Chasing the Saturdays | |
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Genre | Reality television |
Created by | Peter Engel Albert Spevak |
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Starring | |
Theme music composer | The Saturdays |
Opening theme | "Somebody Else's Life" [1] |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | 22 minutes |
Production company | Comcast Entertainment Studios |
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Network | E! |
Release | January 20 – March 25, 2013 |
Chasing the Saturdays is an American reality documentary television series that follows the British-Irish girl group The Saturdays. The series premiered on January 20, 2013, at 10 pm ET/PT on E!. [2]
On June 1, 2013, 4Music revealed an advert which announced that the show should premiere on their channel soon. Another advert then revealed the show would premiere on 13 June 2013 at 9pm.
The series chronicles the lives of the group who, after scoring a string of hits in their native United Kingdom, attempt to strike it big in the United States through their signing with Mercury Records, as they prepare to promote their first American album release. In addition, the series details the personal and private lives of each of the five members.
The series was ordered by E! president Suzanne Kolb, [3] who said "The Saturdays are a pop phenomenon with magnetic appeal and tremendous talent, and we are excited to capture their next chapter as they win over the hearts and playlists of America," adding that "'Chasing the Saturdays' is a perfect addition to E!'s popular Sunday night reality block, which continues to deliver can't miss original programming to viewers year-round." [4]
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No. | Title | US air date | UK air date | US viewers | UK viewers | |
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1 | "UnitedSatsofAmerica" | January 20, 2013 | February 3, 2013 | 914,000 [5] | 72,000 [6] | |
The Saturdays arrive in the United States. | ||||||
2 | "SatsCriesandVideotape" | January 21, 2013 | February 10, 2013 | 600,000 [7] | 62,000 | |
Vanessa is the centre of attention when her arguing between her and her boyfriend affects the band while they produce a music video for the group's first US single. | ||||||
3 | "SatsontheBeach" | January 27, 2013 | February 17, 2013 | 617,000 [8] | 107,000 | |
Vanessa and Frankie help Mollie move past a previous relationship by introducing her to a new guy, while Rochelle's money spending habits worry Una. | ||||||
4 | "DeepFriedSats" | February 10, 2013 | February 24, 2013 | 371,000 [9] | N/A | |
The group hangs out with the Wanted at the L.A. County Fair. Frankie has a panic attack prior to a club performance. | ||||||
5 | "SatsandtheCity" | February 17, 2013 | March 3, 2013 | 497,000 [10] | 73,000 | |
Una and Vanessa bond while out on the town and Rochelle finds out some shocking news. | ||||||
6 | "HomeSweetSats" | February 18, 2013 | March 10, 2013 | 432,000 [11] | 124,000 | |
The group goes back to London but an unexpected injury might delay their return to the United States. Frankie sets up a date for Mollie. | ||||||
7 | "KeepCalmandSatsOn" | March 4, 2013 | March 17, 2013 | 292,000 [12] | 98,000 | |
Una is unsure whether to stay in London with her injured husband or fly back to Los Angeles. Frankie gets a surprise offer from Glamour magazine. | ||||||
8 | "SatsandTats" | March 11, 2013 | March 24, 2013 | 179,000 [13] | 114,000 | |
The group celebrates their first Halloween in America. Frankie and her sister get matching tattoos. | ||||||
9 | "SatsontheRox" | March 18, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | 162,000 [14] | 121,000 | |
With their first headlining concert in America coming close, the group is unexpectedly hit with some nerve racking news and vocal issues. | ||||||
10 | "SatsForever" | March 25, 2013 | April 7, 2013 | 101,000 [15] | 135,000 | |
The Saturdays get ready for their upcoming album release but Rochelle has to take an unplanned trip home. |
Upon its premiere in the United Kingdom, Chasing the Saturdays became that week's number-one most watched show on E! with 72,000 viewers, having 10,000 more viewers than Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami . [6]
On May 14, 2013, it was reported that the show would not be returning for a second season. [16] However, a representative for the Saturdays stated that the series was only commissioned for one season and although the series won't be returning, a Christmas special is a possibility. [17]
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