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Make It or Break It Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2009 - 2010
The first season of this drama series inspired by 2006 film "Stick It" follows the lives of teen gymnasts who strive to make it to the 2012 Olympics. Rookie Emily Kmetko (Chelsea Hobbs) begins learning gymnastics at The Rock, where best friends and teammates Payson Keeler (Ayla Kell), Kaylie Cruz (Josie Loren) and Lauren Tanner (Cassie Scerbo) have trained for years. The girls face a big setback when their head coach Marty Walsh (Erik Palladino) transfers, along with Lauren and several top gymnasts, to The Rock's rival gym, after being blackmailed by Lauren's father, Steve Tanner (Anthony Starke). Marty's replacement, former Olympic champion Sasha Belov (Neil Jackson), soon creates conflict with his strict coaching style, as the girls attempt to balance the demands of being top athletes with the teen temptations of partying and boys. Tensions are high as Nationals approaches, when secrets are revealed that endanger everything the gymnasts have worked so hard to achieve.
Episode 1
Pilot
Mon, Jun 22, 2009 60 mins
In the series premiere of this drama focusing on the lives of teen gymnasts who strive to make it to the Olympics, new girl Emily Kmetko (Chelsea Hobbs) begins training at a gym alongside veterans who are both impressed with and threatened by her. Kim Keeler: Peri Gilpin.
Episode 2
Where's Marty
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 60 mins
There's chaos at the gym in the wake of Marty and Lauren's exits, so Payson, Kaylie and Emily set out to confront the two defectors about their decision to leave. Meanwhile, Lauren is not pleased with the reception she gets at her new gym.
Episode 3
Blowing Off Steam
Mon, Jul 6, 2009 60 mins
Trying to unwind, Payson, Emily and Kaylie head to a high-school party, but the evening isn't as fun as they thought it would be. Meanwhile, Lauren shocks everyone by coming back to the gym.
Episode 4
Sunday, Bloody Sasha, Sunday
Mon, Jul 13, 2009 60 mins
Sasha puts the girls through a grueling day of practice as punishment for attending a party. Meanwhile, a power play develops among the parents as a decision is made about who will manage the gym.
Episode 5
Like Mother, Like Daughter, Like Supermodel
Mon, Jul 20, 2009 60 mins
A mother-daughter fashion show is held as a fund-raiser for Nationals, and the family bonding results in disharmony. The friction includes Kaylie feeling ignored, Emily being embarrassed by her mom and Payson believing the show is a waste of time. Meanwhile, Lauren is unhappy to be paired up with her father's girlfriend, Summer.
Episode 6
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Mon, Jul 27, 2009 60 mins
To motivate the girls, Sasha has Marty and the Denver team come to the Rock for an invitational meet. Meanwhile, Carter gets an ultimatum from Sasha.
Episode 7
Run, Emily, Run
Mon, Aug 3, 2009 60 mins
A TV crew does profiles on the girls. Meanwhile, a pushy agent seeking financial gain arrives on the scene, and Emily must make amends for her poor performance at an invitational meet.
Episode 8
All's Fair in Love, War and Gymnastics
Mon, Aug 10, 2009 60 mins
The Cruz family host a send-off party for Nationals while their guests deal with their own agendas: Payson secretly obtains some medicine; Lauren takes a final shot at breaking up Carter and Kaylie; and Chloe hides her financial struggles from Emily.
Episode 9
Where's Kaylie?
Mon, Aug 17, 2009 60 mins
After Carter confesses he was unfaithful to her, an upset Kaylie runs off, leaving her teammates little time to find her before they must leave for Nationals.
Episode 10
All That Glitters
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 60 mins
The girls go to Boston to compete in Nationals. While Payson is obsessed with beating Kelly Parker, her teammates lack focus: Kaylie feels torn between Carter and her dad, Lauren is angry at her parents and Carter, and Emily fears she's in over her head.
Episode 11
The Eleventh Hour
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 60 mins
Kaylie discovers that being national champion isn't only about celebrating, and Payson has nothing to celebrate as she struggles to deal with her back injury (and the cortisone she took for it). Meanwhile, Damon plans a romantic evening with Emily; and Chloe enlists Summer's aid in running things at the Rock.
Episode 12
Follow the Leader
Mon, Jan 11, 2010 60 mins
The girls are displeased to have Marty back as their coach, so they try to get him ousted. Meanwhile, Sasha attempts to find a new way for Payson to fit in at the gym; Kaylie confronts Carter about his betrayal; and Razor tutors Emily in math.
Episode 13
California Girls
Mon, Jan 18, 2010 60 mins
Kaylie heads to California to attend an A-list party, and the rest of the girls tag along. While there, Payson consults a prominent back specialist. Elsewhere, Chloe tries Internet dating; and someone secretly houses a homeless Carter.
Episode 14
Are We Having Fun Yet?
Mon, Jan 25, 2010 60 mins
Payson feels lost as she enters the frenzied world of public school, and then she clashes with the queen bee. Elsewhere, Sasha tries to liven up the gym's annual open-house event, but one of his creative ideas displeases Kaylie and Nicky.
Episode 15
Loves Me, Loves Me Not
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 60 mins
A surprising romantic gesture greets Payson at school. Meanwhile, Emily gets anxious when she doesn't hear from Damon; Kaylie wrestles with her feelings for Nicky; and Summer and Sasha clash over her proposal to hold a Valentine's Day mixer.
Episode 16
Save the Last Dance
Mon, Feb 8, 2010 60 mins
The girls all attend the prom at Payson's school, and Emily unexpectedly sees Damon there. Meanwhile, Lauren discovers that her dad is dating Chloe; Carter tries to reconnect with Kaylie; and a doctor suggests an experimental procedure for Payson's back.
Episode 17
Hope and Faith
Mon, Feb 15, 2010 60 mins
Emily finds out that her mother is dating Steve after Lauren confronts Chloe about the situation. Meanwhile, Payson has an appointment with a top-ranked back surgeon; and the National Team must prove their worth and step up their game.
Episode 18
The Great Wall
Mon, Feb 22, 2010 60 mins
The girls raise the bar with their training in preparation for a competition against the Chinese team, but troubles at home and confidence issues plague them. Meanwhile, the moms hold a fund-raiser to cover the Chinese team's travel expenses.
Episode 19
The Only Thing We Have to Fear...
Mon, Mar 1, 2010 60 mins
Kaylie is torn about whether to compete with her team in the upcoming Chinese Invitational or listen to the National Committee and MJ, who tell her to back out of the meet. Elsewhere, Emily has to nail her new vault, but she has trouble staying focused because of Damon.
Episode 20
Are We Family?
Mon, Mar 8, 2010 60 mins
In the first-season finale, the girls feel unprepared to compete against the Chinese team. Among their obstacles: Kaylie's decision doesn't sit well with her teammates, and Emily struggles with a crisis of confidence as well as heartbreak.
