TV series

Pepper Dennis

Name: Pepper Dennis
Released: 2006
Cast: Rebecca Romijn, Josh Hopkins, Brooke Burns, Lindsay Price, Rider Strong

2006· 1 season· 60 min episodesTV-14★ 6.3Ended

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Synopsis

Pepper Dennis is a reporter hoping to move into the anchor chair. She may or may not have helped her career ambitions by having a one-night stand with the guy who turns out to be her new boss.

Themes

chicago, illinois tv reporter

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upApr 4, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper Dennis is a beautiful and ambitious reporter with her sights set on anchoring Chicago’s top-rated evening news broadcast. Just when Pepper thinks she’s about to land her dream anchor job, her hot new guy, Charlie Babcock, shows up in the newsroom and steals the job out from under her. Complicating Pepper’s daily life is her needy and recently separated sister Kathy, who has moved in with her. Only Pepper’s close friends and co-workers, makeup artist Kimmy and cameraman Chick, seem to feel her pain.
Guest stars: Bob Gunton (Dick Dinkle), Pamela Reed (Lynn Dinkle), Jason Brooks (Bryce Williams), Larisa Oleynik (Brianna), Brett Cullen (Jack Bell), Page Kennedy (Ron Ashmore), Frank Lloyd (Pete Pulaski), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez)
E2 Poker Clubs and Boob CamsApr 11, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper decides to go undercover to bust a prostitution ring at a club and sees someone unexpected there. Back at the station, she finds herself in a compromising position with Babcock during a sexual-harassment seminar, casuing her to reconsider her feelings for him. Meanwhile, Kathy reconsiders her divorce and agrees to go back to her husband.
Guest stars: Bob Gunton (Dick Dinkle), Pamela Reed (Lynn Dinkle), Jason Brooks (Bryce Williams), Brett Cullen (Jack Bell), Will Schaub (Steve Thackery)
E3 Frat Boys May Lose Their ManhoodApr 18, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper’s personal anger during a live interview lands her on the couch of the company shrink, who forces her to confront her issues with Charlie. Meanwhile, Kathy’s desire to please people leads Pepper to discover dangerous hazing rituals at a college fraternity, leading one of the pledges to hold everyone in the frat house, including Pepper, hostage at gunpoint.
Guest stars: French Stewart (Dr. Crimmons), Dan Byrd (Frat Boy), Brett Cullen (Jack Bell), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Pooch Hall (Garfield), Paula Sorge (Meaghan), Whitney Anderson (Amber), Winifred Freedman (Betty)
E4 Heiress BridenappedApr 25, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper's fluff piece about a high-society wedding she is attending takes a serious turn when the bride vanishes, but Pepper has a bigger problem to deal with: her mother is also on the guest list and tries to pair her up with any eligible man she can find at the event.
Guest stars: Bob Gunton (Dick Dinkle), John Bennett Perry (Mr. Meryl), Pamela Reed (Lynn Dinkle), Linda Gray (Barbara Meryl), Brett Cullen (Jack Bell), Eric Winter (Connor Blanchard), Richard Trapp (Russ Hogan), Sarah Rafferty (Callie Meryl)
E5 Saving VeniceMay 2, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper tries to change her image after testing as too harsh and intense with viewers, but her attempts to soften up go horribly wrong and sink her ratings even lower. Babcock offers to help, but Pepper finds his advice difficult to follow.
Guest stars: Joseph Castanon (Bucky), Christopher Darga (Mr. Schiffer), Carrie Southworth (Amy), Colby Donaldson (Sleazy Man), Brett Cullen (Jack Bell), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Pooch Hall (Garfield), John Sanderford (Wade Benson)
E6 Celebrity Twin Could HangMay 9, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper is close to breaking a celebrity-murder-trial story when she is forced to take a vacation by the new station manager. Already upset at losing the story, she is further startled to learn the boss wants to change to a “news-a-tainment” format instead of the hard-hitting journalism she practices.
Guest stars: Sara Paxton (April May / Christy Tyler), Robert Gant (Benny Gold), Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Pooch Hall (Garfield), A.J. Trauth (Mitch Dinkle), Mike Batayeh (Doug Pimple), 'Big' LeRoy Mobley (Policeman)
E7 Curtis Wilson's a Total Nut JobMay 16, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
After finding dirt on a popular politician just to win a bet with Babcock, Pepper feels guilty when the candidate's numbers drop in the polls. Determined to correct her mistake, she digs even deeper and finds herself getting close to the man. Meanwhile, Kathy schemes to get her job back when the nasty former receptionist returns after maternity leave.
Guest stars: Henry Simmons (Curtis Wilson), Bob Wiltfong (Lance Powers), Rolonda Watts, Larisa Oleynik (Brianna), Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Pooch Hall (Garfield), Matt Doherty
E8 Hiroshi Watanabe in Bed with Curtis WilsonMay 23, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper gets a lead on a story from her current date, the new mayor, but then realizes he used her report to further his agenda. Meanwhile, Kathy plans to boost morale at the station by holding birthday parties, and she discovers Pepper and Babcock share the same date.
Guest stars: Henry Simmons (Curtis Wilson), Jack Knight (Skateboarder), Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), Anita Finlay (Liezel), Peter Siragusa (Chicago Parks Official), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), A.J. Trauth (Mitch Dinkle), Michael Bailey Smith (Police Officer)
E9 Charlie Babcock's Homosexual EncounterMay 30, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Just as Pepper's dating life hits a dry spell, in walks Grady Harper, Chicago's incredibly famous, and available, quarterback. Pepper and Grady are enjoying a romantic dinner when Charlie, Grady's biggest fan, unexpectedly crashes the meal, but Charlie soon notices he is receiving all of Grady's attention. Pepper confronts Grady about his sexual orientation and, along with Charlie, encourages the famous football star to make a big public announcement. Meanwhile, Pepper attends Chick's high school reunion, where music superstar Liz Phair performs.
Guest stars: Perez Hilton (Gay Club Goer), Liz Phair, Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), Lauren Birkell (Merrillee Boxcar), Phil Abrams (Milford), Ryan McPartlin (Grady Harper), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Pooch Hall (Garfield)
E10 Dennis, Bulgari, Big Losers at ACoRNsJun 6, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper is nominated for four local reporting awards, but is disappointed when her parents refuse to attend the ceremony. To make matters worse, Les orders her off an important story to cover the red-carpet beat at the awards show.
Guest stars: Bob Gunton (Dick Dinkle), Brian Bloom (Gary), Pamela Reed (Lynn Dinkle), Bob Wiltfong (Lance Powers), Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), James Read (Mr. Brinkman), Miriam Flynn (Personal Passion Consultant), Dan Thiel (Kyle)
E11 Pepper Dennis Behind BarsJun 20, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper goes to jail after refusing to reveal a source. While behind bars, she uncovers a scandal that has gone undetected for years. Meanwhile, Kathy enrolls in college to further her career and Charlie has a surprising offer for Pepper.
Guest stars: Bob Wiltfong (Lance Powers), Roark Critchlow (ADA Robbins), Mackenzie Astin (Ken Alston), Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), Yvette Nicole Brown (Angela Howell), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Gregory Storm (Dan Perlich), Meredith Scott Lynn (Warden)
E12 True Love Is DeadJun 27, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
Pepper investigates a dating service after Kimmy signs up to find the perfect man. Elsewhere, Charlie's too-white teeth are causing a problem for a viewer.
Guest stars: Tom Virtue (University Admissions Officer), Katherine LaNasa (Nadia Vadinava), Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), Eddie Matos (Marcus), A.J. Trauth (Mitch Dinkle), Chris Trapper (Chris Trapper), Rob Elk (Harold Rubnian), Loren Lester (WEIE Attorney)
E13 Star Anchor Weds ColleagueJul 4, 2006 · 60 min
Synopsis
In the series finale, Pepper finds herself walking down the aisle after a surprise proposal from Babcock. But the whirlwind wedding isn't as romantic as it seems: Charlie's green card has expired, and a government agent, suspicious of the sudden nuptials, is ready to deport him back to Canada. Pepper and Babcock try to convince him that the marriage is genuine, but real feelings emerge, causing one of them to get cold feet.
Guest stars: Frederick Koehler (Leslie Gaye), Alexandra Barreto (Blanca Martinez), Tony Daly (Russell Fuller), Cynthia Sophiea (Sandy Struth), Alan Fudge (Reverend Nesbit), Christine Romeo (Marian Dobbins), Wayne Lopez (Cop), Kali Majors (Molly)