Rise

Synopsis

A working class high school drama department and the students come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town.

First Air Date: 2018-03-13

Last Air Date: 2018-05-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Jeffrey Seller, Jason Katims

Networks: NBC

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Top Cast

Josh Radnor as Lou Mazzuchelli
Auliʻi Cravalho as Lilette Suarez
Rosie Perez as Tracey Wolfe
Marley Shelton as Gail Mazzuchelli
Amy Forsyth as Gwen Strickland
Damon J. Gillespie as Robbie
Casey W. Johnson as Gordy Mazzuchelli
Ellie Desautels as Michael Hallowell
Alexis Molnar as Lexi
Tiffany Mann as Cheryl

Seasons

Specials (2018)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEkRa2PsNnPk_ffr2-qb4NPSo3Xc9wbP

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Understudies: Here’s to the Dreamers (2018-03-14)

In Episode 1 of Understudies, Michael uncovers the inner world of Stanton Drama's background players, who, while not headlining shows just yet, have big dreams all their own.
Ep. 2: The Understudies: Showmances and Heartbreak (2018-03-20)

In Episode 2 of Understudies, Jeremy is devastated to hear about Simon's pizza date with Annabelle while the rest of the group discusses Robbie's flavors of the week.
Ep. 3: The Understudies: Old Fart Alert (2018-03-27)

In Episode 3 of Understudies, Annabelle is struggling with Simon being gone, and Mr. Baer makes a call for national anthem singers.
Ep. 4: The Understudies: Simon's Goodbye (2018-04-03)

In Episode 4 of Understudies, Annabelle, Lilette and the rest of the gang record an emotional goodbye to Simon.
Ep. 5: The Understudies: It's a Dance-Off (2018-04-10)

In Episode 5 of Understudies, The crew tries to take Michael's mind off studying with a dance-off.
Ep. 6: The Understudies: First Times (2018-04-17)

In Episode 6 of Understudies, The girls open up about losing their virginity.
Ep. 7: The Understudies: Just Go With It (2018-04-24)

In Episode 7 of Understudies, The gang puts on a photoshoot and worries about Robbie's recent meltdown.
Ep. 8: The Understudies: Freestylin' (2018-05-01)

In Episode 8 of Understudies, Robbie joins the gang for an impromptu freestyle rap session.
Ep. 9: The Understudies: Missing Ms. Wolfe (2018-05-08)

In Episode 9 of Understudies, the gang worries they won't be able to pull off the show without their fearless leader, Ms. Wolfe.