Instant Star

Based on a song she wrote and performed, a young girl wins a national contest for a recording contract. Now she must balance the life of a normal teenager with that of a rising star in the music industry.

Genre: Drama, Music

Cast:Tim Rozon , Alexz Johnson , Kristopher Turner , Laura Vandervoort , Wes Williams , Tyler Kyte , Mark Taylor , Simon Reynolds , Ian Blackwood , Cory Lee , Christopher Gaudet , Miku Graham , Jane Sowerby , Barbara Mamabolo , Craig Warnock , Andrea Lui , Tracy Waterhouse , Zoie Palmer

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Even Better Than the Real Thing

Wed, Sep 15, 2004

Charming, punk underdog Jude Harrison shocks everyone by winning the first "Instant Star" songwriting contest, landing a prestigious record contract and a life that will never again be just "normal".

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Come as You Are

Wed, Sep 15, 2004

Jude loses the cover of a major music magazine to Eden, the snotty push-up-bra'd runner-up in the Instant Star songwriting contest. Tommy Q. takes Jude to a wild hip- hop party where Jude one-ups Eden with disastrous results.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind

Sun, Jan 30, 2005

Jude is suddenly given a first-class ticket to popularity central when her publicist arranges for Jude to perform her first single in front of the entire school.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Hey Sister

Sun, Feb 6, 2005

The record company freaks out when Jude plays her new song for the radio powers-that-be and gets some very negative reactions. Tommy's so disappointed in himself that he even threatens to quit.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ You Can't Always Get What You Want

Sun, Feb 13, 2005

Jude's finally starting to feel comfortable at G Major -- and more than comfortable with Tommy -- when her world and her producer are yanked out from under her, thanks to the arrival of seventeen year-old hip-hop sensation Shay.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Kiss Me Deadly

Sun, Feb 20, 2005

Jude's great at a lot of things, but dancing ain't one of them...which is unfortunate since that's the general theme of her first video -- the one that's going to showcase her hot hot duet with Shay.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend

Sun, Mar 6, 2005

Jude's landed her first official boyfriend...and it doesn't hurt that he's an uber-famous rapper! But she can't keep him separate from the rest of her world forever.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Unsweet Sixteen

Sun, Mar 13, 2005

G Major is planning Jude the sweet sixteen birthday party of a lifetime - but Jude's even more pleased Shay's coming back from tour...and that she and Tommy Q are actually getting along for a change.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Won't Get Fooled Again

Sun, Mar 20, 2005

After having her heart broken by two different guys in one night, Jude's decided to stay close to home. Too bad home isn't quite how she remembers it.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Lose This Skin

Sun, Mar 27, 2005

Vulnerable since her parents' breakup, Jude turns to Jamie, the one person who's never let her down. Jamie figures Jude can't handle any more unpleasant "surprises", so he spills the beans about his relationship with Kat.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ All Apologies

Sun, Apr 10, 2005

Jude's thrilled to be playing the big music charity do she grew up watching on television, until informed that she'll be dueting with Eden -- the Instant Star runner-up, and bleached blond shedevil who stole Shay.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Train in Vain

Sun, Apr 17, 2005

Jude's about to finish her album, and she should be ecstatic. But she's too preoccupied about losing Tommy -- who's just announced he doesn't think he'll produce her next album.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Should I Stay or Should I Go

Sun, Apr 24, 2005

What a long strange trip it's been for Jude Harrison, Instant Star. And it's about to get even stranger as she prepares for her summer tour.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn: Part 1

Fri, Feb 10, 2006

Back from tour, Jude returns home to a very different G-Major. Meanwhile, Tommy is exhausted from G-Major drama,and has no time for Sadie, who has just returned from Europe.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn: Part 2

Fri, Feb 17, 2006

Jude,being almost dropped from her contract, has to beg for Darius' forgiveness. Forced to perform at the newest Instant Star finale, Jamie is not happy with the new Jude.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ I Fought the Law

Fri, Feb 24, 2006

When a shock jock humiliates Jude on the air, she loses her "voice". Sick of being made fun of, she meets Patsy, and decides to be "merciless."

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Miss World

Fri, Mar 3, 2006

Jude can't wait to get back in the studio to start on her sophomore album, but unless she can pay for studio time, Darius and Liam will ban her from G-Major.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Viciousness

Fri, Mar 10, 2006

Kat struggles trying to find a place in Jude's life, and Tommy's trying to find his place in G-Major.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ The Jean Genie

Fri, Mar 17, 2006

After pushing Kat and Jamie away, Jude is scared to lose Spiederman too when he wants to be more to her than just a backup.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Stranger in the House

Fri, Apr 7, 2006

When Sadie dumps Tommy, Jude tries to reunite them when she finds out some interesting information about Tommy's past.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Personality Crisis

Fri, Apr 7, 2006

When Jude gets nominated for a People's Pick Award, Spiederman isn't exactly boyfriend of the year.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Hallelujah

Fri, Apr 14, 2006

Jude is focused on having a normal birthday this year,but somehow ends up locked in an abandoned club with Tommy.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Problem Child

2006

Jude flunks her music midterms. Jamie worries about being cool. Jude visits an elementary school for publicity.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Mother's Little Helper

Fri, Apr 28, 2006

Throw in Jude and Tommy working together, plus Victoria putting the house up for sale, and you get one Sadie who's addicted to shopping (using her sister's money).

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ When I Come Around

Fri, May 5, 2006

Darius thinks that Jude's sophomore album is missing something.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Date with the Night

2006

With her album finished, Jude prepares for the release party.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Lose Yourself

Fri, Feb 16, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Like a Virgin

Fri, Feb 16, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Start Me Up

Fri, Feb 23, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Helter Skelter

Fri, Mar 2, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Let It Be

Fri, Mar 9, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Heart of Gold

Fri, Mar 16, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ The Long and Winding Road

Fri, Mar 23, 2007

Jude and Tommy go on a road trip to find the perfect place to record.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ 18: Part 1

Fri, Apr 6, 2007

Jude's big eighteenth birthday is crashed by a man from Tommy's past. Jamie helps Paegan Smith write a song while unraveling his feelings.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ 18: Part 2

Fri, Apr 13, 2007

Tommy hurts Jude in front of everyone. Sadie tries to figure out if she still has feelings for Tommy. Jamie forgives Jude.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Nowhere to Run

Fri, Apr 20, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Celebrity Skin

Fri, Apr 27, 2007

Jude's life is threatened so Darius hires a bodyguard to watch over her. Jude finds out the truth about Tommy's past girlfriend, Hunter's sister. Hunter gets arrested.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Sympathy for the Devil

Fri, May 11, 2007

Jude continues to struggle with the ups and downs of being famous.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ All I Want Is You

Fri, May 18, 2007

GMajor is closed. Jude, Jaime and the band go to the prom while Tommy prevents Jude's music from being exploited by Darius.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Your Time Is Gonna Come

Sun, Jun 8, 2008

Jude has everything she wants but when she realizes how many have come before her, will she be enough for Tommy?

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ She Drives Me Crazy

Sun, Jun 15, 2008

With the reality TV cameras rolling, Karma's desire for fame grows as Karma and Spiederman's wedding approaches.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Changes

Sun, Jun 22, 2008

Jude attempts to repair her friendship with Jamie. Sadie tries to figure out a way to ask Jude if Kwest can move in. Meanwhile, a dare causes Jude and Sadie's house party to take a serious turn.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Us and Them

2008

After Jude and Tommy have a close encounter with the paparazzi, Darius decides it is time for them to go public. After Jude goes on about her love for Tommy on a talk show, the public reaction does more than surprise her.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ We Belong

Sun, Jul 6, 2008

When Tommy is called out of town, Jude wonders why he's being so mysterious. Is their relationship on the rocks?

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ My Hometown

Wed, Jun 11, 2008

Weeks have passed since Tommy left for New Brunswick. Communication has been sporadic and frustrating. What's a lovestruck girl to do...but surprise her guy by arriving unannounced on his doorstep.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Not an Addict

Sun, Jul 20, 2008

After the break-up, Jude keeps the info to herself and throws herself into making her third album the best ever as she spirals into a musical obsession that threatens her career, her relationships and her health.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ Brilliant Mistake

Sun, Jul 27, 2008

It's the big day: Jude's third album is hitting the shelves! Completing the thing nearly destroyed her, and she's eager to see it become the hit she knows it'll be.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Possession

Sun, Aug 3, 2008

Tommy returns and Megan tries to help Jude get over him; Blu and Zeppelin come to slaps over Jamie; Tommy is assigned to produce Karma and Speed's tv theme song.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Every Breath You Take

Sun, Aug 10, 2008

Tommy and Jude play poker to decide who gets what in their break up. Karma's reality show debuts - with her as the villain. She decides to find another villain even if she must frame them.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ She Walks on Me

Tue, Jun 24, 2008

Jude's latest album has come and gone from the charts in a flash. Bummed but not beaten, Jude's determined to remix the album and re-release all the songs as they should have been done.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment

Wed, Jun 25, 2008

Thanks to her Japanese commercial, Jude has the money she needs to remix her album but Darius isn't interested in giving it back. Luckily, Jude seems to be forging a new, mature friendship with Tommy.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ London Calling

Thu, Jun 26, 2008

All Jude Harrison ever wanted was to be a normal girl. Well, as normal as a rock star could possibly be. Reporters and fans have swarmed her home. Bodyguards are attached at the hip.