The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott — Season 1

Aired 5 January 2005 • 60 min

13 aspiring singers & rappers begin their road tour with Grammy Award-winning rapper Missy Elliott. Their competing for a chance to win $100,000, and a record contract with Missy.

Aired 12 January 2005 • 60 min

While at Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios, the contestants must compose lyrics to accompany an original music track.

Aired 19 January 2005 • 60 min

The contestants use junkyard items to create a tribute to what inspires them; they then perform for students at Missy's old high school.

Aired 26 January 2005 • 60 min

While in Nashville, Tenn., the hopefuls must remix classic country hits and perform them at a local honky tonk bar. The contestants had to sell 60 tickets for their show. They did so, and in return were given a shopping spree and a new tour bus. Groups: Nic, Nilyne, Frank B Marcus, Eddie, Deltrice, Akil Melissa, Jessica, Matthew

Aired 31 January 2005 • 60 min

As the tour travels to New Orleans, one hopeful receives news from home and must decide whether to remain in the competition.

Aired 2 February 2005 • 60 min

Harsh lyrics abound when the performers engage in a free-style challenge in which they critique one another.

Aired 9 February 2005 • 60 min

Bonds between contestants and their emotions are tested, when the final six competitors turn on each other during a challenge.

Aired 16 February 2005 • 60 min

The last five performers travel by private jet to Los Angeles, where they move into a mansion and meet with Madonna, who offers some valuable advice on the music business.

Aired 23 February 2005 • 60 min

The performers are challenged to create an original concept for a music video, but things get out of hand when one performer takes charge and ignores another.

Aired 2 March 2005 • 60 min

Deltrice, Matthew, & Jessica compete to win.