School of Rock (TV series)
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.
School of Rock
Musical-comedy
Jim Armogida & Steve Armogida
- Gabriel Mann
- Jeannie Lurie
- Linus of Hollywood
"Are You Ready to Rock?"
Gabriel Mann
United States
English
3
45 (list of episodes)
- Jim Armogida & Steve Armogida
- Jay Kogen
- Scott Rudin
- Eli Bush
- Richard Linklater
- Harry Hannigan
- Chris Phillips
21–22 minutes
- Armogida Brothers Productions
- Paramount Television
- Nickelodeon Productions
March 12, 2016
April 8, 2018
Plot[edit]
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.
Production[edit]
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]