The Hard Times of RJ Berger
An unpopular high school sophomore at a fictional school in Ohio navigates growing up while dealing with clashing friendships and complicated crushes. Presented as a coming-of-age comedy, it blends awkward moments and teenage energy as popularity games collide with personal relationships.
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Season 1
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E1
Pilot
When RJ's shorts fall off in front of the whole school, his life is turned upside-down.
Jun 6, 2010 · 23m -
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E2
Yes We Can't
When RJ's request for Computer Club funding is denied, he runs for student government.
Jun 14, 2010 · 24m -
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The Berger Cometh
RJ tries out for the school musical to get closer to Jenny Swanson.
Jun 21, 2010 · 22m -
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E4
Here's to You, Mrs. Robbins
When 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.
Jun 28, 2010 · 22m -
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The Rebound
When Jenny becomes single, she asks RJ to study with her.
Jul 5, 2010 · 22m -
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E6
Over the Rainblow
RJ becomes interested in a new girl at school and discovers that she is a member of the Purity Club.
Jul 12, 2010 · 22m -
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E7
Tell and Kiss
RJ lies to the jocks about his progress with Claire; Miles is busted for spreading rumors.
Jul 19, 2010 · 22m -
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E8
Nerds Gone Wild
RJ's parents go away for the weekend, leaving him in the care of a sexy babysitter; Miles throws a party for the nerds.
Jul 26, 2010 · 21m -
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E9
It's All About the Hamiltons
While in detention, RJ befriends a tough thug; Lily tries out for the cheerleading squad.
Aug 2, 2010 · 22m -
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E10
Behind Enemy Lines
Unable 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.
Aug 9, 2010 · 22m -
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Lily Pad
Lily'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.
Aug 16, 2010 · 21m -
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E12
The Right Thing
RJ 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.
Aug 23, 2010 · 19m