The series revolves around two best friends, CeCe Jones (Bella Thorne) and Rocky Blue (Zendaya) as they try to deal with the cons of being on the most famous TV show Shake It Up, Chicago.

Two best friends, Rocky Blue (Zendaya) and CeCe Jones (Bella Thorne) become dancing stars on their favorite show Shake It Up, Chicago with the help of Rocky's older brother, Ty (Roshon Fegan) and the girl's closest friend Deuce Martinez (Adam Irigoyen).

They also deal with their competing frenemies, Gunther and Tinka Hessenheffer (Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine), who seems to usually annoy Rocky, CeCe, and the rest of the gang, but they sometimes bond with the group on certain occasions.

The opening theme starts with Rocky and CeCe on the front porch doing a dance routine (a clip from the beginning of "Hook It Up"), then showing clips of the cast members that are included in the episodes of the first season, starting off with Zendaya and Bella Thorne, then going in order with Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, and Kenton Duty.

A final clip shows Rocky and CeCe doing a small dance routine on the stage of Shake It Up, Chicago with the series title next to them.

Guest stars: Caroline Sunshine as Tinka, R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Anita Barone as Officer Jones, Matthew Scott Montgomery as stage manager Rocky and CeCe get their first paychecks and having their own debit cards.

At the end of the episode, Gary treats the Cast of Shake It Up, Chicago to a huge lunch from the Olive Pit.

Guest stars: Caroline Sunshine as Tinka, R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Anita Barone as Georgia, Jack Plotnick as Phil, Jodi Taffel as Waitress Rocky and CeCe decides to do a marathon in Shake It Up!

Chicago so CeCe can get the Spotlight Dance and Rocky can donate money to a retirement home and also impress an elderly lady who hates her.

Guest stars: Caroline Sunshine as Tinka, R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Stephanie Lemelin as Karen, Chris Trousdale as Justin Starr, Kiersey Clemons as Danielle, Breaksk8 from America's Best Dance Crew as featured dancers Song featured: "Not Too Young" by Chris Trousdale and Nevermind Note: This is the first and only episode to premiere on a Thursday night.

When Rocky and CeCe finds out a dancer can't make it to Gary's party, they plan to take her place.

Guest stars: R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Anita Barone as Georgia Jones, Mitch Holleman as Xavier, Garrett Clayton as Dylan, Danielle Yu as Model Songs featured: "Breakout" by Margaret Durante, "Roll the Dice" by Marlene Strand Notes: This episode, along with the So Random!

[10] CeCe and Rocky invite their friend Deuce to videotape them for a school project and he overhears Gary Wilde deciding whether or not to fire two dancers.

Guest stars: Caroline Sunshine as Tinka, R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Allie DeBerry as Destiny Rocky tries to change her image when she reads a blog that labels her a "goody-two-shoes".

Guest stars: Cat Deeley, the host of So You Think You Can Dance as Vice Principal Winslow, Thomas Kasp as Frankie "The Complication", Saltare from America's Best Dance Crew as featured dancers Song featured: "We Right Here" by Drew Ryan Scott CeCe attempts to play matchmaker and set up Deuce with a girl named Dina, who has a personality similar to Deuce's.

Deuce later announces that he and Savannah are back together, but he doesn't realize that she's only reconciled with him because he won a contest that gives him a chance to win $10,000.

Guest stars: R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Juliette Goglia as Savannah, Ainsley Bailey as Dina Garcia Song featured: "Bling Bling" by Windy Wagner Rocky is determined to beat perennial champions Randy and Candy at the talent show after Candy wins every single award.

Guest stars: Caroline Sunshine as Tinka, Anita Barone as Georgia Jones, Carla Renata as Marcie Blue Song Featured: "Breakout" (instrumental) by Margaret Durante Rocky and CeCe choreograph and mentor young contestants for a beauty pageant.

When the girls meet some of the pageants, natural model Sally Van Buren and the shy, yet friendly, Eileen Keller, they end up clashing over which young girl they believe is most capable of winning the pageant, with Cece taking Sally's side and Rocky taking Eileen's side.

Guest stars: Caitlin Carmichael as Eileen Keller, Emily Skinner as Sally Van Buren, Ainsley Bailey as Dina Garcia, John D'Aquino as Don Rio Garcia Song featured: "All Electric" by Anna Margaret and Nevermind Rocky and CeCe host a video webcast offering teen advice.

Guest stars: Anneliese van der Pol as Ronnie, Meagan Holder as Angie, R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde Song featured: "Our Generation" by Sibel Redzep CeCe fakes a leg injury in order to avoid participating in gym class.

Guest stars:: R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Anita Barone as Georgia Jones, Zayne Emory as Howard, Jamie Kaler as Coach Lesseur, Wendy Worthington as Ms. Lee Song featured: "Just Wanna Dance" by Geraldo Sandell and Riky Luna Gunther and Tinka invite CeCe and Rocky to come visit their home and celebrate Vatalihootsit Day with them.

However, the girls have a difficult time adjusting to the traditions and culture of the Hessenheffer's native home in addition to the initial awkwardness of making a good impression on their eccentric parents.

Guest stars: R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Buddy Handleson as Henry Dillon, Ainsley Bailey as Dina Garcia, Maggie Wheeler as Mrs. Garcia Song featured: "Twist My Hips" by Tim James and Nevermind Rocky, CeCe, Flynn, Ty, Deuce, Gunther and Tinka all go on a vacation together.

Guest stars: Jackie Debatin as Dr. Semple, Caroline Sunshine as Tinka Hessenheffer, R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Anita Barone as Georgia Jones, Carla Renata as Marcie Blue CeCe and Rocky get the opportunity to perform a big spotlight dance number alongside a British dance crew, "The Highlighters".

Guest stars: Caroline Sunshine as Tinka, R. Brandon Johnson as Gary Wilde, Anita Barone as Georgia Jones, Cameron Boyce as Fake Highlighter Songs featured: "Watch Me" by Bella Thorne & Zendaya, "Dance For Life" by Adam Hicks and Drew Seeley, "School's Out" by Kyra Cristiaan , "Season 1 Mash up" by Various