Jerri Blank is a former prostitute and junkie whore who returns to high school as a 46-year-old freshman at Flatpoint High. Jerri ran away from home and became 'a boozer, a user, and a loser' after dropping out as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping, and larceny. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she 'stole the TV'.
At home, Jerri's father Guy is comatose, although he seems perfectly capable of amazing feats. Her stepmother Sara is vain and bitter, and stepbrother Derrick is a bullying jock. Jerri tries to do things the right way but always ends up learning the wrong lesson. Her hijinks often involve, either directly or indirectly, neurotic history teacher Chuck Noblet and his secret lover, sensitive art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck.
Jerri Blank is a former prostitute and junkie whore who returns to high school as a 46-year-old freshman at Flatpoint High. Jerri ran away from home and became 'a boozer, a user, and a loser' after dropping out as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping, and larceny. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she 'stole the TV'.
At home, Jerri's father Guy is comatose, although he seems perfectly capable of amazing feats. Her stepmother Sara is vain and bitter, and stepbrother Derrick is a bullying jock. Jerri tries to do things the right way but always ends up learning the wrong lesson. Her hijinks often involve, either directly or indirectly, neurotic history teacher Chuck Noblet and his secret lover, sensitive art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck.
Jerri's back out of prison and back to being a freshman at Flatpoint High. . . again. She's determined to be a proper girl, if only that little devil on her shoulder would stop trying to convince her otherwise. Coach Wolf encourages her female students to remain chaste and convinces Jerri that she can reclaim her virginity. All the girls take to wearing ""Never Been Touched"" ribbons with a cherry dangling from them.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Maria Thayer, Jeremy Davidson, Tessa Ghylin, Virginia Williams, Sue Gisser, Mark Ibold
Jerri falls for Alan, a blind boy at her school with football aspirations. The rest of the team, however, is skeptical about his abilities, but with Jerri's encouragement, Alan rises to the occasion.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Matt Newton, Joe Liss, Noble Shropshire, Natasha Price, Kevin Lodini
Everyone's got careers on the brain during Flatpoint's ""Yes You Can't"" career exploration week -- and not just the students. Mr. Noblet revisits his dreams of rockstardom, Mr. Jellineck quits teaching to pursue his art, and Jerri tries to decide between a career in the flower factory or as a junkie whore.
Directed by Dan DinelloWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Roberto Gari, Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Rachel Williams, Ben Rauch, Andy Richter, Rich Chew
Jerri suffers a devastating loss and can find no sympathy for her grief, though Mr. Jellineck chips in with his special blend of self-important empathy. The Father-Daughter Sack Race plays a pivotal role in this Very Special Episode.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Roberto Gari, Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Maria Thayer, Joel Fabiani, Kevyn Aucoin, John Ottavino
Jerri has a difficult time in Noblet's class when she's asked to read from Moby Dick. When she realizes that cheerleaders get all the guys, plus they're treated with kid gloves in class, she decides to try out for the Donkettes squad. She learns right away that cheerleaders need to know how to spell. Her illiteracy is quickly revealed and Jerri is immediately subjected to complete humiliation.
Directed by Juan José CampanellaWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy Sedaris, David WainGuest stars Deborah Rush, Orlando Pabotoy, Maria Thayer, Ken Hudson Campbell, Virginia Williams, Jeremy Nagel, Rose Abdoo, Nicole Dalton
Someone hits Mr. Jellineck with their car, and the whole school is turned upside-down trying to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Jerri wrestles with her conscience, and Mr. Noblet considers revealing his secret feelings for Geoffrey in an effort to encourage his recovery.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Michael Jey, Ian Stuart, Ward Sutton, Marisa Mickel, Kimberley Masters
Coach Wolf assigns marriages for her students for a class project. Jerri get paired up with Ronnie Leggett. After Jerri finds problems with her new “marriage,” she learns that it is not as easy as she thought it will be. Will Jerri be able to save her “marriage” and her grade?
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Maria Thayer, Bebe Neuwirth, Zach Shaffer, Carolyn Popp, Lindsey Gates
Feeling rejected by her classmates and abandoned by her family, Jerri is seduced into joining a religious cult.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Alan Tudyk, Heather Magee, Emma Bowers, Henry Valasco, Jeremy Schwartz
After first attempting to stop Jerri from escaping, the leader of the cult realizes how annoying she is and tries to get rid of her, while Principle Blackman, Mr. Noblet and Mr. Jellineck try to rescue her.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy SedarisGuest stars Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Alan Tudyk, Heather Magee, Emma Bowers, Henry Valasco, Jeremy Schwartz
Jerri struggles with class issues as the new shoe of the moment (""Flairs"") is a wee bit out of her price range. She snags a job at the local shoe store and schemes to procure a pair of the salacious shoes in time for popular rich girl Melissa's party. However, Orlando has a party scheduled for that same evening, and Jerri's snobbery regarding his lower-income-bracket party threatens their friendship.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Paul Dinello, Amy Sedaris, Nicholas StollerGuest stars Deborah Rush, Larc Spies, Orlando Pabotoy, Jessica Bogart, Gerry Vichi, Shawn Stallworth, Jackie Hoffman, Todd Swenson
