Jerri Blank is a former prostitute and junkie whore who returns to high school as a 46-year-old freshman at Flatpoint High. Jerri ran away from home and became 'a boozer, a user, and a loser' after dropping out as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping, and larceny. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she 'stole the TV'. At home, Jerri's father Guy is comatose, although he seems perfectly capable of amazing feats. Her stepmother Sara is vain and bitter, and stepbrother Derrick is a bullying jock. Jerri tries to do things the right way but always ends up learning the wrong lesson. Her hijinks often involve, either directly or indirectly, neurotic history teacher Chuck Noblet and his secret lover, sensitive art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck.
Cast: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello, Stephen Colbert
10 episodes
- 1. Old Habits/New BeginningsJerri tries to fit in by mixing up a batch of the drug concoction Glint for Poppy, the most popular girl in school... with mixed results.CC25minApr 7, 1999
- 2. A Burden's BurdenIn order to teach students the responsibility of taking care of a baby, Coach Wolf gives each student a baby.CC25minApr 14, 1999
- 3. Dreams on the RocksJerri's starring role in the school play stirs up a dangerous cocktail of jealousy and regret in her stepmother, SaraCC25minApr 21, 1999
- 4. Who Wants Cake?Jerri is told she must help Principal Blackman out by turning snitch and rooting out the school retard if she wants to go on the class trip to Good Time Island.CC25minApr 28, 1999
- 5. Bogie NightsJerri falls for a transfer student and later discovers the terrible secret that will keep them apart forever.CC25minJun 14, 1999
- 6. Let Freedom RingFlatpoint High is up in arms to find out whodunit after someone scrawls a racial slur on the wall.CC25minJun 21, 1999
- 7. Feather in the StormJerri finds her calling on the debate team, but can she make it through the dangerous physical training for the big competition?CC25minJun 28, 1999
- 8. To Be Young, Gifted and BlankNoblet discovers that Jerri is a violin prodigy and ruthlessly grooms her to become the star he always wanted to be.CC25minJul 5, 1999
- 9. Jerri Is Only Skin DeepDesperate to become homecoming queen, Jerri concocts some unique strategies to eliminate the competition.CC25minJul 12, 1999
- 10. The Trip BackJerri reverts back to her old ways and succumbs to drugs in an attempt to win the affection of a beautiful female stonerCC25minJul 19, 1999
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Jerri Blank is a former prostitute and junkie whore who returns to high school as a 46-year-old freshman at Flatpoint High. Jerri ran away from home and became 'a boozer, a user, and a loser' after dropping out as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping, and larceny. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she 'stole the TV'. At home, Jerri's father Guy is comatose, although he seems perfectly capable of amazing feats. Her stepmother Sara is vain and bitter, and stepbrother Derrick is a bullying jock. Jerri tries to do things the right way but always ends up learning the wrong lesson. Her hijinks often involve, either directly or indirectly, neurotic history teacher Chuck Noblet and his secret lover, sensitive art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello
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