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The Hard Times of RJ Berger

2010 · 2 Seasons · Canceled

Comedy

The Hard Times of RJ Berger was an American television comedy series created by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith for MTV. The show's central character is RJ Berger an unpopular sophomore at the fictional Pinkerton High School in Ohio who has an exceptionally large penis. Berger's two best friends are Miles Jenner, whose ambitions for popularity cause him to clash with Berger, and goth girl Lily Miran, who has been lusting after Berger for several years. Berger's love interest is Jenny Swanson, a cheerleader who is involved with Max Owens, a popular jock and bully. The show is presented as a coming of age story and has been described by Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith as a blend of the television series The Wonder Years and the film Superbad. The pilot episode premiered on June 6, 2010, and the first season of 12 episodes concluded August 23, 2010. MTV renewed The Hard Times of RJ Berger for a second season, which premiered on March 24, 2011, and concluded on May 30, 2011, but canceled the show that August.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.4 The Movie Database
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Where to stream The Hard Times of RJ Berger

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

David Katzenberg Creator
Seth Grahame-Smith Creator
Paul Iacono R.J. Berger
Jareb Dauplaise Miles Jenner
Kara Taitz Lily Miran
Amber Lancaster Jenny Swanson
Jayson Blair Max Owens
Beth Littleford Suzanne Berger
Larry Poindexter Rick Berger
Ciena Rae Robin Pretnar
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Frequently asked questions about The Hard Times of RJ Berger

Where can I watch The Hard Times of RJ Berger in the United States?

The Hard Times of RJ Berger is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Hard Times of RJ Berger?

The Hard Times of RJ Berger scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Hard Times of RJ Berger?

The Hard Times of RJ Berger stars Paul Iacono, Jareb Dauplaise, Kara Taitz, Amber Lancaster, and Jayson Blair. David Katzenberg is the creator and Seth Grahame-Smith is the creator.

How many seasons of The Hard Times of RJ Berger are there?

The Hard Times of RJ Berger has 2 seasons and 24 episodes, and is canceled.

How long does it take to watch all of The Hard Times of RJ Berger?

All 24 episodes of The Hard Times of RJ Berger add up to about 12 hours at roughly 30 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 6 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 3 days.

What network is The Hard Times of RJ Berger on?

The Hard Times of RJ Berger airs on MTV.

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