A partnership develops between extroverted musician Austin (Ross Lynch) and brilliant but shy songwriter Ally (Laura Marano). In the opener, Austin records one of Ally's songs and becomes an Internet sensation, which leads to the two teaming up to write and record together.
Austin and Ally prepare to shoot a music video, but the props brought in by Dez and Trish don't correspond to the lyrics.
Ally loses her songwriting book, which also contains her secret diary. Unfortunately, Austin and Dez find it first and learn Ally has a secret crush, and Austin is convinced that it's him.
Ally hangs out with Austin to see what his interests are so she can write songs better suited for him. Meanwhile, Trish and Dez realize they have more in common than they thought.
Austin is stalked by an annoying blogger who posts silly videos of him on the Internet. Meanwhile, Dez and Trish go to work at a restaurant that specializes in fried food.
Austin is invited to sing at an awards show in Miami but only receives one guest ticket, which leads to quarreling among his friends.
Austin considers signing with a new manager who wants to get rid of Ally as Austin's songwriter and bring in a whole new team to direct his career.
Austin tries to impress a club owner at Trish's Quinceañera celebration. Meanwhile, Ally gets nervous about dancing with Dallas at the party.
Austin and Ally are invited to perform live on the radio, but Ally must first overcome her stage fright.
Austin and Dez try to break a world record. Meanwhile, Ally accidentally hires a guy she has a crush on to work at Sonic Boom.
Austin prepares for a summer jam contest on the beach that could get his song played on the radio. Meanwhile, Ally tries to put her unpleasant beachgoing experiences behind her.
Ally and her friends make a commercial for a restaurant after pulling a prank that causes the eatery to lose customers.
Ally and Trish try to catch a thief who burglarizes stores in the mall, but the evidence they uncover points to a surprising culprit.
Ally's pet bird escapes when Austin and Dez are left in charge of it.
Austin faces a childhood fear when he stars in a movie that Dez is making.
Austin develops a crush on a waitress who works at a diner, and he gets a job there to be near her. Meanwhile, Dez tries to fight off unwanted attention from Mindy.
A vacation on a houseboat turns into chaos when a legendary alligator is accidentally brought aboard.
Austin strains his vocal cords while rehearsing for his demo record, so he goes to see his doctor and learns he has a big decision to make.
Ally is accepted to a music school in New York and must decide whether to move or stay with her friends.
