The Next Step perform their nationals finals routine against Life of Dance with Amanda from Elite although they win after going back to the studio to practise they receive disturbing news and a big catastrophe and decision as Lucien gives them a proposition to consider.

Emily faces a difficult situation to prove her trip to Amanda. James continues to tick off challenges from Riley's list.

James is closer to finishing Riley's list. Amanda continues to scheme and is suspicious of Emily's motives. Michelle tries to find a substitute for dance.

While Amanda's plans to take down The Next Step involve Chloe, James and Riley are off to learn First Aide. Emily is worried she will never collect enough evidence to show Amanda's true colors.

Chloe and Riley work together to prove Emily is innocent. A-Troupe are reeling after Amanda's shock confession.

With Nationals around the corner, Riley and James struggle to reconnect while rehearsing their duet. Emily and West strike up an unlikely friendship, while Michelle and Eldon rekindle theirs.

Successful choreographer Luther Brown drops in on The Next Step to help the boys with their small group routine. Thalia and Giselle are in a rush to try to teach Michelle the Nationals routine. James gives Eldon dating advice.

The team arrives at Nationals for the first of two dates of male solo competition. Both Elite and Ladies of Destruction (LOD) appear as formidable opponents.

It's semi-finals, the team showcases their dance that reflects the studio code, the team is stronger with all its individuals. West charms Emily with how he sees her. The dance comes to a devastating end.

It's the finals, but The Next Step only has 9 dancers, as Emily has injured her knee. Amanda volunteered to dance in her place, but what will the judges decide?