TV series
As Told by Ginger focuses on middle schooler Ginger Foutley who, with her friends, tries to become more than a social geek.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
As Told by Ginger premiered October 25, 2000. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
As Told by Ginger focuses on middle schooler Ginger Foutley who, with her friends, tries to become more than a social geek.
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Episode 1
When Ginger is invited to Courtney Gripling's party, she's under pressure to find the perfect gift, but will she resort to stealing?
Directed by Sylvia KeulenWritten by Emily KapnekGuest stars John Kassir, Olivia Hack, Richard McGonagle, Warren Sroka
Episode 2
When Ginger and her friends go to the senior's home to do community service, Carl tags along and meets Maude, a granny who loves playing pranks and is every bit as disgusting as he is. Is true love blooming for Ginger's younger brother? And how will Courtney handle Carl's new flame when they both come over for dinner at the Foutley house?
Directed by Cathy MalkasianWritten by Emily KapnekGuest stars Carol Kane, Shawana Kemp, Adrienne Frantz
Episode 3
Why is Ginger so nervous about going on the ski trip with her school? Perhaps it's because she can't ski, or maybe it's because Carl and Hoodsey snuck along to cause mischief of their own, or maybe it's because Courtney is trying to get her to kiss that French foreign exchange student on the ski lift... Hmmm, doesn't seem like there's anything to worry about at all!
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Emily KapnekGuest stars Adam Wylie, Sandy Fox, Eric Jungmann, Susan Krebs, Kyle Gibson
Episode 4
Courtney proves to be the one out of the loop when she looks to Ginger to show her how to play all the party games at the first Gripling sleep-over. Will Ginger show the popular kids the fine art of the slumber party, or will Carl and Hoodsey spoil all the fun?
Directed by Frank MarinoWritten by Emily Kapnek, Kate Boutilier, Kate Boutilier, Evan M. Katz, Evan M. KatzGuest stars Sandy Fox, Jennifer Paz, Crystal Scales, Logan Taylor, Candi Milo, Susan Krebs, Adrienne Frantz
Episode 5
Dodie gets the job of making the school announcements and uses it as a forum to reveal gossip about Lucky Junior High. When a lice scare hits the school and Dodie finds out Courtney has been infected, will she make the announcement or will Ginger be able to convince her to keep her mouth shut.
Directed by Ron NobleWritten by Emily Kapnek, Sheila M. Anthony, Sheila M. AnthonyGuest stars Sandy Fox, Rita Rudner, Jennifer Paz, Greg Lewis, Jerry Houser, Elizabeth Halpern, Hope Levy
Episode 6
When Miranda suggests that Ginger and Darren are more than just friends, she begins to see him in a different way. Will Ginger and Darren bring their friendship to another level, or will these newfound feelings put a strain on their standing as best pals?
Directed by Dean CriswellWritten by Emily KapnekGuest stars John Kassir, Adam Wylie, Sandy Fox, Guy Torry, Lewis Arquette, Kathleen Freeman, Grey DeLisle, Terri Apple
Episode 7
Ginger gets a letter from her dad and decides to invite him to the arts fare at her school to hear her new poem. But the question remains... Will he show up? Meanwhile, Carl gets a dehydrated killer sea snake in the mail and Ginger's mom accidentally drinks it.
Directed by Mark RisleyWritten by Emily KapnekGuest stars Mo Collins, Kathleen Freeman, Ja'net DuBois, Elizabeth Halpern, Susan Krebs, David Jeremiah, Tom Virtue, Grey DeLisle
Episode 8
Dodie accidentally reveals to Miranda one of Ginger's most closely guarded secrets... her mom won't let her shave her legs. Will Miranda end up spilling the beans to the rest of the school? Meanwhile, Carl becomes 'Wolf Boy' after stealing a janitors toupee.
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Emily Kapnek, Alice Miller, Alice MillerGuest stars Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Bernie Kopell, Kathleen Freeman, Jerry Houser, Elizabeth Halpern, Susan Krebs, Grey DeLisle, Andrew Lawrence
Episode 9
When Macie and Courtney take a high school French class, the older girls get jealous of the attention the boys are paying to Courtney. So when Courtney invites everyone over to Macie's for a pool party, will Macie spill the beans on some high school plans to "de-bikini" Courtney?
Directed by Frank MarinoWritten by Sarah Jane Cunningham, Eryk Casemiro, Eryk CasemiroGuest stars Guy Torry, Kathleen Freeman, Kimberly Brooks, Jamie Cronin, Suzanne Kent, Grey DeLisle
Episode 10
Ginger's mom has a no make up policy... She won't allow her daughter to wear any make up at all until she's a teenager. Will she wait that long when school pictures are coming up? Meanwhile, Carl and Hoodsey take a trip with the garbage man.
Directed by Ron NobleWritten by Emily Kapnek, David Regal, Emily Kapnek, David RegalGuest stars John Kassir, Kathleen Freeman, Jeffrey Buehl, Candi Milo, Jerry Houser, Elizabeth Halpern, Hope Levy
Episode 11
When Ginger and Ian Richton are paired up in chemistry class, Ginger thinks Ian is enthusiastic about it because he likes her, but Darren finds out it might be more about his grades. Meanwhile, Carl and Hoodsey compete to see who gets to play the glockenspiel for a town eccentric.
Directed by Dean CriswellWritten by Emily Kapnek, Sheila M. Anthony, Sheila M. AnthonyGuest stars Kerrigan Mahan, Adam Wylie, Lewis Arquette, Andre Ware, Grey DeLisle
Episode 12
When Ginger has second thoughts about doing Macie and Dodie's traditional "Seal Girl" skit for the Lucky Junior High talent show, Macie decides to do it alone. Can Ginger save her from making a fool of herself, or will she be better than anyone thinks?
Directed by Carol MillicanWritten by Emily Kapnek, Sarah Jane Cunningham, Emily Kapnek, Suzie Villandry, Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie VillandryGuest stars Sandy Fox, Crystal Scales, Kathleen Freeman, Shannon Conley, Jerry Houser, Elizabeth Halpern, Hope Levy
Episode 13
A blizzard hits and the gang gets a day off from school. Carl and Hoodsey look after a dog named Muffin, while Ginger, Dodie and Macie try to write a report on survival. Meanwhile, Blake and Courtney get trapped in a car with their chauffer. When everyone ends up at Ginger's house with no power and no food, will they all make it out in one piece?
Directed by Ron NobleWritten by Eryk CasemiroGuest stars John Kassir, S. Scott Bullock, John Astin, Susan Krebs
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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