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Season 1 – Strangers With Candy

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A spoof of the after-school specials of the 1970s and 1980s, "Strangers With Candy" is the story of 46-year-old Jerri. She ran away from home and became "a boozer, a user, and a loser" after dropping out of high school as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping and larceny. She has been to prison several times and wants to be a popular student at Flatpoint High. Possibly illiterate, she tries out eating disorders so people will like her, and at home, she has to deal with her mother's alcoholism.

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Vincent H @inVinceble 02/28/2025 Gleefully subversive! Principal Blackman's antics are the highlight for me. See more 02/06/2021 So weird and great. Peewee's Playhouse meets Trailer Park Boys? See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 7, 1999 Old Habits/New Beginnings Eager to fit in, Jerri mixes drugs for the most popular girl in school. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 14, 1999 A Burden's Burden The health teacher gives each girl a real baby to help them learn about responsibility. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 21, 1999 Dreams on the Rocks Due to her stepmother's drinking, Jerri may lose the lead in the school play. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 28, 1999 Who Wants Cake? Jerri is faced with the dilemma of ratting on her lockermate. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 14, 1999 Boogie Nights Jerri falls in love with a transfer student but later discovers a secret that will separate them forever. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 21, 1999 Jerri Is Only Skin Deep Jerri creates an elaborate scheme to eliminate her competition while vying for homecoming queen. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 21, 1999 Let Freedom Ring Someone writes a racial slur on a wall in Flatpoint High, causing an uproar. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 28, 1999 Feather in the Storm Jerri joins the debate team but will have to endure dangerous physical training for the big competition. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 5, 1999 To Be Young, Gifted and Blank Noblet grooms Jerri to be a star after discovering her talent for the violin. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 19, 1999 The Trip Back Jerri succumbs to drugs in an attempt to win the affection of a female "stoner.". Details
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Season Info

Network
Comedy Central
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 7, 1999