S01E01 Pilot
Lou Mazzuchelli, an uninspired English teacher at Stanton High, petitions to take over as director of the school's theater program in an attempt to revitalize his passion for teaching, but quickly realizes he has his...
Rise
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Most of All to Dream
Lou is brought down to earth when his production budget is slashed, Coach Strickland vindictively monopolizes Robbie's time, and he has a conflict with Tracey. Lilette finds herself starting to fall for Robbie, while Simon...
S01E03 What Flowers May Bloom
When Lou describes his vision for the show's staging and design, Tracey questions his every decision - but it's Simon's bombshell news that forces Lou to ask himself whether picking this controversial show was worth...
S01E04 Victory Party
Robbie's two worlds collide at a house party where his football teammates face off with the drama troupe; Tracey reluctantly explores a new relationship with a not-so-secret admirer; a family road trip to visit Gail's...
S01E05 We've All Got Our Junk
After their unresolved confrontation with Gordy, Lou and Gail try desperately to get through to him. Lou discovers a crucial element to the show needs a major overhaul, while Tracey resists a blossoming romance. As...
S01E06 Bring Me Stanton
As Lou's vision for "Spring Awakening" starts to crumble, Lilette and Robbie feel the weight of responsibility on their shoulders with rehearsals going into overdrive. In reaching out to a student in need of support,...
S01E07 This Will God Willing Get Better
Tech week at Stanton High finds Tracey and Lou leading the cast through a series of rehearsals that falls short of expectations. Gwen's familial strife leads to a wild night out, while Michael tries to...
S01E08 The Petition
When an unauthorized, provocative sizzle reel promoting the Stanton High production of "Spring Awakening" is posted online, it spreads like wildfire through the school and surrounding community. Coach Strickland and Vanessa are forced to face...
S01E09 Totally Hosed
Gordy agrees to volunteer in the theater, bringing him back onto Gwen's radar, while his family tries to come to terms with Maashous' imminent departure. As Robbie faces the severity of his mother's illness for...
S01E10 Opening Night
SEASON FINALE. During opening night of "Spring Awakening" personal crises and dilemmas percolate in the wings backstage as Simon struggles to overcome his biggest fear, Lilette withholds a huge development from Robbie, Robbie has a...
Cast
Josh Radnor
Lou Mazzuchelli
Auliʻi Cravalho
Lilette Suarez
Rosie Perez
Tracey Wolfe
Marley Shelton
Gail Mazzuchelli
Amy Forsyth
Gwen Strickland
Damon J. Gillespie
Robbie
Casey W. Johnson
Gordy Mazzuchelli
Ellie Desautels
Michael Hallowell
Alexis Molnar
Lexi
Tiffany Mann
Cheryl
Caroline Pluta
Violet
Mark Tallman
Detrelle Thorne
