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Popular

It's not a contest. It's a war.

ComedyDrama
1999
2 Seasons
43 Episodes
EN
Canceled
TV-14

About

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.

#peer pressure#teen drama#blended family#teen social issues

Cast

Leslie Bibb

Leslie Bibb

as Brooke McQueen

Carly Pope

Carly Pope

as Sam McPherson

Tamara Mello

Tamara Mello

as Lily Esposito

Christopher Gorham

Christopher Gorham

as Harrison John

Sara Rue

Sara Rue

as Carmen Ferrara

Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson

as Josh Ford

Tammy Lynn Michaels

Tammy Lynn Michaels

as Nicole Julian

Ron Lester

Ron Lester

as Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino

Leslie Grossman

Leslie Grossman

as Mary Cherry

Lisa Darr

Lisa Darr

as Jane McPherson

Scott Bryce

Scott Bryce

as Mike McQueen

Diane Delano

Diane Delano

as Bobbi Glass

Episodes

Season 1

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E1

Popular, Round One

Sep 29, 199944m

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.

E2

Mo' Menace, Mo' Problems

Sep 30, 199944m

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.

E3

Under Siege

Oct 7, 199944m

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.

E4

Windstruck

Oct 14, 199944m

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.

E5

Slumber Party Massacre

Oct 21, 199944m

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.

E6

Truth or Consequences

Nov 4, 199944m

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.

E7

Queen B.

Nov 11, 199944m

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.

E8

Tonight's the Night

Nov 18, 199944m

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.

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