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Season 1 – Aliens in America

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Meet Justin Tolchuck, 16, who is simply trying to survive the social nightmare that is high school life in Medora, Wis. That just got a little more complicated, though, now that mom Franny has signed up to host an international exchange student -- who turns out to be, not Franny's anticipated athletic Nordic teenager who will bestow instant vicarious cool on her son, but a Pakistani Muslim named Raja Musharaff, also 16. Despite their striking cultural differences, however, Justin and Raja quickly develop an unlikely friendship that is sure to be the main topic around greater Medora.

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Dan Byrd

Justin Tolchuck

Adhir Kalyan

Raja

Amy Pietz

Franny

Scott Patterson

Gary Tolchuck

Lindsey Shaw

Claire Tolchuck

Nathan Mitchell

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2007 Pilot Justin Tolchuck, a 16 year old Wisconsin high school student befriends a foreign exchange student, Raja Musharaff, from a small village in Pakistan. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2007 No Man Is an Island When Raja discusses his feelings for Justin in class, their classmates mercilessly tease them about being a "couple"; Claire advises Justin to ignore Raja. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2007 Rocket Club Raja tries to buy parts to build a rocket, causing others to suspect him of plotting terrorism. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2007 The Metamorphosis Raja upsets the guys at school by convincing the hottest girl in school to dress more modestly; when Justin starts choosing his own clothes, Franny updates Gary's wardrobe. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2007 Help Wanted When Raja gets a job at a convenience store, Justin and his friends hang out in the parking lot. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2007 Homecoming A feud develops between Justin and Raja over a homecoming float; Franny secretly tries on Claire's new homecoming dress. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2007 Purple Heart Raja shocks the Tolchucks when he starts smoking; Justin tries to cheer Claire after her breakup with her boyfriend. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2007 My Musky, Myself Justin and Raja share the job -- and the costume -- of the school mascot. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 26, 2007 Junior Prank Justin and Raja outdo themselves when they devise an outrageous school prank. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 10, 2007 Church Franny is convinced that the family needs to resume attending church. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 2, 2008 Mom's Coma Justin becomes the target of Trey, a bully at school, then discovers that he can play on Trey's emotions by telling him Franny is in a coma; Franny leaves a note after bumping into a parked car. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 9, 2008 Hunting A career aptitude test indicates that Raja should become a doctor, but it has no suggestions for Justin; Raja's fascination with Gary's crossbow leads to an embarrassing accident; Franny and Claire have a confrontation in a nightclub. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 16, 2008 Community Theater Franny convinces Justin to join her community theater group, where he befriends the lead actress; Claire joins the teen hotline at school, but feels like she is unable to help anyone. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 23, 2008 One Hundred Thousand Miles The Tolchucks prepare to fly to Vancouver for a vacation, but when Raja begins praying at the airport, they are questioned and must postpone the trip; afraid that the family resents him, Raja asks to be placed with a new one. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 27, 2008 The Muslim Card Raja befriends a girl named Mindy, feeling that she is unfairly ostracized by others, but after spending a day with her, he realizes she is truly annoying; Gary and Franny hit it off with their new neighbors, Ted and Lisa. Details Episode 16 Aired May 4, 2008 Smutty Books One of the PTA moms tries to get "smutty" books banned from the school curriculum; Claire tries to avoid reading "Pride and Prejudice" by claiming it should be banned; Justin's parents find out he has been drawing naked women. Details Episode 17 Aired May 11, 2008 Wake at the Lake Raja joins a group opposed to student drinking and is given the job of organizing a fake funeral for a student who was killed in a drunken driving accident. Details Episode 18 Aired May 18, 2008 Raja at Sixteen Raja dates a Muslim girl; Justin asks out a neurotic girl; Claire begins dating a German exchange student. Details

Season Info

Director
Fred Savage, Michael Fresco, Michael Zinberg, Andy Fickman, John Fortenberry, Linda Mancuso, Sarah Pia Anderson, Michael Alan Spiller, Luke Greenfield, Linda Mendoza, Dennie Gordon, Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Screenwriter
Rob Ulin, Emily Kapnek, Richard Day, Sam Laybourne, Michael Glouberman, Robia Rashid, Moses Port, David Guarascio
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2007