The second and final season of the television series Jonas, rebranded Jonas L.A. for this season, aired on Disney Channel from June 20, 2010 to October 3, 2010, and included 13 episodes. It follows the five main characters of the series as they spend their summer vacation in Los Angeles after the Jonas' tour was over, a few months after the events of the first season.
| Jonas | |
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| Season 2 | |
 Season 2 poster | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | June 20 – October 3, 2010 |
| Season chronology | |
The season was never officially released on DVD, being available only in digital format. After the season finale, it was announced that the show would not be returning for another season.
Production
editThe series was originally set in New Jersey, before the setting changed to Los Angeles for the second season and was shot at Hollywood Center Studios, which has also been the home to several other Disney Channel sitcoms over the years including The Suite Life on Deck and Wizards of Waverly Place.[1][2] As of November 2010, JONAS L.A. was the only live-action Disney Channel Original Series, produced by It's a Laugh Productions, not filmed before a live studio audience.
Disney Channel officially announced in November 2010 that JONAS L.A. would not return for a third season.
Opening sequence
editThe theme song for JONAS L.A. is "Live to Party", performed by the Jonas Brothers (as Jonas).
The opening sequence shows the main cast members as the Jonas perform a song, with the creator's names appearing in the second-to-last part. The show's title logo has been redesigned to match the series new theme.
Cast
editMain
edit- Joe Jonas as Joe Lucas
- Nick Jonas as Nick Lucas
- Kevin Jonas as Kevin Lucas
- Chelsea Staub as Stella Malone
- Nicole Anderson as Macy Misa
Recurring
edit- Adam Hicks as Dennis "DZ" Zimmer
- Chris Warren Jr. as Jake Williams
- Abby Pivaronas as Vanessa Paige
- Beth Crosby as Lisa Malone
- Debi Mazar as Mona Klein
- China Anne McClain as Kiara Tyshanna
- John Ducey as Tom Lucas
Music
editSome of the songs for this season (such as L.A. Baby and Feelin' Alive) were used to promote the season two of JONAS. The soundtrack was officially released on July 20, 2010.
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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| 22 | 1 | "House Party" | Paul Hoen | Lester Lewis | June 20, 2010 | 201 | 3.3[3] |
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When the boys arrive in Los Angeles, they are told by their new neighbor, DZ (parody of JZ), that they have to throw a party to fit in, and the boys decide to do it. Meanwhile, Stella and Macy arrive in L.A., with Stella thinking that Joe wants to continue their romantic relationship. But things go downhill when he's spotted hugging actress Vanessa Page (Abby Pivaronas). Songs: "L.A. Baby" | |||||||
| 23 | 2 | "Back to the Beach" | Eyal Gordin | Marc Warren | June 27, 2010 | 202 | 4.2[4] |
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Joe prepares for an audition with Vanessa Page, but when he arrives, he is faced with a room full of actors who all resemble him. Stella and Kevin help him while doing a scene for his audition. Meanwhile, Nick gets jealous when pro surfer Stone Stevens asks Macy to work on his website. Songs: "Fall" | |||||||
| 24 | 3 | "Date Expectations" | Paul Hoen | Paul Ruehl | July 2, 2010 | 203 | 3.2[5] |
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Stella meets a new friend, Ben, while hiking with Macy and he asks her out. She accepts, causing Joe to get very jealous and confront Ben. Meanwhile, it's an all out war between Kevin and Nick to see who gets the spot in Justin Timberlake's Ping-Pong Tournament. Songs: "Make It Right" | |||||||
| 25 | 4 | "And... Action" | Paul Hoen | Ned Goldreyer | July 11, 2010 | 204 | 3.7[6] |
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Joe arrives late to movie set, angering Mona. Stella's aunt takes up a new hobby. Meanwhile, Macy gives DZ a makeover and tips about what girls like in a guy. But the tips are actually what she likes in a guy, hinting to Nick. Songs: "Invisible" | |||||||
| 26 | 5 | "America's Sweethearts" | Eyal Gordin | Jessica Kaminsky | July 25, 2010 | 205 | 3.5[7] |
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Joe asks Stella to find out if Vanessa likes him, but she is unwilling and thus fails. Stella lies to Joe that Vanessa doesn't have feelings for him, which results in both costars being hurt until Stella comes clean. Kevin becomes Mona's assistant. Songs: "Hey You" | |||||||
| 27 | 6 | "The Secret" | Paul Hoen | Grace Parra | August 1, 2010 | 206 | 4.1[8] |
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When Big Man leaves Nick in charge of watching his niece Kiara for the day, she figures out that Nick and Macy have been keeping their relationship a secret from everyone else. In order to keep her quiet, Nick agrees to record a song with her. Meanwhile, Joe accidentally gives Kevin a black eye during his movie fight training. Songs: "Your Biggest Fan", "Keep It Real" and "Set This Party Off" | |||||||
| 28 | 7 | "A Wasabi Story" | John Scott | Danny Warren | August 8, 2010 | 207 | N/A |
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Vanessa arranges a double date with Stella & Ben and her & Joe to have a world-famous sushi chef for them. Things get complicated when Ben and Vanessa find out that Joe and Stella had something between each other before. Kevin and Nick are going to a golf course and Macy asks if she can come along. Songs: "Chillin' In The Summertime" | |||||||
| 29 | 8 | "Up in the Air" | John Scott | Marc Warren | August 15, 2010 | 208 | N/A |
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Mona asks Joe if Stella wants to be the new designer on set, much to Vanessa's annoyance. Meanwhile, Kevin tells Nick that Macy only likes handmade gifts, so he makes a mug for her for their "1 month-iversary". Songs: "Things Will Never Be The Same" | |||||||
| 30 | 9 | "Direct to Video" | Paul Hoen | Ned Goldreyer & Paul Ruehl | August 22, 2010 | 209 | 3.8[9] |
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The brothers decide to make a new music video which Kevin wants to direct, but is upset after his father hires a popular music video director, McP, to direct the video instead. Meanwhile, Frankie has a crush on Macy and is trying to win her heart away from Nick. Also, Stella gets sick and Aunt Lisa takes care of her. Songs: "Drive" | |||||||
| 31 | 10 | "The Flirt Locker" | Paul Hoen | Jennifer Fisher | August 29, 2010 | 210 | 3.4[10] |
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A well-known celebrity blogger named Jessika nicknamed "The Movie Brat" interviews Joe for his movie, so Joe decides to flirt with her to prove to Stella that his charm is universal. Nick meets with a music producer. Also, Big Man makes Kevin do a vigorous workout to get back into shape. Songs: "Critical" | |||||||
| 32 | 11 | "Boat Trip" | Savage Steve Holland | Lester Lewis | September 12, 2010 | 211 | 2.8[11] |
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With Joe and Stella not speaking to each other, Nick and Macy come up with a plan to get them to talk. Meanwhile, David Henrie challenges Kevin to a reality show competition. Songs: "Chillin in the Summer Time" | |||||||
| 33 | 12 | "On the Radio" | Savage Steve Holland | Jessica Kaminsky | September 26, 2010 | 212 | 2.8[12] |
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Joe, Nick and Kevin do an interview on the radio to assure their fans that they are not breaking up. During the interview, they find out each of them have been doing a side project. Songs: "Summer Rain" | |||||||
| 34 | 13 | "Band of Brothers" | Ryan Shiraki | Ryan Shiraki | October 3, 2010 | 213 | 3.5[13] |
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In the series finale, The Jonas Brothers plan a secret concert to show their fans that they are not breaking up. Meanwhile, Stella feels betrayed when Joe doesn't tell her that he has to go to New Zealand to shoot his sequel movie "Forever April", so she leaves L.A. But right before she gets on the airplane, Joe runs into the airport and kisses her. They end up getting back together and they all have to get to the concert, where Nick and Macy have been waiting for them the whole time. Songs: "Feelin Alive" "Critical" and "L.A. Baby (Acoustic Version)" | |||||||
References
edit- ^ Huff, Richard; Hinckley, David (September 8, 2008). "Inner Tube". New York Daily News. p. 78. Retrieved November 1, 2008.
- ^ James Hibberd (May 4, 2009). "Disney's 'Jonas' Doesn't Quite Pop". THRfeed.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2009.
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