archytele The Vault
Season guide

Make It or Break It: Season 1

20 episodes Premiered Jun 22, 2009 Updated Nov 1, 2026

Set in the world of competitive gymnastics, the series follows a group of teen Olympic hopefuls as they strive to make it to the Olympic Games in 2012. Gymnastics newcomer Emily Kmetko has dreams of becoming an Olympic gymnast and receives a scholarship to train at one of the nation's top gyms, giving her the chance to make her dreams come true. When she shows up at The Rock gymnastics training center in Colorado, sh

Previously on Make It or Break It

Season 1 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series is set in the world of competitive gymnastics.
  • ⚡ A group of elite teenage gymnasts trains at a top-notch facility known as The Rock in Colorado.
  • ⚡ The teens are Olympic hopefuls striving to make it to the Olympic Games in 2012.
  • ⚡ The athletes must deal with parents, boyfriends, coaches, rivalry, and betrayal.
Advertisement

Season overview

Set in the world of competitive gymnastics, the series follows a group of teen Olympic hopefuls as they strive to make it to the Olympic Games in 2012. Gymnastics newcomer Emily Kmetko has dreams of becoming an Olympic gymnast and receives a scholarship to train at one of the nation's top gyms, giving her the chance to make her dreams come true. When she shows up at The Rock gymnastics training center in Colorado, she inadvertently shakes up the gym's status quo. Created by Holly Sorensen, the show follows these elite teenage gymnasts as they deal with parents, boyfriends, coaches, rivalry, and betrayal while training at the top-notch facility known as The Rock, all while training for their day in the spotlight.

Advertisement
Season 1 Episodes

Episode Guide

🛡️ SPOILER SHIELD

Season 1 Progress Shield

Future titles & synopses blurred. Tap "Reveal" on any card to peek.
Binge Efficiency Engine

Season 1: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

15%
85%
Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (17): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Jun 22, 2009 · 44 min

A new girl, Emily Kmetko, comes to train with they veterans at the gym and finds that they are both impressed and threatened by her.

S1·E2 Core

Where's Marty

Jun 29, 2009 · 44 min

The exit of Coach Marty and one of "The Rock's" top guns, Lauren, causes chaos at the gym. Prompting Payson, Kaylie and Emily (with Becca in tow) to head for Denver with a plan to

S1·E3 Core

Blowing Off Steam

Jul 6, 2009 · 44 min

Tensions are still high at The Rock as the girls continue on without direction and with the surprise return of Lauren, Steve and a possible new heavyweight coach. Before the new co

S1·E4 Core

Sunday, Bloody Sasha, Sunday

Jul 13, 2009 · 44 min

After busting them for going to the party, Sasha puts the girls through a rigorous day of training and team building.

S1·E5 Core

Like Mother, Like Daughter, Like Supermodel

Jul 20, 2009 · 44 min

With a lack of funds facing The Rock team for Nationals, Kim and the other mothers decide to host a mother-daughter fashion show. But what starts as a fun idea ends up causing trou

S1·E6 Core

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Jul 27, 2009 · 44 min

Taking a gamble that the girls are ready and can use the motivation for Nationals, Sasha invites Marty and the Denver team to The Rock for an invitational meet. Payson is determine

S1·E7 Core

Run, Emily, Run

Aug 3, 2009 · 44 min

The Rock is gearing up for Nationals, and with that comes more pressure, while Emily has to deal with the consequences of her actions.

S1·E8 Core

All's Fair in Love, War and Gymnastics

Aug 10, 2009 · 44 min

With everyone gearing up for Nationals, the pressure is on at The Rock. To celebrate, the Cruz family is hosting the Nationals send-off party where, it turns out, everyone has his/

S1·E9 Core

Where's Kaylie

Aug 17, 2009 · 44 min

When Carter comes clean about his infidelity Kaylie takes off the night before leaving for Nationals, and the girls must track her down before it's too late.

S1·E10 Core

All That Glitters

Aug 24, 2009 · 44 min

The National Gymnastics Championship in Boston has arrived and now everything the girls of the Rock have been working for is at stake. Can Emily pull it together on the biggest sta

S1·E11 Core

The Eleventh Hour

Jan 4, 2010 · 44 min

Kaylie faces the challenges of being a national champion; Payson tries to come to terms with her injury.

S1·E12 Core

Follow The Leader

Jan 11, 2010 · 44 min

The girls devise a plan to get Marty fired; Sasha attempts to find a place for Payson at the gym.

S1·E13 Core

California Girls

Jan 18, 2010 · 44 min

Kaylie and Nicky pose for a spread in the Seventeen magazine. They're billed as the golden couple, but there's definitely tension on set.

S1·E14 Core

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Jan 25, 2010 · 44 min

Payson's life is about to get a bit harder when she has to become a regular high school student after being home schooled all her life. With the chaos at school, Payson feels more

S1·E15 Core

Loves Me, Loves Me Not

Feb 1, 2010 · 44 min

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and whether they like it or not, the girls have to face the ones they love. Payson receives flowers and chocolates from her new friend at

S1·E16 Core

Save the Last Dance

Feb 8, 2010 · 44 min

The girls all attend the prom at Payson's school, and Emily unexpectedly sees Damon there. Meanwhile, Lauren discovers that her dad is dating Chloe; Carter tries to reconnect with

S1·E17 Core

Hope and Faith

Feb 15, 2010 · 44 min

Emily finds out that her mother is dating Steve after Lauren confronts Chloe. Meanwhile, Payson has an appointment with a top-ranked back surgeon; and the National Team must prove

S1·E18 Core

The Great Wall

Feb 22, 2010 · 44 min

The girls raise the bar with their training in preparation for a competition against the Chinese team, but troubles at home and confidence issues plague them. Meanwhile, the moms h

S1·E19 Mytharc

The Only Thing We Have To Fear

Mar 1, 2010 · 44 min

The Girls get ready for China. While the mothers help out making the girls feel welcome when they go, Damon and Emily confess their feelings toward each other, which makes Razor fe

S1·E20 Mytharc

Are We Family?

Mar 8, 2010 · 44 min

In the season finale, everything is put on the line as the girls go up against the Chinese team to prove once and for all that they're the best.

Advertisement