Jonas L.A. was the first Disney Channel Original Series since Phil of the Future not to be shot on videotape in a multi-camera format, be filmed before a live studio audience, or use a laugh track. The series premiered on Disney Channel on May 2, 2009, and became available on demand starting on April 25, 2009. In November 2010, the series was canceled after two seasons. The original concept for a TV series was about the band playing concerts as a cover while working as government secret agents.