Felicity Porter, a sensitive and intelligent girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, decides to give up a slot at Stanford University's pre-med program to follow her long time crush to college in New York City. Things get even more complicated when she meets her dorm's resident advisor and they fall in love.
Felicity Porter, a sensitive and intelligent girl from the San Francisco Bay Area, decides to give up a slot at Stanford University's pre-med program to follow her long time crush to college in New York City. Things get even more complicated when she meets her dorm's resident advisor and they fall in love.
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On her day of graduation, Felicity asks a longtime high school crush, Ben, to sign her yearbook; after she reads his message, in which he says that he would have liked to have known her better, Felicity changes her lifelong college plans to follow Ben to a New York school. There, she meets her quirky (and smitten) resident advisor Noel and her first new friend Julie.
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Directed by Matt ReevesWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Amanda Foreman, William Monaghan, Darnell Williams, Erich Anderson, Eve Gordon, David Bowe, Staci B. Flood, Norma Maldonado
When Felicity learns a male called the admissions office requesting a copy of her application essay, she assumes it was Ben — the subject of said essay — and sends him a copy. Meanwhile, Felicity's parents pop up in New York again.
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Directed by Matt ReevesWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Amanda Foreman, Darnell Williams, Erich Anderson, Eve Gordon, Bob Clendenin, Hunter Bodine, John Cho, Meganne Macias
Felicity's excited about attending her first college party, and plans to invite Ben — so long as Julie doesn't mind. Meanwhile, Felicity butts heads with a professor, and meets a fellow competitive student Elena.
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Directed by Brad SilberlingWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Amanda Foreman, Janeane Garofalo, Harold Gould, David Proval, Marissa Ribisi, Boris Lee Krutonog, Ivana Miličević, Jillian Bach
After Noel acts on his feelings for Felicity and kisses her during a game of Boggle, the two decide to go on a "maybe date" to discuss the future of their relationship. Julie befriends an aspiring filmmaker.
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Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Mimi SchmirGuest stars Amanda Foreman, Janeane Garofalo, Devon Gummersall, John Billingsley, Rick Gianasi, Clay Wilcox
After Felicity and Ben are held up, he seems especially spooked and calls on her for late-night chats, one of which includes an invitation to a Halloween party.
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Directed by Joan TewkesburyWritten by Jennifer LevinGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Ian Gomez, Janeane Garofalo, Devon Gummersall, Sam Shamshak, Sebastian Tillinger, Christien Anholt
Ben is accused of cheating after Felicity rewrites his paper without telling him; and Julie fears she won't understand a Russian film that Zack is taking her to see.
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Directed by Marc BucklandWritten by Ed RedlichGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Janeane Garofalo, Devon Gummersall, Ron Canada, Shan Omar Huey, William Monaghan, Lorna Raver, Helen Siff
Noel tires of hearing about Felicity's goings-on with Ben and forbids her to talk about it with him. Julie and Zack's relationship intensifies. Elena reveals she may be leaving school. Julie's date pushes her too far. Felicity tries to mend fences with Ben. Felicity urges Julie to report the date rape and get counseling, but Julie thinks she caused the incident. Meanwhile, a prospective student visits.
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Directed by Ellen S. PressmanWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Ian Gomez, Marissa Ribisi, Devon Gummersall, Shan Omar Huey, Evan Jones, Judy Herrera
Noel tires of hearing about Felicity's goings-on with Ben and forbids her to talk about it with him. Julie and Zack's relationship intensifies. Elena reveals she may be leaving school. Julie's date pushes her too far. Felicity tries to mend fences with Ben. Felicity urges Julie to report the date rape and get counseling, but Julie thinks she caused the incident. Meanwhile, a prospective student visits.
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Directed by Joan TewkesburyWritten by J.J. Abrams, Riley WestonGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Janeane Garofalo, Devon Gummersall, Riley Weston, Jacqueline Hahn, Brian Klugman, Jarrod Crawford
Felicity's hurt when Noel downplays their friendship to his girlfriend, Hanna, who's visiting for Thanksgiving but may transfer to New York. Meanwhile, Elena begrudgingly visits her dad; and Ben can't locate his plane ticket.
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Directed by Danny LeinerWritten by Andrea NewmanGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Ian Gomez, Janeane Garofalo, Jan Schwieterman, John Cothran, Jennifer Garner, Bob Clendenin
Though finals and Christmas break are fast approaching, Felicity spends most of her study time literally wrapped up in Noel; and helping Ben prepare for a poetry test. Meanwhile, Sean tries to sell fruit to students in the library.
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Directed by Michael FieldsWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Rob Benedict, Janeane Garofalo, Eric Saiet, Steve Monroe, Maulik Pancholy, Lela Lee
Felicity returns from winter break and tells Noel she wants to have sex, an endeavor that brings about much scheduling, research and preparation; Julie dreads telling Felicity about her new bond with Ben; and Elena wonders how to use a gift from Blair.
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Directed by Tom MooreWritten by Jennifer LevinGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Ian Gomez, Rob Benedict, Janeane Garofalo, Shan Omar Huey, Brian Klugman, David Bowe
After Felicity thinks she spots Blair kissing someone other than Elena, she decides to blow the whistle on him - until she realizes the mystery vixen is Elena's best friend. Meanwhile, Julie learns the identity of her birth mother.
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Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Gina Prince-BythewoodGuest stars Rob Benedict, Janeane Garofalo, Boris Lee Krutonog, Ivana Miličević, Shan Omar Huey, Elya Baskin, Donal Logue, Tammy Townsend
When a boy that Felicity knew when she was 12-years-old comes to town to act on feelings that he has had for her, she consults someone familiar with stalkers: Ben. She also applies for a seminar with a geneticist named Dr. McGrath. Todd gets hit by a bus, and as he arrives at the hospital, he gives Felicity a note she wrote years ago about being an artist. Todd almost dies, which causes Felicity to rethink her career path and blow an interview with Dr. McGrath. Also, Julie mails a tape to Carole, and Elena severs ties with Tara.
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Directed by J.J. AbramsWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Ian Gomez, Rob Benedict, Shan Omar Huey, Jane Kaczmarek, Susan Dalian, Chris Sarandon
When a boy that Felicity knew when she was 12-years-old comes to town to act on feelings that he has had for her, she consults someone familiar with stalkers: Ben. She also applies for a seminar with a geneticist named Dr. McGrath. Todd gets hit by a bus, and as he arrives at the hospital, he gives Felicity a note she wrote years ago about being an artist. Todd almost dies, which causes Felicity to rethink her career path and blow an interview with Dr. McGrath. Also, Julie mails a tape to Carole, and Elena severs ties with Tara.
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Directed by J.J. AbramsWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Ian Gomez, Rob Benedict, Janeane Garofalo, Jane Kaczmarek, Chris Sarandon, Stephen Berra
Felicity receives a marriage proposal from a green-card seeking Javier; and Noel gets a visit from his brother (Eddie McClintock), who shocks him with news that he's gay. Also, Ben takes up swimming.
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Directed by Todd HollandWritten by Andrea Newman, Jennifer LevinGuest stars Amanda Foreman, Ian Gomez, Janeane Garofalo, Dash Mihok, Eddie McClintock, Amy Hathaway, Anne DeSalvo, Nathan Anderson
Noel is confused about his feelings for his ex when they reconnect after a kiss. Also, an art student who admires Felicity's work invites her to the studio; and Julie clashes with Ben's new friends from the swim team.
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Directed by Lawrence TrillingWritten by Ed RedlichGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Jennifer Garner, Simon Rex, Dash Mihok, Ali Wentworth, Matagi Booker, Kent Dalian, Lawrence Faljean
The morning after the fight, Noel confesses he made a "huge mistake" in going off with his ex-girlfriend and begs Felicity for another try at their relationship. Felicity struggles to tell Noel about her own indiscretion.
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Directed by Michael SchultzWritten by Andrea Newman, Jennifer LevinGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Rob Benedict, Jan Schwieterman, Brian Klugman, Simon Rex, Dash Mihok, Ali Hillis
Panicked over a surprise visit from her parents, Meghan entrusts Felicity with the safekeeping of her box. Meanwhile, Julie gets bombshell news about her birth mother.
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Directed by Elodie KeeneWritten by Tracy RosenGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Rob Benedict, Jan Schwieterman, Brian Klugman, Jane Kaczmarek, Susan Dalian, Dash Mihok
Noel and Felicity are driven to distraction when Sean, seeking a selling angle for his documentary, latches onto their shattered relationship and pesters them to discuss their feelings on-camera.
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Directed by Stan SalfasWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Rob Benedict, Brian Klugman, Chris Sarandon, Dash Mihok, Ali Hillis, Jarrod Crawford
Facing temporary suspension because of his unpaid tuition bill and pressure from his bookie over his gambling debts, Ben frantically sorts through his diminishing options.
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Directed by Danny LeinerWritten by Andrea NewmanGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Rob Benedict, Brian Klugman, Chris Sarandon, Dash Mihok, Drew Pillsbury, Ali Wentworth, Curtis Armstrong
Felicity suspects one of Meghan's "spells" when finals stress is exacerbated by a series of sudden relationship mishaps, including Noel reconsidering a drive to California with her.
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Directed by Robert M. Williams Jr.Written by J.J. Abrams, Jennifer LevinGuest stars Greg Grunberg, Amanda Foreman, Brian Klugman, Chris Sarandon, Dash Mihok, Amy Hathaway, Curtis Armstrong, Max Baker
A disappointed Felicity faces the drive home to California without Noel, until he unexpectedly asks her to fly to Berlin with him. She accepts, but Ben's reaction makes her rethink her plans. Meanwhile, Elena's relationship with Prof. McGrath progresses along with her growing unease about the consequences of their affair.
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Directed by Matt ReevesWritten by J.J. AbramsGuest stars Amanda Foreman, Ayo Adeyemi, Darnell Williams, Chris Sarandon, Curtis Armstrong, Melissa Fowler, Michelle Benes, Devin McGinn
