School of Rock (TV series)

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School of Rock
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GenreMusical-comedy
Based on School of Rock
by Mike White
Developed byJim Armogida & Steve Armogida
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Are You Ready to Rock?"
ComposerGabriel Mann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes45 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Harry Hannigan
  • Chris Phillips
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time21–22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Nickelodeon
ReleaseMarch 12, 2016 (2016-03-12) 
April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08)

School of Rock is an American musical-comedy television series developed by Jim Armogida and Steve Armogida that premiered on Nickelodeon on March 12, 2016. It ran for three seasons, with its final episode airing on April 8, 2018. The series is based on the 2003 film of the same name and stars Breanna Yde, Ricardo Hurtado, Jade Pettyjohn, Lance Lim, Aidan Miner, Tony Cavalero, and Jama Williamson.

Contents

Plot

Set in Austin, Texas, the series follows a group of rule-abiding students who learn to take risks and reach new heights thanks to substitute teacher Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck musician who uses the language of rock and roll to inspire his class to form a secret band. Throughout the school year, these middle-school classmates find themselves navigating relationships, discovering their unknown talents and learning lessons on loyalty and friendships.

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 12March 12, 2016 (2016-03-12)June 18, 2016 (2016-06-18)
2 13September 17, 2016 (2016-09-17)January 28, 2017 (2017-01-28)
3 20July 8, 2017 (2017-07-08)April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08)

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

In August 2014, Nickelodeon announced a TV series adaptation of School of Rock, [1] and the cast was revealed in March 2015. [2] On April 5, 2016, Nickelodeon announced that School of Rock had been renewed for a 13-episode second season, [3] and actress Breanna Yde announced on her Twitter account that production of season two began April 24, 2016. [4] In April 2016, Jama Williamson was promoted to the regular cast for the series' second season. [5] The second season premiered on Nickelodeon on September 17, 2016. Nickelodeon renewed the series for a 20-episode third season on December 2, 2016. [6] The third season premiered on July 8, 2017. On November 15, 2017, Nickelodeon announced that the third season would be the last. [7] Tony Cavalero reported on social media that the series finale was airing on April 8, 2018. [8] [9] The last episode of the third season as well as the series aired on April 8, 2018. [10]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per season of School of Rock
SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast airedAvg. viewers
(millions)
DateViewers
(millions)
DateViewers
(millions)
1 12March 12, 2016 (2016-03-12)2.38 [11] June 18, 2016 (2016-06-18)1.39 [12] 1.49
2 13September 17, 2016 (2016-09-17)1.34 [13] January 28, 2017 (2017-01-28)1.18 [14] 1.35
3 20July 8, 2017 (2017-07-08)1.03 [15] April 8, 2018 (2018-04-08)0.67 [16] 0.78

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2016 68th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Children's Program Nominated [17]
2017 28th Producers Guild of America Awards Outstanding Children's Program Nominated [18]
69th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Children's ProgramNominated [19]

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