S4E8 Born to Be Brave
Act Two of HSM 3 Opening Night is shaken up by surprise guests and looming decisions.
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🏆 Top Episodes
#2
S1E10
Act Two
It's Act Two of opening night, and the stakes have never been higher. After last-minute cast changes in Act One — and so much left unsaid between Ricky and Nini — there's more drama offstage than on
#3
S1E9
Opening Night
After months of rehearsals, the theater kids gear up for an unforgettable opening night. But when unexpected audience members show up to shake the cast to its core, will the show "go on" if the Wildcats aren't all in this together?
- 4. S4E7 "The Night of Nights"
- 5. S3E5 "The Real Campers of Shallow Lake"
- 6. S3E8 "Let It Go"
- 7. S4E5 "Admissions"
- 8. S2E8 "Most Likely To"
- 9. S1E7 "Thanksgiving"
- 10. S2E11 "Showtime"
📉 Bottom Episodes
#38
S2E12
Second Chances
While the Wildcats head to Salt Lake Slices to digest the excitement of opening night - and a pizza or two - Miss Jenn continues to experience tunnel vision over the Menkie Awards. Mr. Mazzara shows his softer side; Ricky reevaluates a party crasher; Gina speaks her truth; and Nini makes a life-altering call.
- 37. S3E1 "Happy Campers"
- 36. S3E3 "The Woman in the Woods"
- 35. S3E4 "No Drama"
- 34. S2E10 "The Transformation"
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16 Hidden Gems
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Top Standout: S1E10 Act Two
Most Infamous: S2E12 Second Chances
Best Hidden Gem: S4E8 Born to Be Brave
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