The Hard Times of RJ Berger
The Hard Times of RJ Berger was an American television comedy series created by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith for MTV. The show's central character is RJ Berger an unpopular sophomore at the fictional Pinkerton High School in Ohio who has an exceptionally large penis. Berger's two best friends are Miles Jenner, whose ambitions for popularity cause him to clash with Berger, and goth girl Lily Miran, who has been lusting after Berger for several years. Berger's love interest is Jenny Swanson, a cheerleader who is involved with Max Owens, a popular jock and bully. The show is presented as a coming of age story and has been described by Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith as a blend of the television series The Wonder Years and the film Superbad. The pilot episode premiered on June 6, 2010, and the first season of 12 episodes concluded August 23, 2010. MTV renewed The Hard Times of RJ Berger for a second season, which premiered on March 24, 2011, and concluded on May 30, 2011, but canceled the show that August.
Cast: Paul Iacono, Jareb Dauplaise, Kara Taitz
12 episodes
- 1. PilotWhen RJ's shorts fall off in front of the whole school, his life is turned upside-down.12CC24minJun 6, 2010
- 2. Yes We Can'tWhen RJ's request for Computer Club funding is denied, he runs for student government.12CC26minJun 14, 2010
- 3. The Berger ComethRJ tries out for the school musical to get closer to Jenny Swanson.12CC24minJun 21, 2010
- 4. Here's to You, Mrs. RobbinsWhen RJ begins working to save money for a gift for Jenny Swanson's Sweet 16 birthday party, he soon learns his new employer has a strong sexual appetite, and Miles searches for a new best friend to replace RJ, due to his busy work schedule. At the end of the episode, RJ and Miles are best friends again.12CC25minJun 28, 2010
- 5. The ReboundWhen Jenny becomes single, she asks RJ to study with her.12CC24minJul 5, 2010
- 6. Over the RainblowRJ becomes interested in a new girl at school and discovers that she is a member of the Purity Club.12CC25minJul 12, 2010
- 7. Tell and KissRJ lies to the jocks about his progress with Claire; Miles is busted for spreading rumors.12CC24minJul 19, 2010
- 8. Nerds Gone WildRJ's parents go away for the weekend, leaving him in the care of a sexy babysitter; Miles throws a party for the nerds.12CC23minJul 26, 2010
- 9. It's All About the HamiltonsWhile in detention, RJ befriends a tough thug; Lily tries out for the cheerleading squad.12CC25minAug 2, 2010
- 10. Behind Enemy LinesUnable to concentrate on his tutoring with Jenny, RJ fears that he's losing his focus and failing both himself and the girl of his dreams, so he and Miles conspire to steal a cheat sheet from a teacher's house. Unfortunaley, Miles makes the mistake of getting his psychopathic Iraq War Vet brother involved, and promising the answers for other jocks at Pinkerton High.12CC24minAug 9, 2010
- 11. Lily PadLily's dreams might actually come true when RJ somewhat reluctantly decides to ask her to the upcoming dance. Things get a little sticky, however, when Miles raises the bar with an unlikely date and RJ finds himself in a tough spot.12CC23minAug 16, 2010
- 12. The Right ThingRJ and date Jenny try their hardest to have the "best winter formal ever," but RJ's guilt over leaving Lily lands him back at her hospital bedside, where the two keep their promise to lose their virginity together.12CC24minAug 23, 2010
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The Hard Times of RJ Berger
The Hard Times of RJ Berger was an American television comedy series created by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith for MTV. The show's central character is RJ Berger an unpopular sophomore at the fictional Pinkerton High School in Ohio who has an exceptionally large penis. Berger's two best friends are Miles Jenner, whose ambitions for popularity cause him to clash with Berger, and goth girl Lily Miran, who has been lusting after Berger for several years. Berger's love interest is Jenny Swanson, a cheerleader who is involved with Max Owens, a popular jock and bully. The show is presented as a coming of age story and has been described by Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith as a blend of the television series The Wonder Years and the film Superbad. The pilot episode premiered on June 6, 2010, and the first season of 12 episodes concluded August 23, 2010. MTV renewed The Hard Times of RJ Berger for a second season, which premiered on March 24, 2011, and concluded on May 30, 2011, but canceled the show that August.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- David Katzenberg, Seth Grahame-Smith
