Ep 2. Big Time School of Rocque

Four best friends from Minnesota become famous overnight when they are chosen to form a boy band. In episode 2, titled "Big Time School of Rocque", the boys are introduced to their new strict music producer, Gustavo Rocque, who is determined to turn them into the next big thing in the music industry.

The episode opens with Kendall, Logan, James and Carlos still getting used to their new celebrity status and trying to navigate their way through their new life in Los Angeles. They are excited to start making music with Gustavo, but he immediately proves to be a tough taskmaster. He makes them run drills and practice their singing and dancing for hours on end, pushing them to their physical limits.

Despite being exhausted and frustrated, the boys are determined to succeed and work hard to impress Gustavo. He sets them a challenge: to write a song in just one hour. The boys work together to come up with a catchy tune, but tensions begin to rise as they struggle to agree on the lyrics.

Meanwhile, Kendall is struggling to balance his band commitments with his schoolwork. He has a big calculus test the next day and knows he needs to study, but Gustavo insists that the boys practice late into the night. Kendall tries to convince Gustavo to let him go home and study, but Gustavo insists that music should always come first.

As the night wears on, the boys become more and more exhausted and their frustrations with Gustavo reach boiling point. They decide to pull a prank on Gustavo by hiding his beloved hat, hoping to lighten the mood and make him laugh. However, Gustavo doesn't see the funny side and becomes even tougher on them.

The boys eventually finish their song, but are convinced that it's not good enough. They try to convince Gustavo to let them start over, but he insists that they stick with what they have. Despite their doubts, the boys perform their new song for Gustavo and he is impressed. He says that they have potential, but they need to work even harder to reach their full potential.

As the episode comes to a close, Kendall realizes that he still hasn't studied for his test. He tries to cram in some last-minute studying, but it's no use. He knows that he's going to fail. However, his friends surprise him by dropping by to help him study. They all come together to help Kendall prepare for his test, proving that friendship and teamwork are just as important as music and fame.

"Big Time School of Rocque" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the boys' growing friendship and their determination to succeed in the music industry. It's also a cautionary tale about the importance of balancing schoolwork with extracurricular activities, and the dangers of pushing yourself too hard. Overall, it's a great episode that will leave viewers rooting for the boys.