Popular 1999
“It's not a contest. It's a war.”
What is Popular?
"Popular" is a television series that premiered in 1999. The show is a comedy and drama that follows the lives of two high school students, a popular cheerleader and the editor of the school paper, who come from different social circles.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 29, 1999
- Last aired
- May 18, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 43 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
"Popular" is a television series that premiered in 1999. The show is a comedy and drama that follows the lives of two high school students, a popular cheerleader and the editor of the school paper, who come from different social circles. They must navigate their new relationship with each other due to their parents' unexpected engagement. The series explores the challenges and conflicts that arise from this situation, as well as the regular teenage girl problems that the two characters face. The show features a cast of characters attending Jacqueline Kennedy High School.
Should you watch it?
“Two high school rivals are forced to navigate life together when their single parents become engaged.”
- explores high school social dynamics
- features complex character relationships
- presents exaggerated social hierarchies
Watch it if you enjoy teen dramas centered on rivalries and family transitions.
The series features themes related to high school social life and family conflict.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Popular — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Popular worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Popular, Round One Mytharc Sep 29, 1999
- E2 Mo' Menace, Mo' Problems Core Sep 30, 1999
- E3 Under Siege Core Oct 7, 1999
- E4 Windstruck Core Oct 14, 1999
- E5 Slumber Party Massacre Core Oct 21, 1999
- E6 Truth or Consequences Core Nov 4, 1999
- E7 Queen B. Core Nov 11, 1999
- E8 Tonight's the Night Core Nov 18, 1999
- E9 Wild Wild Mess Core Dec 2, 1999
- E10 Fall on Your Knees Mytharc Dec 9, 1999
- E11 Ex, Lies and Videotape Core Jan 13, 2000
- E12 The Trial of Emory Dick Core Jan 20, 2000
- E13 Hope in a Jar Core Jan 27, 2000
- E14 Caged! Core Feb 3, 2000
- E15 Booty Camp Core Feb 10, 2000
- E16 All About Adam Core Feb 17, 2000
- E17 Lord of the Files Core Feb 24, 2000
- E18 Ch-Ch-Changes Core Apr 20, 2000
- E19 Hard on the Outside, Soft in the Middle Core Apr 27, 2000
- E20 We Are Family Core May 4, 2000
- E21 What Makes Sammy Run Mytharc May 11, 2000
- E22 Two Weddings and a Funeral Mytharc May 18, 2000
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Timber! Mytharc Sep 22, 2000
- E2 Baby, Don't Do It! Core Sep 29, 2000
- E3 Citizen Shame Core Oct 6, 2000
- E4 The Sweetest Taboo Core Oct 13, 2000
- E5 Joe Loves Mary Cherry Core Oct 20, 2000
- E6 Style and Substance Abuse Core Nov 3, 2000
- E7 Ur-ine Trouble Mytharc Nov 10, 2000
- E8 Misery Loathes Company Core Nov 17, 2000
- E9 Are You There God? It's Me, Ann-Margret Core Dec 8, 2000
- E10 The Consequences of Falling Mytharc Dec 15, 2000
- E11 Fire in the Hole Core Jan 19, 2001
- E12 The Shocking Possession of Harrison John Core Jan 26, 2001
- E13 Mary Charity Core Feb 2, 2001
- E14 The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated Core Feb 23, 2001
- E15 It's Greek to Me Core Mar 2, 2001
- E16 Fag Mytharc Mar 9, 2001
- E17 Coup Core Mar 16, 2001
- E18 The Brain Game Core Apr 27, 2001
- E19 I Know What You Did Last Spring Break! Core May 4, 2001
- E20 You Don't Tug On Superman's Cape...You Don't Spit Into The Wind...You Don't Pull The Mask Off The Ol' Lone Ranger... Mytharc May 11, 2001
- E21 Promblems Mytharc May 18, 2001
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The story focuses on Brooke McQueen, a cheerleader, and Sam McPherson, a newspaper editor.
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set at Jacqueline Kennedy High School.
What is the relationship between the leads?
Brooke and Sam are polar opposites who become stepsiblings after their parents get engaged.
What is the central conflict?
The protagonists must manage their new family dynamic alongside typical teenage challenges.
What is the premise?
The show follows the lives of two teenage girls forced together by their parents' unexpected engagement.
✕ Cancelled Renewal tracker
Explore Popular
Where to watch Episode ratings heatmap How long to watch Facts & FAQ Similar shows More from The WB
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Popular.