Bella and the Bulldogs

Bella and the Bulldogs
Genre Sitcom
Created by Jonathan Butler
Gabriel Garza
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 14 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Jeff Bushell
Producer(s)
  • Gabriel Garza
  • Jonathan Butler
Running time 22 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel Nickelodeon
Original run January 17, 2015 – present
External links
Official website

Bella and the Bulldogs is an American sitcom that airs on Nickelodeon.[1] The series was created by Jonathan Butler and Gabriel Garza. The series premiered on January 17, 2015.[2]

On March 4, 2015, the show was renewed for a second season. [3]

Plot

The series follows cheerleader Bella Dawson whose life in Texas takes an unexpected twist when she becomes the new quarterback for her school team, the Bulldogs. At first, the rest of the team didn't want her as quarterback, but they eventually accept her.[1][4]

Cast

Main characters

Recurring characters

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date[7] Production
code[7]		 U.S. viewers
(in millions)
1"Newbie QB"Jonathan JudgeJonathan Butler & Gabriel GarzaJanuary 17, 2015101/1022.52[8]

Bella Dawson, a cheerleader at her school in Texas, gets invited to try out for quarterback of her school's football team, The Bulldogs. At first, the boys don't want her on the team, but in the end, they come to realize she would be a great part of the team.

Note: The first episode is a hour special.
2"That's Some Gossip, Girl"Shannon FlynnJay J. DemopoulosJanuary 24, 20151031.84[9]
When Bella finds out the team's deepest secrets, she promises not to reveal any of them. But when the secrets get exposed, Bella is accused of their embarrassment.
3"Pretty in Stink"Shannon FlynnRick Williams & Jenna McGrathJanuary 31, 20151061.46[10]
A team ritual to not bathe jeopardizes Bella's opportunity to go to the dance with her crush. Meanwhile, Sophie and Pepper find out that Bella's sixth grade rival is going to ask her crush to the dance.
4"Tex Fest"Eric Dean SeatonJonathan Butler & Gabriel GarzaFebruary 7, 20151091.64[11]
When the school is holding their annual Tex Fest, Pepper wants Bella to participate in her video project. At the same time, Troy and Newt join the choir, but when the teacher gives Newt the opportunity to sing at Tex Fest, he gets nervous. Meanwhile, Sawyer and Sophie challenge each other to the pepper eating contest after a prank gone wrong.
5"Dancing in the Endzone"Shannon FlynnJennifer JoyceFebruary 14, 20151041.87[12]
Bella and Troy must cover up the fact that Troy's taking ballet lessons, but Troy's solution may affect more than his football skills. Meanwhile, Sawyer and Newt ridicule Sophie and Pepper's favorite show, but end up obsessed with it.
6"That's My Tri-Five!"Shannon FlynnCarly AlthoffFebruary 28, 20151052.04[13]
When a girl named Nicky fills Bella's spot on the cheerleading squad, Bella suspects that she is trying to steal her friends Sophie and Pepper. Meanwhile, Troy, Newt, and Sawyer become obsessed over their new spy equipment.
7"A Good Bye Week"Sean K. LambertPeter Dirksen & Jonathan HowardMarch 7, 20151081.67[14]
Bella and Kyle finally go on their first date, but Kyle's family situation threatens their relationship.
8"Bromantically Challenged"Eric Dean SeatonKatie GreenwayMarch 14, 20151071.69[15]
When Troy and Sawyer fight over who is going to be Bella's top wide receiver, Bella tries to mediate the situation. At the same time, Newt tries to challenge himself. Meanwhile, Sophie and Pepper are having trouble getting customers at the bake sale without Bella's help.
9"Tornado Afraido"Alex WinterJeffrey Bushell, Jenna McGrath, & Rick WilliamsMarch 21, 20151101.66[16]
A Tornado warning traps the gang at school during Pepper's birthday party. To make up for being late for Pepper, Bella and Newt transform the gym into a cool Parisian scene for a surprise party. However, things go bad when Bella is trapped in the rafters and Newt must conquer his fear of heights to rescue her. Meanwhile, Troy and Sophie go to the school's kitchen to make a cake, but disagree on how to make it, and end up throwing ingredients everywhere.
10"Incomplete Pass"Trevor KirschnerMarch 23, 20151111.30[17]
Sophie helps Bella prepare for her oral exam in Spanish class, for if she does not pass, she will be benched from playing the next game. Meanwhile, the boys find what they believe to be a crush list that fell out of Pepper's locker.
11"Backseat Quarterback"Sean K. LambertPeter Dirksen & Jonathan HowardApril 4, 20151121.49[18]
After Bella injures her shoulder during practice, she helps Troy prepare to play backup quarterback for the upcoming game. However, after Troy makes the winning touchdown pass, Bella fears she will be replaced as quarterback on the team. Meanwhile, Pepper becomes Newt's lab partner in science class.
12"Traitor Dater"Sean K. LambertKatie Greenway & Jennifer JoyceApril 11, 20151132.13[19]
When Bella dates a boy on a rival homecoming team, the team is worried that it will become a distraction. Meanwhile, Sawyer is upset when Newt mistakenly asks Pepper to the homecoming dance.
13"Bulldog Buddies"Sean K. LambertPeter Dirksen & Jonathan HowardApril 18, 20151141.64[20]
When Bella gets paired with DJ, Troy's brother in the Bulldog Buddies program, Troy becomes jealous. Meanwhile, when Sawyer asks Pepper to be his girlfriend, she begins dating him despite the fact that her parents forbid her from having a boyfriend.
14"Player Hater"Sean K. LambertKatie Greenway, Jenna McGrath, & Rick WilliamsApril 25, 20151151.49[21]
When Troy begins dating Charlotte Newman, Bella tries to put their past aside, but when she finds out the truth about Charlotte, she doesn't tell him. Meanwhile, Sawyer accidentally sends a text message to Pepper saying "I love you".
15"Root for Newt"[22]May 2, 2015118
16"Bulldog Blues"[22]May 9, 2015117
17"Kicking and Scheming"[22]May 16, 2015116
18"Third Degree Ba-Burn"[22]May 23, 2015120
19"No Girls Allowed"[22]May 30, 2015119

Broadcast

Bella and the Bulldogs premiered on March 18 on YTV in Canada[23] and on April 4 on Nickelodeon in Australia and New Zealand.[24]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Bella and the Bulldogs". Nickelodeon. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 17, 2014). "'Bella and the Bulldogs' to Premiere Saturday January 17 at 8PM". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Bella and the Bulldogs and The Thundermans Renewed by Nickelodeon". Deadline. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Bella and the Bulldogs". The New York Times. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  5. ↑ http://www.nick.com/bella-and-the-bulldogs/coach-russell
  6. ↑ http://www.nick.com/bella-and-the-bulldogs/carrie-dawson
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Shows A-Z — bella and the bulldogs on nickelodeon". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ Bibel, Sara (January 21, 2015). "Saturday Cable Ratings: 'Whitney' Wins Night, College Basketball, 'Cops', Boxing & More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  9. ↑ Pucci, Douglas (January 27, 2015). "Saturday Final Nationals: CBS Wins in Total Viewers, UFC Rules Among Adults 18-49 for Fox". TV Media Insights. Cross Mediaworks. Retrieved January 28, 2015. Note: The ratings are in the comments section.
  10. ↑ Bibel, Sara (February 3, 2015). "Saturday Cable Ratings: UFC Wins Night, NBA Basketball, 'Mythbusters', 'Black Sails'& More". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  11. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (February 10, 2015). "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 2.7.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  12. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (February 18, 2015). "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals". Showbuzz Daily.
  14. ↑ Pucci, Douglas (March 10, 2015). "Saturday Final Nationals: Respectable Premiere of ‘Premier Boxing Champions’ on NBC". TV Media Insights. Cross MediaWorks. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  15. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 17, 2015). "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 3.14.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  16. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 24, 2015). "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 3.21.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  17. ↑ Metcalf, Mitch (March 24, 2015). "Top 25 Monday Cable Originals: 3.23.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.4.2015". Showbuzz Daily.
  19. ↑ "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.11.2015". Showbuzz Daily.
  20. ↑ "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.18.15". Showbuzz Daily.
  21. ↑ "Top 25 Saturday Cable Originals: 4.25.15". Showbuzz Daily.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 "SHOWATCH Bella & The Bulldogs". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
  23. ↑ "YTV Sets the Stage for the Most Exciting March Ever". Corus Entertainment. February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  24. ↑ Higgins, D (March 30, 2015). "APRIL on FOXTEL: Game Of Thrones, Mad Men, Wentworth, Deadline Gallipoli and 200+ other new shows". The Green Room. Foxtel. Retrieved March 31, 2015.

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