When Lou describes his vision for the show's staging and design, Tracey questions his every decision - but it's Simon's bombshell news that forces Lou to ask himself whether picking this controversial show was worth the cost. Meanwhile, Coach Strickland attempts to rehabilitate Gordy, and Gail worries for Maashous. Lilette struggles to contain her feelings for Robbie after discovering another side of him.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 3 of Rise was watched by 4,340,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.80 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Rise Renewed or Cancelled for Season 2?

Rise Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Pilot
• s01e02 - Most of All to Dream
• s01e03 - What Flowers May Bloom
• s01e04 - Victory Party
• s01e05 - We've Got All Our Junk
• s01e06 - Bring Me Stanton
• s01e07 - This Will God Willing Get Better
• s01e08 - The Petition
• s01e09 - Totally Hosed
• s01e10 - Opening Night

Rise Show Summary

When dedicated teacher and family man Lou Mazzuchelli sheds his own self-doubt and takes over the school's lackluster theater department, he galvanizes not only the faculty and students but the entire working-class town.