Witness the beginning of one of the original girl gangs, the Pink Ladies, in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, now streaming on Paramount Plus. A prequel series to the classic musical Grease, fans can get ready for a new adventure at Rydell High. And in case you were wondering, it is going to be a musical series.
The series hails from Annabel Oakes, who previously has written for Atypical and Minx, as well as serving as a producer on Transparent. It joins the ranks of other Paramount Plus original series, which include Taylor Sheridan-centric shows like Tulsa King and 1923; the Star Trek franchise, including Star Trek: Picard season 3; and other dramas inspired by popular Paramount movies, like Fatal Attraction and The Offer.
Here is everything that we know about Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.
When is the next Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode?
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 10 is now available to stream on Paramount Plus. The episode is titled "Racing for Pinks", here is the synopsis:
"Jane makes a dangerous proposition that will decide the fate of someone's future at Rydell while Olivia takes a big step toward her own future. Meanwhile, a surprise confession leads a sleep-deprived Hazel to seek advice from Jane, Cynthia gets unusually mad at Nancy, Susan steps up in a big way, and Miss McGee is pushed to her limits while putting together the school carnival. In the end, Rydell loses a student, but gains a new one."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies plot
Anyone who has seen Grease knows that the Pink Ladies were a popular clique in the movie, featuring iconic characters like Rizzo (Stockard Channing), Frenchie (Didi Conn) and, joining their ranks, Sandy (the late, great Olivia Newton-John). This new series is not going to feature any of those characters. Instead, it is going to tell the story of the group of girls who founded the Pink Ladies.
Here is the official synopsis from Paramount Plus:
"The musical series takes place four years before the original Grease; in 1954 before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episodes
Here are the official synopses for all the Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episodes now available:
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 1, "We're Gonna Rule the School"
"Four outcasts including a brainiac student, a scandal-ridden cynic, a tomboy, and a fashion maven, navigate the first day of junior year at Rydell High."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 2, "Too Pure to Be Pink"
"A moral panic drives Jane and her friends to create their own narrative and name, and The Pink Ladies 'girl gang' is officially formed."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 3, "So This is Rydell?"
"The school election approaches and both sides re-examine what they stand for. New girl Hazel starts her first day at Rydell and tries to stay impartial… and invisible."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 4, "If You Can't Be an Athlete, Be an Athletic Supporter"
"The administration is determined to squash the brewing teenage rebellion at Rydell. A new scandal galvanizes Olivia to take action, but causes Jane to consider giving up."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 5, "You Can't Just Walk Out of a Drive-In"
"On Halloween, a last-minute move by Buddy and the Socs threatens to blow up Jane's campaign, and romance proves to be tricky for the Pink Ladies."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 6, "Sloppy Seconds Ain't My Style"
"With the election over, Cynthia questions whether the Pink Ladies' relationship will be the same as she rehearses for the play. As the girls consider who they are without each other, they make unexpected connections. Nancy struggles to delegate her vision to Hazel while making costumes for the play. Jane and Susan, at the peak of their frustrations with one another, are forced to take drivers ed together. And Olivia must ask for Mr. Daniels help to do an investigation for the newspaper."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 7, "Crusin for Brusin"
"This one's for the boys. Richie is torn up over Jane, but rather than deal with it, he escapes with the T-Birds on a once-in-a-life-time excursion that promises girls, games and glory. But when things go sideways, each of the T-Birds will have to confront the things they're running from. Back in Rydell, a conversation makes Buddy wonder if everything he knows about himself is actually true."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 8, "Or at the High School Dance..."
"The Pink Ladies must team up with Susan to get the school dance they envisioned approved by the PTA. When nothing goes as planned, friendships are broken and secrets are revealed, leading to major consequences. Along the way, the Pink Ladies debate whether Susan, or anyone, can really change. Nancy and Cynthia are afflicted with crushes, but deal with them in very different ways."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 9, "You're Dropping Out of Rydell?"
"A storm hits Rydell as everyone deals with the fallout of the dance. The Pink Ladies each get what they've always wanted, but find it's not all it's cracked up to be. Jane tries to undo the damage she's caused while Olivia considers a big decision. Nancy vows to keep the gang together but when things look hopeless, she gets help from an unexpected source. With the school in a blackout, the future of the Pink Ladies seems more uncertain than ever."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies episode 10, "Racing for Pinks"
"Jane makes a dangerous proposition that will decide the fate of someone's future at Rydell while Olivia takes a big step toward her own future. Meanwhile, a surprise confession leads a sleep-deprived Hazel to seek advice from Jane, Cynthia gets unusually mad at Nancy, Susan steps up in a big way, and Miss McGee is pushed to her limits while putting together the school carnival. In the end, Rydell loses a student, but gains a new one."
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies trailer
Get ready to witness the beginning of the Pink Ladies with the official trailer for Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, including a tease of some of the show's musical numbers:
You can also watch the previously released teaser trailer right here:
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies cast
First and foremost, let's meet the actresses who are playing the founding members of the Pink Ladies. That includes Marisa Davila as Jane, Cheyenne Isabel Wells as Olivia, Ari Notartomaso as Cynthia and Tricia Fukuhara as Nancy. Davila has previously starred in Atypical and I Am Not Okay With This; this is the first major TV role for Wells; Notartomaso's lone other credit on IMDb is for Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin; and Fukuhara's most notable role previously was on Apple TV Plus' Loot.
Other key members of the cast include Shanel Bailey (The Equalizer) as Hazel, Madison Thompson (Ozark) as Susan, Jonathan Nieves (Penny Dreadful: City of Angels) as Richie, Jason Schmidt (FBI: Most Wanted) as Buddy, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper (When They See US) as Wally and Jackie Hoffman (Only Murders in the Building) as Asst. Principal McGee.
How to watch Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
Rise of the Pink Ladies is streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus, so if you want to watch it you’re going to need to sign up for the streaming service. In the US there is an ad-free and ad-supported plan, with options to bundle Showtime content as part of the service as well. There's only one version for subscribers outside of the US.
And if you want to watch Grease to get you in the mood for this prequel series, the movie is also streaming on Paramount Plus (as well as Netflix in the US).
