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Season 1 – Jane by Design

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Jane Quimby is a high-school fashionista who works as an assistant to high-powered fashion executive Gray Chandler Murray. Jane's problem is that she got her job because they thought she was an adult so she must keep her true age a secret. Jane soon learns that working for a high-profile executive in the cutthroat world of fashion brings you enemies. In Jane's case, that adversary is India, Gray's former assistant who is now gunning for the executive's job. But Jane has an ally in attractive senior designer Jeremy, who piques her interest even though she still harbors feelings for longtime crush Nick in her "other life" at school. Jane's best friend, Billy, helps her keep her secret as she lives her two lives. But Billy has his own secret that he is keeping from Jane -- a relationship with her school nemesis, Lulu.
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Critics Consensus

Jane by Design features art deco that may win the favor of fashionistas, but its derivative plot and unfunny quips make for a series that feels stitched together from more inspired influences.

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David Hinckley New York Daily News 01/03/2012
3/5
Jane by Design has the potential to be an amusing and endearing show. Go to Full Review Will Harris AV Club 01/03/2012
D+
Jane by Design is sewn from bargain-basement material, constantly borrowing without offering the least bit of originality. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 01/03/2012
The show is aspirational and at times genuinely exciting. Go to Full Review Luciana Villalba The Young Folks 02/12/2019
You know what? "Jane by Design" managed to keep me thoroughly entertained. Go to Full Review Álvaro Onieva Espinof 02/12/2019
The series does not offer much more to audiences other than topics that do not even manage to entertain in the form of guilty pleasure. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures 02/12/2019
2.5/5
"Jane By Design" loses marks for being unoriginal... There's not a lot of surprises in the scripts, which is derivative of the premise, but for an average family-friendly dramedy, it'll have an audience. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/20/2022 I really hope a reboot with the original cast is made eventually! I miss the main characters so much and we never got to see them get together. The last episode left everyone devastated knowing that we wouldn't get to see the ending we wanted. Would love to see the show be given a second chance and maybe even a different spin since they aren't high schoolers anymore. Maybe as adults they reconnect after drifting apart over the years? One of them is getting married? Idk there are so many ideas and it could be aimed towards the age groups that grew up watching the show. See more 05/15/2016 It's really hard to believe in the plot, everything being so easy for Jane, but it is a funny and endearing enough show to watch when you want to relax a little. See more Read all reviews
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Erica Dasher

Jane Quimby

David Clayton Rogers

Ben Quimby

Nick Roux

Billy Nutter

Rowly Dennis

Jeremy Jones

India de Beaufort

India Jourdain

Meagan Tandy

Lulu Pope

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 2012 Pilot Jane Quimby and her brother Ben, are going through a financial rough patch. When she sees an ad for a paid internship at a fashion house, she decides to apply and enroll in her school's work study program. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 10, 2012 The Runway Jane is thrilled when Nick asks her to the Winter Formal, until she realizes the event is the same evening as an important company preview party. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 17, 2012 The Birkin Impressed with Jane's performance on the job thus far, Gray gifts her with a stunning and unique Birkin, one of the most expensive purses in the world. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 24, 2012 The Finger Bowl Billy and Lulu face peer pressure when they make their relationship public; Jane and Jeremy present the new fashion line to a visiting magazine editor. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 31, 2012 The Lookbook Jane is sent to Paris on an important business assignment to transport a company item; Billy's brother hatches a criminal scheme. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 7, 2012 The Image Issue Jane's classmates are less than helpful when she is assigned to find out what students are looking for in the world of fashion; Billy changes his appearance in an attempt to gain more respect. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 14, 2012 The Teen Model A naive Jane volunteers to look after a teen model when she arrives in town to shoot the company's new ad campaign. She turns out to be a total nightmare. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 21, 2012 The Wedding Gown The Donovan Decker crew struggles to create the perfect wedding dress for a demanding socialite; Jane wants Billy and Nick to get to know each other better. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 28, 2012 The Getaway There is a big camping trip coming up at school and Jane is super excited to go, especially since it means more time with Nick. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 6, 2012 The End of the Line With the knowledge of Jane's secret now out, Ben pulls the plug on her job at Donovan Decker, which means no Fashion Week. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 5, 2012 The Replacement Jane worries about Billy's return as she faces new pressures at work; Ben's efforts to keep Jane's secret strains his relationship with Rita. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 12, 2012 The Celebrity A famous movie star becomes the celebrity face of Donovan Decker, exposing Jane and the team to a taste of the limelight; Billy struggles with his new reputation. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 19, 2012 The Surprise Ben and Billy struggle to throw a surprise party for Jane on her birthday; India pressures Jeremy to obtain information on Gray. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 26, 2012 The Second Chance Jane and Ben have different reactions to their mother's return; Billy notices strange things about Zoe's behavior. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 10, 2012 The Online Date Zoe invites Billy to meet her parents; Kate sets up an online dating profile for Gray; Rita decides to stand up for Ben. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 17, 2012 The Backup Dress Jane gets a second chance for a real date with Eli; a baseball scout wants Ben to try out for a minor-league team; Kate struggles with her commitment issues. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 24, 2012 The Sleepover With Ben and Kate away, Jane and Billy decide they have no choice but to throw a party; Jane travels to London. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 31, 2012 The Bonus Check Jane uses her bonus check from Donovan Decker to save the school play but feels she may have given up more than just money. Details

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Jane by Design — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Gavin Polone, April Blair, John Ziffren
Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 3, 2012