About
The Hard Times of RJ Berger was an American television comedy series created by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith for MTV. The show's central character is RJ Berger an unpopular sophomore at the fictional Pinkerton High School in Ohio who has an exceptionally large penis. Berger's two best friends are Miles Jenner, whose ambitions for popularity cause him to clash with Berger, and goth girl Lily Miran, who has been lusting after Berger for several years. Berger's love interest is Jenny Swanson, a cheerleader who is involved with Max Owens, a popular jock and bully. The show is presented as a coming of age story and has been described by Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith as a blend of the television series The Wonder Years and the film Superbad. The pilot episode premiered on June 6, 2010, and the first season of 12 episodes concluded August 23, 2010. MTV renewed The Hard Times of RJ Berger for a second season, which premiered on March 24, 2011, and concluded on May 30, 2011, but canceled the show that August.
Cast
Paul Iacono
as R.J. Berger
Jareb Dauplaise
as Miles Jenner
Kara Taitz
as Lily Miran
Amber Lancaster
as Jenny Swanson
Jayson Blair
as Max Owens
Beth Littleford
as Suzanne Berger
Larry Poindexter
as Rick Berger
Ciena Rae
as Robin Pretnar
Marlon Young
as Coach Jeriba Sinclair
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
When RJ's shorts fall off in front of the whole school, his life is turned upside-down.
Yes We Can't
When RJ's request for Computer Club funding is denied, he runs for student government.
The Berger Cometh
RJ tries out for the school musical to get closer to Jenny Swanson.
Here's to You, Mrs. Robbins
When RJ begins working to save money for a gift for Jenny Swanson's Sweet 16 birthday party, he soon learns his new employer has a strong sexual appetite, and Miles searches for a new best friend to replace RJ, due to his busy work schedule. At the end of the episode, RJ and Miles are best friends again.
The Rebound
When Jenny becomes single, she asks RJ to study with her.
Over the Rainblow
RJ becomes interested in a new girl at school and discovers that she is a member of the Purity Club.
Tell and Kiss
RJ lies to the jocks about his progress with Claire; Miles is busted for spreading rumors.
Nerds Gone Wild
RJ's parents go away for the weekend, leaving him in the care of a sexy babysitter; Miles throws a party for the nerds.
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