Gordy agrees to volunteer in the theater, bringing him back onto Gwen's radar, while his family tries to come to terms with Maashous' imminent departure. As Robbie faces the severity of his mother's illness for the first time, Lilette waits for her mother to return home. Tracey and Lou work to prepare "Spring Awakening" for opening night, but can't see eye-to-eye on how to address notes from the administration.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 9 of Rise was watched by 3,750,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.70 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.