The Next Step: Cheer — Season 1
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 fro
About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Save the Comets!
Aired 25 May 2026 • 25 min
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 26 May 2026 • 25 min
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 27 May 2026 • 25 min
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 28 May 2026 • 25 min
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 29 May 2026 • 25 min
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 1 June 2026 • 25 min
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 2 June 2026 • 25 min
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 3 June 2026 • 25 min
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 4 June 2026 • 25 min
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 5 June 2026 • 25 min
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.