The Pop Game

Season 1

TV-PG

Grammy award winning producer Tim "Timbaland" Mosley looks for the next pop star from a group of five young aspiring artists, offering a once in a lifetime chance for the winner to receive a record contract with his record label, Mosley Music Group.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

Got What It Takes
E1
Got What It TakesGrammy® winning producer Timbaland brings five young aspiring pop stars to Los Angeles for a 10 week artist boot camp and a chance at a record contract with his label, Mosely Music Group. Guest mentor, Nelly Furtado turns up the heat during a surprise musical challenge, as one hopeful crumbles under the pressure.
You're In My House Now
E2
You're In My House NowFive young aspiring pop stars get their first chance to step into the studio with Grammy-winning producer Timbaland. After having collaborated with superstars like Justin Bieber and Kelly Rowland, songwriter Poo Bear mentors as one artist struggles to embrace their lyrics, while another forgets them.
You Gotta Be Ready
E3
You Gotta Be ReadyWith surprises at every turn, Grammy® winning producer Timbaland delivers a hard lesson in always being ready. An early morning assignment causes tensions to boil over, and the kids head to the heart of Hollywood for an impromptu performance as one artist strives for redemption.
You've Got The Look
E4
You've Got The LookCelebrity stylist Johnny Wujek masterminds pop star makeovers for each artist. A secretive outfit change and artist pushback leads to a pop chart confrontation. One artist takes a risky step out of their comfort zone, while another refuses to push far enough.
Stripped
E5
StrippedWith soul-shaking acoustic performances of popular hits, Timbaland strips the aspiring stars down to the essence of artistry. Pop star JoJo mentors as one artist welcomes a surprise visitor, another enlists help from a competitor, and two moms go head to head.
Song & Dance
E6
Song & DanceTensions boil over as Timbaland puts the kids’ songwriting and dancing to the test. Celebrity choreographers Benji and Lacey Schwimmer visit as one artist commits a frustrating faux pas, and a heated blow up leaves lasting impressions.
Divide & Conquer
E7
Divide & ConquerIt’s a boys vs. girls showdown as Timbaland pairs the kids for group performances. Macy Grey and Howie D from the Backstreet Boys school in the art of collaboration, while one group struggles to overcome their dramatic past, and an artist has a shocking stumble.
Music Video Madness
E8
Music Video MadnessIt’s lights, camera, action as Timbaland challenges the kids to work together in a full-on, professional music video. A no-nonsense director pushes them to the limit, as two artists vie for the same part and one struggles to break out of their shell.
The Hot Seat
E9
The Hot SeatPerez Hilton visits, as Timbaland swaps the managers and puts the artists' media training to the test. Later, an awkward confrontation puts one mom on edge; and a struggling artist works to regain confidence.
Finale
E10
FinaleIn the Season 1 finale, the kids go head-to-head in their biggest performance of the season, as one young artist wins a record contract with Grammy-winning producer Timbaland. Also: pop star Jordin Sparks visits.