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.
When RJ's shorts fall off in front of the whole school, his life is turned upside-down.
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S01E02
Yes We Can't
⭐ 6.0
Jun 14, 201026 min
When RJ's request for Computer Club funding is denied, he runs for student government.
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S01E03
The Berger Cometh
⭐ 7.0
Jun 21, 201024 min
RJ tries out for the school musical to get closer to Jenny Swanson.
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S01E04
Here's to You, Mrs. Robbins
⭐ 6.0
Jun 28, 201025 min
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 …
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S01E05
The Rebound
⭐ 7.0
Jul 5, 201024 min
When Jenny becomes single, she asks RJ to study with her.
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S01E06
Over the Rainblow
⭐ 7.0
Jul 12, 201025 min
RJ becomes interested in a new girl at school and discovers that she is a member of the Purity Club.
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S01E07
Tell and Kiss
⭐ 7.0
Jul 19, 201024 min
RJ lies to the jocks about his progress with Claire; Miles is busted for spreading rumors.
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S01E08
Nerds Gone Wild
⭐ 8.0
Jul 26, 201023 min
RJ's parents go away for the weekend, leaving him in the care of a sexy babysitter; Miles throws a party for the nerds.
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S01E09
It's All About the Hamiltons
⭐ 8.0
Aug 2, 201025 min
While in detention, RJ befriends a tough thug; Lily tries out for the cheerleading squad.
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S01E10
Behind Enemy Lines
⭐ 7.0
Aug 9, 201024 min
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…
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S01E11
Lily Pad
⭐ 7.5
Aug 16, 201023 min
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…
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S01E12
The Right Thing
⭐ 4.5
Aug 23, 201024 min
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…
