THE iDOLM@STER (2011–2011)

1. S01E01The Girls Start HereJuly 8, 2011 6.5Shown from a perspective of a cameraman shooting a documentary, this films and introduces the girls of 765 Production studios and their ever
2. S01E02The Girls Prepare ThemselvesJuly 15, 2011 6.5After seeing the girls' current profile pictures, the Producer thinks that they need new ones and orders a re-shoot so the girls can make be
3. S01E03Everything Stems from the Courage to Take the First StepJuly 22, 2011 6.5The Producer and the girls head to the town of Furusato to perform a small concert at the local Summer Festival, but it doesn't turn out as
4. S01E04Changing OneselfJuly 29, 2011 7.0Haruka, paired with Chihaya, and Takane, paired with Hibiki, appear on a cable-TV cooking show battle hosted by a frog hand puppet.
5. S01E05Vacation with EveryoneAugust 5, 2011 6.5It's summer, but the studio's air conditioner is broken. So the Producer agrees to bring the girls to the beach for a vacation while the air
6. S01E06The Decision to Move ForwardAugust 12, 2011 6.0Ritsuko's idol unit, Ryuuguu Komachi, with Azusa, Iori and Ami as its members, becomes popular after their debut and gets booked in many gig
7. S01E07Things I Love, Things That Are Important to MeAugust 19, 2011 6.0Iori humiliates herself on live television when she forces an interviewer at the Minase estate to focus on her rather than ask about her fat
8. S01E08The Indirect Route to HappinessAugust 26, 2011 7.5Azusa, Makoto and Miki go modeling as a bride, groom and bridesmaid, respectively, for a wedding magazine at a chapel.
9. S01E09Things We Can Do Because We're TogetherSeptember 2, 2011 6.5After finishing filming a TV mystery mini-drama, Ryuuguu Komachi and Ritsuko return to 765 Production studios for a break with Mami and the
10. S01E10Inching Forward with EveryoneSeptember 9, 2011 7.5The girls attend 'The Big Talent Agency Sports Competition' where idols groups from various agencies compete in games.
11. S01E11Hope, Anxiety, and OmenSeptember 16, 2011 7.0The Producer informs the girls that their big break has come as they will be performing live at a 765 Production thank-you concert. Despite
12. S01E12Last Stop on a One-Way RoadSeptember 23, 2011 6.5As the day of the concert gets closer, the Producer and the idols are worrying about Miki, who hasn't come for practice sessions for the pas
13. S01E13Season's bestAnd So, the Girls Head to the Sparkling StageSeptember 30, 2011 8.5It's the day of the 765 Production thank-you concert, but complications arise for Ritsuko and Ryuuguu Komachi when a typhoon hits the city.
14. S01E14Their World Begins to Change!October 7, 2011 7.0Ever since the concert and an article by Yoshizawa, a famous reporter who is a friend of President Takagi, the idols have become very popula
15. S01E15We All Have a Live Broadcast. A Live One!October 14, 2011 8.5The 765 Production idols star in a comedy/variety show called Are We Live? Sunday, hosted by Haruka, Chihaya and Miki.
16. S01E16The Feeling of Being AloneOctober 21, 2011 6.0As Chihaya has nightmares about her past, Hibiki has an argument with her dog, Inumi, as both of them are hosting an animal documentary show
17. S01E17Makoto, A True PrinceOctober 28, 2011 8.0Makoto is a hit with female fans due to her handsome and Prince-like looks. Although Makoto appreciates the fame, she wishes fans admire her
18. S01E18Lots of EverythingNovember 4, 2011 6.5Ritsuko forces a hard dancing routine on Ryuuguu Komachi to prepare them for an upcoming secret concert, much to the group's displeasure. Wh
19. S01E19Like the Moon, That Disappears Behind CloudsNovember 11, 2011 6.5Kuroi hires paparazzi to follow and take pictures of Takane to find secrets about her since her background is a complete mystery, even to ev
20. S01E20PromiseNovember 18, 2011 7.0Chihaya's tragic past is revealed in a magazine thanks to Kuroi. The magazine slanders her, suggesting Chihaya is heartless and Chihaya deci
21. S01E21Like the Flowers BloomNovember 25, 2011 6.5Thanks to a magazine interview by Yoshizawa with Chihaya over her past, the rumors about her have ended as she and the other idols prepare f
22. S01E22On the Holy NightDecember 2, 2011 6.5It is the Christmas season and Haruka wants to celebrate a Christmas Eve party with everyone at 765 Production, just like last year. But wit
23. S01E23MeDecember 9, 2011 6.5Haruka is looking forward to a dance rehearsal with everyone for their New Year's concert. However, the girls of 765 Production are too busy
24. S01E24DreamDecember 16, 2011 6.5The Producer manages to survive his accident but remains hospitalized for a while. As a result, Haruka returns to musical rehearsals to chan
25. S01E25Everyone, Together!December 23, 2011 6.5Kotori visits the Producer at the hospital. The Producer expresses his wish to see the idols at the New Year's concert.

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