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Popular ranks 795 out of the 18,228 shows on TV.com.

The 820 users who count themselves as Popular fans have written a total of 90 reviews.

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Who’s hot? Who’s not? The popular ones, the unpopular ones, the jocks, the geeks. Kennedy High is the set for a big war: the popular against the unpopular. This is the concept behind the 99-01 teen television series Popular.

On the popular side: Brooke McQueen, a gorgeous blonde, and the... more »

Who’s hot? Who’s not? The popular ones, the unpopular ones, the jocks, the geeks. Kennedy High is the set for a big war: the popular against the unpopular. This is the concept behind the 99-01 teen television series Popular.

On the popular side: Brooke McQueen, a gorgeous blonde, and the head cheerleader; backed up by her best friend Nicole, the Devil in person; as well as her boyfriend, Josh Ford, star of the football team; Mary Cherry, the psychotic multi-millionaire Texan girl; and Sugar Daddy, the heavy-set wannbe gangsta and football player.

On the unpopular side: Sam McPherson, the smart girl who is always looking to expose injustice; Harrison, the geek with a crush on the head cheerleader; Carmen Ferrara, the heavy girl with the warm heart; and Lily, the confused activist girl with the boyish look.

Brooke and Sam, enemies by nature, must deal with their parents’ marriage to each other and their high school rivalry.

Opening Theme Song:
"Supermodels" performed by Kendall Payne
Closing Theme Song:
"High School Highway" performed by Sydney Forest
(opening song for 1st episode)

Awards and Nominations:
2000 - Teen Choice Awards - Won! Breakout Show
2000 - TV Guide Awards - Nominated Favorite Teen Show
2000 - Genesis Awards - Won! New Series (For episode "Under Siege").
2000 - GLAAD Media Award - Won! Outstanding TV Individual Episode (For ep. "Wild Wild Mess").
2000 - Casting Society of America - Nominated Best Casting for TV, Comedy Pilot
2001 - GLAAD Media Award - Nominated Outstanding TV Comedy Series
2001 - Genesis Awards - Won! Comedy Series (For episode "Joe Loves Mary Cherry").less «

• Popular is cancelled - *All opinions, comments and suggestions should go here*

  It seems as though every few days someone starts a new thread about "oh my god, i cant believe popular got cancelled. wha...more »

  It seems as though every few days someone starts a new thread about "oh my god, i cant believe popular got cancelled. what were the WB thinking..." and so on... These are invariably followed by threads relating to "Reunions" "Movies" "Remakes" "Spin-offs" and the like. All of these posts should now be put in this all-encompassing thread. New threads started on this same topic will be deleted. Thanks -Adam less «

  birk_feed_me Last online Jun 14, 2009
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• Brooke or Sam?

  Who was the better character?

  Who was the better character? less «

  mad_megz_666 Last online Mar 27, 2009
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• The Character You Love To Hate

  You there is someone in Popular that you can't stand, but you still end up talking about them anyways. Who is yours? I really don't like Josh. He is annoying at some times and sometimes I just wish he wasn't in some episodes.

  You there is someone in Popular that you can't stand, but you still end up talking about them anyways. Who is yours? I really don't like Josh. He is annoying at some times and sometimes I just wish he wasn't in some episodes.less «

  degrassi_lover Last online Mar 6, 2009
  32 comments, last one Jun 10, 2009 + Add Comment

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  8 Great

  Hot Hot Brooke McQueen and Hot Hot Sam McPhearson are bitter social rivals at school, who soon become step sisters. The program is half comedy half drama, but all social satire on the many levels and aspects of what it takes to fit and still be yourself. hide « show »

  "People either got it or they didn't." These sentements are from one of the commentary tracks from Popular's season 2 DVD. Their second year I found to be undoubtedly stronger that their first season. When the show first aired, it was apparent in the early episodes that they were still trying to find an identity amongst the other teen shows airing at the time. This was more a counter to that type of programming.
  Popular was abundantly silly, with amaturish production value.There were bumbling teachers and adults, and every sterotype you could think of. But beneath the surface, the show tapped into some tough issues, some of which never get recognized on other programs. What really hooked me, was a certain "truism" to some of the situations that arose. In one episode, there is a beauty pageant, where "Miss Popularity", Brooke is a shoe-in, but the girl with "character and a good heart" Carmen, is starting to look like the underdog winner. Nope. Brooke still wins. And that's life sometimes. The same goes for Lilly, the activist who sometimes has to learn the hard way that you can't win them all. Or Harrison, the gawky kid that will always be seen as "just a friend" to the love of his life. These episodes are where the show really shines.
  The strongest actors were Leslie Bibb, Christopher Gorham, and especially Tammy Lynn Michaels as the super b*tch, Nichole. Charicatures like "Sugar Daddy" probably weren't as appealing as they hoped. Another favorite of mine was Mary Cherry the texas heiress that provided most of the biggest laughs on the show. (they tend to run too far with her character at the end of season 2, however).
  I'm not surprised the show got cancelled, but it was cut short after a nail-bitting finale, leaving one of the most infamous unresolved endings I'll ever remember. Closure would be nice.

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  RobGrizz Added May 25, 2008 All my reviews
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  8 Great

  Should not have ended so soon! hide « show »

  At the time this was such a breakout show, such a surprise hit and yet I still wonder why its run was cut so short. Ratings, shmatings. This show really had A LOT of potential. I watched it every single week, never missed an episode and I always got something out of each episode.
  
  Main character Brooke gives other main character, Sam a run for her money even though their parents marry each other. Popularity, sexuality, health, wealth, and so many more issues are covered in this comedy-drama, well dramedy.
  
  This show was underappreciated without a doubt and should have been given more than 2 seasons.

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  poeticmelody Added Apr 20, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Amazing show; explored so many common issues. hide « show »

  One of the main reasons I loved this show, was because it explored so many issues that teenagers go through. There was a little bit of everything; popularity, divorce, stepfamilies, cheating, cliques, bullying, cancer, relationship issues, fights with friends, alcoholic or abusive parents, financial struggles... there was just so much covered in the two seasons that this show ran for. Most shows I watch last for four or five seasons and never cover as many issues as this one did. Every episode left you with some sort of a message, while mixed in with humor at the same time. I loved how there was always a serious half of the show, while mixed with something absolutely ridiculous (usually something Mary Cherry related) . Amazing show. So sad that it ended (and especially on such a cliffhanger).

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  vindicated-xo Added Oct 25, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  So many words can describe this show but Underappreciated hits the mark. This show truly beings the words "Dramedy" life, with the ability to make me laugh out loud in one scene and then cry in the very next. hide « show »

  I only recently started watching Popular in the month of July and still watch it every chance I get. The characters, the stories, the humor, it never grows old. It still keeps me interested even months after viewing the entire series. It instantly became a favorite of mines and I absolutely love it.
  
  The best thing about the show is that it took the name "Dramedy" to a new level. The show is high on slapstick comedy but it's still considered a drama in its own right. It takes the genre to a new level and was way ahead of its time.
  
  Every character was colorful and brung a light to the show. Even the minor characters who were only used as a joke most of the time. It was honestly the most original humor I've ever had in a long time. It's amazing how this show gets overlooked all the time. With shows like Dawson's Creek, Beverly Hills 90210, and Melrose Place getting instant recognition, it amazes me how much this show fell under the radar. It's nothing short of perfect.
  
  Please, give this show a chance if you. You'll LOVE it.

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  Firetears Added Sep 27, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Truely Sad... hide « show »

  Ok it's truely a sad day here in Canada... Cuz they took off Popular from the schedual grid on the Family channel... And instead put in its place "Corey In the House" Now there's no choice but to buy the DVD... Yes people it is worth it... You can catch a few episodes on Youtube... There's not much to say about it, pretty obvious... Popular vs Unpopular, but it's not only about the feud between the two groups through-out the whole series... Watch as every single character even the so called freaks April Tuna and Emory Dick develope... Watch as new relationships are formed, while others are destroyed... It was genious! Pure genious! There's the stereotypical pretty popular blonde girl Brooke McQueen, with self-esteem issues, evil takes a human form in Nicole Julian, she's the one you'll love to hate, the all so lovable psychotic southern rich-girl Mary Cherry, then comes Josh Forde, all around Mr Popularity, and his best friend Sugar Daddy Burnadino...
  
  On the other side of the social food chain of Kennedy high is the unpopular group... The leader of the group Samantha "Sam" McPherson, a bit cynical sometimes hyopcritical but with good intentions, her best friend Harrison John "Jo", sweet and honest even when it hurts, Lilly Espasito is an environmentalist tough and stubborn, and last but not least Carmen Ferrara, positive and upbeat, really ambitious yet sensitive...
  
  Enjoy!

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