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The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, May 25, 2026

Ended: Monday, September 21, 2026

When does The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 come out?

The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 premiered Monday, May 25, 2026 on CBBC and ended Monday, September 21, 2026. The season has 20 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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The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 release schedule

The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 episode release dates
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1. 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?

Monday · 5 months ago

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.

Tuesday · 5 months ago

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.

Wednesday · 5 months ago

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.

Thursday · 5 months ago

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.

Friday · 5 months ago

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.

Monday · 5 months ago

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.

Tuesday · 5 months ago

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.

Wednesday · 5 months ago

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.

Thursday · 5 months ago

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.

Friday · 5 months ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

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.

Monday · 1 month ago

20. Cheermageddon (2)

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

Monday · 1 month ago

The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 FAQ

When does The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 come out?

The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 premiered Monday, May 25, 2026 on CBBC.

How many episodes are in The Next Step: Cheer Season 1?

The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 has 20 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Next Step: Cheer Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

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