Popular (1999)
1999 – 2001 · TV show · 2 seasons · 43 episodes · 1 h 00 min
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.
Written byGina Matthews, Ryan Murphy
Where to watch
United States
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In the United States, Popular is not on a streaming service right now. Created by Gina Matthews and Ryan Murphy. Starring Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello and Christopher Gorham. Rated 7.4 on IMDb from 7,308 votes.
- Rank in its year
- #37 · of 147 TV shows from 1999
- Rated higher than
- 70% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Comedy)
- IMDb rating
- 7.4/10 · 7,308 votes
Cast
Leslie BibbBrooke McQueen
Carly PopeSam McPherson
Tamara MelloLily Esposito
Christopher GorhamHarrison John
Sara RueCarmen Ferrara
Bryce JohnsonJosh Ford
Tammy Lynn MichaelsNicole Julian
Ron LesterMichael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino
Leslie GrossmanMary Cherry
Lisa DarrJane McPhersonDetails
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United States
- Network
- The WB
- Created by
- Ryan Murphy, Gina Matthews
- Production companies
- The Shepard/Robin Company, Touchstone Television, Murphy/Matthews Productions
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Canceled
“It's not a contest. It's a war.”
Awards and nominations
1 win0 nominations🏆 Genesis Award × 1
- Genesis AwardWon
Source: Wikidata
Episodes
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| S1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| S2 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.3 |
Season 221 episodes · 2000 · ★ 7.7Episode guide →
1. Timber!22 September 2000 · 60 minBrooke bonds with her long lost mother, much to her dad's objection as it causes tension between him and Jane. Meanwhile, Lily and Sugar try to save the forever tree from being cut down. While Sam tries to fix the mess s…★ 7.4
2. Baby, Don't Do It!29 September 2000 · 60 minMs. Glass equip her students with electronic baby dolls that require maternal care in an attempt to teach them about "the burden of parenting." Meanwhile Sam tries to convince Brooke not to leave, pulling out every trick…★ 7.7
3. Citizen Shame6 October 2000 · 60 minCarmen runs away from home and moves in with Sam. Jane finds out she's pregnant. Brooke bonds with her new teacher, but she gets her in trouble. Ms. Glass wants to deceive her rich Aussie uncle, so she hires Nicole to pl…★ 7.6
4. The Sweetest Taboo13 October 2000 · 60 minA new arrival threatens Josh's place on the football team; Sam interviews the top jock for an expose; Nicole tries to get back on the cheerleading team.★ 7.4
5. Joe Loves Mary Cherry20 October 2000 · 60 minNicole decides to get some revenge on Mary Cherry, using Harrison to do it. While she and Mary Cherry try to persuade Brooke to dump Josh and start dating George, in hopes that the new coupling will save's Brooke's plumm…★ 8.1
6. Style and Substance Abuse3 November 2000 · 60 minBrooke withdraws from the homecoming queen race, whose nominees include a shocked Sam, Carmen, Mary and Nicole. Brooke instead joins the race for student council president. The death of a student leads to mandatory drug …★ 7.7
7. Ur-ine Trouble10 November 2000 · 60 minJosh must attend the autopsy of a drunk driver. Sam confronts Harrison over his prescription drug abuse only to learn that he might be dying. Ms. Glass takes on Nicole's team in the homecoming race. Carmen reconnects wit…★ 8.3
8. Misery Loathes Company17 November 2000 · 60 minHarrison goes to a clinic for cancer treatment and gets an annoying roommate. Brooke and Sugar go to the same clinic for their eating disorders. Mary Cherry locks Sam in the Novak and forces her to write her memoirs. Car…★ 7.5
9. Are You There God? It's Me Ann-Margret8 December 2000 · 60 minJosh and Lily get cast for a play at the school where they have to appear nude in front of each other and everyone, which makes them uncomfortable. Brooke is at hospital again for treatment for her anorexia. Harrison is …★ 7.8
10. The Consequences of Falling15 December 2000 · 60 minHarrison's roommate Clarence passes away sending Harrison into a depression that leads to a suicide attempt and a glimpse of what life would have been like if he had never been born.★ 8.1
11. Fire in the Hole19 January 2001 · 60 minMs. Glass gives a lecture on STDs and prepares a Cabaret-type musical on the subject. The students are to play the STDs. Sam wants to lose her virginity with George but he's not ready. Sugar and Josh hire a cool prostitu…★ 7.9
12. The Shocking Possession of Harrison John26 January 2001 · 60 minNicole learns she's adopted and tries to track down her real mother. Sugar's hurt because Josh mostly hangs out with Lily now, so George befriends him. Harrison turns into a bad boy. The girls fear he's possessed and org…★ 7.3
13. Mary Charity2 February 2001 · 60 minMary Cherry is forced to wear "hobo sheik" clothing and hunt for food in a dumpster after her mother has financial troubles having her wardrobe seized. While Sam and Carmen have the challenge of saving their yearbook.★ 7.5
14. The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated23 February 2001 · 60 minNews of April Tuna's sudden death make everyone face their prejudices about her and finally appreciate her. Josh is inducted into the secret Mullet Society. Sam learns that Harrison loves her. The new lunch lady may be N…★ 8.5
15. It's Greek to Me2 March 2001 · 60 minBrooke and Carmen are invited under false pretenses to a predatory college party. Josh, George and Harrison try to get in uninvited. Nicole's biological mom isn't what she seems. Sam and Lily have a fun family evening wi…★ 7.8
16. Fag9 March 2001 · 60 minLily starts a gay and lesbian club to stamp out homophobia at Kennedy High, but her brave efforts are rewarded with a trip to the hospital.★ 6.4
17. Coup16 March 2001 · 60 minNicole stages a coup to overthrow the Glamazons and seize power; Brooke and Sam chafe under a dictatorship at home after one of them stays out all night.★ 7.7
18. The Brain Game27 April 2001 · 60 minJosh is anxious to prove himself on an academic game show hosted by Ed McMahon; Carmen swings with her sexy dance teacher instead of studying for the SATs.★ 7.6
19. I Know What You Did Last Spring Break4 May 2001 · 60 minA killer stalks the students of Kennedy High, persecuting them because of something that happened over spring break.★ 7.9
20. Don't Tug on Superman's Cape...11 May 2001 · 60 minJosh must choose between his parents' wishes and Lily. She proposes marriage. Sam and Brooke agree to make Harrison pay for the way he treated them. It backfires. The biggest girl in school challenges terrified Mary Cher…★ 7.9
21. Promblems18 May 2001 · 60 minSam and Brooke deliver their baby sister. Ms. Glass rents her basement to Josh and Lily, who try to face life's hardships together. Nicole tries to seduce George. Sam and Brooke make Harrison choose. The show ends on a h…★ 8.3
