Series synopsis
Big Time Rush is an American comedy kids television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on November 28, 2009. It ended on July 25, 2013. It was created by Scott Fellows. It stars Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, James Maslow and Carlos PenaVega.
Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.
Premise
Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kendall Schmidt as Kendall Knight
- Logan Henderson as Logan Mitchell
- James Maslow as James Diamond
- Carlos PenaVega as Carlos Garcia
- Stephen Kramer Glickman as Gustavo Rocque
- Ciara Bravo as Katie Knight
- Tanya Chisholm as Kelly Wainwright
Guest cast
- Jordin Sparks as Self
- Lorenzo Lamas as Dr. Hollywood
- Tara Strong as Miss Collins
- James Arnold Taylor as Regional Manager Taylor
- Roz Witt as Mrs. Chisdak
- Erik Estrada as Carlos' Dad
- Dee Bradley Baker as Mr. Smitty
- Justin Giddings as Roadie
- Damion Poitier as Backstage Manager
- Ciara Hanna as CeCe - Flirty Girl (uncredited)
- Steven Skyler
- Melise as Lucy Stone
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 72 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | August 20, 2010 | |
| Season 1 | 18 | November 27, 2009 | August 20, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 27 | September 25, 2010 | January 28, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 12 | May 12, 2012 | November 10, 2012 |
| Season 4 | 13 | May 2, 2013 | July 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Secrets with Big Time Rush | |
| 2 | Live from Times Square | August 20, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Time Audition James, Carlos, Logan and Kendall get the opportunity of a lifetime when they are asked to head to Los Angeles and form a singing group. Once they are in Los Angeles, they must figure out a way to make Gustavo Rocque and Rocque Records happy in order to become a singing sensation. |
November 28, 2009 |
| 2 |
Big Time School of Rocque The boys get a dose of reality when Kelly tells them they have to go to school at least four hours every day while they live in Los Angeles. While the boys want to go to the fun Palm Woods school, they learn that Gustavo has arranged to have their school located at the recording studio, so they are never far from his grip. The boys do whatever is necessary to take down the "School of Rocque" and go to the Palm Woods school. Meanwhile, an attempt from Mrs. Knight to home school Katie (Ciara Bravo) fails, so she tries to get Katie to act in a commercial to gain entrance in the Palm Woods, with the help of Mr. Bitters. |
January 18, 2010 |
| 3 |
Big Time Crib The boys are not thrilled with their boring apartment at the Palm Woods and hatch a plan to improve it when Gustavo creates a fun "fake" living area for them on a soundstage for an upcoming EPK shoot. The guys enlist the help of all their friends at Palm Woods to move all the cool games and gadgets from the set to their apartment. |
January 22, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome Back, Big Time The boys have come back from their concert tour only to find certain things at the Palm Woods altered. Meanwhile, Jo is seen macking with a new guy. |
September 25, 2010 |
| 2 |
Big Time Fans The boys get a chance to see one of their hometown friends when she comes over to visit, who happens to be very clumsy. Meanwhile, James gets a visit of his own by a crazed fan. |
October 1, 2010 |
| 3 |
Big Time Girlfriends Each member of Big Time Rush is trying to deal with a female friend throughout the day. For an upcoming audition, James is trying to help Camille prepare for it. Meanwhile, in order learn about heartbreak, Gustavo tries to help Carlos get his first girlfriend. Also, Kendall and Jo are having a hard time trying to keep up with each other's busy schedule. |
October 11, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Backstage Rush On their last day of their "All Over the World Tour", the boys want to learn how to change costumes faster, so they can break a backstage record held by NSYNC. Logan wanted to finish a book before the tour ends and French Inspector Henri Duchamp was looking for Carlos after posting online that he took a cricket out of France. Meanwhile, Kelly must save the boys from a faulty stage trampoline, but she is trapped outside. |
May 12, 2012 |
| 2 |
Big Time Returns Big Time Rush returns to the Palm Woods after their world tour and learn they are now famous. |
June 25, 2012 |
| 3 |
Bel Air Rush Because of the paparazzi and crazy fans, Gustavo moves the boys to Bel-Air, but the guys dislike the confinements of their new ritzy lifestyle and make a plan to return to the Palm Woods. |
July 2, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Time Invasion The new British band "invade" the music business and Big Time Rush is afraid that they are going to end their career. To save their career they decide to hire new managers but disagree on who they are going to take. |
May 2, 2013 |
| 2 |
Big Time Scandal Big Time Rush are accused for scandals: Lucy Stone releases an album about a bad break-up with a guy who is rumored to be Kendall, Carlos tries to swat a bee and is accused by E! News for hitting grannies and Logan is accused for trying to rob a granny, which was really helping. Meanwhile, James spreads up a rumor about him doing a duet with Cher Lloyd. |
May 9, 2013 |
| 3 |
Big Time Lies Lucy tries to get Kendall back, but Kendall lies to Jo and tells nothing is happening. Meanwhile, James and Carlos lie to Gustavo about destroying his office and make up a story about a robbery and Logan lies to Camille about being sick, because he doesn't want to come to a boring play. |
May 16, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nickelodeon |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 28, 2009 |
| Last aired | July 25, 2013 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 19:00:00 |