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Train in Vain

S1 : E12

TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.17.05

Jude’s about to finish her album, and she should be ecstatic. But she’s too preoccupied about losing Tommy… who’s just announced he doesn’t think he’ll produce her next album.

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Based on a song she wrote and performed, a young girl wins a national contest for a recording contract. Now she must balance the life of a normal teenager with that of a rising star in the music industry.

Cast

Tim Rozon, Alexz Johnson, Kristopher Turner

Executive Producers

Linda Schuyler, Barbara Bowlby, Michelle Lovretta

full-episodes (13)

Even Better Than the Real Thing

S1 : E1 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 09.15.04

Jude Harrison enters G Major's singer/songwriter contest called Instant Star. She was so nervous, but then she ends up winning the contest.
Come As You Are

S1 : E2 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 09.15.04

When Jude loses the cover of a major music magazine to Eden, the snotty push-up-bra’d runner-up in the Instant Star songwriting contest, her producer Tommy steps in.
Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind

S1 : E3 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 01.30.05

The Instant Star’s two worlds are about to collide – big time -- when her publicist arranges for Jude to perform her first single in front of the entire school.
Hey Sister

S1 : E4 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 02.06.05

The record company freaks out when Jude plays her new song for the radio powers-that-be and gets some very negative reactions.
You Can’t Always Get What You Want

S1 : E5 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 02.13.05

Jude’s finally starting to feel comfortable at G Major and more than comfortable with Tommy when her world and her producer are yanked out from under her.
Kiss Me Deadly

S1 : E6 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 02.20.05

Jude’s great at a lot of things, but dancing ain’t one of them… which is unfortunate since that’s the general theme of her first video.
I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend

S1 : E7 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 03.06.05

Jude’s landed her first official boyfriend… and it doesn’t hurt that he’s an uber-famous rapper! But she can’t keep him separate from the rest of her world forever.
Unsweet Sixteen

S1 : E8 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 03.13.05

G Major is planning Jude the sweet 16 birthday party of a lifetime, but Jude’s even more pleased Shay’s coming back from tour.
Won’t Get Fooled Again

S1 : E9 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 03.20.05

After having her heart broken by two different guys in one night, Jude’s decided to stay close to home. Too bad home isn’t quite how she remembers it.
Lose This Skin

S1 : E10 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 03.27.05

Vulnerable and lonely since her parents’ breakup, Jude turns to Jamie, the one person who’s never let her down. Jamie figures Jude can’t handle any more unpleasant “surprises”.
All Apologies

S1 : E11 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.10.05

Jude’s thrilled to be playing the big music charity do she grew up watching on television, until informed that she’ll be dueting with her nemesis, Eden.
Train in Vain

S1 : E12 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.17.05

Jude’s about to finish her album, and she should be ecstatic. But she’s too preoccupied about losing Tommy… who’s just announced he doesn’t think he’ll produce her next album.
Should I Stay or Should I Go

S1 : E13 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.24.05

What a long strange trip it’s been for Jude Harrison, Instant Star. And it’s about to get even stranger as she prepares for her summer tour.
No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn Part 1

S2 : E1 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 01.01.06

Back from a summer touring with her band SME, Jude comes home to find a very different G Major. Now run by Darius, the fur flies when Jude doesn’t play by his rules.
No Sleep ‘til Brooklyn Part 2

S2 : E2 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 02.17.06

Jude begs for forgiveness and he puts her to the test. She has to perform at the newest Instant Star finale, in a “space” number. Feeling unsupported, Jamie breaks-up with Jude.
I Fought The Law

S2 : E3 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 02.24.06

Involved in an interview with a Radio Shock Jock, Jude is humiliated on the air. Unsupported by SME (her band) Jude loses her “voice”.
Miss World

S2 : E4 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 03.03.06

Jude can’t wait to get back into the studio to make the next album. Liam and Darius delay it and unless she can pay for the studio time, she will be banned from G Major.
Viciousness

S2 : E5 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 03.10.06

Embittered by Jude’s successes, Kat can’t seem to find her place in her best friend’s life. Playing second or third fiddle just isn’t working anymore and Kat lashes out.
The Jean Genie

S2 : E6 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 03.17.06

The stage throbs with the beat of Jude and SME rocking out on Anyone But You – and the onstage electricity between Jude and adorable lead guitarist Spiederman.
Stranger In The House

S2 : E7 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.07.06

It seems like Jude and Sadie are getting along while planning a big surprise disco bash for Mom’s birthday. Then suspicious Sadie catches Tommy in a compromising position.
Personality Crisis

S2 : E8 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.07.06

Given her struggling album sales, Jude is beyond thrilled when she’s nominated for a Peeps Pics Awards – and beyond nervous. Jude’s boyfriend Spiederman doesn’t help matters.
Hallelujah

S2 : E9 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.14.06

Jude is determined to have a normal, non-famous seventeenth birthday with her friends and family – minus her former friend and producer, but fate has other plans.
Problem Child

S2 : E10 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.21.06

Jude’s never been a stellar student, but when she fails music, she’s stunned. Sent to visit an elementary school to do emergency publicity damage, Jude faces down her fans.
Mother’s Little Helper

S2 : E11 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.28.06

Sadie and Jude’s latest feud is interrupted when they find out mom is selling their childhood home. Jude’s sure it’s Mom’s new boyfriend Don’s bad influence.
When I Come Around

S2 : E12 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 04.28.06

Jude’s giddy with victory, she’s finally finished her sophomore album! Too bad Darius thinks it’s missing something. Forced to reconsider some old songs she wrote on tour.
Date With The Night

S2 : E13 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 05.12.06

Everything’s coming up Jude! Her album’s finished, she’s getting the funkiest record release party in town – and she could swear Tommy just asked her out on a date.
Lose Yourself

S3 : E1 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 06.26.07

Jude’s faced with performing on this year’s Instant Star finale but this time she manages to convince Darius to let her off the hook.
Like A Virgin

S3 : E2 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.08.07

Jude's feeling pretty good after taking control of her life and releasing the would-be blackmail photos on the internet.
Start Me Up

S3 : E3 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.15.07

When Jude's shenanigans get blown out of proportion, Tommy convinces her to pour into her music. Jude can’t get any Tommy time because he’s too busy producing Karma's album.
Helter Skelter

S3 : E4 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.22.07

Patsy continues to spiral out of control so Jude decides to step in and lend a helping hand. But when Jamie and Patsy break up, and Patsy is essentially dropped.
Let It Be

S3 : E5 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.25.07

In the aftermath of Patsy's self-destruction Darius announces plans for a memorial in Patsy’s honor.
Heart of Gold

S3 : E6 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.29.07

When Jude announces she’ll be doing a rockin' charity concert in Patsy's name, she discovers how much good she can do as a famous rock-goddess.
The Long and Winding Road

S3 : E7 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.01.07

It's Jude and Tommy's first day in the studio as co-producers and the romantic sparks are flying. When they hit the road in search of inspiration, Tommy struggles with a ghost.
18 - Part 1

S3 : E8 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.05.07

In honor of Jude’s 18th birthday, G Major is throwing her a swank bash. What more could a girl ask for? Jude's in love with Tommy, and he loves her back.
18 - Part 2

S3 : E9 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.12.07

Jude's birthday extravaganza is in full-swing and our girl's on stage, belting out her feelings for Tommy via a smokin’ and sultry love song.
Nowhere To Run

S3 : E10 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.19.07

After her most humiliating birthday ever, Jude has to face an MTV camera crew that shows up on her doorstep, to shoot "The Evolution of a Song: Jude Harrison Edition".
Celebrity Skin

S3 : E11 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.28.07

Jude struts down a runway, looking like a million bucks, and practically wearing it too, when it hits her, RED PAINT.
Sympathy for the Devil

S3 : E12 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 09.02.07

It’s party time at G Major. Darius is being awarded for his business achievements and party preparations are the perfect thing to distract Jude from all her personal drama.
All I Want Is You

S3 : E13 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 09.02.07

When Darius is audited and G Major gets temporarily shut down, Jude is forced to rediscover life as a normal teen.
Your Time is Gonna Come

S4 : E1 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 06.08.08

Jude's finally chosen Tommy as the guy she wants to be with but her dreams of first time sex-on-the-beach are dashed when Darius wrangles Jude and Tommy back into the studio.
She Drives Me Crazy

S4 : E2 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 06.15.08

For better or worse, everyone is getting sucked into the vortex of Karma and Speed's upcoming, on-camera wedding extravaganza.
Changes

S4 : E3 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 06.22.08

Jude's stung when it turns out she's just about the only one who hasn't been invited to Jamie and Paegan's party but she won't give up her best friend without a fight.
Us and Them

S4 : E4 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 06.29.08

Jude's happy and in love! And, she's bursting to tell her fans about her relationship with Tommy. When she gets the opportunity, her enthusiasm fuels some ill-advised antics.
We Belong

S4 : E5 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 06.10.08

Darius announces that Tommy and Jude will be judges in the 4th Instant Star competition without telling them first.
My Hometown

S4 : E6 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.13.08

Weeks have passed since Tommy left for New Brunswick. Communication has been sporadic and frustrating. What’s a lovestruck girl to do.
Not An Addict

S4 : E7 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.20.08

Jude is back – fresh from New Brunswick and her devastating break-up with Tommy. Strangely though, she’s effervescent. No one knows what happened with Tommy.
Brilliant Mistake

S4 : E8 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 07.27.08

It’s the big day: Jude’s third album is hitting the shelves! Completing the thing nearly destroyed her, and she’s eager to see it become the hit she knows it’ll be.
Possession

S4 : E9 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.03.08

Tommy’s back but makes no attempt to see Jude. New friend and break-up survivor Megan comes to the rescue with her Five Steps To Achieving Total Closure.
Every Breath You Take

S4 : E10 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.10.08

It's the eve of the premiere of Rock & Roll Honeymoon! Karma couldn't be happier and her head couldn't be huger. But when the show airs, she is mortified.
She Walks On Me

S4 : E11 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.17.08

Jude's latest album has come and gone from the charts. Bummed but not beaten, Jude's determined to remix the album and re-release all the songs as they should have been done.
Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment

S4 : E12 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.24.08

Thanks to her commercial, Jude has the money to remix her album but Darius isn’t interested in giving it back. Luckily, Jude seems to be forging a new friendship with Tommy.
London Calling

S4 : E13 | TV-G | 23 min | Aired: 08.31.08

All Jude ever wanted was to be a normal girl. Well, as normal as a rock star could possibly be. Reporters and fans have swarmed her home. Bodyguards are attached at the hip.

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