The Next Step
As the A-Troupe dancers prepare for the regional dance competition, relationships and loyalties are put to the test at the Next Step studio.
- 2013-2025
- 10 seasons
- Discovery Force Channel
- Comedy, Drama, Family, Music
- TV-G
As the A-Troupe dancers prepare for the regional dance competition, relationships and loyalties are put to the test at the Next Step studio.
Season 4 Episode Guide
40 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
One More Time
22 mins
Miss Kate and the A-Troupe dancers hold an open house for prospective new dancers wishing to attend the studio. James is surprised to see a familiar face at the open house.
Episode 2
Stir It Up
22 mins
A-Troupe auditions begin amidst big decisions for two key characters. In an attemptto prevent future arguements, Skylar and Cierra make a pact.
Episode 3
Heads Will Roll
22 mins
At the afternoon auditions, guest choreographer Stephanie has her last dance at The Next Step. Alfie helps the nervous new dancers relax before their auditions. Cierra and Skylar's pact is tested when the sisters face the most challenging audition of their lives.
Episode 4
Welcome to the Jungle
22 mins
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.
Episode 5
Square One
22 mins
Riley decides to assign a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle's superior dance skills. Nervous about her limitations as a dancer, Sloane turns to her best friend LaTroy for support.
Episode 6
London Calling
22 mins
West receives a mysterious package from London, England, which leads to a big surprise for the bros. Noah takes a break from dance to work on his music in Studio-A, and enlists the help of a reluctant Amanda. Reeling from her humiliation in the trio competition, Sloane seeks help from the Zero Percent Club.
Episode 7
Walk This Way
22 mins
As James prepares to leave for London, an overwhelmed Riley wonders if she's taken on too much as the head of the studio. Michelle and Cassie challenge Henry and LaTroy to teach them some new hip-hop tricks. A smitten Amanda helps Noah with a family matter.
Episode 8
Runaway
22 mins
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.
Episode 9
Dancing with Myself
22 mins
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.
Episode 10
Simple Twist of Fate
22 mins
A-Troupe performs at the qualifier. Meanwhile, a nervous Amanda wants to let Noah know how she feels about him; Noah conceals his back injury; and Sloane tries to lift everyone's spirits by throwing a bash at the studio.
Episode 11
On the Rocks
22 mins
A-Troupe perform[s] at the qualifier. Meanwhile, a nervous Amanda wants to let Noah how she feels about him; Noah conceals his back injury; and Sloane tries to lift everyone's spirits by throwing a bash at the studio.
Episode 12
Knowing Me, Knowing You
22 mins
Noah invites Amanda on a pre-date, and she seizes the opportunity to figure out his true feelings for her. LaTroy and Sloane get into a fight after he receives an invitation he can't refuse. Riley asks the dancers to review each other, but things don't go as planned.
Episode 13
The Game Belongs to Me
22 mins
Michelle's competitive side is on full display when she's pitted against Piper. LaTroy seeks out Amy's help to be the best dancer he can be. Riley chooses the five dancers that will compete in the qualifier.
Episode 14
I Can't Go for That
22 mins
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. LaTroy discovers that Henry has used his name in an unusual way.
Episode 15
I Only Have Eyes for You
22 mins
Amy makes LaTroy a proposition, but things get complicated when Sloane discovers new feelings; West and Eldon have an adventure in London.
Episode 16
Love Will Tear Us Apart
22 mins
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.
Episode 17
Nobody's Fault But Mine
22 mins
A new twist in the qualifier rules means A-Troupe could lose a dancer, and Riley considers pulling team from competition.
Episode 18
Your Time Is Gonna Come
22 mins
James, Eldon, and West compete in the first round of the Bangers & Mashups Hip-Hop Extravaganza in London.
Episode 19
How Deep Is Your Love?
22 mins
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.
Episode 20
Heat of the Moment
22 mins
When Noah receives a devastating diagnosis, auditions for the qualifier duet become more important than ever.
Episode 21
Kiss and Tell
22 mins
Piper struggles to keep the fact that she saw Riley and Alfie kiss to herself. Henry teaches Amanda a secret skill. Amy and Sloane get assigned an uncomfortable task.
Episode 22
Rumour Has It
22 mins
Piper gives Riley an ultimatum to tell James about her kiss with Alfie. Cassie has trouble looking on the bright side of things. Theo from Lost & Found helps Amanda deal with her fears about Noah's operation.
Episode 23
Here Comes Your Man
22 mins
Amanda's cousin Cooper shows up to visit The Next Step Studio. Noah struggles with Amanda seeing him at his weakest. Thalia surprises Eldon by showing up in London. James comes home because he is concerned about Piper.
Episode 24
Tainted Love
22 mins
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.
Episode 25
A Fool in Love
22 mins
Riley asks James for some space to sort out her feelings for Alfie. Amy tries to help LaTroy deal with being alone at the farm. Cassie helps Skylar deal with her fear of talking to strangers.
Episode 26
Come Together
22 mins
Riley helps the team get ready for competition by doing anti-bullying exercises. Everyone learns the different types of bullying behavior and how to deal with it.
Episode 27
Karma Police
22 mins
Emily shows up to help Riley get The Next Step to Regionals. Emily tries to get to the bottom of the problem with the Qualifier duet. Riley makes a decision about her relationship with James. Amy tries to help Sloane reconnect with LaTroy.
Episode 28
Only You
22 mins
Emily and Riley choose a Dance Captain. Noah struggles with being reassigned the Qualifier duet. Sloane helps Jude from Lost & Found with his music video.
Episode 29
Danger Zone
22 mins
Riley asks James for an impossible favour for the studio. Skylar helps the zero percenters deal with their nerves. James and Alfie have a heated conversation.
Episode 30
Rivalry
22 mins
As Michelle came to the next step so did drama it is be harder than ever to get everyone to work together will the get to regionals or will they be torn down
Episode 31
Nobody's Perfect
22 mins
Riley and Alfie have their first date and it does not go well. Noah takes a big step in his relationship with Amanda. Michelle is so focussed on her solo, she disappoints her trio teammates.
Episode 32
Shake It Off
22 mins
James, West and Eldon continue to compete at Banger and Mashups in London. Meanwhile, Noah and Richelle prepare a duet with the helps of an old A-Troupe member.
Episode 33
It Ain't Easy
22 mins
James meets an old friend in London. Riley is confused by her feelings towards Alfie. LaTroy returns from time with his father and turns to Sloane to sort out his feelings.
Episode 34
Bold as Love
22 mins
Alfie asks Riley to go on a trip, and she does, but not where he planned. Meanwhile, Eldon, West and James compete in the finals at the Bangers and Mashups International Hip Hop Competition.
Episode 35
Taking Care of Business
22 mins
James and Riley return to the studio, only to discover that a team member has left. West and Eldon help the small group with their choreography. Riley struggles with confiding with James about studio issues, now that they have reunited.
Episode 36
The Edge of Glory
22 mins
The team prepares to leave for Regionals. Cassie is made the alternate dancer but still tries to help the team. Giselle drops by on a break from her tour and gives Amanda a special invitation. LaTroy spends time with both Sloane and Amy.
Episode 37
Even Better Than the Real Thing
22 mins
The team competes in the first round at Regionals. Due to a misreading of the rules, the solo round is not what they expected. The result is devastating. Tanisha Scott co-hosts the SNR broadcast with Chuck Anderson.
Episode 38
Don't Stop Me Now
22 mins
The Next Step competes in the sudden death trio round. Michelle pushes herself before the trio dance in order to be ready. Amanda struggles with the offer from Giselle. The Geminis continue to win every round.
Episode 39
Livin' on a Prayer
22 mins
The team competes in the duet round and if they win, they go to semi-finals. With Sloane disqualified and Michelle injured, The Next Step does not have enough dancers to dance in the final, if they make it there. Amanda makes her decision. James supports The Next Step in a way no one would expect.
Episode 40
A Change Is Gonna Come
22 mins
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 heart-breaking decision and side-line one of the dancers who was about to compete. LaTroy makes a decision he has been dreading. With several team members broken hearted, The Next Step leaves it all on the floor in the final.
