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The Hard Times of RJ Berger(TV show/series, 2010-2011)

30min per episode | Genre: Comedy

Scripted Reality in 2 seasons with 24 episodes

The Hard Times of RJ BergerRating: 3.3/5 (with 22 votes)
The Hard Times of RJ Berger is an American television sitcom created by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith for MTV. The show's central character is RJ Berger (Paul Iacono), an unpopular sophomore at the fictional Pinkerton High School in Ohio who is macrophallically-endowed. Berger's two best friends are Miles Jenner (Jareb Dauplaise), whose ambitions for popularity cause him to clash with Berger, and goth girl Lily Miran (Kara Taitz), who has been lusting after Berger for several years. Berger's love interest is Jenny Swanson (Amber Lancaster), a cheerleader who is involved with Max Owens (Jayson Blair), 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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About 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.

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The Hard Times of RJ Berger Seasons and Episodes

03/24/2011Season 2 - 12 episodes
#1 | 03/24/2011RJ's Choice
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#2 | 03/28/2011Cousin Vinny
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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).
#3 | 04/11/2011The Lock-in
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#4 | 04/11/2011Ugly Jenny
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#5 | 04/18/2011Deadliest Crotch
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#6 | 04/25/2011Saving Dick
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#7 | 05/02/2011You, Me, and Weezer
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#8 | 05/09/2011Give Me a 'P'
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#9 | 05/16/2011Hunkeez
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#10 | 05/23/2011Sex. Teen. Candles.
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#11 | 05/30/2011Steamy Surprise
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#12 | 05/30/2011The Better Man
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
RJ receives shocking news from Lily and faces off with Max Owens for the title of "Mr. Pinkerton."
06/06/2010Season 1 - 12 episodes
?Specials - 1 episode

Additional Information

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Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 10 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Italian (IT), Dutch (NL), Russian (RU), Ukrainian (UK)
Status: Canceled
First episode released on: 06/06/2010
Last episode released on: 05/30/2011
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Розмір має значення"
Camera Setup: Single-camera setup

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