Popular
“It's not a contest. It's a war.”
Series Overview
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.
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2 Seasons • 43 Episodes
44 min per episode
1999 – 2001
Premiered: Wed, Sep 29, 1999
Ryan Murphy
Gina MatthewsLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 21: “Promblems”
Sam and Brooke help deliver Jane's baby (in one of tv's fastest labors) and realize that they can't fight over Harrison, so they both agree on going with him to the prom (ménage?). Nicole is thirsty for revenge and gets George into asking her to the prom, since he is hurt by what Sam's doing. Josh and Lily are trying to handle their marriage, and decide they should get a place of their own, since Lily's mother disapproval has become unbearable. So they move to the now available Ms. Glass's basement. But they have too much pressure on their hands, since Ms. Glass is using them for house chores and they are totally broke, to the point of Lily having to sell organic soap at the school and Josh getting a job as a window salesman. And they're still trying to consume their wedding. Mary Cherry is touched by the sisterhood of Brooke and Sam, and decides she wants a sister too. She asks Nicole to be her sister, but the Devil turns down the offer. Suddenly, Mary Cherry's long lost twin sister (
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Leslie Bibb
Brooke McQueen
Carly Pope
Sam McPherson
Tamara Mello
Lily Esposito
Christopher Gorham
Harrison John
Sara Rue
Carmen Ferrara
Bryce Johnson
Josh Ford
Tammy Lynn Michaels
Nicole Julian
Ron Lester
Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino
Leslie Grossman
Mary Cherry
Lisa Darr
Jane McPherson
Scott Bryce
Mike McQueen
Diane Delano
Bobbi Glass
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Murphy, Gina Matthews
Greer Shephard, Michael M. Robin
Department Leadership Roster
Greer Shephard
Producer
Michael M. Robin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Popular 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.
How many seasons does Popular have?
Popular comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Popular?
Key cast members in Popular include Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham, Sara Rue.
Who created or directed Popular?
Popular was developed and directed by Ryan Murphy, Gina Matthews.