Grosse Pointe

7.8
200022m

This "show-within-a-show" comedy from Darren Star takes a satirical look at the action behind the scenes of a teen prime-time soap. It centers on the on and off-camera antics of five actors who star in a fictional high school drama called Grosse Pointe

Production

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Seasons

17 Episodes • Premiered 2000

Tensions both romantic and chaotic rise off-camera of the popular WB nighttime soap Grosse Pointe.

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1. Pilot

The arrival of stage-trained Courtney Scott threatens "Grosse Pointe" leading lady Hunter Fallow and sparks romantic interest in a male castmate.

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2. Thieves Like Us

Hunter talks a reluctant Marcy into helping her sabotage Courtney's scenes by making faces at her out of camera range. Hunter's ploy backfires, however, when the unsuspecting producers call her on the carpet about her less-than-legal off-duty habit.

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3. Prelude to a Kiss

Hunter freaks when next week's script calls for her character's boyfriend, played by Quentin, to kiss Courtney's character. She asks the producers to stop the storyline and tries to get Quentin to support her case. But when both rebuff her, she decides to spread a rumor about Quentin. Meanwhile, Marcy throws a party to lure Johnny into spending time with her.

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4. Devil in a Blue Dress

Hunter gets an audition for Oliver Stone but is hesitant when she learns she may have to gain weight to get the part. When she balks, Courtney tells her a real actress would put on the pounds, and Marcy offers to help her beef up. Meanwhile, Dave snags the script and makes copies to auction online.

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5. Halloween

The show films a lame Halloween fantasy episode in which the characters become vampire slayers. After recovering from an on-set accident, Marcy finally finds her own hot guy when the girls take her out clubbing. Meanwhile, Dave has to find another place to live when Johnny throws him out of the trailer.

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6. Mommie Dearest

Hunter is ecstatic when she talks Rob into hiring her reformed-alcoholic mother Helena for a bit part. But an ambitious Helena isn't satisfied with her one-line character and sets her sights on a steamier role, leaving a dismayed Hunter to rethink her support. Elsewhere, Courtney and Johnny prepare to play a charity volleyball match with cast members of 'Popular'.

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7. Sleeping with the Enemy

Tabloid rumors that Helena and Quentin are romantically involved send Hunter fuming—primarily because the rumors are true. Johnny's movie premiere provides an excellent opportunity for the cast to steal some spotlights.

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8. Satisfaction

Cast and crew revolt when the new producer aims to shoot a graphic sex scene. Protesters include Marcy, who says she's too inexperienced; Johnny, who hates being nearly naked most of the time; and fellow producer Rob, who decides to take action.

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9. Boys on the Side

2.0

Courtney's hotshot boyfriend causes a stir on the set, and Johnny has to go out with the winner of a fan contest, who turns out to be a 14-year-old boy named Leslie.

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10. Puppet Master

Hunter and Courtney vie for the attention of Hunter's ex-boyfriend Jonah, who's on the set to direct an episode, while Dave and Marcy realize they have something in common--their underwear.

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11. Star Wars

After making a big stink on the set, Hunter takes out a restraining order against Quentin; Courtney does a Japanese commercial, not realizing what her overseas nickname is; a studly guest star sets his sights on Marcy.

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12. Barenaked in America

A magazine publishes nude photos of Courtney without her permission, causing a big hubbub among the cast and crew. Meanwhile, Dave prepares to tell Marcy how he really feels about her.

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13. Secrets and Lies

While Hunter and Dave embark on an intimate but decidedly unromantic relationship, Marcy embraces her Jewish heritage—and a nice Jewish guy with it. A denial-ridden Quentin is obsessed with his impending birthday.

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14. The End of the Affair

Dave prepares to break up with Hunter, who only makes things more difficult for him.

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15. Opposite of Sex

1.0

Jason Priestley sponsors the latest member of Sex Addicts Anonymous – Quentin. Marcy frets over a phone-in campaign to kill her character.

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16. Passion Fish

Sarah Michelle Gellar agrees to appear on the show--but only if her character can kiss Marcy's. Now rumors are flying about whether Gellar's gay, and Marcy's considering 'experimenting' with her. Quentin, meanwhile, takes credit for rushing to the aid of a hit-and-run victim whom, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, he actually hit in the first place.

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17. My Best Friend's Wedding

Hunter shocks everyone by announcing her engagement to Dweezil Zappa, whom she has known for only a day. They plan to marry that Saturday. Hunter's agent arranges for a Spanish magazine to cover the wedding. In order to make the event seem more newsworthy, Hunter pays former Saved by the Bell star Elizabeth Berkley $25,000 to pose as her old friend and serve as a celebrity bridesmaid.

Cast

Photo of Irene Molloy

Irene Molloy

Hunter Fallow

Photo of Al Santos

Al Santos

Johnny Bishop

Photo of Lindsay Sloane

Lindsay Sloane

Marcy Sternfeld

Photo of Bonnie Somerville

Bonnie Somerville

Courtney Scott

Photo of Kohl Sudduth

Kohl Sudduth

Quentin King

Photo of Kyle Howard

Kyle Howard

Dave May 'The Stand-In'

Photo of Nat Faxon

Nat Faxon

Kevin 'The P.A.'

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