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Season 1 – Making the Band

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"Making the Band" chronicles the real-life drama behind the making of the male pop band O-Town, from the cross-country talent search to the band's training and recording process.

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Phil Gallo Variety 01/08/2020
No drama, no sense of a director's control, no humor. It makes you long for the realism of "The Monkees." Go to Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine 01/08/2020
Strangely watchable. Go to Full Review Jill Murphy Common Sense Media 01/08/2020
3/5
While each group member's talent is admirable, the series is best for mature audiences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ashley Parker Angel

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Erik-Michael Estrada

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Bryan Chan

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Ikaika Kahoano

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Dan Miller

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Paul Martin

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 24, 2000 The real-life drama documents the journey of five young bandsmen from their selection in a cross-country talent search to their rise to pop stardom. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 31, 2000 The eight O-Town finalists settle into their new home; Ikaika grows homesick. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 7, 2000 Jacob and Erik write a song together; Lou Pearlman and the Trans Continental staff evaluate the progress of the O-Town finalists; Trevor begins to doubt his abilities. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 14, 2000 Ikaika's and Paul's girlfriends visit; Lou Pearlman assesses Paul's progress. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 21, 2000 Ashley's girlfriend visits; the finalists begin practicing at home. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 28, 2000 The finalists react to record contracts; Ashley struggles to win support for his music career from his stepfather. Details Episode 7 Aired May 5, 2000 Goodbye Paul The reality series follows bandsmen through their rise to stardom. Details Episode 8 Aired May 26, 2000 O-Town finalists come together for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the next pop-music sensations; series recap. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 9, 2000 The finalists party together at a New Year's Eve bash. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 16, 2000 The O-Town finalists record their first song; the finalists confront Ikaika; Jacob reveals a startling decision. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 23, 2000 Tension builds between Ikaika and Jacob; Lou announces the five members of O-Town. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 30, 2000 The O-Town members bid farewell to the two finalists who did not make the cut; Ashley and Shelley struggle with the stress of a long-distance relationship. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 7, 2000 The band members go through makeovers and photo sessions as they settle into their new roles. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 14, 2000 Insecurities set in as the vocal and dance coaches come down hard on the band members' weaknesses. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 21, 2000 The bandsmen evaluate themselves as performers following a dress rehearsal for an MTV executive; the band prepares for its first major show. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 28, 2000 Pressure mounts as the group prepares to perform in front of a crowd of 500 people at the House of Blues. Details Episode 17 Aired Aug 4, 2000 Bryan, Mike and Paul rejoin their former bandmates for the group's first press tour. With Ashley Parker Angel and Bryan Chan. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 11, 2000 The members try to make music as a four-man group, but they struggle to hit all of Ikaika's notes. With Ashley Parker Angel and Bryan Chan. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 18, 2000 The group decides to find a replacement for Ikaika. With Ashley Parker Angel and Bryan Chan. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 25, 2000 The group welcomes a new member and heads to Germany for a tour of recording sessions and meetings with record executives. Details Episode 21 Aired Sep 1, 2000 Getting a break from months of work, the boys vacation in Cancun, Mexico, and one of them breaks up with his girlfriend. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 8, 2000 The group prepares for its biggest concert to date and appears on MTV's "Total Request Live." With Ashley Parker Angel and Bryan Chan. Details

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Season Info

Director
C.B. Harding
Executive Producer
Ken Mok, Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray
Screenwriter
Eric Monsky
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 24, 2000