Ep 17. Big Time Video

In the seventeenth episode of Big Time Rush's first season, titled "Big Time Video," the boys are left to their own devices while Gustavo, their demanding music producer, is away on business. With no one telling them what to do, the guys decide to take advantage of their newfound freedom and film a music video for their latest single, "City is Ours."

The boys quickly discover that making a music video is easier said than done, especially when they have to do everything themselves. They initially struggle to come up with ideas for the video until Kendall suggests they make it all about the fans. The boys then hit the streets of Los Angeles to get footage of their fans singing along to their song and holding up signs professing their love for the band.

Meanwhile, Gustavo's assistant Kelly is tasked with keeping an eye on the boys and making sure they don't get into any trouble. She quickly realizes that this won't be an easy job, as the boys manage to cause chaos wherever they go – from accidentally setting off fireworks in the studio to inadvertently starting a food fight in a restaurant.

As the boys continue to film their music video, they face a number of setbacks, including a run-in with a rival boy band and a shortage of film equipment. However, they remain determined to make their video the best it can be, even if it means putting themselves in danger.

As the day of the big video shoot approaches, tensions run high as the boys worry about whether they will be able to finish in time. They also begin to second-guess their decision to make the video all about the fans, wondering if it will be good enough to impress their demanding producer.

In the end, the boys manage to pull off the video shoot and deliver a final product that they can be proud of. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about working together and taking risks, and they gain a newfound appreciation for Gustavo's often frustrating but ultimately effective ways of pushing them to be the best they can be.

Overall, "Big Time Video" is a heartwarming and hilarious episode that showcases the boys' creativity, energy, and loyalty both to each other and to their fans.