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The Hard Times of RJ Berger is a comedy TV series that premiered on MTV on June 6, 2010. It has 2 seasons and 24 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 12 "The Better Man", aired on May 30, 2011.
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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24 episodes · 2 seasons
2010 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
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.
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.
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.
While in detention, RJ befriends a tough thug; Lily tries out for the cheerleading squad.
RJ's parents go away for the weekend, leaving him in the care of a sexy babysitter; Miles throws a party for the nerds.
RJ lies to the jocks about his progress with Claire; Miles is busted for spreading rumors.
RJ becomes interested in a new girl at school and discovers that she is a member of the Purity Club.
When Jenny becomes single, she asks RJ to study with her.
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.
RJ tries out for the school musical to get closer to Jenny Swanson.
When RJ's request for Computer Club funding is denied, he runs for student government.
When RJ's shorts fall off in front of the whole school, his life is turned upside-down.
2011 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
RJ receives shocking news from Lily and faces off with Max Owens for the title of "Mr. Pinkerton."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
E2
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).
E1
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.
Created by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith
Ciena Rae
Robin Pretnar
Travis Barker
Self
Crystal Reed
Renee / hot brunette
Lori Alan
Linda Robbins
Adrien Finkel
Freshman Girl
Jim Hanna
Bill Robbins
Corrin Hodgson
Basketball Player
Lendon LeMelle
Student Locker Kid
Satomi Okuno
Natsumi
Elizabeth Trieu
High School Girl
Adam Cagley
Kevin Stern
Kelly Kreiser
Personality Twin
Ramani Leah
Cute Girl
Nathalie Merchant
Car Wash Girl
Travis Moritz
Student
Ryan Ripple
Student
The Hard Times of RJ Berger has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 30, 2011.
The most recent episode of The Hard Times of RJ Berger, Season 2 Episode 12 "The Better Man", aired on May 30, 2011.
The Hard Times of RJ Berger has 2 seasons with 24 episodes in total.
The Hard Times of RJ Berger first aired on MTV on June 6, 2010.
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