After their unresolved confrontation with Gordy, Lou and Gail try desperately to get through to him. Lou discovers a crucial element to the show needs a major overhaul, while Tracey resists a blossoming romance. As Gwen reels in the aftermath of a shocking announcement from her parents, Simon finds an unlikely ally. Robbie and Lilette grow closer just as outside forces conspire to put them at odds, and Vanessa takes a stand.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 5 of Rise was watched by 4,400,000 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.