Series synopsis
Instant Star is a Canadian comedy drama television series that premiered on CTV on September 15, 2004. It ended on June 26, 2008. It was created by Linda Schuyler. It stars Alexz Johnson, Tim Rozon, Kristopher Turner and Laura Vandervoort.
When Jude Harrison enters G Major’s singer/songwriter contest, she knows her stuff will kill, but she’s shocked when she learns she won the whole darn thing! Now, with a recording contract, a soon-to-be released single and a mega-crush on her producer, Jude’s wading through a world bigger than her wildest rock n’ roll dreams. Thrust into the spotlight, Jude is desperate to prove she belongs there…but she’s not even old enough to drive.
Premise
When Jude Harrison enters G Major’s singer/songwriter contest, she knows her stuff will kill, but she’s shocked when she learns she won the whole darn thing! Now, with a recording contract, a soon-to-be released single and a mega-crush on her producer, Jude’s wading through a world bigger than her wildest rock n’ roll dreams. Thrust into the spotlight, Jude is desperate to prove she belongs there…but she’s not even old enough to drive.
Premise: Being famous rocks!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexz Johnson as Jude Harrison
- Tim Rozon as Tommy Quincy
- Kristopher Turner as Jamie Andrews
- Laura Vandervoort as Sadie Harrison
- Simon Reynolds as Stuart Harrison
- Miku Graham as Portia Mills
- Jane Sowerby as Victoria Harrison
- Barbara Mamabolo
Supporting cast
Guest cast
- Tyler Kyte as Speed
- Nicholas Rose
- Corey Sevier
- Jordan Todosey
- Julia Schneider
- Stacey Farber
- Maestro
- Mark Taylor
- Deborah Grover
- Drake
- Zoie Palmer as Patsy Sewer
- Billy MacLellan as Photographer
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 15, 2004 | April 24, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 13 | February 10, 2006 | April 21, 2007 |
| Season 3 | 13 | March 2, 2007 | September 2, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 13 | June 2, 2008 | June 26, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Even Better Than The Real Thing Charming, punk underdog Jude Harrison shocks everyone by winning the first ""Instant Star"" songwriting contest, landing a prestigious record contract and a life that will never again just be ""normal"". |
September 15, 2004 |
| 2 |
Come As You Are Jude loses the cover of a major music magazine to Eden, the snotty push-up-bra’d runner-up in the Instant Star songwriting contest. So Tommy Q. takes Jude -- and her increasingly resentful older sister Sadie -- to a wild hip- hop party being thrown by the magazine’s publisher -- someone with whom Tommy has a very complicated history. Jude tries to “play the game†and one-up Eden with disastrous results. Ultimately it’s Jude’s genuine connection with someone unexpected that saves the day… |
September 15, 2004 |
| 3 |
Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind Jude is suddenly given a first-class ticket to popularity central when her publicist arranges for Jude to perform her first single in front of the entire school. Jude allows herself to get swept up in all the attention until hit with two unexpected and painful truths: some of the students are planning anti-Jude walkout during the televised concert, and more importantly, her best friend Jamie HATES her new song. |
January 30, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn (1) More info soon! (Reminder, the air date for this episode is unknown. When it become available, it will be shown.) |
February 10, 2006 |
| 2 |
No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn (2) More info soon |
February 17, 2006 |
| 3 |
I Fought The Law More info soon |
February 24, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lose Yourself The Instant Star is chosen just as Jude is dealing with a personal crisis. The pictures that were taken at Barry's have resurfaced and he wants 50,000 dollars or they go to the press. |
March 2, 2007 |
| 2 |
Like a Virgin When Jude releases her photos herself she suffers some backlash and is forced to sit on Karma's first press conference. Big mistake, since Karma announced live that Jude wasn't a virgin, but instead of correcting her she decides to fight back with Patsy. Meanwhile Tommy finds out about Sadie and Kwest. |
February 16, 2007 |
| 3 |
Start Me Up Jude finds out that not only will Karma will be doing a cover of her song Tommy will be producing Karma's album. So she decides to produce a song all on her own. |
March 16, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Your Time Is Gonna Come Jude has everything she wants but when she realizes how many have come before her, will she be enough for Tommy? |
June 2, 2008 |
| 2 |
She Drives Me Crazy With the reality TV cameras rolling, Karma's desire for fame grows as Karma and Spiederman's wedding approaches. |
June 4, 2008 |
| 3 |
Changes Jude attempts to repair her friendship with Jamie. Sadie tries to figure out a way to ask Jude if Kwest can move in. Meanwhile, a dare causes Jude and Sadie's house party to take a serious turn. |
June 4, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 15, 2004 |
| Last aired | June 26, 2008 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |