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Overview
Brooke McQueen, the quintessential cheerleader at Jacqueline Kennedy High, and Sam McPherson, the outspoken editor of the school newspaper, couldn't be more different. Their lives take an unexpected turn when their single parents fall in love and decide to marry. Faced with this new family dynamic, Brooke and Sam must navigate the complexities of high school life while grappling with their contrasting personalities and social standings. As they tackle typical teenage challenges, their evolving relationship offers a blend of humor and heart in this engaging coming-of-age tale.
Episodes
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1
Popular, Round One
In the pilot episode, Sam and Brooke, who are total opposites, find themselves teamed up as lab partners. Carmen is thrilled, believing this could hel...
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2
Mo' Menace, Mo' Problems
After the cheerleading team is announced, Carmen skips school, while Lily stands her ground against dissecting a frog in science. In the meantime, Jos...
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3
Under Siege
Sam pens an exposé revealing the cheerleaders' allocation of the school budget, resulting in the squad's disbandment and the leftover funds being red...
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4
Windstruck
During a rehearsal for the play, Sam and Josh find themselves in an awkward situation that sparks rumors about them being romantically interested in o...
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5
Slumber Party Massacre
The cheerleading team decides to join Carmen for her slumber party, leaving Sam suspicious about their true intentions. During the festivities, Nicole...
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6
Truth or Consequences
Sam learns that Nicole, Poppy, and Mary Cherry have swiped the answers to the biology midterm, prompting her to seek out proof to report them. At the ...
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7
Queen B.
Brooke, Poppy, Mary Cherry, and Carmen are all in the running for Junior Court Homecoming Queen, but Nicole tries to sabotage Brooke’s competition b...
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8
Tonight's the Night
Sam and Brooke make a bet on whether Sam can snag a boyfriend by the week's end, while Brooke aims to demonstrate that her romance with Josh goes beyo...
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9
Wild Wild Mess
The students set out to nominate candidates for "Principal for the Day," but a custodial strike has left the school in disarray. At the same time, Bro...
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10
Fall on Your Knees
Brooke and Sam find themselves having to combine their annual Christmas celebrations, creating a unique challenge. Just weeks ahead of cheerleader try...
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11
Ex, Lies and Videotape
Sam lands an opportunity to produce a segment for a syndicated television show, but there's a twist—Brooke is set to be the on-screen talent. At the...
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12
The Trial of Emory Dick
Emory decides to take action against the popular kids, Bobbi Glass and the lunch lady, by putting them on trial for their harassment. Sam and Lily ste...
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13
Hope in a Jar
As the Sadie Hawkins dance approaches, the students are consumed with their looks, but Brooke is contemplating asking a well-respected guy to join her...
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14
Caged!
As tensions rise between Sam's crew and Brooke's group, a fight is suggested, prompting the guys to step in. They decide to confine the girls in a sch...
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15
Booty Camp
After Josh, Harrison, and Sugar Daddy make inappropriate comments towards a barely dressed Lily, Principal Hall mandates that they join a weekend sens...
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16
All About Adam
A new guy at school is determined to join the cheerleading team, using any tactics he can think of. At the same time, Sam triumphs over Brooke in a mo...
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17
Lord of the Files
Kennedy High welcomes a new vice-principal whose striking looks quickly capture the interest of the female students. At the same time, Brooke fabricat...
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18
Ch-Ch-Changes
Harrison rallies to protect the school's shop teacher after the instructor's job is threatened due to his revelation about undergoing a sex-change ope...
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19
Hard on the Outside, Soft in the Middle
Sam, Lily, and Carmen decide to lighten their locks to challenge the notion that the popular girls' influence comes solely from their hair color. In r...
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20
We Are Family
Brooke and Sam scheme to sabotage their parents' upcoming wedding by fabricating proof of Mike's cheating, triggering a shocking revelation from both ...
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21
What Makes Sammy Run
Sam decides to leave home in search of Brooke's mother, believing she can assist in stopping Mike and Jane's upcoming wedding. At the same time, Josh,...
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22
Two Weddings and a Funeral
Bobbi Glass sabotages the beloved "skip day" tradition for both the popular and alternative groups by sending their pictures to their favorite spots, ...
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Timber!
Brooke forms a connection with her estranged mother, which frustrates her father. At the same time, Lily and Sugar Daddy work together to prevent a tr...
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2
Baby, Don't Do It!
Bobbi Glass, now known as Claws, introduces a unique experiment where her students must care for baby dolls as if they were real infants. Everyone rec...
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3
Citizen Shame
Bobbi Glass is in a bind as her wealthy uncle Tipton visits, forcing her to confront the web of lies she’s spun about having a child. Desperate to m...
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4
The Sweetest Taboo
Desperate to reclaim her place with the Glamazons, Nicole resorts to bribing and blackmailing Principal Krupps, but her schemes backfire. Teaming up w...
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5
Joe Loves Mary Cherry
Nicole is determined to reclaim her fading popularity after being kicked out of the Glamazons. She advises Brooke to end things with Josh and pursue G...
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6
Style and Substance Abuse
Brooke makes the bold choice to run for student council president, opting out of the Homecoming Queen contest. She enlists Harrison as her campaign ma...
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7
Ur-ine Trouble
Harrison confesses to struggling with severe headaches, which are ultimately diagnosed as leukemia. As a result, he has to step back from the campaign...
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8
Misery Loathes Company
Harrison is hospitalized for his leukemia treatment, sharing a room with a fervently religious roommate, which makes him uneasy. He’s adamant about ...
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9
Are You There God? It's Me, Ann-Margret
Josh and Lily are both selected for a school play that requires them to perform nude in front of each other and an audience, leaving them feeling unea...
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10
The Consequences of Falling
Clarence passes away quietly while conversing with Harrison, leaving a profound effect on Harrison’s perspective on life. Feeling that continuing hi...
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11
Fire in the Hole
Sam wants to deepen her relationship with George, but he becomes anxious and suggests they should hold off until they’re both ready. Meanwhile, Bobb...
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12
The Shocking Possession of Harrison John
After returning to school following his bone marrow transplant, Harrison begins to act strangely, leading his classmates to suspect he might be posses...
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13
Mary Charity
Mary Cherry finds her belongings seized at school after her mother files for bankruptcy, forcing her to adopt a shabby appearance with makeshift shoes...
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14
The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Lily, Carmen, Mary Cherry, and Brooke are enjoying a peaceful drive in Lily's car when they come across a car accident and spot the license plate TUNA...
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15
It's Greek to Me
Nicole's mother is not thrilled about her spending time with her biological mom, leading Judy Julian to attempt a bribe to make Nicole’s mom go away...
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16
Fag
Lily takes a stand for a classmate who faces ridicule for his lifestyle by launching the G.L.A.S.S. (Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Supportive Students)....
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17
Coup
Principal Krupps assigns April Tuna the daunting task of eliminating a school club, leaving her vulnerable to manipulation by Evil Nicole, who is eage...
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18
The Brain Game
Desperate to regain her popularity, Mary Cherry faces disappointment when she flunks an audition for a teen talent show. Undeterred, she rallies a gro...
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19
I Know What You Did Last Spring Break!
Ms. Glass assigns the class to write about their Spring Break experiences, including how many people they slept with, so she can pass judgment on them...
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20
You Don't Tug On Superman's Cape...You Don't Spit Into The Wind...You Don't Pull The Mask Off The Ol' Lone Ranger...
Sam and Brooke engage in a brief but heated confrontation regarding their involvement with Harrison. Sam can't overlook Brooke's past with him, while ...
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21
Promblems
Sam and Brooke step in to assist with Jane's incredibly swift labor, realizing that their rivalry over Harrison isn't worth it. They come to a mutual ...
