High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

10 Best Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

A group of East High students countdown to the opening night of their school’s first-ever production of “High School Musical.” Showmances blossom; friendships are tested while new ones are made; rivalries flare and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only a high school drama club can provide.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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#15 - The Read-Through (Season 1 - Episode 2)

E.J. is jealous and reeling after losing the leading role of "Troy" to Ricky, and Miss Jenn tells the conflicted leading lady, Nini, to "trust the process."

The episode was rated 7.17 from 153 votes.

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#14 - Into the Unknown (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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A reluctant E.J. takes the reins in a surprisingly new role on "Frozen". New campers bring vocal chops—and competition—to the auditions. In Los Angeles, Nini makes a potentially life-changing discovery of her own.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 60 votes.

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#13 - The Auditions (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Ricky decides to audition for East High's fall musical, "High School Musical," in an effort to rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Nini.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 204 votes.

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#12 - The Real Campers of Shallow Lake (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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After promising juicy drama for the "Frozen" documentary, E.J., Carlos and Val plan to turn rehearsals into "The Real Campers of Shallow Lake". But E.J. realizes he may have gone too far when the fake drama pushes some real buttons.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 63 votes.

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#11 - Homecoming (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Miss Jenn organizes a girl’s night out with Kourtney and Nini to help Nini shake off the boy drama, while the rest of the theater kids attend the East High Homecoming dance, where Carlos learns to dance like everyone’s watching.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 128 votes.

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#10 - Blocking (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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After Nini discovers that E.J. isn’t who she thinks he is, Ashlyn gets caught in the middle. Gina and E.J. team up as “wonderstudies,” and Ricky gets an unexpected visitor at home.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 140 votes.

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#9 - The Tech Rehearsal (Season 1 - Episode 8)

When the cast and crew unexpectedly need to find a new location to "tech" their production, Carlos secures a spooky theater downtown, forcing Miss Jenn to confront old demons.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 107 votes.

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#8 - Thanksgiving (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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A rambunctious Thanksgiving "cast party" at Ashlyn's ends with surprising news for Gina, while Miss Jenn and Mr. Mazzara accidentally spend the holiday together at East High.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 111 votes.

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#7 - Admissions (Season 4 - Episode 5)

With Ricky and Kourtney off to college and the other Wildcats distracted, the musical is in peril.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 45 votes.

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#6 - The Night of Nights (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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Ricky, Gina, and the rest of the Wildcats must make big decisions on opening night of HSM 3.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 42 votes.

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#5 - What Team? (Season 1 - Episode 6)

When Miss Jenn is placed on temporary leave and rehearsals are put on hold, the students rally together to defend their drama teacher.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 127 votes.

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#4 - Let It Go (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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Nerves run high on the opening night of "Frozen" as the documentary's release quickly approaches.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 60 votes.

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#3 - Opening Night (Season 1 - Episode 9)

After months of rehearsals, the theater kids gear up for an unforgettable opening night. But when unexpected audience members show up to shake the cast to its core, will the show "go on" if the Wildcats aren't all in this together?

The episode was rated 7.81 from 114 votes.

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#2 - Act Two (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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It's Act Two of opening night, and the stakes have never been higher. After last-minute cast changes in Act One — and so much left unsaid between Ricky and Nini — there's more drama offstage than on

The episode was rated 8.09 from 133 votes.

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#1 - Born to Be Brave (Season 4 - Episode 8)

Act Two of HSM 3 Opening Night is shaken up by surprise guests and looming decisions.

The episode was rated 8.37 from 52 votes.

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