“We have to prove we're for real,” says Jacob in the second-season opener, which spotlights O-Town's performances at the Miss America pageant and a Teen People shindig at the Apollo in Harlem. After a half-hour recap of last season, the series picks up with Jacob, Ashley, Erik, Trevor and Dan settling into the pop-star life, which consists of juggling interviews and photo shoots with the need to rehearse---a need that becomes obvious after a technical glitch leads to a disappointing performance of “Liquid Dreams” at the Miss America pageant. Meanwhile, off the stage, Erik has mixed emotions about his biological father, who seeks to reenter his life after a 19-year absence.
