About
This "show-within-a-show" comedy from Darren Star takes a satirical look at the action behind the scenes of a teen prime-time soap. It centers on the on and off-camera antics of five actors who star in a fictional high school drama called Grosse Pointe
Cast
Irene Molloy
as Hunter Fallow
Al Santos
as Johnny Bishop
Lindsay Sloane
as Marcy Sternfeld
Bonnie Somerville
as Courtney Scott
Kohl Sudduth
as Quentin King
Kyle Howard
as Dave May 'The Stand-In'
William Ragsdale
as Rob Fields
Nat Faxon
as Kevin 'The P.A.'
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
The arrival of stage-trained Courtney Scott threatens "Grosse Pointe" leading lady Hunter Fallow and sparks romantic interest in a male castmate.
Thieves Like Us
Hunter talks a reluctant Marcy into helping her sabotage Courtney's scenes by making faces at her out of camera range. Hunter's ploy backfires, however, when the unsuspecting producers call her on the carpet about her less-than-legal off-duty habit.
Prelude to a Kiss
Hunter freaks when next week's script calls for her character's boyfriend, played by Quentin, to kiss Courtney's character. She asks the producers to stop the storyline and tries to get Quentin to support her case. But when both rebuff her, she decides to spread a rumor about Quentin. Meanwhile, Marcy throws a party to lure Johnny into spending time with her.
Devil in a Blue Dress
Hunter gets an audition for Oliver Stone but is hesitant when she learns she may have to gain weight to get the part. When she balks, Courtney tells her a real actress would put on the pounds, and Marcy offers to help her beef up. Meanwhile, Dave snags the script and makes copies to auction online.
Halloween
The show films a lame Halloween fantasy episode in which the characters become vampire slayers. After recovering from an on-set accident, Marcy finally finds her own hot guy when the girls take her out clubbing. Meanwhile, Dave has to find another place to live when Johnny throws him out of the trailer.
Mommie Dearest
Hunter is ecstatic when she talks Rob into hiring her reformed-alcoholic mother Helena for a bit part. But an ambitious Helena isn't satisfied with her one-line character and sets her sights on a steamier role, leaving a dismayed Hunter to rethink her support. Elsewhere, Courtney and Johnny prepare to play a charity volleyball match with cast members of 'Popular'.
Sleeping with the Enemy
Tabloid rumors that Helena and Quentin are romantically involved send Hunter fuming—primarily because the rumors are true. Johnny's movie premiere provides an excellent opportunity for the cast to steal some spotlights.
Satisfaction
Cast and crew revolt when the new producer aims to shoot a graphic sex scene. Protesters include Marcy, who says she's too inexperienced; Johnny, who hates being nearly naked most of the time; and fellow producer Rob, who decides to take action.
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