The Big Leap Season 1 Episode Guide

With only two days to go until the big finale, the cast preps for their final performance.

Nick must make the hard decision of following his brain or his heart, and Julia is stuck in a tough position when Kevin tries to win her back.

Meanwhile, Justin and Simon try to navigate a new challenge in their relationship and Brittney works on standing up to her mom.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell.

Guest Cast: Adam Kaplan as Simon; Tim Lyons as Alan; Seth Morris as Kevin; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Jackie Seiden as Ally; Paula Hlava as Olivia; Maya Hlava as Sophia; Steve Han as Dante; Nicholas Caesar as Anthony; Brett Tucker as Linus; Sara Sevigny as Mindy; Donetta Jackson as Tamra; Blaire Brown as Henrietta; Emilie Modaff as Tech; Rachel Kim as Miriam; Teh’Ray Hale as DJ; Torrin Clifton as Ladon; Comfort Fedoke as Aja; Stanley Glover as Travell; Jeraldine M. Quiñones as Female Dancer #1 (Charlie); Brit Barrett as Male Dancer #1 (Leo); Luis Rosado as Junior; Elijah Delgado as Mario; Stephen Walker as Principal Weaver; Robert Wilson as Joel; Missi Pyle as Tonya; Thomas Lennon as Zach Peterman; Harlow Chatys as Pulver Dance Girl #1; Ckylee Pitchford as Pulver Dance Girl #2; Kendal Porter as Pulver Dance Girl #3; Sophia Sparks as Pulver Dance Girl #4; Madison Greene as Pulver Dance Girl #5; Avery Maycunich as Pulver Dance Girl #6; JJ Nolan as Annie Hines; Ben Wilson as French Dancer; Robert Wisdom as Earl Sr.; Lynn Baber as Barb; Mark Collins as Baltimore Reporter; Christopher Meister as ESPN Reporter; Matthew Kingler as Beat Reporter; Shivani Mendez as FOX Reporter; Andy Cameron as Uber Driver Phil.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 29 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Swan Song”

With the future of Paula’s health staring them in the face, she and Mike decide to take a giant leap in their relationship.

Nick deals with some lingering hesitation about being vulnerable on camera, and Justin gets the opportunity to meet with a Broadway director, which causes tension in his relationship with Simon.

Meanwhile, Julia’s husband, Kevin, makes a shocking return.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell.

Guest Cast: Nora Dunn as Gina; Adam Kaplan as Simon; Seth Morris as Kevin; Tim Lyons as Alan; McKenzie Chinn as Jessica; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Crew Miskel as Sam; Nicholas Caesar as Anthony; Sammy Arechar as Ellison; Rob Wilson as Joel; Brett Tucker as Linus; Sara Sevigny as Mindy; Donetta Jackson as Tamra; Rachel Kim as Miriam; Teh’Ray Hale as DJ; Torrin Clifton as Ladon; Comfort Fedoke as Aja; Stanley Glover as Travell; Jeraldine M. Quiñones as Female Dancer #1; Brit Barrett as Male Dancer; Luis Rosado as Junior; Elijah Delgado as Mario; Jessica Hodges as Paige; Zeferino Guerrero as Plumber/Stripper; JJ Nolan as Annie; Eddie Hefferman as Manager; Carissa Barreca as Gigi; Laura Fisher as Melissa; Dana Black as Mike’s Mom; Leajato Robinson as Priest.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 15 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “What Prevents Us?”

With the show down a few essential cast members, Wayne decides to hold an old-fashioned lock down to bring everyone together. Justin, who is being forced to help his father in his time of need, faces much-needed reflection on their rocky relationship, and Reggie tries his best to navigate his new situation with a cocky rookie.

Meanwhile, Paula figures out how to move forward with her health and Nick and Monica work on their relationship.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell.

Guest Cast: Nora Dunn as Gina; Adam Kaplan as Simon; Tim Lyons as Alan; McKenzie Chinn as Jessica; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Nicholas Caesar as Anthony; Sammy Arechar as Ellison; Rob Wilson as Joel; Artemis Pebdani as Bernadette; Brett Tucker as Linus; Steve Han as Dante; Donetta Jackson as Tamra; Rachel Kim as Miriam; Teh’Ray Hale as DJ; Torrin Clifton as Ladon; Comfort Fedoke as Aja; Stanley Glover as Travell; Jeraldine M. Quiñones as Female Dancer #1; Brit Barrett as Male Dancer; Luis Rosado as Junior; Elijah Delgado as Mario; Daniel Haywood Luca (2006); Rudi Goblen as Spence (2006); Yvonne Huff Le as Sandra Calgrove; Robert Wisdom as Earl; Brian Keys as Earl Jr; Sheldon Brown as Owen Aganno; Destiny Hernandez as Marissa; Ray Austin as Treyson; Anthony “Ynot” Denaro as Mia (2006); Leo Abelo Perry as Young Justin (2006); Thomas Dempster Kelly as Cameraman.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 8 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Big Dumb Life”

After the shocking reveal on the premiere night after-show, Gabby works with Nick to try to get revenge and create some drama for the show.

Reggie tries to get back in with his former coach, so that he can have another shot at playing in the NFL, and Monica visits a shaman.

Meanwhile, Paula gets some concerning news about her health, causing her to distance herself from the others, and Simon and Justin try to navigate their relationship.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell

Guest Cast: Nora Dunn as Gina; Adam Kaplan as Simon; Tim Lyons as Alan; McKenzie Chinn as Jessica; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Maya Hlava as Sophia; Antoine McKay as Franklin; Steve Han as Dante; Donetta Jackson as Tamra; Rachel Kim as Miriam; Sal Amato as Frank; Teh’Ray Hale as DJ; Torrin Clifton as Ladon; Comfort Fedoke as Aja; Stanley Glover as Travell; ; Jeraldine M. Quiñones as Female Dancer #1; Brit Barrett as Male Dancer; Luis Rosado as Junior; Elijah Delgado as Mario; Anthony B. Jenkins as 8 Year Old Reggie; Tyla Abercrumble as Debra Sadler; Cedric Mays as Martin Sadler; Ray Austin as Treyson; Adam Poss as Dr. Pargave; Kristin Ellis as Nurse; Helen Joo Lee as Doctor.

Air Date: Monday, Nov. 1 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Revenge Plot”

GABBY CONFRONTS HER PAST

When a trip back to Gabby and Justin’s high school leads to a big emotional reveal, both Gabby and the producers are left wondering how to best move forward. Meanwhile, Nick tries his best to stage a very important conversation between Mike and Paula — against their will. Then, Reggie works to figure out how to cope with a new development in his relationship, and Julia struggles to relate to her daughters, while they cope with the changes in their family.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell.

Guest Cast: Adam Kaplan as Simon; Tim Lyons as Alan; McKenzie Chinn as Jessica; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Crew Miskel as Sam; Maya Hlava as Sophia; Jackie Seiden as Ally; Brett Tucker as Linus; Donetta Jackson as Tamra; Nicholas Caesar as Anthony; Robert T. Cunningham as Evan; Bryanna Colon as Zoe; Thomas Dempster Kelly as Vincent; Torrin Cliffton as Ladon; Comfort Fedoke as Aja; Stanley Glover as Trevell; Jeraldine M. Quiñones as Female Dancer #1; Brit Barrett as Male Dancer; Sammy Arechar as Ellison; Rob Wilson as Joel; Steve Han as Dante; Loren Jones Protester; Janelle Snow as Presenter; Amanda Pulcini as Attendee; Rachel Kim as Miriam; Teh’Ray Hale as DJ; Luis Rosado as Junior; Elijah Delgado as Mario; Brandon “Kaio” Hunt as HS Dance Team #1; Bryan Wright as HS Dance Team #2; Jon’Qis Fillyaw as HS Dance Team #3; Kristopher Knighton as HS Dance Team #4; Jireh Joy Alverio as HS Dance Team #5; Mackenzie Jarrett as HS Dance Team #6; Sara Eberhardt as HS Dance Team #7; Madison Bronson as HS Dance Team #8; Bobbi Ponder as HS Dance Team #9; Victoria Manno as HS Dance Team #10; Patrick Ellis as Flash Mob Dancer #1; Antoine Ward as Flash Mob Dancer #2; Julian Carmolinga as Flash Mob Dancer #3; Monyett Crump as Flash Mob Dancer #4; Summer Burcy as Flash Mob Dancer #5; Jordan Ordonez as Flash Mob Dancer #6; Brady Ford as Flash Mob Dancer #7; Detra Payne as Principal; Davian Thomas as Heckler Kid.

Air Date: Monday, Oct. 18 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “We Were Just Babies”

THE FIRST SHOW TRAILER CAUSES TENSION

With the release of the first trailer for the show and a promo shoot in the works, the contestants all air their grievances over what was caught on tape. Wayne has a run-in with someone from his past who wants to use him to gain access to the show, and Nick is distracted by his visiting daughter.

Meanwhile, Mike enlists Paula’s help to make his ex-wife jealous and Gabby tries a dating app.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell.

Guest Cast: Nora Dunn as  Gina; Adam Kaplan as Simon; Tim Lyons as Alan; McKenzie Chinn as Jessica; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Crew Miskel as Sam; Nadirah Bost as Mrs. Deyoung; Jessica Hodges as Paige; Patrick Mulvey as Patrick; Blaire Brown as Henrietta; Jason Michael Snow as Neil; Jurgan Hooper as Photographer; Luis Rosado as Mario; Elijah Delgado as Junior; Jake Lockett as Aaron O’Reilly; Jordan Edgington as British Bartender; Phil Ridarelli as Guy; Josh Nash as Male Club Dancer #1; Richard Torres as Male Club Dancer #2; Brian Manuel Torres as Male Club Dancer #3; Joe Bushnell as Doctor; Deveon Bromby as Receptionist; Shadee Vossoughi as Nurse #1.

Air Date: Monday, Oct. 11 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Nothing But Money Shots”

TENSIONS RISE AS THE AUDITIONS BEGIN

With auditions beginning for the three lead roles — The White Swan, The Black Swan and The Prince — tensions begin to rise as the contestants all vie for the same parts.

Gabby confronts Nick about his purposeful manipulation of the show and the producers catch Julia’s husband talking poorly about their marriage.

Meanwhile, Mike accidentally reveals a huge secret to Nick and the producers.

Cast: Scott Foley as Nick Blackburn; Simone Recasner as Gabby; Teri Polo as Julia; Ser’Darius Blain as Reggie Sadler; Piper Perabo as Paula; Ray Cham as Justin; Kevin Daniels as Wayne; Mallory Jansen as Monica; Jon Rudnitsky as Mike; Anna Grace Barlow as Brittney Lovewell.

Guest Cast: Adam Kaplan as Simon; Seth Morris as Kevin; Tim Lyons as Alan; McKenzie Chinn as Jessica; Karen Rodriguez as Raven; Jackie Seiden as Ally; Paula Hlava as Olivia; Maya Hlava as Sophia; Keith Kupferer as Grant; Damon Royster as Don Sound Guy; Steve Han as Dante; Thomas Lennon as Zack Mitchell; Fabrice Calmels as Claude; Donetta Jackson as Tamra; Rachel Kin as Miriam; Nicholas Caesar as Antohony; Sammy Arechar as Ellison; Rob Wilson as Joel; Antoine McKay as Franklin; Teh’Ray Hale as DJ/Spiderman; Torrin Clifton as Ladon; Comfort Fedoke as Aja; Stanley Glover as Travell; Quetta Carpenter as Stern Lawyer.

Air Date: Monday, Sept. 27 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Photos: “Classic Love Triangle”