Pussycat Dolls Present

This is the first episode in the contest that follows the search for the next Pussycat Doll. Eighteen wanna-be Dolls are split into three groups and given a song-and-dance routine to a different Pussycat Dolls song and rehearse. During these auditions come some surprises: the girls get to go to a Pussycat Dolls' concert and meet the group. But during the work and play comes illness, and eight of the girls come down with mysterious stomach flu. The show must go on, and the girls audition, even though some don't feel well. After all the groups go, the judges make their decision, and the final nine are chosen and given their boas.

The girls move into their loft on the Sunset Strip, and after getting advice from PCD members, the girls are told about their challenge: they have to perform a song and dance routine at the Pussycat Dolls’ Lounge.

The day after elimination, the remaining eight hopefuls get a message from the Pussycat Dolls and a visit from PCD member Kimberly Wyatt, who tells them how persona is important. When she finishes her talk, the girls are split into two groups of four to learn a new song and dance routine.

The final 15 contestants must give their all when they are brought together to compete for the three coveted spots in the new Pussycat Dolls inspired group, Girlicious. As they prepare for performances for the judges, the girls must deal with each other's stress, which leads to tension. Finally, three girls are sent home and the remaining twelve contestants move into a loft for Pussycat Doll boot camp and continue in the competition.

The contestants are given confidence tips by the Pussycat Dolls themselves, and are later visited by JC Chasez from N'Sync. However, when the girls are broken up for group performances one contestant's lack of confidence causes drama to erupt. At the end, one girl is eliminated and asked to hang up her boa.

Tension and drama erupts in the house when three contestants are given the task of choosing their own teams for the performances. The last girl chosen begins to feel left out, but when she reveals her story, the other contestants start looking at her differently. Meanwhile, lead Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger performs before the ladies must face their most critical audience yet. In the end, a confident girl ends up in the bottom two, and another hopeful must hang up her boa.