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Bunheads Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

18 Episodes 2012 - 2013

Episode 1

Pilot

Mon, Jun 11, 201244 mins

Michelle a former professional ballerina turned Las Vegas showgirl decides it's time for her to get back to her roots. She goes on an audition for the musical Chicago & after an unexpected reaction accepts a marriage proposal from longtime admirer Hubble. Acting on impulse they get married & Michelle relocated to a small dreary town where she will share a house with her new husband & mother in law. Unbeknownst to Michelle, her mother in law Fanny owns a dance studio on the property. With things starting to look up for Michelle, tragedy strikes & her world turns upside down... again. Will she make it through?

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Episode 2

For Fanny

Mon, Jun 18, 201244 mins

Michelle's rocky start with her new mother-in-law finally seems to smooth out, until an unexpected occurrence turns everything on end. Michelle quickly finds herself back at odds with Fanny, but at the same time wanting to empathize with her. Inspired by Fanny's students, Michelle has an idea to help Fanny face the reality of the situation.

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Episode 3

Inherit the Wind

Mon, Jun 25, 201244 mins

When Fanny's attorney gives her shocking news, she takes it hard and makes the situation more awkward for Michelle. Making matters worse, Michelle has a run-in with the law when she takes off in Hubbell's car to blow off steam, only to break down in the driveway of a handsome, local recluse. Meanwhile, the girls compete against other dance studios in an "ugliest feet" contest.

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Episode 4

Better Luck Next Year!

Mon, Jul 9, 201244 mins

As the Joffrey Ballet summer scholarship audition approaches, Michelle has an idea on how to make this new situation work between her & Fanny. Happy with the decision Michelle makes herself at home until her possessions, as well as others, from Las Vegas are delivered to her. Not realizing how much stuff she had accumulated over the years, she has a hard time finding a place for everything. Fanny is beside herself with the Joffrey Ballet coming and makes it clear to Michelle that her stuff better be out of sight. The girls prepare for auditions & rivalries start to form.

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Episode 5

Money for Nothing

Mon, Jul 16, 201260 mins

Michelle finds out about Fanny's organization method & financial status & decides to help. After seeing an accountant Michelle has an idea on how they can improve the financial revenue. Little does she know, Fanny has an idea as well. Boo gets a job as a waitress & realizes quite quickly that there's more to the job than she thought. The girls are jealous & envious of Boo because she gets to flirt with the older hot bartender at her job.

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Episode 6

Movie Truck

Mon, Jul 23, 201260 mins

It's Michelle's birthday so Talia comes to visit from Vegas. They have big plans to celebrate Vegas style, while Fanny has a different plan in mind. Truly helps Michelle & Talia celebrate forming a new bond. The girls head to Sasha's house & sneak out to see a movie. Trying to avoid being seen, they stay out a little longer than expected & don't get home before the doors lock & alarm is set. Sasha has an idea on how to get back in the house, but it might get her in even more trouble.

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Episode 7

What's Your Damage, Heather?

Mon, Jul 30, 201260 mins

With Fanny on hiatus, Michelle is running ragged from teaching both her & Fanny's classes. If things weren't bad enough, the dressing room in the dance studio has sprung a leak. With Michelle in a panic, she seeks Truly's help & learns of her new love interest. While the dressing room is under repair, Michelle let's the girls use her place to change. All is well until someone steals something from Michelle's house.

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Episode 8

Blank Up, It's Time

Mon, Aug 6, 201244 mins

Fanny returns home from her vacation with her longtime on/off boyfriend Michael who surprises everyone, especially Michelle. To celebrate her homecoming, Fanny invites Michelle to see a play with her. When Michelle heads to the restroom during intermission, she misses her chance to head back to her seat & instead meets the director. Sasha is rebelling & shows up with new hair & makeup. When Fanny freaks, Sasha storms out & her part is given to Boo. After thinking about it, Sasha decides to quit dance for cheerleading. With Sasha gone, Fanny puts pressure on the girls

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Episode 9

No One Takes Khaleesi's Dragons

Mon, Aug 13, 201244 mins

Michelle finds a "new" local coffee shop with an award winning barista. After frequenting the shop a few times, she manages to upset the barista & their personalities clash. Fanny is on the search for a dancer to portray Clara in the Nutcracker since Sasha is gone, but is finding it difficult to replace her. The girls are exhausted from the extra rehearsals & decide to go see a basketball game to watch Sasha cheer. Boo realizes she has a crush on Charlie & wants to tell him but, it might be too late. With the opening of a new grocery store canceled, Michelle decides it's time to protest.

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Episode 10

A Nutcracker in Paradise

Mon, Aug 20, 201244 mins

The Nutcracker performance is upon us & since Sasha had quit, Fanny was desperate & called in "The Ringer". Now that Sasha returned, Fanny's punishment is for Sasha to tell the ringer she's no longer needed, which isn't an easy feat. Michelle helps with choreography & organizing a fundraiser. All is well until a mishap backstage leaves the entire Nutcracker cast at the local ER.

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Episode 11

You Wanna See Something?

Mon, Jan 7, 201344 mins

After macing the girls backstage at The Nutcracker, Michelle leaves Paradise & heads back to Vegas. She finds a job working with a magician, but clearly isn't happy. Fanny has closed the studio since the mishap at the Nutcracker & is using the studio as storage. She's missing Michelle & has been watching videos of her teaching the girls. Fanny realizes how important Michelle is to the studio & wants her back. With the studio closed, Michelle gone & Sasha at the Joffrey Ballet summer program, the rest of the girls are keeping busy. Boo is running her household since her mother is pregnant & on bed rest, Ginny is helping her Mom with her real estate business & Melanie is spending time with her grandfather

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Episode 12

Channing Tatum Is a Fine Actor

Mon, Jan 14, 201344 mins

Truly has issues with her landlord, who also happens to be her sister, so she "temporarily" moves in with Michelle. Things start getting crowded & out of control & Michelle starts to lose it, so she decides to help Truly. The girls are curious about the 2 new multi talented students at their high school & notice their every move. Carl comes home from summer camp & is excited to see Boo. They meet each other's parents & Boo starts thinking about the future. Sasha is still seeing Roman & sneaking around with him but Michelle is aware of what is going on. She gives Sasha some advice & nothing short of too soon. Sasha's mother drops a huge bombshell on her

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Episode 13

I'll Be Your Meyer Lansky

Mon, Jan 21, 201344 mins

Fanny & Michelle have figured out a way to bring in revenue, since non of their students pay for classes. The only issue is the money needed to bring this idea to life. After searching for an answer, Michelle has an offer from Truly's sister that seems too good to be true. Truly is still using the studio space to set up shop & seems to be doing well. Melanie finds out why her brother has been acting so weird & now has some anger issues. Cozzette, the new mysterious student, notices & invites Melanie to join a new type of team. Sasha learns of her parents decision to split up & now has to choose where to live. Regardless where she chooses, it won't be Paradise

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Episode 14

The Astronaut and the Ballerina

Mon, Jan 28, 201344 mins

When Michelle's brother Scotty shows up unexpectedly, Michelle is both excited & caught off guard. After yet another failed marriage, Scotty decides to stay with Michelle & watch her teach, upsetting Michelle. Boo & Carl get into a fight right before class & Boo has a hard time focusing with everything going on. She loses it & goes off on the choreographer. Melanie joins roller derby leaving no time for ballet or anything else. Ginny feels alone as she deals with her fathers upcoming wedding & her mother losing her sanity.

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Episode 15

Take the Vicuna

Mon, Feb 4, 201344 mins

Now that Fanny & Michelle have enlisted Milly to back the studio amphitheater, Milly wants to take over every aspect of the amphitheater & studio. When Fanny puts her foot down, Milly threatens to sue. Sasha has found an apartment & decorates it so she can throw a house warming party. She's excited for this new adventure & wants the girls to stay over to help break in the apartment. The only problem is Boo, Melanie & Ginny's parents will not allow it since there is no parental supervision. Sasha realizes quickly that living on her own is lonely. Michelle goes on a road trip with Scotty but is concerned about the bathroom situation. With everything going on Sasha has blown off Roman but he wants their relationship to continue

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Episode 16

There's Nothing Worse Than a Pantsuit

Mon, Feb 11, 201344 mins

Milly & Michelle have to work out the permits for the new amphitheater before the town meets. Sasha & Roman officially start dating & he joins the girls at their table for lunch making it an awkward situation. With Boo & Sasha in relationships & Melanie involved in roller derby, Ginny feels left out. Talia comes to visit Michelle & brings some big news with her.

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Episode 17

It's Not a Mint

Mon, Feb 18, 201344 mins

With Talia preparing to marry Rick, she realizes that she needs a maide of honor & Truly thinks she's the perfect person even though Michelle is the obvious choice. A forest fire breaks out right outside of Paradise & the dance studio is an evacuation center for the East side. With Fanny out of the country, this leaves Michelle to be co-captain. She reluctantly accepts the position but has to work with Bash, a neurotic control freak. As the people star showing up, things get chaotic. Sasha comes home to an open door & isn't sure if there's still someone in there. She gains the courage to go in after Roman shows up to save her. Ginny is fascinated by Frankie & Melanie talks to Dez.

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Episode 18

Next

Mon, Feb 25, 201344 mins

Fanny returns home to find Scotty in her living room, although upset, she utilizes him around the property. Michelle decides to audition for a Broadway show & the girls follow her in fear she's leaving again. Fanny discovers that one of the girls has asked Michelle for advice about sex & decides to take matters into her own hands. Melanie & Dex get closer, Ginny & Frankie start hanging out, Boo & Carl talk about their future & Sasha plays house. The girls contemplate taking the next step in their relationships

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