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TV series

Popular

1999–2001· 2 seasons· 44 min episodesTV-14★ 6.7Canceled

On The WB — From The Shepard/Robin Company · Touchstone Television

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Synopsis

Brooke McQueen, a popular cheerleader at Jacqueline Kennedy High School, and Sam McPherson, the editor of the school paper, are polar opposites. When their single parents unexpectedly meet and get engaged, Brooke and Sam have to deal with their new situation on top of regular teenage girl problems.

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  1. E1 Popular, Round OneNext upSep 29, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    In the series pilot, social opposites Sam and Brooke are paired as lab partners, to the delight of Carmen, who sees it as a chance for Sam to help her get on the cheerleading squad. Meanwhile, Brooke and Nicole plan the first party of the school year and star quarterback Josh tries out for the school play.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Betty Okino (Teen Girl #2), Chad Lowe (Luke Grant), Sam Page (Stone Cold Fox Boy), John Caponera (Coach Francis Peritti), Kelvin Yu (Freddy Gong), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Sydney Forest (Sydney Forest)

  2. E2 Mo' Menace, Mo' ProblemsSep 30, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Carmen ditches school the day after the cheerleading roster is posted, and Lily refuses to dissect a frog in science class. Meanwhile, Josh's father embarrasses him at rehearsal; and Mary Cherry stalks Nicole.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Ali Landry (Heather), Chad Lowe (Luke Grant), Sandra Oh (Humanities Teacher), John Caponera (Coach Francis Peritti), Kelvin Yu (Freddy Gong), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh)

  3. E3 Under SiegeOct 7, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Sam writes an exposé about the cheerleaders' school budget, leading to the squad's termination and its remaining funds being redistributed to the drama department. The exposé also heightens the tension between Brooke and Sam as they prepare for their first dinner together with their parents. Meanwhile, Josh must decide between starring in the school musical or playing in the homecoming game.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Chad Lowe (Luke Grant), Sandra Oh (Humanities Teacher), Sam Page (Stone Cold Fox Boy), John Caponera (Coach Francis Peritti), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Darryl Theirse (Wayne Vincent)

  4. E4 WindstruckOct 14, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Sam and Josh have an embarrassing encounter during a play rehearsal, starting rumors that they are interested in each other. Meanwhile, Brooke confesses to Nicole that she and Josh are still virgins, and Harrison's hope for a relationship with Brooke gets a boost when she turns to him for comfort.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Bob Clendenin (Godfrey), Arnetia Walker (Ms. Ross), Jenny Gago (Mrs. Esposito), Hank Harris (Emory Dick), Ben Slack (Cluck's Customer), Rose Abdoo (Madame Sesi), Cameron Bender (Locker Room Jock)

  5. E5 Slumber Party MassacreOct 21, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Members of the cheerleading squad agree to attend Carmen's slumber party, causing Sam to question their motives. At the party, Nicole tries to impress Carmen's older brother, Leo, and a party game takes a disturbing turn.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Caitlin Wachs (Young Brooke), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Christopher Wiehl (Leo Ferrara), Nicholas Andrew (Young Harrison)

  6. E6 Truth or ConsequencesNov 4, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Sam discovers that Nicole, Poppy and Mary Cherry stole the answers to the biology midterm, and she sets out to gather the evidence she needs to turn them in. Meanwhile, Mike and Jane's sneaking around angers Brooke and Sam.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Chad Lowe (Luke Grant), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Hank Harris (Emory Dick), Wesley Mann (Snuff)

  7. E7 Queen B.Nov 11, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Brooke, Poppy, Mary Cherry and Carmen are nominated for the Junior Court Homecoming Queen and Nicole pressures two of Brooke's opponents to halt their campaigns. Meanwhile, Sam and Jane move into the McQueens' house, causing an instant turf war between Brooke and Sam.

    Guest stars: Sam Page (Stone Cold Fox Boy), Delta Burke (Cherry Cherry), Kelvin Yu (Freddy Gong), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Adria Dawn (April Tuna), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Natasha Pearce (Lady T), Lily Knight (Cherry's Assistant)

  8. E8 Tonight's the NightNov 18, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Sam and Brooke wager on whether or not Sam can land a boyfriend by the end of the week and whether Brooke can prove that her relationship with Josh is more than just physical, with the loser publicly joining an embarrassing club. Meanwhile, Lily hands out condoms to her classmates in response to the popularity of a new singer whose sexual image is mimicked by some students at Kennedy High.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Adria Dawn (April Tuna), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Christopher Wiehl (Leo Ferrara), Mandy Freund (May Tuna), Brian George (Hotel Clerk), Rebecca Lin (Loli Pop), Keith Kuhl (Dancer #2)

  9. E9 Wild Wild MessDec 2, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    The students embark on finding nominees for "Principal for the Day," while a custodial strike leaves the school a mess. Meanwhile, Brooke fears she may be pregnant; and Sam, Carmen and Lily discover something personal about Harrison's mother.

    Guest stars: Arnetia Walker (Ms. Ross), Alley Mills (Robin John), Tracy Kolis (Sheila), Bud Leslie (Felix), Rona Benson (Tawny), Sonya Eddy (Receptionist)

  10. E10 Fall on Your KneesDec 9, 1999 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Brooke and Sam are forced to hold their annual Christmas parties together, and Carmen is injured just weeks before the next round of cheerleader tryouts. Meanwhile, Nicole's brooding over the yuletide season leads to visits from the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Bob Clendenin (Godfrey), Cyia Batten (Marley Jacob), Brie Larson (Robin Robin), Brenda Song (Mandy Shepherd), Kelvin Yu (Freddy Gong), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Adria Dawn (April Tuna)

  11. E11 Ex, Lies and VideotapeJan 13, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Sam gets a chance to produce a segment on a syndicated TV show--with one catch--Brooke is the on-air talent. Meanwhile, Josh must tell his father that he can't make a dinner with college scouts, which is scheduled for the opening night of the musical; and April Tuna becomes obsessed with Carmen.

    Guest stars: Bob Clendenin (Godfrey), Arnetia Walker (Ms. Ross), Geoff Pierson (James Ford), Dey Young (Jean Ford), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Adria Dawn (April Tuna), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Natasha Pearce (Lady T)

  12. E12 The Trial of Emory DickJan 20, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Emory puts the popular kids, Bobbi Glass and the lunch lady on trial for harassing him. Sam and Lily volunteer to represent him at the school's mock proceeding, which leads Principal Hall to ask Brooke to lead the defense. Meanwhile, Josh and Sugar look forward to the start of the wrestling season.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Arnetia Walker (Ms. Ross), George Cheung (Wesley Chu), Kelvin Yu (Freddy Gong), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Adria Dawn (April Tuna), Hank Harris (Emory Dick), Mandy Freund (May Tuna)

  13. E13 Hope in a JarJan 27, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    A Sadie Hawkins dance has most of the students obsessing over their appearances, while Brooke considers inviting a young man of substance. Meanwhile, Nicole, Poppy and Mary Cherry follow a dangerous crash diet: the one who loses the most weight gets to ask out the gorgeous guy they all pine for.

    Guest stars: Arnetia Walker (Ms. Ross), Lynn Manning (Olaf Hall), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Richard Voll (Stone Cold), Adria Dawn (April Tuna), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), James Bannon (Mr. Calorie (voice, uncredited)), Hank Harris (Emory Dick)

  14. E14 Caged!Feb 3, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Mounting tensions between Sam's friends and Brooke's clique lead to a proposed rumble, but the guys intervene and lock the ladies in a school bathroom in an attempt to make them reconcile. Meanwhile, Josh, Harrison and Sugar Daddy get an education on ovulation from a nature film provided by Bobbi Glass.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Bob Clendenin (Godfrey), Mitchell Anderson (Mr. Bennett), Delta Burke (Cherry Cherry)

  15. E15 Booty CampFeb 10, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Principal Hall forces Josh, Harrison and Sugar Daddy to attend a weekend sensitivity camp after they harass a scantily clad Lily. Sam and Brooke work on the school's crisis hot line and inadvertently heighten one of the caller's problems.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Navi Rawat (Teen Girl #5), Dey Young (Jean Ford), Kelvin Yu (Freddy Gong), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Crystal Kwon (Teen Girl #1), Marisa Theodore (Teen Girl #3), Domonique Garcia (Teen Girl #4)

  16. E16 All About AdamFeb 17, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    A new male student sets out to join the cheerleading squad--by any means necessary. Meanwhile, Sam bests Brooke in a modeling contest and nets an opportunity to appear in a commercial with U.S. Women's World Cup soccer stars Tiffeny Milbrett and Tisha Venturini.

    Guest stars: Perry Lang (TV Director), Arnetia Walker (Ms. Ross), Tiffeny Milbrett (Tiffeny Milbrett), Wentworth Miller (Adam Rothschild-Ryan), Clea DuVall (Wanda Rickets), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh)

  17. E17 Lord of the FilesFeb 24, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    A new vice-principal joins Kennedy High and his good looks draw the attention of the female students. Meanwhile, Brooke lies to Carmen about a tattoo she claims was inspired by Josh, so Carmen suspects that Brooke may want her old beau back; and Emory tells Harrison that a grade-school music teacher was once impressed with Harrison's music skills.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Robert Gant (Principal Calvin Krupps), George Cheung (Wesley Chu), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita Fresh), Hank Harris (Emory Dick), Marnie Crossen (Vera Krupps), Lee Cherry (Wither Shivers)

  18. E18 Ch-Ch-ChangesApr 20, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Harrison campaigns to save the job of the school's shop teacher when the instructor's career is jeopardized by his announcement of plans for a sex-change operation. Meanwhile, Cherry Cherry teaches a home-economics course at Kennedy High as part of her community service sentence for punching a police officer.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Mitchell Anderson (Mr. Bennett), Erik Estrada (Cop), Alley Mills (Robin John), Larry Poindexter (Harold Bean), Delta Burke (Cherry Cherry), Wentworth Miller (Adam Rothschild-Ryan), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall)

  19. E19 Hard on the Outside, Soft in the MiddleApr 27, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    When Sam, Lily and Carmen dye their hair blonde to prove that the popular girls' power is based on their hair color, Brooke and her friends set out to prove them wrong by darkening their own tresses. Meanwhile, a beautiful, new exchange student is attracted to Sugar Daddy.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Niecy Nash-Betts (Teacher), Robert Gant (Principal Calvin Krupps), Michelle Krusiec (Exquisite Woo), Jon Polito (Caesar Croutons), Diana Bellamy (Principal Cecilia Hall), Ambrosia Kelley (Keisha), Adria Dawn (April Tuna)

  20. E20 We Are FamilyMay 4, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Brooke and Sam try to derail their parents' wedding plans by planting false evidence of Mike's infidelity, which leads to a startling announcement from Mike and Jane. Meanwhile, Mary Cherry discovers that her mother is engaged to actor Erik Estrada.

    Guest stars: Erik Estrada (Cop), Michael Bower (Mohawk Boy #1), Delta Burke (Cherry Cherry), Darryl Theirse (Wayne Vincent), Bud Leslie (Dr. Joe Pudmerkin)

  21. E21 What Makes Sammy RunMay 11, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Sam runs away from home and hunts for Brooke's mother, with the hope that the woman will help her put an end to Mike and Jane's wedding plans. Meanwhile, Josh, Sugar Daddy, Harrison and Emory Dick go to a strip club with fake IDs.

    Guest stars: Steve Kmetko (Steve Kmetko), Arnetia Walker (Ms. Ross), Peggy Lipton (Kelly Foster), Ray Wise (Barton), George Cheung (Wesley Chu), Clea DuVall (Wanda Rickets), Hank Harris (Emory Dick), Billy 'Sly' Williams (Troy)

  22. E22 Two Weddings and a FuneralMay 18, 2000 · 44 min
    Synopsis

    Bobbi Glass ruins the annual "skip day" ritual for the popular and alternative kids by faxing their photos to their favorite hangouts so they'll be caught cutting classes. The kids plot their revenge during an extended musical number. Meanwhile, Sam and Brooke agree to work together to make their parents' rehearsal dinner a success.

    Guest stars: Diane Delano (Bobbi Glass), Bob Clendenin (Godfrey), Robert Gant (Principal Calvin Krupps), Peggy Lipton (Kelly Foster), Delta Burke (Cherry Cherry), Mandy Freund (May Tuna), Erik Estrada (Erik Estrada), Joe La Piana (The Doctor)

Cast & crew

Created by Ryan Murphy, Gina Matthews

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