The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 Plot
When the Comets’ legendary coach leaves for a rival cheer team, Kenzie steps in to take her place. But with many of the Comets’ star athletes departing with the coach, Kenzie must rebuild the team from scratch, recruiting enough new talent to form a winning squad.
Season 1 Episodes
20 episodes1
Save the Comets!
The Comets’ All Stars cheer season is jeopardized when their legendary coach, Tessa Cutler, bails. Kenzie steps up as coach, but can she get enough people to try out?
2
Tryouts
As tryouts for the Comets begin, Olive and Heath feel insecure as dancers in cheer. Meanwhile, Levi and Ashton’s odd behavior makes Ruby question if they are mad at her.
3
Decision Day
With the mat list going up today, Layla is anxious that she won’t be on it and that Jordan and Olive will. Kenzie struggles to finalize the team, and Cammy helps Melody taunt their rivals.
4
Conditioning
Worried the Comets aren’t ready, Kenzie runs a conditioning day. A sticky note game fuels Jordan’s competitiveness, while Ruby plans a surprise for Levi and Ashton.
5
Cheer Captain Election
Layla and Melody campaign against each other for cheer captain. Meanwhile, Ashton starts a side hustle to make some extra cash, and Heath debates returning to dance.
6
Heather's Birthday Party
Jordan and Ruby butt heads over how to run a cheer birthday party, Melody hopes training Jax will gain the team’s goodwill, and Cammy and Kenzie hunt for a loose animal.
7
Choreo Camp
During choreo camp, Olive tries to minimize tensions with Layla. Meanwhile, Kenzie tries to keep a secret from Melody, and Heath tries to one-up Jax.
8
Flyers
As Kenzie changes up the routine, Layla tries to prove she belongs on-mat as a flyer. A new stunt makes Olive nervous, and Ruby struggles to reign in her crush on Heath.
9
Superstitions
Sensing something off, Ruby spies on Melody. Levi faces his first test as cheer captain. Meanwhile, desperate for an advantage over Olive, Layla turns to Angel for help.
10
First Full-Out
The Comets are physically ready to run their first full-out, but emotions run high as Jax realizes he has feelings for Olive. Meanwhile, Ruby struggles to keep Melody’s plan a secret.
11
Sleepover in the Gym
Kenzie tries to fix the team’s tensions with a sleepover, Olive worries people are treating her differently after the full out, and Melody realises she has to win the team over.
12
The Twisties
Melody comes down with a bad case of the twisties! Heath and Jax try to exercise their feelings away, while Angel works to earn her spot on the mat.
13
Flexibility
Levi proves to Kenzie that his relationship won’t be a distraction. Kenzie works to shoo an overbearing parent from the gym. Ruby tries to see if Heath still has a girlfriend.
14
Assistant Coach?!
Kenzie adjusts to the new assistant coach, Denise. Ruby worries about the growing tensions between Levi and Ashton, and Layla feels pressure from Denise to perform.
15
The Plague
While trying to make new friends, Cammy accidentally starts a rumour. With Damien’s help, Layla rediscovers herself, and Melody tries to catch a cold that is circulating through the gym.
16
Social Media Day
Levi tries to keep the team calm for Social Media Day after Denise announces big changes. Jordan practices her cheer smile, and Melody works on an improved full-out.
17
Down to Time
The team try to get their full-out to time, but Angel struggles. Heath worries Jax is ashamed of their friendship, and Layla gets upset with Damian.
18
Rest and Relaxation
On a rest and relaxation day, a new tension strains Layla and Jordan’s friendship. Ashton debates telling Levi his doubts, and Kenzie worries about her future as coach.
19
Cheermageddon (1)
At Cheermageddon, Melody questions her place on the team. Jax and Heath interview a cheerleader that seeds doubt in their routine, and Angel pitches the gym to investors.
20
Cheermageddon (2)
At Cheermageddon, the Comets compete for the first time as a team... against Coach Cutler and the Cheery Bombs!