In 2009, US teen sitcom, Sonny with a Chance made its TV debut. The series – which starred Demi Lovato – followed the story of teenage comedian Sonny Munroe, who joins the cast of a sketch show titled So Random!.
During the course of her journey, Sonny attempts to find her place within the cast while making friends along the way. Sonny also has to contend with her newfound fame, resulting in plenty of comedic hijinks.
Upon arrival, Sonny with a Chance was a hit with viewers, which kept it on air beyond its initial season. It was also accompanied by a spin-off show, focusing on Sonny’s cast mates.
But if you’re new to Sonny with a Chance and you’re not sure what shows to watch, where do you start? Well, if you keep reading I can provide all the details.
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Exploring Sonny with a Chance

As noted above, Sonny with a Chance first hit screens in 2009. Season One ran for 21 episodes and was popular with viewers, which guaranteed more episodes.
In 2010, a second season began airing, this time comprising 26 episodes. This season was also a hit, which meant the show should have returned for a third season, but unfortunately this wasn’t to be.
Behind the scenes, lead actress Demi Lovato was dealing with some personal issues, which meant she was unavailable to shoot a third season. However, production did begin on Season Three, under the belief that Lovato would be able to return.
With Lovato absent, the focus was temporarily switched to her cast mates, with the story centring around Sonny’s colleagues in the So Random! sketch show instead. However, when it became clear Lovato would not be coming back, the production had to change direction.
The episodes that had been shot for the third season were rebranded as a spin-off series, titled So Random!. This show would maintain the focus on the other cast members, and include a bunch of sketches, without the need to include Lovato.
So Random! hit screens in 2011 and ran for one season, comprising 26 episodes. The series brought the Sonny Universe to an end.
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Sonny with a Chance

Should you wish to watch Sonny with a Chance in order, then follow this list:
- Sonny with a Chance – Season One (2009)
- Sonny with a Chance – Season Two (2010 – 2011)
- So Random! – Season One (2011 – 2012)
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