Prayer
May 12, 2017
With Sloane disqualified and Michelle injured, the team does not have enough dancers to dance in the final.
4x40 - A Change Is Gonna Come
May 19, 2017
Now that Alfie is back, the team is able to compete in the Regionals final. But when Michelle shows up ready to dance, Riley has to make a heartbreaking decision.