Make It or Break It is a teen drama series, focusing on a group of elite gymnasts, which premiered on June 22, 2009. It is an American television drama series that focuses on the lives of teen gymnasts who strive to make it to the Olympic Games. It premiered on ABC Family on June 22, 2009 with 2.5 million viewers. The show was picked up for an additional 10 episodes on July 27, 2009, which started airing on January 4, 2010, bringing the number of episodes in the first season to 20. In January 2010, the show was renewed for a second season, which premiered on Jun 28, 2010 at 10PM. Starting on July 13, new episodes will air following Pretty Little Liars.
Make It or Break It was created by Holly Sorensen who, along with Paul Stupin, also serves as the show's executive producer. The series revolves around four teen gymnasts as they train for the Olympics at the Rocky Mountain Gymnastic Training Center, known as The Rock. Characters include members of the gymnasts families, employees at The Rock, and workers at the local hangout, The Pizza Shack.
Overview[]
The show, set in the world of competitive gymnastics, follows a group of gymnasts training at the top-notch Rocky Mountain Gymnastic Training Center, known as The Rock. While their individual skills make each of the four girls serious contenders at the Olympics, the group is continuously fraught with internal conflict that threatens to distract them from their goal. With the help of their tough but compassionate coach, Sasha Belov, the gymnasts must overcome the drama and arguments to succeed.
The cast includes Chelsea Hobbs as newcomer Emily Kmetko, Ayla Kell as Payson Keeler, Josie Loren as Kaylie Cruz, and Cassie Scerbo as Lauren Tanner. The Rock's manager, Summer, is played by Candace Cameron Bure. Rosa Blasi stars as Kaylie Cruz's mother Ronnie, a one-hit wonder from the 1980s, and Peri Gilpin from Frasier stars as Payson's mother, Kim Keeler.