When Will ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Episode 9 Premiere on Disney+?

This month marks the end of the High School Musical series, so we know what you’re wondering. How can you watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Episode 9? Fortunately the answer to that essential question is pretty simple.

Watching the students of East High School trying to take on their favorite Disney Channel Original Movie-turned-musical has been an utter delight. The Disney+ original series follows Nini (Olivia Rodrigo) and her ex-boyfriend Ricky (Joshua Bassett) as they navigate the stage and their complicated feelings for each other while tackling the roles of Gabriella and Troy. But there’s drama lurking behind every curtain in the form of new love interests, vindictive cast members, and one theatre teacher who is living for the drama. Can this ragtag group of teens make it to opening night in one piece? Here’s what we know.

When Is Episode 9 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Coming Out on Disney Plus?

We’re all in on this second to last episode. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Episode 9 premieres on Disney+ this Friday, January 3. And “Opening Night” is a must-watch for any fans of the original movie:

“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?”

But it’s not just the episode description that makes this new installment exciting. It’s the fact that Episode 9 is going to feature performances of “Stick To The Status Quo” and “Get’cha Head In The Game.” Yeah, we know. We’re screaming too.

What Time Does High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Episode 9 Come Out?

Want to get your head in the game as soon as possible? They you’re in for an early morning. All new episodes of all Disney+ originals premiere on Fridays at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT. If you don’t see the episode appear right away, don’t worry. Just keep refreshing the page and it should appear.

How Many Episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Are There?

There are 10 episodes in the first season of Disney+’s wild and meta teen comedy. Here’s when the rest of this season will premiere:

• Episode 9: January 3
• Episode 10: January 10

How to Watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

There’s only one way to connect with your inner Wildcat: by subscribing to Disney+. Fortunately that’s pretty easy to do. At the moment Disney+ subscriptions are available for $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year.

But what if you’re a Hulu subscriber who’s always looking for a good deal? Then you’re in luck. The streaming giant is currently offering a bundle package with Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+. All three streaming services can be yours for the relatively low price of $12.99 a month.

Also if you’re a Verizon customer you may not even have to worry about paying. As long as you have a 4G LTE and 5G unlimited wireless plan, Fios broadband, or a 5G home wireless internet plan you can get Disney+ for free for one year.

Who Plays Ryan in High School Musical? Where Is Ryan from High School Musical Now?

Last week’s episode featured a very special guest cameo. After Miss Jenn (Kate Reinders) hit her head and passed out in the middle of a theatre panic, she had a dream starring none other than the original Ryan Evans himself, Lucas Grabeel.

Following his High School Musical days, Grabeel starred in ABC’s Switched at Birth as Toby Kennish. He’s also the voice of Deputy Peck in the Disney Junior show Sheriff Callie’s Wild West and has appeared in Smallville, Robot Chicken, Family Guy, and Little Women. Not Greta Gerwig’s version. Clare Niederpruem’s 2018 take on the novel.

Watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+