The Next Step: Cheer - Season 1

First aired: 5/25/2026 10 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Save the Comets!

Aired: 5/25/2026

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

Aired: 5/26/2026

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

Aired: 5/27/2026

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

Aired: 5/28/2026

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

Aired: 5/29/2026

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

Aired: 6/1/2026

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

Aired: 6/2/2026

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

Aired: 6/3/2026

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

Aired: 6/4/2026

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

Aired: 6/5/2026

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.