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Season 1 – Young Americans

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42% Tomatometer 12 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Gifted Will Krudski cheats on his entry exam to a private school. This series about life at that school is told mainly from his point of view. In a world of privilege and wealth, his blue-collar roommate sticks out, while Jake (a girl disguised as a boy) tries to melt into the background.
Young Americans — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Only fitfully diverting, Young Americans suffers from an overindulgence of teen angst and soapy plotting.

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Linda Stasi New York Post 03/20/2020
The acting is really, really good. And there's not a clunker in the group. Even the grown-ups' dialogue is believable, except maybe for Will's father, the world's meanest man. Go to Full Review Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 03/20/2020
If you set out to parody a WB series, you couldn't do much better than this achingly, comically earnest new show, all high teen passion, pseudo-writerly first-person narration, and not a pimple in sight. Go to Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times 03/20/2020
"Young Americans" springs a ludicrous, even more stupefying over-the-top surprise that affects the romance of Scout and Bella. The older me would never reveal these critical plot points; the younger me is too brash and adventurous to follow the rules. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 03/20/2020
Basically, this is about pretty young people who think their lives and their problems are waaaay important. Sort of like "Dawson's Creek," only less interesting. Go to Full Review Michele Hewitson New Zealand Herald 09/05/2019
It's not too often that an American television series manages to exceed all expectations - of utter awfulness. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Rodney Scott

Will Krudski

Mark Famiglietti

Scout Calhoun

Kate Bosworth

Bella Banks

Ian Somerhalder

Hamilton Fleming

Katherine Moennig

Jacqueline "Jake" Pratt

Edward Quinn

Finn

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 12, 2000 Pilot Episode A teenager from a working-class family attends the prep school in his hometown. This episode: A secret imperils Will's standing at Rawley Academy. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 19, 2000 Our Town Will's growing friendship with Scout is tested by old ties; Scout brawls with Bella's new admirer; Hamilton and Jake grope for common ground. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 26, 2000 Kiss and Tell A beautiful newcomer pursues Scout; Will clashes with an upperclassman; Hamilton and Jake find themselves competing for a girl. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 2, 2000 Cinderbella When Will and Bella attend a dance together, they're both distracted by others; Scout tries to enjoy his evening with Paige; Hamilton and Jake exchange secrets. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 9, 2000 Winning Isn't Everything Scout is excited about uniting Bella and his father during Parents Weekend, while Jake must hide her charade from her mother; Will reaches out to his father. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 16, 2000 Gone Bella, Will and Scout race to retrieve a tell-all letter that could ruin their lives; Hamilton and Jake go on a clandestine first date. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 21, 2000 Free Will When Will tutors Caroline in poetry, he ruffles upperclassman Ryder's feathers; rumors run rampant about Hamilton and Jake's affair; Bella turns 16. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 30, 2000 Will Bella Scout Her Mom? Will learns that his scholarship has been withdrawn; Bella must fight the sale of her parents' property; Bella meets with her mother. Details

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Season Info

Director
James Whitmore Jr., Bob Williams
Executive Producer
Steve Antin, Joe Voci, Scott Sanders
Screenwriter
Ellen Byron, Laura Wolner, Greg Berlanti, Anne McGrail, Lissa Kapstrom, Steve Antin, Joe Voci
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-PG (D|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 12, 2000