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Season 1 – My So-Called Life

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"My So-Called Life" is a bastion of teen angst. Angela is a high schooler in constant turmoil over her exposure to boys, friends, drugs, sex ... basically the normal 1990s teen trappings. Many a plot revolves around Angela's crush on heartthrob Jordan Catalano.
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Effectively avoiding cliche and cheesy exposition, My So-Called Life's realistic portrayal of the average American girl is ahead of its time.

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Tom Shales Washington Post There is a certain pretentious artiness to the new series, as there was to thirtysomething, but the characters have life and authenticity; they seem really to live and breathe, at least for one vital hour each week Aug 16, 2023 Full Review Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Parents may want to watch with their kids -- if they'll let you. You may find yourself a little shocked, or a bit embarrassed, but you'll certainly find that you have lots to talk about. Aug 16, 2023 Full Review Marvin Kitman Newsday Yes, it's a little on the not-so-sunny side of the street. But Holzman's bittersweet humor added to the relative honesty makes My So-Called Life a charming and irresistible mixture. Rated: 4/4 Aug 16, 2023 Full Review Deborah Wilker South Florida Sun-Sentinel If the gloss of 90210 is all you know about teen travails lately, My So-Called Life ought to be a requirement. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Elvis Mitchell Spin The show is an achievement though, with a depth and breadth that suggests Holzman, Zwick, and Herskovitz have an enormous understanding of the protagonist's world and all of her heartaches. If it's the place for you, you won't find a better rendering. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Jennifer L. Stevenson Tampa Bay Times My So-Called Life is real. Sweetly, painfully, mesmerizingly real. Real life. Real good. Don't miss this one. Rated: A Aug 16, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I only seen this show once, and I would probably reccomend it to others. I thought that it was alright, not as good as Party of Five or Beverly Hills 90210 imho. You can check out a young Jared Leto, Clare Danes and a young Wilson Cruz in this show. Sad that it was canceled after 1 season and 19 episodes though. Who knows where this t.v./series was to go if it stayed on the air longer. Some good episodes and some not so good episodes imho. I went with 2 stars fro this show/series. I heard that this show was in the same time frame as Friends, so it had low ratings anyways this was a alright show. Nostaglia from the 90's hits with this one as I remember this show/series from when I was a kid/younger back in the day 2 stars. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A cult classic. I wish there'd been a second season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The one show I would choose if I had to watch one on a continuous loop indefinitely. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bess Armstrong

Patty Chase

Wilson Cruz

Rickie Vasquez

Claire Danes

Angela Chase

Devon Gummersall

Brian Krakow

A.J. Langer

Rayanne Graff

Jared Leto

Jordan Catalano

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 25, 1994 Pilot Angela (Claire Danes) begins to notice changes in her relationships with her parents and old friends. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 1, 1994 Dancing in the Dark To be alone with Jordan, Angela agrees to do a school project at Brian's; Patty convinces Graham to learn ballroom dancing. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 8, 1994 Guns and Gossip Patty and Graham (Bess Armstrong, Tom Irwin) hear a rumor about Angela (Claire Danes); a gun is fired at school. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 15, 1994 Father Figures Graham tries to win Angela's approval with Grateful Dead tickets; Patty's dad meddles in her IRS audit. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 22, 1994 The Zit Angela's insecurities come to the surface when she finds a pimple on her face; Sharon deals with unwelcome attention at school. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 29, 1994 The Substitute A substitute teacher with controversial methods influences Angela. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 6, 1994 Why Jordan Can't Read Angela continues her obsession with Jordan Catalano; Patty and Graham think Patty may be pregnant again. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 20, 1994 Strangers in the House Sharon's (Devon Odessa) father has a heart attack, causing a crisis in her relationship with Angela (Claire Danes). Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 27, 1994 Halloween On Halloween, Angela summons the spirit of a student who fell from the school rafters during a 1963 prank. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 3, 1994 Other People's Mothers Rayanne's uninhibited mother entrances Angela; Patty tries to maintain self-control while dealing with her mom. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 10, 1994 Life of Brian A new girl (Senta Moses) at school develops a crush on Brian (Devon Gummersall), who ends up with two dates for a dance. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 17, 1994 Self-Esteem Rayanne and Sharon reproach Angela for starting a relationship with Jordan because he won't acknowledge it publicly. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 1, 1994 Pressure Angela (Claire Danes) feels pressure to sleep with Jordan (Jared Leto); Patty (Bess Armstrong) must support Graham (Tom Irwin) as he follows his dream. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 8, 1994 On the Wagon Rayanne, on the wagon, becomes obsessed with Jordan's band, testing her friendship with Angela and Rickie. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 22, 1994 So-Called Angels While searching for Rickie, Angela encounters runaway children, including a mysterious homeless girl. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 5, 1995 Resolutions On New Year's Eve, Rickie (Wilson Cruz) faces a difficult decision as everyone else makes or breaks resolutions. With Claire Danes. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 12, 1995 Betrayal Angela flirts with Corey to prove that she is over Jordan Catalano; Patty's best friend meets Graham's new partner. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 19, 1995 Weekend Patty and Graham take a getaway weekend; Rayanne visits Angela at home. With Claire Danes, Bess Armstrong, Tom Irwin and A.J. Langer. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 26, 1995 In Dreams Begin Responsibilities Jordan asks for advice to win Angela back; Sharon and Rayanne reach a turning point in their relationship. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 25, 1994