The Next Step: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Next Step Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The New Regime
May 28, 2017
Changes to the studio force Michelle to rethink her future at The Next Step.
Go West, Young Michelle
Jun 2, 2017
Michelle, dissatisfied with Emily's dance studio philosophy, starts her own team, TNS West, and discovers some surprising new talent.
Dance, Lies and Hoverboards
Jun 9, 2017
A self-trained dancer, Kingston, must prove himself to keep his spot on Michelle's new troupe.
Leon Me
Jun 16, 2017
TNS East hires a guest choreographer, Leon Blackwood, to teach a Hip Hop workshop and TNS West shows up to join in.
It's All Fun and Games...
Jun 23, 2017
After being assigned a duet, Noah struggles to find the chemistry on stage with Richelle because of his feelings for Jacquie.
No Good Deed
Jul 7, 2017
Piper's determination to help Amy get on to A-Troupe has a surprising outcome. Things start to heat up with Noah and Jacquie.
Heathers
Jul 14, 2017
TNS West needs two more dancers to round out their team, and Piper thinks she may have found the perfect new recruit.
12 Hour Party People
Jul 21, 2017
TNS West throws a dance-a-thon fundraiser, which is attended by some exciting guest stars.
A Tale of Two Eldons
Jul 28, 2017
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
United and Divided
Aug 11, 2017
When TNS East and TNS West have a dance-off to determine home studio advantage for the coming battle, Elliot reveals his true colours.
East Meets West
Sep 13, 2017
Emily has a secret weapon in the dance battle to determine which troupe will get to represent The Next Step at regionals.
Brave New World
Sep 20, 2017
Kingston and Ozzy think there's something suspicious about Elliot's generosity, and discover he's hiding a shocking secret.
Civil War
Sep 22, 2017
When the tensions between TNS East and TNS West reach an all-time high, Miss Kate is forced to make a drastic decision.
Stand Together or Fall Apart (1)
Sep 27, 2017
Piper and Amy develop a secret plan to get back on the road to regionals. Jacquie is tempted to leave the studio.
This Changes Everything (2)
Nov 8, 2017
Piper and Amy's secret plan is put into action, as the dancers rally to unite the studios under one banner.
Stand and Deliver
Nov 15, 2017
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
Oh Brother! Why Art Thou Here?
Nov 22, 2017
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 choos
I Have a Vision
Nov 29, 2017
With the deadline for the Regionals qualifier video looming, The Next Step scrambles to perfect their routine in time.
Snap Decision (1)
Dec 6, 2017
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.
Pointe of No Return (2)
Dec 13, 2017
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.