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The Next Step · S4 · E5

Square One

  • TV-Y
  • Mar 11, 2016
  • 22 min

Riley assigns a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle.

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Riley assigns a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle.

Season 4

40 episodes
  1. 1One More Time (1)

    22 minFeb 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.

  2. 2Stir It Up (2)

    22 minFeb 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.

  3. 3Heads Will Roll (3)

    22 minFeb 26, 2016

    Guest choreographer, Stephanie, challenges the dancers at the afternoon auditions.

  4. 4Welcome To The Jungle

    22 minMar 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.

  5. 5Square One

    22 minMar 11, 2016Now viewing

    Riley assigns a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier. Amanda and Michelle are threatened by Richelle.

  6. 6London Calling (1)

    22 minMar 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.

  7. 7Walk This Way (2)

    22 minMar 25, 2016

    James prepares to leave for London.

  8. 8Runaway

    22 minApr 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.

  9. 9Dancing with Myself

    22 minApr 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.

  10. 10Simple Twist of Fate (1)

    22 minApr 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.

  11. 11On the Rocks (2)

    22 minApr 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.

  12. 12Knowing Me, Knowing You

    22 minApr 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.

  13. 13The Game Belongs to Me

    22 minMay 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.

  14. 14I Can't Go For That

    22 minMay 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.

  15. 15I Only Have Eyes For You

    22 minMay 20, 2016

    Amy makes LaTroy a proposition, but things get complicated when Sloane discovers new feelings; West and Eldon have an adventure in London.

  16. 16Love Will Tear Us Apart

    22 minMay 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.

  17. 17Nobody's Fault but Mine

    22 minJun 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.

  18. 18Your Time Is Gonna Come

    22 minJun 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.

  19. 19How Deep Is Your Love

    22 minJun 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.

  20. 20Heat of the Moment

    22 minJun 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.

  21. 21Kiss and Tell

    22 minOct 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.

  22. 22Rumour Has It

    22 minOct 19, 2016

    Piper gives Riley an ultimatum to tell James about her kiss with Alfie and Riley struggles to decide what to do.

  23. 23Here Comes Your Man (1)

    22 minOct 28, 2016

    Amanda's cousin Cooper shows up to visit the studio and notices the tension between Riley and Piper.

  24. 24Tainted Love (2)

    22 minNov 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.

  25. 25A Fool In Love

    22 minNov 11, 2016

    Riley asks James for some space to sort out her feelings for Alfie and Alfie misinterprets where Riley is at.

  26. 26Karma Police

    22 minNov 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.

  27. 27Only You

    22 minNov 25, 2016

    Emily and Riley choose a dance captain and deal with the qualifier duet.

  28. 28Danger Zone

    22 minDec 2, 2016

    Riley asks James for an impossible favour for the studio.

  29. 29Rivalry

    22 minDec 9, 2016

    James and Alfie represent the Next Step at the final qualifier.

  30. 30Nobody's Perfect

    22 minDec 15, 2016

  31. 31Shake it Off

    22 minMar 17, 2017

    Riley makes a mistake with Alfie and tries to make it up to him.

  32. 32Come Together

    20 minMar 24, 2017

  33. 33It Ain't Easy

    20 minMar 31, 2017

    Riley questions her relationship with Alfie.

  34. 34Bold As Love

    20 minApr 7, 2017

    Alfie asks Riley to go on a trip. She does, but not where he planned.

  35. 35Taking Care of Business

    20 minApr 14, 2017

    Jiley is reunited! But the team has lost a member.

  36. 36The Edge of Glory

    20 minApr 21, 2017

    The team prepares to leave for regionals. Cassie is made the alternate dancer but still tries to help the team.

  37. 37Even Better Than the Real Thing (1)

    20 minApr 28, 2017

    The team competes in the first round at regionals but it is not what they expected.

  38. 38Don't Stop Me Now (2)

    20 minMay 4, 2017

    The Next Step competes in the sudden death trio round. Michelle pushes herself before the trio dance in order to be ready.

  39. 39Livin' On A Prayer (3)

    20 minMay 12, 2017

    With Sloane disqualified and Michelle injured, the team does not have enough dancers to dance in the final.

  40. 40A Change Is Gonna Come (4)

    20 minMay 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.