---
title: "Hannah Montana"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hannah-montana-2006"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 4610
imdb_id: "tt0493093"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 98
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 740
content_rating: "TV-G"
---

# Hannah Montana (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hannah-montana-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hannah Montana is a television series that follows the life of a teenage girl navigating two distinct identities. At home and school, she is known as Miley Stewart, a typical teenager. However, when she performs, she adopts the persona of the glamorous and talented pop star Hannah Montana. The series explores the complications of maintaining this secret identity while trying to balance a normal life with a rock star career. This dual existence often leads Miley and her friends into various capers. Created by Richard Correll, Michael Poryes, and Barry O'Brien, the show features actors Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, and Billy Ray Cyrus. The program was produced by It's a Laugh Productions in association with Poryes's production company. The Walt Disney Company commissioned the series following the success of previous music-based franchises, including the made-for-television film High School Musical. The series premiered on the Disney Channel and ran from 2006 until 2011, documenting the adventures of a teenage pop star who keeps her identity secret from even her closest friends by using a disguise on-stage.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenage girl balances her ordinary life with a secret identity as a famous pop star."

### Why Watch
- engaging double-life premise
- musical performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- formulaic plot structures
- Tone & Suitability: This is a live-action comedy series intended for a younger audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, musical, lighthearted, youthful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (26 Episodes)
Hannah Montana is a television series that premiered on March 24, 2006. The show follows the life of a teenage pop star who keeps her identity secret from even her closest friends by using a disguise on-stage. The series stars Miley Cyrus and features a cast of characters including Emily Osment, Jason Earles, and Billy Ray Cyrus. The show is a comedy and family series that explores the adventures of a typical teenager who leads a double life as a pop star. The series was created by Richard Correll, Michael Poryes, and Barry O'Brien.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 98
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (7%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 91 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Barry O'Brien, Rich Correll, Michael Poryes
- **Networks / Studios**: Disney Channel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miley Cyrus** as *Miley Stewart / Hannah Montana*
- **Billy Ray Cyrus** as *Robby Ray Stewart*
- **Emily Osment** as *Lilly Truscott*
- **Jason Earles** as *Jackson Stewart*
- **Mitchel Musso** as *Oliver Oken*
- **Moisés Arias** as *Rico Suave*
- **Shanica Knowles** as *Amber Addison*
- **Anna Maria Perez De Taglé** as *Ashley Dewitt*
- **Romi Dames** as *Traci van Horn*
- **Bobby Waddington** as *James*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows Miley Stewart, a teenager who secretly lives a double life as a famous pop star.

### Q: Who stars in the show?
The series features Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, and Billy Ray Cyrus.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series aired on the Disney Channel from March 26, 2006, to January 16, 2011.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 98 episodes spread across four seasons.

### Q: Who produced the show?
It was produced by It's a Laugh Productions in association with Michael Poryes's production company.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Who was Hannah in the Bible? Verses and Story - Christianity](https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/who-was-hannah-in-the-bible.html)
- [Hannah Montana - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Montana)
- [Hannah Montana (TV Series 2006-2011) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493093/)
- [Hannah Name Meaning: Origin, Popularity & Nicknames](https://momlovesbest.com/hannah-name-meaning)
- [Who Was Hannah in the Bible? Her Story, Prayer, and Faith](https://womenofscripture.com/hannah-in-the-bible-story-prayer-faith/)
- [Meaning, origin and history of the name Hannah](https://www.behindthename.com/name/hannah)

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