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It's a culture clash of epic proportions when cheerleader Brooke and unpopular journalist Sam, girls on the opposite ends of the school hierarchy, find themselves forced to make nice when Brooke's father meets Sam's mother on a cruise and become engaged. The girls are forced to reside in the same house, and their groups of friends are forced to socialize. Their groups of friends include smart-but-socially-awkward Harrison, popular quarterback Josh, power-hungry cheerleader Nicole and bubbly (but not-too-bright) cheerleader Mary.

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Leila Cohan-Miccio New York Magazine/Vulture The interesting part is the supporting characters, a veritable treasure trove of weird, funny women. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media Left its fans hanging with one heck of a cliffhanger that would never get resolved - and that's a shame, because it was a pretty good show. Rated: 3/5 Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Leslie Bibb

Brooke McQueen

Carly Pope

Sam McPherson

Tamara Mello

Lily Esposito

Christopher Gorham

Harrison John

Sara Rue

Carmen Ferrara

Bryce Johnson

Josh Ford

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2000 Timber! Social positions at Kennedy High shift at the beginning of the gang's junior year; Lily and Sugar Daddy campaign to prevent the removal of the school's Forever Tree. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2000 Baby, Don't Do It The students learn about parenthood by taking care of computerized dolls; Nicole and Mary Cherry plan to rule the school after Brooke leaves for San Francisco. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2000 Citizen Shame Sam helps her mother sort out the derailed marriage; Brooke lands in jail; Ms. Glass enlists Nicole's help when a rich relative visits. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2000 The Sweetest Taboo A new arrival threatens Josh's place on the football team; Sam interviews the top jock for an expose; Nicole tries to get back on the cheerleading team. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 2000 Joe Loves Mary Cherry Nicole creates some explosive new couples, pairing off Harrison with Mary Cherry, while forcing Brooke to come between Sam and boyfriend George. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 2000 Style and Substance Abuse Sam and Carmen are in the running for homecoming queen; Brooke opts to run against Harrison as student council president. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 2000 Ur-Ine Trouble Josh tests positive for drug use during Brooke's anti-drug crusade; Carmen seizes the spotlight when Sam drops out of the race for homecoming queen. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 2000 Misery Loathes Company Brooke and Sugar Daddy check into a clinic for eating disorders; Harrison shares a room with a religious fanatic as he begins treatment for leukemia. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 8, 2000 Are You There God, It's Me, Ann-Margret? Harrison meets God; Carmen bumps into Nicole at a meeting for teens with alcoholic families; Lily and Josh struggle with their revealing roles in the school play. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 15, 2000 The Consequences of Falling Combating leukemia and depressed during the holidays, Harrison wishes he was never born and even contemplates suicide. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 19, 2001 Fire in the Hole Sam and Harrison are eager to lose their virginity; Bobbi Glass casts her students as sexually transmitted diseases in a play about "going all the way.". Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 26, 2001 The Shocking Possession of Harrison John Harrison suffers an identity crisis and turns into a power-mad playboy; Nicole has an identity crisis when she discovers that she's adopted. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 2, 2001 Mary Charity Brooke begins a romance with Harrison; when Mary Cherry's family goes bankrupt, she takes a job in the cafeteria. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 23, 2001 The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated The news of April Tuna's tragic car accident hits Harrison hard; Josh gets a mullet; Nicole suspects that the lunch lady is her birth mother. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 2, 2001 It's Greek to Me When the girls decide to go to a fraternity party in search of sophisticated college men, only Brooke and Carmen actually make it to the party. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 9, 2001 Fag Lily starts a gay and lesbian club to stamp out homophobia at Kennedy High, but her brave efforts are rewarded with a trip to the hospital. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 16, 2001 Coup Nicole stages a coup to overthrow the Glamazons and seize power; Brooke and Sam chafe under a dictatorship at home after one of them stays out all night. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 27, 2001 The Brain Game Josh is anxious to prove himself on an academic game show hosted by Ed McMahon; Carmen swings with her sexy dance teacher instead of studying for the SATs. Details Episode 19 Aired May 4, 2001 I Know What You Did Last Spring Break! A killer stalks the students of Kennedy High, persecuting them because of something that happened over spring break. Details Episode 20 Aired May 11, 2001 You Don't Tug on Superman's Cape ... Sam and Brooke unite to play with Harrison's emotions; Josh considers options that will keep him in town. Details Episode 21 Aired May 18, 2001 Promblems Brooke and Sam plan so that each will dance with Harrison at the prom; Mary Cherry meets her drag-queen father (RuPaul Charles) for the first time. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jamie Babbit, Craig Zisk, Elodie Keene, Lawrence Trilling, Michael M. Robin, Lev Spiro, Ryan Murphy, Aaron Schneider
Executive Producer
Greer Shephard, Michael M. Robin, Ryan Murphy
Screenwriter
Edward Kitsis, James Duff, Oliver Goldstick, Ari Posner, Adam Horowitz, Ryan Murphy, Eric Preven, Diedre Strohm, Tim Wollaston
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2000