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The Next Step: Cheer

Adam RaikouCarter MusselmanElya Wardini
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25 May 2026First aired
1Season

The series

Kenzie takes on a bold new challenge – leading a struggling cheerleading squad with big dreams of making it to Nationals. Determined to prove she’s more than just a dancer, Kenzie must rally a mismatched team of athletes, overcome rivalries, and inspire belief in themselves and each other.

Episodes

Season 1 · 20 episodes · 2026

  1. Episode 125 May 202625m

    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. Episode 226 May 202625m

    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. Episode 327 May 202625m

    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. Episode 428 May 202625m

    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. Episode 529 May 202625m

    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. Episode 61 Jun 202625m

    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. Episode 72 Jun 202625m

    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. Episode 83 Jun 202625m

    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. Episode 94 Jun 202625m

    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. Episode 105 Jun 202625m

    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. Episode 1121 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1221 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1321 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1421 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1521 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1621 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1721 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1821 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 1921 Sep 202624m

    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. Episode 2021 Sep 202626m

    Cheermageddon (2)

    At Cheermageddon, the Comets compete for the first time as a team... against Coach Cutler and the Cheery Bombs!

Cast

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