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Big Time Rush

Sat, Nov 28, 2009
  • Comedy
  • Kids
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

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  • Kendall Schmidt
    Kendall Schmidt
    as Kendall Knight
  • Logan Henderson
    Logan Henderson
    as Logan Mitchell
  • James Maslow
    James Maslow
    as James Diamond
  • Carlos PenaVega
    Carlos PenaVega
    as Carlos Garcia
  • Stephen Kramer Glickman
    Stephen Kramer Glickman
    as Gustavo Rocque
  • Ciara Bravo
    Ciara Bravo
    as Katie Knight
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Episodes

4 seasons · 72 episodes

Ended · 72 aired
Season 1
18 episodes · 18 aired
▾
  • E1
    Big Time Audition
    Aired · Sat, Nov 28, 2009 · 25m

    Part 1 of 2. A 16-year-old aspiring singer gets discovered by a music executive and makes a deal not to be a solo act, but to bring his best friends along so they can form a group.

  • E2
    Big Time School of Rocque
    Aired · Mon, Jan 18, 2010 · 25m

    In the series opener of this comedy about the making of a teenage music group, the guys clash with Gustavo over where to attend school: Gustavo arranges for an in-studio tutor, while the boys prefer to attend Palm Woods with their friends.

  • E3
    Big Time Crib
    Aired · Fri, Jan 22, 2010 · 25m

    The guys upgrade their dull living quarters by taking set decor from a phony soundstage apartment Gustavo set up for press purposes.

  • E4
    Big Time Bad Boy
    Aired · Fri, Jan 29, 2010 · 25m

    The guys are unhappy when an executive gives them a fifth band member: a troublemaker who thrives on causing conflict and promoting his own bad-boy image.

  • E5
    Big Time Love Song
    Aired · Fri, Feb 5, 2010 · 25m

    The guys all fall for the same girl, and this affects the love song Gustavo wants them to record. Instead of singing a sugary ballad, they produce a bitter antilove anthem.

  • E6
    Big Time Mansion
    Aired · Fri, Feb 12, 2010 · 25m

    The guys house-sit for Gustavo and wind up wrecking his most prized possessions.

  • E7
    Big Time Photo Shoot
    Aired · Fri, Feb 26, 2010 · 25m

    Gustavo's unable to make the band's first photo shoot, so Griffin's in charge---and he has some wacky ideas for the guys.

  • E8
    Big Time Break
    Aired · Fri, Mar 5, 2010 · 25m

    Too much time together has the guys craving time apart, so Logan tries to sneak into a math lecture, Carlos bonds with his dad, and Kendall and James make sacrifices for the girls in their lives.

  • E9
    Big Time Demos
    Aired · Fri, Mar 19, 2010 · 25m

    The guys, who desperately want to remain in L.A., try to persuade Griffin to move forward with producing their CD.

  • E10
    Big Time Party
    Aired · Fri, Apr 2, 2010 · 25m

    The guys aren't on the guest list for Gustavo's studio party, so they hold their own bash, which quickly gets out of hand.

  • E11
    Big Time Jobs
    Aired · Fri, Apr 16, 2010 · 25m

    Gustavo forces the guys to get jobs to pay for items they've recklessly damaged at the Palm Woods.

  • E12
    Big Time Blogger
    Aired · Fri, Apr 23, 2010 · 25m

    The guys must impress a well-known blogger whose words can impact their career.

  • E13
    Big Time Terror
    Aired · Sat, May 8, 2010 · 25m

    Gustavo bunks with the guys while his place is being fumigated. Eager to make his stay a short one, the boys try to make him believe the Palm Woods is haunted.

  • E14
    Big Time Dance
    Aired · Fri, Jun 4, 2010 · 25m

    The guys get to use Gustavo's recording studio for their school dance, but part of the bargain requires that they perform in front of their first live audience there.

  • E15
    Big Time Sparks
    Aired · Fri, Jun 18, 2010 · 25m

    Jordin Sparks works on a song with Gustavo, and the guys are warned to keep their distance from her so they won't bring her bad luck.

  • E16
    Big Time Fever
    Aired · Sat, Jun 26, 2010 · 25m

    The guys go overboard with Hollywood behavior, so Kendall tries to bring them back to reality.

  • E17
    Big Time Video
    Aired · Sat, Jul 31, 2010 · 25m

    The guys learn they'll be making their first music video and get carried away with excitement, which results in four leading ladies being promised the same role.

  • E18
    Big Time Concert
    Aired · Fri, Aug 20, 2010 · 25m

    Part 1 of 2 .The guys head back to Minnesota after Griffin gives them bad news right before they release their debut CD.

Season 2
29 episodes · 29 aired
▾
  • E1
    Welcome Back Big Time
    Aired · Sat, Sep 25, 2010 · 25m

    The boys return from their first tour and are greeted with many changes at home, including new kids at their building and a new love interest for Jo. In addition, the guys have a stack of schoolwork to catch up on.

  • E2
    Big Time Fans
    Aired · Fri, Oct 1, 2010 · 25m

    The guys' clumsy pal from back home visits them and makes a mess of Rocque Records, so they need to get her to leave. Meanwhile, James has an obsessive fan whose adoration goes too far.

  • E3
    Big Time Girlfriends
    Aired · Mon, Oct 11, 2010 · 25m

    James and Camille are caught by surprise when they kiss while running lines for an audition. Meanwhile, Gustavo wants to teach Carlos about heartbreak; and Kendall and Jo become too busy to spend time together.

  • E4
    Big Time Live
    Aired · Fri, Oct 15, 2010 · 25m

    The guys prepare for their first TV performance, but there's a chance their slot will get bumped.

  • E5
    Big Time Halloween
    Aired · Fri, Oct 22, 2010 · 25m

    Halloween is celebrated at Palm Woods and all the guys don costumes, including Kendall, who dresses as a werewolf and doesn't reveal his identity to Jo.

  • E6
    Big Time Sneakers
    Aired · Fri, Nov 5, 2010 · 25m

    Kendall and Jo try to keep their relationship quiet in an effort to appease Jo's publicist, who wants people to think Jo and her costar are an item.

  • E7
    Big Time Pranks
    Aired · Fri, Nov 19, 2010 · 25m

    The guys hold their annual prank-day contest and the girls at Palm Woods want to participate, so it soon becomes a battle of boys vs. girls.

  • E8
    Big Time Christmas (1)
    Aired · Sat, Dec 4, 2010 · 25m

    Part 1 of 2. The guys learn they must record some Christmas songs on a tight deadline, so they crash Miranda Cosgrove's holiday special and sing a song with her, and then record another one with Snoop Dogg.

  • E9
    Big Time Christmas (2)
    Aired · Sat, Dec 4, 2010 · 25m

    Conclusion. The guys learn they must record some Christmas songs on a tight deadline, so they crash Miranda Cosgrove's holiday special and sing a song with her, and then record another one with Snoop Dogg.

  • E10
    Big Time Guru
    Aired · Sat, Jan 8, 2011 · 25m

    Gustavo seeks guidance from a spiritual guru, who uses manipulation to gain control of Rocque Records.

  • E11
    Big Time Crush
    Aired · Sat, Feb 5, 2011 · 25m

    Carlos gets help scoring a date. Meanwhile, Logan flirts with someone new; and James acts paternal toward Katie when she tries to interact with her latest crush.

  • E12
    Big Time Beach Party (1)
    Aired · Mon, Feb 21, 2011 · 25m

    Part 1 of 2. The guys have a busy day at Griffin's beach house: Kendall and Jo get into a disagreement; James develops a new crush on a mysterious girl; and Carlos and Logan search for lost treasure.

  • E13
    Big Time Beach Party (2)
    Aired · Mon, Feb 21, 2011 · 25m

    Conclusion. The guys have a busy day at Griffin's beach house: Kendall and Jo get into a disagreement; James develops a new crush on a mysterious girl; and Carlos and Logan search for lost treasure.

  • E14
    Big Time Songwriters
    Aired · Sat, Mar 5, 2011 · 25m

    The guys work on their songwriting skills in an effort to be more involved behind the scenes.

  • E15
    Big Time Reality
    Aired · Sat, Mar 26, 2011 · 25m

    Griffin makes the boys star in a reality show designed to have the audience vote out one member of the group. The guys then resort to attention-seeking tactics, such as Carlos and James engaging in fistfights and Logan staging a romance.

  • E16
    Big Time Girl Group
    Aired · Sat, Apr 9, 2011 · 25m

    Gustavo begins working with a female pop group, which incites jealousy in the guys. Cymphonique Miller guest stars.

  • E17
    Green Time Rush
    Aired · Fri, Apr 22, 2011 · 25m

    The boys compete to make the Palm Woods more eco-friendly, but the contest turns ugly when Kendall is partnered with his adversary and Logan teams up with a bully. Meanwhile, Carlos and James let a cow get loose in the building.

  • E18
    Big Time Moms
    Aired · Sat, May 7, 2011 · 25m

    James gets a visit from his mom (Lisa Rinna), an accomplished businesswoman who wants to mentor him to follow in her footsteps and eventually take over the family cosmetics company.

  • E19
    Big Time Prom King
    Aired · Sat, May 21, 2011 · 25m

    The situation gets cutthroat when the boys compete against each other to be crowned prom king of Palm Woods School.

  • E20
    Big Time Break-Up
    Aired · Sat, Jun 25, 2011 · 25m

    Jo and Kendall reexamine their relationship after she gets cast in a movie that's filming overseas for three years. Elsewhere, James has a quick romance with a visiting Latin pop singer; and Logan wants Carlos to get rid of his helmet.

  • E21
    Big Time Single
    Aired · Sat, Jul 23, 2011 · 25m

    Kendall is depressed over his breakup with Jo, so the guys try to lift his spirits. Meanwhile, Gustavo has trouble coming up with a new song for the band.

  • E22
    Big Time Wedding
    Aired · Sat, Aug 20, 2011 · 25m

    James accidentally proposes to a princess, so his pals must rescue him before the wedding occurs.

  • E23
    Big Time Rocker
    Aired · Sat, Sep 24, 2011 · 25m

    The guys are captivated by the Palm Woods' newest resident: Lucy, an 18-year-old rocker.

  • E24
    Big Time Strike
    Aired · Mon, Oct 10, 2011 · 25m

    The boys take a stand against Gustavo and refrain from recording a follow-up album because of his harsh management style.

  • E25
    Big Time Contest
    Aired · Sat, Oct 15, 2011 · 25m

    Four complicated girls win dates with the boys through a magazine contest.

  • E26
    Big Time Superheroes
    Aired · Sat, Oct 29, 2011 · 25m

    Hawk attempts to snatch the group's new tracks and release them under his label.

  • E27
    Big Time Secret
    Aired · Sat, Nov 5, 2011 · 25m

    Logan is curious about why Kendall is with Camille so much. Meanwhile, James admits he kept a secret from Carlos regarding Heather.

  • E28
    Big Time Interview
    Aired · Sat, Nov 19, 2011 · 25m

    The boys appear on an entertainment-news program and answer personal questions about their lives.

  • E29
    Big Time Move
    Aired · Sat, Jan 28, 2012 · 25m

    The guys decide they can no longer live together following a huge blowup, but then Kendall tries to persuade his pals to reconcile.

Season 3
12 episodes · 12 aired
▾
  • E1
    Backstage Rush
    Aired · Sat, May 12, 2012 · 25m

    The boys face backstage drama as they get ready for the last stop on their world tour. Includes scenes of real concert footage.

  • E2
    Big Time Returns
    Aired · Mon, Jun 25, 2012 · 25m

    The guys return home from their tour as celebrities, but their priorities remain the same: relaxing and meeting girls. Meanwhile, Griffin pressures Carlos to pick his top song prior to a radio interview.

  • E3
    Bel Air Rush
    Aired · Mon, Jul 2, 2012 · 25m

    Gustavo moves the boys to Bel-Air, but guys dislike the confinements of their new ritzy lifestyle and make a plan to return to the Palm Woods.

  • E4
    Big Time Double Date
    Aired · Mon, Jul 9, 2012 · 25m

    Kendall dines with Lucy and her parents. Meanwhile, Logan has an ulterior motive for going on a blind date; and James assists Carlos, who has a big date night planned.

  • E5
    Big Time Merchandise
    Aired · Mon, Jul 16, 2012 · 25m

    The boys dislike Griffin's new line of Big Time Rush merchandise and attempt to sabotage his sales plan, but they wind up making matters worse.

  • E6
    Big Time Surprise
    Aired · Sat, Sep 22, 2012 · 25m

    Kendall and Lucy's romantic moment gets interrupted by her ex-boyfriend. Elsewhere, Griffin enlists Logan and Carlos in his corporate-espionage scheme.

  • E7
    Big Time Decision
    Aired · Sat, Sep 29, 2012 · 25m

    A surprise visit from Jo forces Kendall to choose between her and Lucy. Elsewhere, Carlos and James' friendship faces a challenge.

  • E8
    Big Time Babysitting
    Aired · Sat, Oct 13, 2012 · 25m

    Kendall and Logan must look after a wild rocker who's getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while James and Carlos watch Katie for the evening.

  • E9
    Big Time Gold
    Aired · Sat, Oct 20, 2012 · 25m

    Camille finds a necklace and thinks it's a gift from Logan, but it's really Kendall's gift for Jo. Elsewhere, Carlos and James are tempted to play the actual gold record their group earned.

  • E10
    Big Time Camping
    Aired · Sat, Oct 27, 2012 · 25m

    Gustavo doesn't allow the boys to go camping because he fears for their safety, so they resort to camping on a soundstage.

  • E11
    Big Time Rescue
    Aired · Sat, Nov 3, 2012 · 25m

    Kendall and Logan do work for an animal shelter, which leads them to go overboard adopting dogs. Elsewhere, Carlos and Jennifer's cutesy displays of affection annoy their friends.

  • E12
    Big Time Bloopers
    Aired · Sat, Nov 10, 2012 · 25m

    The boys mistakenly ruin a tape of their latest TV episode, so they quickly put together a bloopers show.

Season 4
13 episodes · 13 aired
▾
  • E1
    Big Time Invasion
    Aired · Thu, May 2, 2013 · 25m

    In the fourth-season opener, the guys worry about competition from British boy bands. They think hiring a new music manager will help, but they clash over whom to hire, causing a schism within the band.

  • E2
    Big Time Scandal
    Aired · Thu, May 9, 2013 · 25m

    Lucy makes a hit album based on her breakup with Kendall. Elsewhere, James starts a rumor about recording a duet with Cher Lloyd.

  • E3
    Big Time Lies
    Aired · Thu, May 16, 2013 · 25m

    Logan pretends to be sick and then has a medical emergency. Meanwhile, Carlos and James lie about a theft at Rocque Records; and Kendall tries to keep Jo in the dark about Lucy's return.

  • E4
    Big Time Bonus
    Aired · Thu, May 23, 2013 · 25m

    The boys earn bonus money, which they promptly squander.

  • E5
    Big Time Cameo
    Aired · Thu, May 30, 2013 · 25m

    The boys appear on a children's TV show, but the gig doesn't go smoothly thanks to Kendall's bad acting; Carlos' interest in the show's teen star; and Logan and James' fight with the "Yo Gabba Gabba!" characters.

  • E6
    Big Time Tour Bus
    Aired · Thu, Jun 6, 2013 · 25m

    A look at the guys' zany antics on their tour bus.

  • E7
    Big Time Pranks II
    Aired · Thu, Jun 13, 2013 · 25m

    Palm Woods' prank wars kick off again, and this time the kids battle the adults.

  • E8
    Big Time Rides
    Aired · Thu, Jun 20, 2013 · 25m

    James buys a motorcycle to impress Lucy, but he has no idea how to drive it. Meanwhile, Kendall gives Jo lessons in how to drive a stick shift; and Carlos and Logan are reluctant to give up a piece of childhood memorabilia.

  • E9
    Big Time Tests
    Aired · Thu, Jun 27, 2013 · 25m

    Logan reconsiders his dreams of becoming a doctor after Carlos scores better than him on the MCAT.

  • E10
    Big Time Cartoon
    Aired · Thu, Jul 11, 2013 · 25m

    The boys agree to appear in a video game, but thanks to a mix-up, they wind up in a news story about extraterrestrials.

  • E11
    Big Time Break Out
    Aired · Thu, Jul 18, 2013 · 25m

    The guys fear they'll follow in the footsteps of doomed boy bands before them and break up after their third album, so they frantically search for solo gigs.

  • E12
    Big Time Awards Show (1)
    Aired · Thu, Jul 25, 2013 · 25m

    Part 1 of 2. The guys get nominated for an award and are scheduled to perform at the ceremony, but the evening takes an ugly turn when the guys discover that there's a plan to brainwash the audience.

  • E13
    Big Time Awards Show (2)
    Aired · Thu, Jul 25, 2013 · 25m

    Conclusion. The guys get nominated for an award and are scheduled to perform at the ceremony, but the evening takes an ugly turn when the guys discover that there's a plan to brainwash the audience.