Seth Grahame-Smith
Director
The Hard Times of RJ Berger (2010)
Season 2
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.
Released June 6, 2010
Episode 24 min
16+
Genres: Comedy
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Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
7.0
S2E1 - RJ's Choice
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.
March 24, 2011, midnight
7.5
S2E2 - Cousin Vinny
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).
March 28, 2011, midnight
7.0
S2E3 - The Lock-in
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.
April 11, 2011, midnight
8.0
S2E4 - Ugly Jenny
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.
April 11, 2011, midnight
6.0
S2E5 - Deadliest Crotch
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.
April 18, 2011, midnight
7.0
S2E6 - Saving Dick
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.
April 25, 2011, midnight
7.0
S2E7 - You, Me, and Weezer
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.
May 2, 2011, midnight
8.0
S2E8 - Give Me a 'P'
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.
May 9, 2011, midnight
8.0
S2E9 - Hunkeez
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.
May 16, 2011, midnight
7.5
S2E10 - Sex. Teen. Candles.
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.
May 23, 2011, midnight
7.0
S2E11 - Steamy Surprise
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.
May 30, 2011, midnight
8.0
S2E12 - The Better Man
RJ receives shocking news from Lily and faces off with Max Owens for the title of "Mr. Pinkerton."
May 30, 2011, midnight
Network: MTV
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 577 min.
Released: June 6, 2010
Last Air Date: May 30, 2011, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 16+
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