

Popular
“It's not a contest. It's a war.”
Brooke McQueen, a popular cheerleader at Jacqueline Kennedy High School, and Sam McPherson, the editor of the school paper, are polar opposites. When their single parents unexpectedly meet and get engaged, Brooke and Sam have to deal with their new situation on top of regular teenage girl problems.
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About Popular
Popular is a 1999 English-language comedy and drama series created by Ryan Murphy and Gina Matthews. The cast is led by Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello. It spans 2 seasons and 43 episodes.
Popular was produced by The Shepard/Robin Company, Touchstone Television, and Murphy/Matthews Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 29, 1999, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Ryan Murphy, Gina Matthews
- First aired
- September 29, 1999
- Last aired
- May 18, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 2 (43 episodes)
- Network
- The WB
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The Shepard/Robin Company, Touchstone Television, Murphy/Matthews Productions
Popular cast & crew
Popular was created by Ryan Murphy and Gina Matthews.
The cast features Leslie Bibb as Brooke McQueen, Carly Pope as Sam McPherson, Tamara Mello as Lily Esposito, Christopher Gorham as Harrison John, Sara Rue as Carmen Ferrara, and Bryce Johnson as Josh Ford.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Greer Shephard and Michael M. Robin.
Is Popular worth watching?
With 2 seasons and 43 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Popular is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Popular

Leslie Bibb
Brooke McQueen

Carly Pope
Sam McPherson

Tamara Mello
Lily Esposito

Christopher Gorham
Harrison John

Sara Rue
Carmen Ferrara

Bryce Johnson
Josh Ford

Tammy Lynn Michaels
Nicole Julian

Ron Lester
Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino

Leslie Grossman
Mary Cherry

Lisa Darr
Jane McPherson

Scott Bryce
Mike McQueen

Diane Delano
Bobbi Glass
Popular — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Popular in United States?
Popular is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Popular in?
Popular is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Popular are there?
Popular has 2 seasons with 43 episodes in total.
▸What is Popular rated?
Popular is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 45 ratings.











