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
R.J. Berger
Jareb Dauplaise
Miles Jenner
Kara Taitz
Lily Miran
Amber Lancaster
Jenny Swanson
Jayson Blair
Max Owens
Beth Littleford
Suzanne Berger
Larry Poindexter
Rick Berger
Ciena Rae
Robin Pretnar
Marlon Young
Coach Jeriba Sinclair
Seasons
E1Pilot
Jun 6, 2010
When RJ's shorts fall off in front of the whole school, his life is turned upside-down.
E2Yes We Can't
Jun 14, 2010
When RJ's request for Computer Club funding is denied, he runs for student government.
E3The Berger Cometh
Jun 21, 2010
RJ tries out for the school musical to get closer to Jenny Swanson.
E4Here's to You, Mrs. Robbins
Jun 28, 2010
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.
E5The Rebound
Jul 5, 2010
When Jenny becomes single, she asks RJ to study with her.
E6Over the Rainblow
Jul 12, 2010
RJ becomes interested in a new girl at school and discovers that she is a member of the Purity Club.
E7Tell and Kiss
Jul 19, 2010
RJ lies to the jocks about his progress with Claire; Miles is busted for spreading rumors.
E8Nerds Gone Wild
Jul 26, 2010
RJ's parents go away for the weekend, leaving him in the care of a sexy babysitter; Miles throws a party for the nerds.
E9It's All About the Hamiltons
Aug 2, 2010
While in detention, RJ befriends a tough thug; Lily tries out for the cheerleading squad.
E10Behind Enemy Lines
Aug 9, 2010
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.
E11Lily Pad
Aug 16, 2010
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.
E12The Right Thing
Aug 23, 2010
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.
E1RJ's Choice
Mar 24, 2011
Season 2 opens on a confused RJ, who is haunted by his friend Lily while yearning for his dream girl Jenny Swanson. Also, Miles deals with the ramifications for ball-beating Pinkerton's top dog, Max Owens.
E2Cousin Vinny
Mar 28, 2011
In an attempt to win over the girl of his dreams, RJ asks Jenny on a date. When she says "yes," he and Miles prepare with a G-T-L makeover from Cousin Vinny (Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino).
E3The Lock-in
Apr 11, 2011
It's "Lock-In Night" at Pinkerton, and RJ finally gets the chance to have sex with Jenny, but a bitter Lily Miran will do everything she can to make sure that doesn't happen.
E4Ugly Jenny
Apr 11, 2011
When Jenny suffers a breakout, RJ questions the depth of their relationship. At the same time, Lily receives her settlement from the bus accident and experiences her first taste of popularity.
E5Deadliest Crotch
Apr 18, 2011
Distracted by problems with Jenny and his parents, RJ's grades start to slip. When he's forced to see a tutor, she offers him more than just academic advice. Meanwhile, Miles gets seduced by his teacher.
E6Saving Dick
Apr 25, 2011
When RJ gets caught in a lie, his relationship with Jenny falters. In her absence, Amy joins RJ on a quest to save his drunk, depressed, and unemployed father.
E7You, Me, and Weezer
May 2, 2011
In an attempt to impress Amy, RJ ventures to the wrong side of the tracks to find fake IDs and tickets to a 21 and over concert. Special Guest Star: Weezer.
E8Give Me a 'P'
May 9, 2011
On the eve of their 20th anniversary, RJ's parents invite him to dueling dinners, and RJ is forced to choose between his mom and his dad. Meanwhile, Miles joins the cheerleading squad to lose weight.
E9Hunkeez
May 16, 2011
With his 16th birthday rapidly approaching, RJ asks his dad for driving lessons. He gets way more than he bargained for when Rick takes him to Hunkeez, a male strip club.
E10Sex. Teen. Candles.
May 23, 2011
After years of having his birthday ruined by Max Owens, RJ and his friends decide to throw a "Max Bash." When Max and his gang of jocks show up at the party, things get out of hand.
E11Steamy Surprise
May 30, 2011
RJ finds out Max's "steamy secret," and things get complicated with Amy when he gets nominated for "Mr. and Miss Pinkerton" with ex-girlfriend, Jenny.
E12The Better Man
May 30, 2011
RJ receives shocking news from Lily and faces off with Max Owens for the title of "Mr. Pinkerton."
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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.
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