PINY: Institute of New York

Season 1

Michelle, a janitor's daughter, gets a surprise scholarship to PINY, an elite fashion school. She faces mean girls, joins the Indie Chic clique, learns she's adopted, and discovers she has a sister at school.

Where to Watch PINY: Institute of New York • Season 1

26 Episodes

First Impressions
E1
First ImpressionsAfter receiving an unexpected letter from PinY, the Institute of talents NY, Michelle Fairchild has to be prepare to give a very good first impression in the interview with a strict headmistress. It's the only chance you will have to become a student of the prestigious institute.
Second Impressions
E2
Second ImpressionsBeing the new girl in school is not easy but Michelle's arrival has not been as bad as she had expected, she has met Tasha and Lilith, her new friends. But not everything is a bed of roses, especially if you upset Julia.
The Secret
E3
The SecretNot that Michelle is ashamed of its background but being the new girl is already hard enough without giving more reasons to make her the center of attention. Michelle tries to prevent people finding our the occupation of her father in PinY. Although could you hide it if hurt your father?
Fashion Backwards
E4
Fashion BackwardsMichelle discovers that Julia and her minions are copying their PinY fashion designs. Nobody likes that others, especially your enemies, are getting the credit for the work you do. But time, and cunning, put everyone in place.
To Tutor or Not to Tutor
E5
To Tutor or Not to TutorPrincess Julia is created, it is not normal for a single spot to turn your world upside up. Your ability to concentrate disappears since your only worry is to hide your spot, so much that it is affecting your studying. If you want to avoid disaster, Michelle is the only solution.
Fad In
E6
Fad In"Holopet" is the new fashion App where you can have your favourite virtual pet. All students are "hooked" on this App, or rather "zombified". Michelle seems to be the only one alien to this new trend however the social pressure to invent their "Holopet" is great. The problem is that now everyone wants to see. How long can you hide yours?
Best Blogged
E7
Best BloggedGetting to class to find out that you are the Best Dressed according to the PinY Blog is something that Michelle did not expect. Although she is not the most surprised, Julia has been relegated to the background because of Michelle. To avoid a repeat of this Julia tries to make Michelle a laughing stock of the institute.
Cosmania
E8
CosmaniaJulia has achieved what he wanted: she is to be the star of the PinY musical. Best of all is that the role of Princess Galactic will mean she will be close to Will, who will play the Prince. An injury at the last minute means Michelle can demonstrate her skills as an actress, and also be close to Will.
Makeover Nightmare
E9
Makeover NightmareMichelle and Julia are made to work as companions for a class project . Boycotting your partner and forcing your ideas is not the best way to demonstrate teamwork. If they do not want to be suspended they must leave their rivalry aside and learn from one another.
Curse of the Bridge
E10
Curse of the BridgeLegend has it that there is a cursed bridge in PinY. Who will brave the bridge and cross it? To the astonishment of her colleagues, Michelle decides to cross the bridge ignoring the legend. Will she really become bewitched or is it simply a bad joke?
Horsing Around
E11
Horsing AroundBe on the cover of the magazine for prize Pet Fashion Week. Animal Fashion is held annually in PinY and this year it is dedicated to horses. Julia has for years been used on the cover but her dislike for horses might allow Michelle to be listed on the cover instead.
American Mydol
E12
American MydolPinY opens its doors to welcome pop star, Austin Zimmer. Unexpectedly, all the students discover that he is the cousin of Lilith. Everyone tries to be her best friend in order to get closer to Austin, especially since he has announced that his next concert will help in the PinY Auditorium.
Secret Non-Admirer
E13
Secret Non-AdmirerFriends are for one and all. Michelle feels that Lilith must stop the continuous teasing of Julia, who announces that she has published a funny picture of Lilith in the PinY Blog. Wanting to help her friend Michelle sneaks to try and delete the photo - but retouches a photo of Julia and accidentally publishes in the Blog.
PINY Runway
E14
PINY RunwayStudents must create a clothing line inspired by their parents professions. Michelle is not happy to be focussing on her fathers unglamorous, janitor's uniform. But wait, why not take inspiration from her mother? It will not be easy because she has hardly any memories of her but it will be a great way to learn more about her.
Dribble Trouble
E15
Dribble TroubleMichelle takes days without getting a good design. It seems that his muse has deserted him. The solution to your problems may be making sport; run a little, some basketball and - who knows, you might discover a hidden talent for a new sport that also will return inspiration.
Labyrinth
E16
LabyrinthMichelle and Sam have been locked in a classroom just before the big fashion show in which Michelle is due to be in. Sam knows the secret passageways that connect the different PINY areas. Why did it have to such a confusing maze? Meanwhile, Tasha is desperately searching for her little sister lost in PINY.
Stupid Cupid
E17
Stupid CupidMichelle and Tasha believe in the magic of true love, but Lilith is adamant that it is a scientific fact. To prove it, Lilith decides to send love letters among the PINY students and play Cupid to analyse their behaviour. Will she prove her theory?
Bella Lima
E18
Bella LimaBella Lima presents a line of her own clothes to PINY, to help propel her as a top fashion designer. Michelle and Julia cannot hide their astonishment to find out where Bella got her designs. Would they be willing to work together to find out?
Cooking Disaster
E19
Cooking DisasterPiny celebrates a big week of culinary art. Therefore, students have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. Thrilled, Michelle wants to surprise everyone with a special dish that she has created, although perhaps she will be the one most surprised.
Lonely at the Top
E20
Lonely at the TopPop talent scout, Frank Miles has heard about Tasha's incredible voice. Tasha has the opportunity to become a pop star, however, in order to devote the necessary time to rehearsals and promotions, she will have to give up what she loves most. Is she ready for this?
Lilith Had a Little Hen
E21
Lilith Had a Little HenLillith has designed a pendant-prototype that is able to recommend your clothes for the day. Her great invention has been spotted by the prestigious Dr Forbes and now she will have to present her invention to a room full of experts - the worst of it is that stage fright terrifies her from speaking in public.
Locked In
E22
Locked InMichelle will have to face a weekend without her friends in PINY. Will invited her to a party, but strangely, Michelle went to the wrong one. Instead, she ended up at the "Feast of Confinement" where the only rule is that you cannot leave the party until the weekend is over.
Hire Me
E23
Hire MeMichelle has the opportunity to become the assistant to the best NY fashion critic, Annie Summers, but it will not be as simple as she thinks. Annie has big plans for Michelle but what awaits our protagonist might not be exactly as she hoped for.
Fire Me
E24
Fire MeJulia is determined to ruin Michelle. Knowing the sports hall has been made a no go area, it provides the perfect opportunity for Julia to concoct a plan to get Michelle in trouble. What a terrible scolding Michelle will get.
Baby Pictures
E25
Baby PicturesWill and Sam have initiated a project for the high school blog that publishes baby pictures of all the PINY students. Michelle wants to participate but it seems impossible to find a picture of herself. Maybe her father can help?
Who Is Michelle
E26
Who Is MichelleMichelle receives some unexpected news and does not quite know how to feel. Her father has kept a huge secret for perhaps too long. Michelle is angry at the world and the first person she sees will feel the force of her anger. Will her friends be able to calm her down?