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Season 1 – Privileged

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63% Tomatometer 16 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Megan Smith, a 23-year-old Yale graduate and aspiring journalist, finds herself thrust into what seems like an alternate reality when she is fired from her tabloid job and lands a gig as live-in tutor to Rose and Sage, the rebellious, high-maintenance twin teenage granddaughters of cosmetics mogul Laurel Limoges. Megan is so dazzled by the posh trappings of her new Palm Beach job, which includes live-in chef Marco, that she doesn't even notice her best friend, Charlie, is secretly in love with her.

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Critics Consensus

While its premise may seem contrived, Privileged's charismatic star, playful tone, and pretty visuals help elevate it above the average teen drama.

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Ray Richmond The Hollywood Reporter Sep 24, 2019
None are interesting enough to much care about, much less relate to. Go to Full Review Maggie Fremont New York Magazine/Vulture Sep 24, 2019
Privileged was just as aspirational as Gossip Girl, but with a much lighter, more playful tone. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico The Deadbolt Sep 24, 2019
The team behind Privileged don't do enough to make the characters believable and likable and don't go far enough in the other direction to turn the series into guilty pleasure fun. Go to Full Review Tom Gliatto, Monica Rizzo, Lesley Messer and Chris Willard People Magazine Sep 24, 2019
The premise is both trite and tiring. Go to Full Review Todd R. Ramlow PopMatters Sep 24, 2019
6/10
Ethical conundrums are the real surprise of Privileged. While the show doesn't (yet) expand on its opening diagnosis of the "New Gilded Age," it just might offer more careful consideration of other possibilities of self-interest. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 15, 2025 18 successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated TV-PG for Infrequent Coarse Language (L)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 27, 2020 Perhaps the worst thing the CW ever put on the air. The humor falls flat, the always likable Michael Cassidy is given nothing to do and is miscast as a loser, and Lucy Hale is the only bright spot. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Engler

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Liz Friedlander

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Ron Lagomarsino

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Norman Buckley

Director

Janice Cooke

Director

Nick Marck

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2008 Pilot Megan Smith takes a job as a live-in tutor for two beautiful and rebellious teens, Rose and Sage, who are less than thrilled with her; hoping to upset Megan, Sage invites Lily, Megan's estranged sister, to a fund-raising event. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 16, 2008 All About Honesty Megan is thrilled when Laurel invites her to a glamorous Palm Beach social event; Lily connects with Will and gets into a loud, public argument with Megan; Rose is devastated when her ex-boyfriend shows up to the party with another girl. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 23, 2008 All About What You Really, Really Want When Rose is told she will have to repeat her freshman year of high school, Megan requests a meeting with the headmaster; Rose and Sage skip a tutoring session to go to a party. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 30, 2008 All About the Power Position Megan is shocked when she finds an adult DVD in Rose's bookbag, and even more shocked when she learns that Rose is not a virgin; Megan fears Jacob is losing interest in her; Sage invites Lily out to try and get some dirt on Megan. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 7, 2008 All About Friends and Family Megan is forced to cancel plans for a spa weekend with Jacob when Laurel makes her act as a chaperone for Rose and Sage's pool party; Rose convinces Megan to invite Lily to the party; Charlie tells Marco that he is in love with Megan. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 21, 2008 All About Appearances Megan convinces Laurel to use the twins in her marketing campaign; Megan is hurt when she realizes Jacob is still interested in his ex-girlfriend; Charlie decides to pull back on his friendship with Megan. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 28, 2008 All About the Haves and the Have-Nots Megan decides it's time to reconnect with her estranged father (John Allen Nelson) and invites him to dinner at the estate; Sage catches Lily in an embarrassing situation; Megan and Charlie have a nasty confrontation. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 4, 2008 All About Defining Yourself Megan unintentionally discovers a shocking secret from Laurel's past; tension builds between the twins as Sage tries to launch her modeling career and Rose chooses to focus on her school work. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 11, 2008 All About Insecurities Megan's college pal Caryn comes to Palm Beach for a visit; when Sage and Rose's publicist discovers their musical talent, she books them a gig performing at the opening of a hot nightclub. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 18, 2008 All About Overcompensating Megan has a good date with Will but can't deal with the fact that he is dating several other women; Laurel asks Megan to find information about the man Laurel once had a secret affair with; Rose decides to cheat on a test. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 1, 2008 All About Love, Actually Laurel visits an old flame; Megan grounds Rose as punishment for planning to cheat on her final; Charlie has second thoughts about moving in with Mandy; Charlie's cousin gets a job working with Marco. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 8, 2008 All About the Ripple Effect Megan's mother shows up just as Megan is getting used to having a relationship with her father; Will finds it hard to understand Megan's family issues; Sage denies that she's attracted to Luis. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 6, 2009 All About What Lies Beneath Megan finally confronts her mother; Sage and Rose throw a charity dinner; Marco's boyfriend encourages him to quit his job and open a café; Charlie decides he wants to go back to school. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 13, 2009 All About Tough Love Megan tries to find out why Lily is in jail; Shelby secretly meets with Will; Rose and Sage pick out an expensive gift for Luis. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 20, 2009 All About the Big Picture Will suggests that Megan separate herself from her family's problems; Rose's boyfriend gets upset when he sees a picture of Sage, Rose and Pete Wentz at a nightclub; Megan meets Will's parents. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 3, 2009 All About Confessions Charlie kisses Megan; Miles' daughter approaches Rose; Sage fears that Luis will be upset that she is a virgin. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 10, 2009 All About Betrayal Megan is thrilled to hear that Will's father is starting a new magazine based on her and Will's idea; Marco discovers that Keith is involved with his longtime friend Jennifer; Sage reveals a secret that changes her relationship with Rose. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 24, 2009 All About a Brand New You! Megan learns that her father is drinking again; Luis tells Sage he doesn't believe in gay marriage and refuses to attend Marco's wedding; Megan gives Laurel the first draft of her biography; Will and Megan have a fight. Details

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Privileged — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Michael Engler, Liz Friedlander, Ron Lagomarsino, Norman Buckley, Janice Cooke, Nick Marck, Joanna Kerns, David Paymer
Executive Producer
Rina Mimoun, Bob Levy, Leslie Morgenstein, Michael Engler
Screenwriter
Rina Mimoun, Christopher Fife, David Babcock, Anna Fricke, Michael Reisz, Jenny Lynn, Scott Weinger, Natasha Gaty
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2008
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