Make It or Break It Picked Up by ABC Family

BURBANK: The one-hour scripted drama Make It or Break It, created and written by Holly Sorensen, has been given a 10-episode order by ABC Family.

Set in the world of competitive gymnastics, the series follows a group of teen Olympic hopefuls as they prepare for their day in the spotlight. Make It or Break It currently airs on ABC Family on Monday nights at 9 p.m., with a further 10 episodes scheduled to return in the first quarter of 2010. This brings the total number of episodes for season one to 20. To date, the show rates as ABC Family’s number two original series of all time in total viewers and among all core demographics. 

"I’m thrilled to be announcing the pickup of our latest hit, Make It or Break It," said Paul Lee, the president of ABC Family. "This show just roared out of the gate with its smart mix of rivalry and romance. Our Millennial audience just loves its great cast and addictive plotlines, and like our viewers, I can’t wait to see what happens next."