Season One (Sheets)

The first season of NBC's musical comedy-drama Sheets premiered on April 10, 2016 and concluded after six episodes on May 15. The season averaged 8.76 million U.S. viewers, making it the forty-seventh most-watched series of the 2015–16 and the eleventh most-watched freshman series.
== Plot ==
South Central High School in Los Angeles, California receives a new drama teacher when the former Mrs. Corben quits. The new teacher, Mr. Ben Renton breathes life into the drama department once again, reigniting the love for theater by writing a musical alongside choir director Mrs. Ellen Carlson to perform for the end of year celebration. Many students, including Stella, Colin, Ethan, Max, Diane, Olivia, and Felicia audition. Stella gains the lead role of "Tracee", while Stella's crush Ethan is cast as Tracee's love interest and the male lead, "Adam", while Max is his understudy. Throughout the audition process, rehearsals, and eventually the show, several developments occur, including Stella and Ethan's boiling romance, until the finale when Max performs as Adam and he and Stell become a couple, due to Ethan having to drop out last minute when his ill mother has a stroke. Colin and Olivia also develop feelings for one another, while Diane consistently fails to upstage Stella, and Felicia tries to prove herself as more than a rich heiress.
== Cast ==
=== Starring ===
*Madison Iseman as Stella Braun
*Tye Sheridan as Colin Foster
*Noah Centineo as Ethan McKenzie
*Dylan Minnette as Max Sander
*Lana Condor as Diane Worthington
*Angela Kinsey as Lorelei Braun
*Thomasin McKenzie as Olivia Evans
*Madison Pettis as Felicia Johnson
*Alex Wolff as Nick Holderman
*Rhys Matthew Bond as Alex Evans
*Nicholas Hamilton as Jake Anderson
*Laura Linney as Ellen Carlson
*Luke Perry as Ben Renton
=== Guest Starring ===
==== Students ====
*as Derrick Edwards
*as Martha Pring
*as Debbie Lang
*as Patrick Reed
*as Jenn
*as Simon
==== Faculty ====
*as Xavier Bolton; the science teacher.
*as Andrew Dane; the math teacher.
*as Lucille Granger; the gym teacher.
==== Family ====
*as Irena McKenzie; Ethan's ill mother.
*as Kelli Foster; Colin's mother.
*as Michael Johnson; Felicia's unemployed father.
*as Tim Sander; Max's uncle and guardian.
*as James Worthington; Diane's businessman father.
*as Emily Worthington; Diane's stay-at-home mother.
*as Heather Evans; Olivia and Alex's mother.
*as Carl Evans; Olivia and Alex's father.
*as Sara Evans; Olivia and Alex's younger sister.
*as Ricky Evans; Olivia and Alex's younger brother.
*as Chelsea Foster; Colin's younger sister.
*as Freddie Braun; Stella's older brother.
== Episodes ==
Num. 	Title 	Airdate 	Viewers (millions) 	18-49 rating
1 	"Pilot" 	April 10, 2016 	5.44 	1.3
At South Central High School in L.A., new drama teacher Ben Renton teams up with choir director Ellen Carlson to breathe new life into the theater department with the all-new, original musical "Showstoppers". Several students decide to try out for the musical, and we explore their lives and relationships with one another.	At South Central High School in L.A., new drama teacher Ben Renton teams up with choir director Ellen Carlson to breathe new life into the theater department with the all-new, original musical "Showstoppers". Several students decide to try out for the musical, and we explore their lives and relationships with one another.	At South Central High School in L.A., new drama teacher Ben Renton teams up with choir director Ellen Carlson to breathe new life into the theater department with the all-new, original musical "Showstoppers". Several students decide to try out for the musical, and we explore their lives and relationships with one another.	At South Central High School in L.A., new drama teacher Ben Renton teams up with choir director Ellen Carlson to breathe new life into the theater department with the all-new, original musical "Showstoppers". Several students decide to try out for the musical, and we explore their lives and relationships with one another.	At South Central High School in L.A., new drama teacher Ben Renton teams up with choir director Ellen Carlson to breathe new life into the theater department with the all-new, original musical "Showstoppers". Several students decide to try out for the musical, and we explore their lives and relationships with one another.
2 	"Auditions" 	April 17, 2016 	5.25 	1.1
As the day for auditions arrive, Ben and Ellen prepare for the overload of work. Meanwhile, Stella continues practicing, while Max tries his best to wow Ms. Carlson. And, Jake and Alex discover Ethan's love of theater, forcing Colin to stick up for him. 	As the day for auditions arrive, Ben and Ellen prepare for the overload of work. Meanwhile, Stella continues practicing, while Max tries his best to wow Ms. Carlson. And, Jake and Alex discover Ethan's love of theater, forcing Colin to stick up for him. 	As the day for auditions arrive, Ben and Ellen prepare for the overload of work. Meanwhile, Stella continues practicing, while Max tries his best to wow Ms. Carlson. And, Jake and Alex discover Ethan's love of theater, forcing Colin to stick up for him. 	As the day for auditions arrive, Ben and Ellen prepare for the overload of work. Meanwhile, Stella continues practicing, while Max tries his best to wow Ms. Carlson. And, Jake and Alex discover Ethan's love of theater, forcing Colin to stick up for him. 	As the day for auditions arrive, Ben and Ellen prepare for the overload of work. Meanwhile, Stella continues practicing, while Max tries his best to wow Ms. Carlson. And, Jake and Alex discover Ethan's love of theater, forcing Colin to stick up for him.
3 	"Callbacks" 	April 24, 2016 	5.90 	1.5
As callbacks for several main roles occur, Max hides his disappointment from Stella, who learns she is up for Tracee, while Ethan is up for Adam. Meanwhile, Colin continues hitting on Olivia, though Alex tries to get him to understand his sister. 	As callbacks for several main roles occur, Max hides his disappointment from Stella, who learns she is up for Tracee, while Ethan is up for Adam. Meanwhile, Colin continues hitting on Olivia, though Alex tries to get him to understand his sister. 	As callbacks for several main roles occur, Max hides his disappointment from Stella, who learns she is up for Tracee, while Ethan is up for Adam. Meanwhile, Colin continues hitting on Olivia, though Alex tries to get him to understand his sister. 	As callbacks for several main roles occur, Max hides his disappointment from Stella, who learns she is up for Tracee, while Ethan is up for Adam. Meanwhile, Colin continues hitting on Olivia, though Alex tries to get him to understand his sister. 	As callbacks for several main roles occur, Max hides his disappointment from Stella, who learns she is up for Tracee, while Ethan is up for Adam. Meanwhile, Colin continues hitting on Olivia, though Alex tries to get him to understand his sister.
4 	"Warm-Up" 	May 1, 2016 	6.36 	1.5
With the parts set and the musical written, Stella, Ethan, Colin, Max, and Diane are forced to bond with one another by Ms. Carlson to create chemistry. Meanwhile, Olivia and Felicia bond on their own, while Ben and Ellen's sparks continue to fly. 	With the parts set and the musical written, Stella, Ethan, Colin, Max, and Diane are forced to bond with one another by Ms. Carlson to create chemistry. Meanwhile, Olivia and Felicia bond on their own, while Ben and Ellen's sparks continue to fly. 	With the parts set and the musical written, Stella, Ethan, Colin, Max, and Diane are forced to bond with one another by Ms. Carlson to create chemistry. Meanwhile, Olivia and Felicia bond on their own, while Ben and Ellen's sparks continue to fly. 	With the parts set and the musical written, Stella, Ethan, Colin, Max, and Diane are forced to bond with one another by Ms. Carlson to create chemistry. Meanwhile, Olivia and Felicia bond on their own, while Ben and Ellen's sparks continue to fly. 	With the parts set and the musical written, Stella, Ethan, Colin, Max, and Diane are forced to bond with one another by Ms. Carlson to create chemistry. Meanwhile, Olivia and Felicia bond on their own, while Ben and Ellen's sparks continue to fly.
5 	"Rehearsal" 	May 8, 2016 	7.06 	1.7
Dress Rehearsal is ongoing and opening night is coming up. Stella and Ethan's new bond is apparent onstage, upsetting Max, who goes to drastic measures to save his relationship. Meanwhile, Colin talks to Felicia to get information on Olivia. 	Dress Rehearsal is ongoing and opening night is coming up. Stella and Ethan's new bond is apparent onstage, upsetting Max, who goes to drastic measures to save his relationship. Meanwhile, Colin talks to Felicia to get information on Olivia. 	Dress Rehearsal is ongoing and opening night is coming up. Stella and Ethan's new bond is apparent onstage, upsetting Max, who goes to drastic measures to save his relationship. Meanwhile, Colin talks to Felicia to get information on Olivia. 	Dress Rehearsal is ongoing and opening night is coming up. Stella and Ethan's new bond is apparent onstage, upsetting Max, who goes to drastic measures to save his relationship. Meanwhile, Colin talks to Felicia to get information on Olivia. 	Dress Rehearsal is ongoing and opening night is coming up. Stella and Ethan's new bond is apparent onstage, upsetting Max, who goes to drastic measures to save his relationship. Meanwhile, Colin talks to Felicia to get information on Olivia.
6 	"Showtime" 	May 15, 2016 	8.59 	2.1
The cast begins performing, and Stella's role as "Tracee" may interfere with her real-life relationships. Meanwhile, Ethan deals with a major development with his mother. 	The cast begins performing, and Stella's role as "Tracee" may interfere with her real-life relationships. Meanwhile, Ethan deals with a major development with his mother. 	The cast begins performing, and Stella's role as "Tracee" may interfere with her real-life relationships. Meanwhile, Ethan deals with a major development with his mother. 	The cast begins performing, and Stella's role as "Tracee" may interfere with her real-life relationships. Meanwhile, Ethan deals with a major development with his mother. 	The cast begins performing, and Stella's role as "Tracee" may interfere with her real-life relationships. Meanwhile, Ethan deals with a major development with his mother.
== Music ==
The series released several singles, many of which are original songs written for the series. Sheets: The Album was released on May 16, 2016 and peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200, while original songs "I Still Love You", "(How Did We) Get This Far", and "Left Thinking" peaked at number 75, 98, and 23, respectively on the Hot 100.
No.	Title 	Performer(s) 	Length
1. 	"Let Me Tell You" 	Cast of Sheets 	3:43
2. 	"Sisters" 	Madison Iseman and Thomasin McKenzie 	3:27
3. 	"Number One" 	Lana Candor 	1:41
4. 	"I Still Love You" 	Iseman and Dylan Minnette 	2:48
5. 	"Get the Girl" 	Minnette and Tye Sheridan 	3:39
6. 	"(How Did We) Get This Far"	Iseman and Minnette 	3:57
7. 	"Let Me Tell You (Reprise)"	Candor, Iseman, McKenzie, Minnette, Madison Pettis, Sheridan	2:41
8. 	"Love and Life" 	Iseman and Pettis 	3:01
9. 	"I Always Loved You" 	Candor and Minnette 	2:34
10.	"Left Thinking" 	Minnette 	4:21
11.	"So Now What" 	Iseman and Minnette 	1:57
12.	"Showstoppers" 	Cast of Sheets 	3:37
13.	"Firework" 	Iseman 	3:47
14.	"Stay with Me" 	Noah Centineo 	2:52
15.	"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" 	Centineo and Iseman 	3:45
== Reception ==
=== Ratings ===
Sheets premiered with 5.44 million viewers and a 1.3/6 in the 18-49 rating/share, which was considered a "low" and "dooming" start by multiple sources. The low ratings continued with the second episode, which saw a decrease to 5.25 million viewers and 1.1/5. The series was quickly labeled "a long shot" to be renewed by TVLine. However, the third episode saw a surprising and unusual uptick to 5.90 million viewers and a 1.5/6, a new series high. By the season finale it was garnering 8.59 million viewers and a 2.1/8 rating/share, which made it the twelfth most-watched and the third highest-rated program of the week, compared to not making the top twenty-five in either measure the week of its premiere.
=== Critical reception ===