Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous

Synopsis

Zach hires a camera crew to film him throughout his daily life as a part of his quest to become an over-night celebrity - even though he possesses no real talent. From Zach's attempts to become a celebrity chef or a ring-tone recording artist to purposefully going missing, he'll try any avenue to get noticed and stop at nothing until he reaches fame.

First Air Date: 2013-05-02

Last Air Date: 2013-06-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Bo Burnham, Dan Lagana

Networks: MTV

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Top Cast

Bo Burnham as Zach Stone
Kari Coleman as Sydney Stone
Thomas F. Wilson as Andrew 'Drew' Stone
Cameron Palatas as Andrew 'Andy' Stone
Caitlin Gerard as Amy Page
Armen Weitzman as Greg LeBlanc
Robbie Amell as Nick
Shelley Hennig as Christy Ackerman
Marisa Saks as Sandi the Tanning Salon Employee

Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

Drawn to the perks of stardom, teenager Zach Stone pays a camera crew to shadow him in a bid to be famous... despite having no discernible talent.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2013-05-02)

Zach Stone decides to forgo college to star in his own, self-funded reality show. With his friends all leaving for school, he envisions a different path towards fame and a chance to "headline" a funeral is his first big step.
Ep. 2: Zach Stone Is Gonna Be a Recording Artist (2013-05-09)

The music business is Zach's next frontier as the front man of the first ringtone band. Embracing his "rebel" persona, he takes to the stage with his sidekick Greg and the beautiful Christy.
Ep. 3: Zach Stone Is Gonna Get a Makeover (2013-05-16)

When Christy invites Zach to a week-end pool party, he wants to show off his new image. After getting a full makeover, he's ready for his big reveal but his attention shifts when he witnesses a spark between Amy and Nick.
Ep. 4: Zach Stone Is Gonna Make a Sex Tape (2013-05-23)

When Christy asks Zach out on a date and insists on bringing the camera crew, he excitedly wonders what her intentions are. Since making a sex tape leads to stardom these days, he needs to "brush up" on his "moves" to be ready.
Ep. 5: Zach Stone Is Gonna Get Wild (2013-05-30)

Zach has a big decision to make between school and stardom. As he weighs the pros and cons, an invitation to his first college party gives Zach an idea as to how he may be able to pursue both college and fame at the same time.
Ep. 6: Zach Stone Is Gonna Be a Famous Chef (2013-06-06)

Zach challenges Nick to a cook-off to try and impress Amy but needs his mom's help for ultimate success. When Nick invites him to cater a party for his parents, Zach realizes that becoming a celebrity chef may be a tall order.
Ep. 7: Zach Stone Is Gonna Be the Zachelor (2013-06-13)

"America wants competitive love" and Zach plans to deliver on his new reality show "The Zachelor". As girls compete for his affections, he looks to find the perfect jealousy-inducing girl for a double-date with Amy and Nick.
Ep. 8: Zach Stone Is Gonna Go Missing (2013-06-20)

With a ransom video and well planned disappearance, Zach plans to go "missing" to garner evening news fame while America watches with baited breath. But will it be enough to pique Amy's genuine concern as well?
Ep. 9: Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Scary (2013-06-20)

To win a bet with his brother as to who gets scared first, Zach plans a hoax to film his brother in an ultimate scare video to become the next YouTube sensation. When Amy joins him that night, will he also get his big chance?
Ep. 10: Zach Stone Is Gonna Be an Actor (2013-06-27)

Life feels magical after Zach's kiss with Amy and a chance to be a movie star shines after a student film audition. But emotions threaten his role, a run-in with Nick turns ugly and his relationship with Amy leaves questions.
Ep. 11: Zach Stone Is Gonna Be a Hero (2013-06-29)

With Greg and Amy ready for college and money to pay his camera crew dwindling, Zach is almost out of time. He needs to make the evening news with a truly heroic act, but will it be enough to catch a local reporter's eye?
Ep. 12: Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous (No, Really) (2013-06-29)

Zach's appearance on Good Morning Boston is the moment he has been waiting for but it somehow creates even more drama for his family. More importantly, Zach questions if his shot at fame will be worth it if Amy isn't there...