Chasing the Saturdays

The series chronicles the lives of the group who, after scoring a string of hits in their native United Kingdom, attempt to strike it big in the United States through their signing with Mercury Records, as they prepare to promote their first American album release. In addition, the series details the personal and private lives of each of the five members.

The series was ordered by E! president Suzanne Kolb,{{cite news|url=http://tbivision.com/news/2012/10/e-orders-reality-series-following-the-saturdays/19077/|title=E! orders reality series following The Saturdays|publisher=TBI Vision|date=October 30, 2012|access-date=April 1, 2013}} who said "The Saturdays are a pop phenomenon with magnetic appeal and tremendous talent, and we are excited to capture their next chapter as they win over the hearts and playlists of America," adding that "'Chasing the Saturdays' is a perfect addition to E!'s popular Sunday night reality block, which continues to deliver can't miss original programming to viewers year-round."[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/10/29/the-british-invade-american-pop-culture-in-new-e-series-featuring-music-sensation-the-saturdays-207312/20121029e01/#FgCAODJceDrGx2OS.99 "The British Invade American Pop Culture in New E! Series Featuring Music Sensation The Saturdays"] from The Futon Critic (October 29, 2012)

• Frankie Bridge
• Una Healy
• Rochelle Humes
• Mollie King
• Vanessa White

Tom Parker (of The Wanted) - 2013

Max George (of The Wanted) - 2013 season

• Aoife-Belle Foden
• Ben Foden
• Anne Healy
• Marvin Humes
• Peter Loraine
• Victoria Sandford

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| EpisodeNumber = 1

| Title = UnitedSatsofAmerica

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|20}}

| AltDate = February 3, 2013

| ShortSummary = The Saturdays arrive in the United States.

| Viewers = 914,000{{cite web|title=Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Continues Demo Reign|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/23/sundays-cable-ratings-real-housewives-of-atlanta-continues-demo-reign-966410/cable_20130120/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 24, 2013}}

| Aux4 = 72,000

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| EpisodeNumber = 2

| Title = SatsCriesandVideotape

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|21}}

| ShortSummary = Vanessa is the centre of attention when her arguing between her and her boyfriend affects the band while they produce a music video for the group's first US single.

| Viewers = 600,000{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Tops Viewers, "Teen Mom 2" Leads Demos|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/23/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-tops-viewers-teen-mom-2-leads-demos-788511/cable_20130121/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 24, 2013}}

| AltDate = February 10, 2013

| Aux4 = 62,000

| LineColor = F6C9CC

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 3

| Title = SatsontheBeach

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|27}}

| ShortSummary = Vanessa and Frankie help Mollie move past a previous relationship by introducing her to a new guy, while Rochelle's money spending habits worry Una.

| Viewers = 617,000{{cite web|title=Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Leads Viewers, Demos for Bravo|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/29/sundays-cable-ratings-real-housewives-of-atlanta-leads-viewers-demos-for-bravo-41011/cable_20130127/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 29, 2013}}

| AltDate = February 17, 2013

| Aux4 = 107,000

| LineColor = F6C9CC

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 4

| Title = DeepFriedSats

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|2|10}}

| ShortSummary = The group hangs out with the Wanted at the L.A. County Fair. Frankie has a panic attack prior to a club performance.

| Viewers = 371,000{{cite web|title=Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Walking Dead" Return Demolishes the Competition|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/02/12/sundays-cable-ratings-walking-dead-return-demolishes-the-competition-946310/cable_20130210/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=February 12, 2013}}

| AltDate = February 24, 2013

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 5

| Title = SatsandtheCity

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|2|17}}

| ShortSummary = Una and Vanessa bond while out on the town and Rochelle finds out some shocking news.

| Viewers = 497,000{{cite web|title=Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Walking Dead" Holds Off NBA All-Star Game|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/02/20/sundays-cable-ratings-walking-dead-holds-off-nba-all-star-game-858014/cable_20130217/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=February 20, 2013}}

| AltDate = March 3, 2013

| Aux4 = 73,000

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 6

| Title = HomeSweetSats

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|2|18}}

| ShortSummary = The group goes back to London but an unexpected injury might delay their return to the United States. Frankie sets up a date for Mollie.

| Viewers = 432,000{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars," "WWE Raw" Nab Top Spots|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/02/20/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-wwe-raw-nab-top-spots-272214/cable_20130218/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=February 21, 2013}}

| AltDate = March 10, 2013

| Aux4 = 124,000

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 7

| Title = KeepCalmandSatsOn

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|4}}

| ShortSummary = Una is unsure whether to stay in London with her injured husband or fly back to Los Angeles. Frankie gets a surprise offer from Glamour magazine.

| Viewers = 292,000{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: USA's "WWE Raw" Claims Top Three Spots|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/03/05/mondays-cable-ratings-usas-wwe-raw-claims-top-three-spots-13520/cable_20130304/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=March 7, 2013}}

| AltDate = March 17, 2013

| Aux4 = 98,000

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 8

| Title = SatsandTats

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|11}}

| ShortSummary = The group celebrates their first Halloween in America. Frankie and her sister get matching tattoos.

| Viewers = 179,000{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw," "Pawn Stars" Claim Top Spots|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/03/12/mondays-cable-ratings-wwe-raw-pawn-stars-claim-top-spots-621121/cable_20130311/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=March 13, 2013}}

| AltDate = March 24, 2013

| Aux4 = 114,000

| LineColor = F6C9CC

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 9

| Title = SatsontheRox

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|18}}

| ShortSummary = With their first headlining concert in America coming close, the group is unexpectedly hit with some nerve racking news and vocal issues.

| Viewers = 162,000{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: Heat/Celtics on ESPN, "WWE Raw" on USA Top Charts|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/03/19/mondays-cable-ratings-heat-celtics-on-espn-wwe-raw-on-usa-top-charts-385115/cable_20130318/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=March 20, 2013}}

| AltDate = March 31, 2013

| Aux4 = 121,000

| LineColor = F6C9CC

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{{Episode list

| EpisodeNumber = 10

| Title = SatsForever

| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|25}}

| ShortSummary = The Saturdays get ready for their upcoming album release but Rochelle has to take an unplanned trip home.

| Viewers = 101,000{{cite web|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Lays Claim to Top Spots in Demos, Viewers|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/03/26/mondays-cable-ratings-wwe-raw-lays-claim-to-top-spots-in-demos-viewers-474512/cable_20130325/|publisher=The Futon Critic|date=March 27, 2013}}

| AltDate = April 7, 2013

| Aux4 = 135,000

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Upon its premiere in the United Kingdom, Chasing the Saturdays became that week's number-one most watched show on E! with 72,000 viewers, having 10,000 more viewers than Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami.{{cite web|title=Top 10 Programmes — E!|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-10?|publisher=BARB|access-date=February 11, 2013}}

On May 14, 2013, it was reported that the show would not be returning for a second season.{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/15/chasing-the-saturdays-axed-america_n_3278508.html|title='Chasing The Saturdays' Axed Stateside But Christmas Special Is In The Works, Says Report|date=May 15, 2013|work=The Huffington Post UK}} However, a representative for the Saturdays stated that the series was only commissioned for one season and although the series won't be returning, a Christmas special is a possibility.{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/05/15/chasing-the-saturdays-axed-in-us-ending-takeover-dreams-3759679/|title=Chasing The Saturdays show axed leaving girl band's US dreams in tatters|last=Duncan|first=Amy|date=May 15, 2013|work=Metro|publisher=DMG Media}}

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20100629093652/http://www.thesaturdays.co.uk/ The Saturdays' official website]

{{The Saturdays}}

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Category:2010s American reality television series

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Category:Television series based on singers and musicians

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