Wherever I Go
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"Wherever I Go" is the series finale
and 98th episode of the award-winning Disney Channel
sitcom series Hannah Montana
. It was written by the show's executive producers, Michael Poryes
and Steven Peterman
. It originally aired on January 16, 2011 in the United States
on the Disney Channel
, and later aired in Canada
on March 18, 2011 on the Family Channel
. The episode title is a reference to the Hannah Montana
song "Wherever I Go".
The episode also marks Mitchel Musso
's second appearance as Oliver Oken in the show's fourth season.
and Tom Cruise
to star in a movie. However, filming is in Paris
, and will take a year, making her incapable of going to college with her best friend, Lilly.
She keeps this from Lilly, and tries to get Lilly to come to the decision of not wanting to go to college with Miley, when they drive to Stanford University
for a weekend orientation
. Lilly, however, is just happy to be able to go to school with her best friend.
Finally, Miley reveals the movie deal to Lilly, and they get into an argument, where Lilly says to Miley that she would never want to go anywhere with her again. On the car ride home, Lilly further declares that she is moving back in with her father. Distraught, Miley discusses her dilemma with Jackson, and he suggests that Miley should have asked for Lilly to join her in Paris. Miley then hugs Jackson, and Robby declares it a touching moment for him.
Miley realizes that the real reason Lilly was upset was because they have done everything together, and Miley didn't ask Lilly to come with her to Paris. Miley then asks for Lilly to come with her to Paris, and they both decide to go to Paris together. Miley and Lilly's respective boyfriends, Jesse and Oliver, meet up with them at the airport to see them before their trip.
Oliver gives Lilly some key words that force her to second guess her decision. Before getting onto the plane, Lilly tells Miley that she has decided to go to college after all, even if it means being without Miley. Miley and Lilly begin their lives apart backed by a duet sung by the two actresses. The music eventually centers in Lilly's dorm where she gets a knock on her door.
She opens the door to reveal Miley, who declares, "I'm Miley, I'm your new roommate." Miley tells Lilly that there will always be movies, concerts, and tours for her to do, but she will only have one chance to go to college with her best friend. The two hug, and then a montage of images from the course of the show is displayed through the credits with the song "I'll Always Remember You" as the series ends.
Rico realizes he likes Jackson, and finds him a dream job, as a video game tester. Rico and Jackson finally reveal that while they may fight, they are also close friends. Later, while Jackson is working from a hot tub, Siena comments on how unsettling the banter between Jackson and Miley can be to hear, but Jackson explains to her that is how they show their affection.
Miley's real-life parents, Billy Ray Cyrus
and Tish Cyrus, walk into the room, tell her that its past her bed-time and tuck her in. Miley then says, "I'm going to be a rockstar one day, just like Daddy." The scene eventually shifts into a photograph of the real life Miley and her parents, suggesting that like Miley Cyrus, Miley Stewart had a dream about being famous one day.
, only after one-hour episode, I'll Always Remember You
.
The episode received not only a large audience, but also positive reviews for the series finale. Part I currently holds a 7.4 making "Good" rating (based on 35 votes) and Part II currently holds an 8.5 making "Great" rating (based on 45 votes) on TV.com
. The episode aired in the UK on 27th May 2011 and was watched by 621,000 viewers.
's films and also mentions Tom Cruise
and the Mission: Impossible trilogy. The movie's plot line is similar to Miley Cyrus's upcoming movie So Undercover
.
Other references include The Muppets
, singer P!nk
, McDonald's
, Nicholas Sparks, author of The Last Song
, the book upon which The Last Song
, in which Cyrus starred in, is based on, and Hannah Montana: The Movie
.
Series finale
A series finale refers to the last installment of a series with a narrative presented through mediums such as television, film and literature. In many Commonwealth countries, the term final episode is commonly used in regards to a television series...
and 98th episode of the award-winning Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
sitcom series Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
. It was written by the show's executive producers, Michael Poryes
Michael Poryes
Michael Poryes is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and executive producer, best known for co-creating the hit Disney Channel shows That's So Raven and Hannah Montana.-Executive producer:*Hannah Montana: The Movie *Wesley Knarr...
and Steven Peterman
Steven Peterman
-External links:...
. It originally aired on January 16, 2011 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
, and later aired in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
on March 18, 2011 on the Family Channel
Family Channel
Family is a Canadian English language Category A premium television service marketed to children and teenagers aged 2-15. It is owned by Astral Media...
. The episode title is a reference to the Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
song "Wherever I Go".
The episode also marks Mitchel Musso
Mitchel Musso
Mitchel Tate Musso is an American actor, singer-songwriter and musician. Musso is best known for his three Disney Channel roles as Oliver Oken in the Disney Channel sitcom, Hannah Montana, Jeremy Johnson in the Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb and his role as King Brady in the...
's second appearance as Oliver Oken in the show's fourth season.
Plot
Miley gets an offer from Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an...
and Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV , better known as Tom Cruise, is an American film actor and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and he has won three Golden Globe Awards....
to star in a movie. However, filming is in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, and will take a year, making her incapable of going to college with her best friend, Lilly.
She keeps this from Lilly, and tries to get Lilly to come to the decision of not wanting to go to college with Miley, when they drive to Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
for a weekend orientation
Student orientation
Student orientation or new student orientation, is a period of time at the beginning of the academic year at a university or other tertiary institution during which a variety of events are held to orient and welcome new students. The name of the period varies by country...
. Lilly, however, is just happy to be able to go to school with her best friend.
Finally, Miley reveals the movie deal to Lilly, and they get into an argument, where Lilly says to Miley that she would never want to go anywhere with her again. On the car ride home, Lilly further declares that she is moving back in with her father. Distraught, Miley discusses her dilemma with Jackson, and he suggests that Miley should have asked for Lilly to join her in Paris. Miley then hugs Jackson, and Robby declares it a touching moment for him.
Miley realizes that the real reason Lilly was upset was because they have done everything together, and Miley didn't ask Lilly to come with her to Paris. Miley then asks for Lilly to come with her to Paris, and they both decide to go to Paris together. Miley and Lilly's respective boyfriends, Jesse and Oliver, meet up with them at the airport to see them before their trip.
Oliver gives Lilly some key words that force her to second guess her decision. Before getting onto the plane, Lilly tells Miley that she has decided to go to college after all, even if it means being without Miley. Miley and Lilly begin their lives apart backed by a duet sung by the two actresses. The music eventually centers in Lilly's dorm where she gets a knock on her door.
She opens the door to reveal Miley, who declares, "I'm Miley, I'm your new roommate." Miley tells Lilly that there will always be movies, concerts, and tours for her to do, but she will only have one chance to go to college with her best friend. The two hug, and then a montage of images from the course of the show is displayed through the credits with the song "I'll Always Remember You" as the series ends.
Subplot
Jackson struggles to keep up with his girlfriend Siena's bikini model lifestyle, as he feels inadequate in comparison. He makes several attempts at jobs to receive more money to buy Siena a nice gift, including demonstrating a snake, and working for Rico again. When he buys her a nice necklace, she buys him a car. Distraught, Jackson discusses his dilemma with Miley, and she gives him a pep talk.Rico realizes he likes Jackson, and finds him a dream job, as a video game tester. Rico and Jackson finally reveal that while they may fight, they are also close friends. Later, while Jackson is working from a hot tub, Siena comments on how unsettling the banter between Jackson and Miley can be to hear, but Jackson explains to her that is how they show their affection.
Alternate ending
Included in the Hannah Montana Forever: Final Season DVD was an alternate ending to the episode. The alternate ending picks up from the airport scene, where Miley and Lily say their goodbyes. The camera then zooms onto a little girl sitting in a chair, holding a blonde doll. The text: "Tennessee: Twelve Years Ago" appears and shows a young girl portraying Miley Cyrus playing with a similar doll, singing a song about herself becoming a famous rockstar.Miley's real-life parents, Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus
William "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
and Tish Cyrus, walk into the room, tell her that its past her bed-time and tuck her in. Miley then says, "I'm going to be a rockstar one day, just like Daddy." The scene eventually shifts into a photograph of the real life Miley and her parents, suggesting that like Miley Cyrus, Miley Stewart had a dream about being famous one day.
Background/production
This episode was taped at Sunset Bronson Studios, similar to the show's other episodes.Main
- Miley CyrusMiley CyrusMiley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
as Miley Stewart - Emily OsmentEmily OsmentEmily Jordan Osment is an American teen actress, singer-songwriter and voice actress born in Los Angeles, California. After working in several television films in her childhood, she gained fame for co-starring as Gerti Giggles in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over...
as Lilly Truscott - Jason EarlesJason EarlesJason Daniel Earles is an American actor, known for his role as Jackson Stewart on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana and his role as Sensei Rudy in his new Disney XD series Kickin' It.-Personal life and philanthropy:...
as Jackson Stewart - Moises Arias as Rico Suave
- Billy Ray CyrusBilly Ray CyrusWilliam "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
as Robby Stewart
Guest stars
- Drew RoyDrew RoyDrew Roy is an American actor. Roy was raised in Clanton, Alabama. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.Roy appeared in mostly independent film projects from 2006 to 2008, although he scored an uncredited recurring role in Greek in 2007. In 2009, he landed a role on the television...
as Jesse - Tammin SursokTammin SursokTammin Pamela Sursok is an Australian actress and musician of South African origin. She is best known for the role of Dani Sutherland on Home and Away, as Colleen Carlton on The Young and the Restless and as Siena in Disney Channel's Hannah Montana...
as Siena - Shanica KnowlesShanica KnowlesShanica Channell Knowles is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing Amber Addison on Hannah Montana.-Acting career:...
as Amber Addison - Anna Maria Perez de TagléAnna Maria Perez de TagleAnna Manria Francesca Enriquez Perez de Taglé is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Ashley Dewitt on Hannah Montana and Ella Pador on Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam...
as Ashley Dewitt - Tug Coker as Reptile Wrangler
- Julia Cho as Luna
Co-starring
- Robert TowersRobert Towers-Animated roles:* Doctor Dolittle - Various Animals* Kidd Video - Cool Cat* Pole Position - Additional Voices-Film roles:* Masters of the Universe - Karg* Switch - Mental Patient...
as Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics and one of the most prolific intellects in human history... - Natalie LanderNatalie LanderNatalie Jenette Lander is an American actress, voice actress, and singer. She is the daughter of actors David Lander and Kathy Fields...
as Annie - Liz Eldridge as Woman
- Gina Meyer as Gina
- Michael Icenogle as Delivery Guy
Reception
The special one-hour series finale was seen by 6.2 million viewers, ranked as Cable’s No. 1 Series of the Year Among Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 for 3 of the Past 5 Years, and also Most-Watched Audience Built Each Season in Total Viewers and Kids 6-11. Also this was the second most-watched episode in Hannah Montana's 4th seasonHannah Montana (season 4)
The fourth and final season of the television series Hannah Montana began airing on Disney Channel on July 11, 2010. Production of the season began on January 18, 2010, and ended on May 14, 2010. It is the only season of the series that was filmed in high definition...
, only after one-hour episode, I'll Always Remember You
I'll Always Remember You
"I'll Always Remember You" is the ninth episode of the fourth season, and 94th overall episode, of the Disney Channel sitcom series Hannah Montana. It was written by Andrew Green and Maria Brown-Gallenberg. It originally aired on November 7, 2010. The episode title is a reference to the Hannah...
.
The episode received not only a large audience, but also positive reviews for the series finale. Part I currently holds a 7.4 making "Good" rating (based on 35 votes) and Part II currently holds an 8.5 making "Great" rating (based on 45 votes) on TV.com
TV.com
TV.com is a website owned by CBS Interactive. The site covers television and focuses on English-language shows made or broadcast in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Japan...
. The episode aired in the UK on 27th May 2011 and was watched by 621,000 viewers.
Cultural references
This episode has several cultural references. Miley Stewart's "say what" catch phrase, said after she gets her movie offer, includes a long list of Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an...
's films and also mentions Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV , better known as Tom Cruise, is an American film actor and producer. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and he has won three Golden Globe Awards....
and the Mission: Impossible trilogy. The movie's plot line is similar to Miley Cyrus's upcoming movie So Undercover
So Undercover
So Undercover is an upcoming action comedy film set to be released in 2012. The movie will star Miley Cyrus, Jeremy Piven, Mike O'Malley and Kelly Osbourne. The film was directed by Tom Vaughan and written by Allan Loeb...
.
Other references include The Muppets
The Muppets
The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson starting in 1954–55. Although the term is often used to refer to any puppet that resembles the distinctive style of The Muppet Show, the term is both an informal name and legal trademark owned by the Walt Disney Company in reference...
, singer P!nk
P!nk
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
, McDonald's
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
, Nicholas Sparks, author of The Last Song
The Last Song (novel)
The Last Song is a 2009 novel by American author Nicholas Sparks. The Last Song is Sparks' fourteenth published novel , and was written specifically as the basis for the film adaptation by the same name. It was released on September 8, 2009 by Grand Central Publishing...
, the book upon which The Last Song
The Last Song (film)
The Last Song is a 2010 American coming of age drama film developed alongside Nicholas Sparks novel by the same name. The film was directed by Julie Anne Robinson in her feature film directorial debut and co-written by Sparks and Jeff Van Wie...
, in which Cyrus starred in, is based on, and Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hannah Montana: The Movie is a 2009 Walt Disney Pictures musical comedy film based on the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana which was released on April 10, 2009, by Walt Disney Pictures, it was the second Disney Channel series to have a movie for Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by...
.
Music
"Wherever I Go" featured the following songs:- True FriendTrue Friend"True Friend" is a 2007 Hannah Montana song featured on the Hannah Montana 2 soundtrack. It is a song about friends who will stick together forever....
by Hannah Montana - Barefoot Cinderella by Hannah Montana
- Kiss It Goodbye by Hannah Montana
- Wherever I Go by Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment
- I'll Always Remember You by Hannah Montana