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  • Sep 29, 1998
Felicity

Summary This coming-of-age drama tracked the experiences of the naive Felicity Porter (Keri Russell), who moves across the country to New York to attend college and pursue her high school crush, Ben Covington (Scott Speedman). The show followed Felicity and her new friends as they made the transition to adulthood and dealt with an endless slew o...

Created By: J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves

  • WB
  • Sep 29, 1998
  • WB
  • Sep 29, 1998
Felicity
Season 1
Season Premiere: Sep 29, 1998
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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87
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 16 User Ratings
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Summary This coming-of-age drama tracked the experiences of the naive Felicity Porter (Keri Russell), who moves across the country to New York to attend college and pursue her high school crush, Ben Covington (Scott Speedman). The show followed Felicity and her new friends as they made the transition to adulthood and dealt with an endless slew o...

Created By: J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves

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Episode 1 • Sep 29, 1998 • 44 m
Pilot
A high-school graduate makes a momentous decision that puts her life on a much different track than either she or her parents envisioned.
Episode 2 • Oct 6, 1998 • 43 m
The Last Stand
Felicity's parents linger in New York trying to understand her decision, Noel deals with a potentially homicidal student, and Ben receives a note from Felicity.
Episode 3 • Oct 13, 1998 • 45 m
Hot Objects
It's Felicity's first college party, and she tries to work up the courage to ask someone to go with her. Ben gets stuck in an acting class, and Noel has concerns about his party suppliers.
Episode 4 • Oct 20, 1998 • 45 m
Boggled
A game of Boggle gets complicated, Ben faces defeat, and a refrigerator comes to represent much more than an appliance.
Episode 5 • Oct 27, 1998 • 43 m
Spooked
A frightening experience pulls Ben and Felicity together, but then pushes them apart.
Episode 6 • Nov 3, 1998 • 44 m
Cheating
An attempt to help Ben, puts both his and Felicity's college career at risk, the Tin Man pursues Elena, and Julie worries about impressing her boyfriend.
Episode 7 • Nov 10, 1998 • 45 m
Drawing the Line: Part 1
Ben is having a hard time forgiving Felicity, and her distress causes her to abuse her friendship with Noel; Elena may have to leave school, and Julie's boyfriend is moving too fast.
Episode 8 • Nov 17, 1998 • 44 m
Drawing the Line: Part 2
Julie has to come to terms with what happened, but Felicity may be hindering the process. Meanwhile, a high school student is visiting, but the only thing on her mind is partying.
Episode 9 • Nov 24, 1998 • 45 m
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving vacation brings about a separation of the friends - or does it?
Episode 10 • Dec 15, 1998 • 44 m
Finally
Felicity and Noel try to delay determining their relationship until after finals, and Ben begins a new relationship.
Episode 11 • Jan 19, 1999 • 44 m
Gimme an O!
Back from Christmas vacation, Felicity propositions Noel, but a fire and other impediments may doom the plans.
Episode 12 • Jan 26, 1999 • 45 m
Friends
Noel must run the gauntlet of Sensa's family to fix a vending machine problem, Julie gets information about her biological mother, and Felicity weighs whether to tell a friend of an infidelity.
Episode 13 • Feb 9, 1999 • 45 m
Todd Mulcahy: Part 1
An old friend of Felicity's comes to visit, Elena is forced to deal with Blair, and Julie makes a risky decision.
Episode 14 • Feb 16, 1999 • 45 m
Todd Mulcahy: Part 2
Tragedy causes Felicity to remember how it was, and Julie mails her tape - which she immediately regrets.
Episode 15 • Feb 23, 1999 • 45 m
Love and Marriage
Noel's brother comes to town with surprising news, Felicity agrees to a proposal with Javier, and Ben wrestles with trying out for another sport.
Episode 16 • Mar 2, 1999 • 46 m
The Fugue
The reappearance of Hanna in New York has unexpected repercussions for Noel and Felicity, and Ben bonds with his team.
Episode 17 • Apr 20, 1999 • 45 m
Assassins
Felicity and Noel deal with repercussions of their respective evenings, a game of 'Assassins' puts Elena in overdrive, and Ben neglects Julie.
Episode 18 • Apr 27, 1999 • 45 m
Happy Birthday
Noel's distress over Felicity causes him to start apartment hunting, Ben picks up a bad habit, and Julie's mother reappears.
Episode 19 • May 4, 1999 • 44 m
Docuventary
Sean's film of student life ends up focusing on Felicity and Noel, and he gets some surprising footage.
Episode 20 • May 11, 1999 • 45 m
Connections
Ben's financial problems cause him to do stupid things, Noel and Felicity explore being "just friends," and Elena starts a relationship.
Episode 21 • May 18, 1999 • 45 m
The Force
Meghan's spells wreak havoc with Felicity's life.
Episode 22 • May 25, 1999 • 45 m
Felicity Was Here
Felicity has to make a choice, and Julie's heart is broken.

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 27 Critic Reviews
87
96% Positive
26 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 27 Critic Reviews
87
96% Positive
26 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review

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100
Mar 16, 2013
Gosh, I love this show. Meet Felicity and prepare to fall in love. [29 Sept 1998]
By Gail Pennington FULL REVIEW
100
Mar 15, 2013
This is a TV drama of quality, masterfully written and lovingly produced, which probably reflects what may be the most important new trend in network television: The increasing willingness of feature film talents to work in the medium. [28 Sept 1998]
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100
Mar 15, 2013
Quite simply, marvelous television. It's touching, charming and believable...The actors are as good as the writing. And Keri Russell, who has the title role, is going to be the break-out star of the season. [27 Sept 1998, p.S03]
By Scott D. Pierce FULL REVIEW
90
Mar 15, 2013
Along with its refreshing cast, led by Keri Russell, the WB's Felicity is blessed with a sweet realism that captures the emotional roller coaster that is freshman year in college. It also offers an appealingly non-gritty look at New York City, as seen through the eyes of optimism and innocence...The show transcends formula by staying steadily focused on its characters' shifting emotional realities, and by avoiding the issue-of-the-week plot twists of a series like "Beverly Hills 90210." [29 Sept 1998, p.C1]
By Matthew Gilbert FULL REVIEW
83
Jun 27, 2013
Russell has an unassuming sort of star quality that draws us to her character, and the writing in the pilot is sensitive without being soapy.
By Terry Kelleher FULL REVIEW
80
Mar 15, 2013
Felicity lacks the quirkiness and the humor of "Ally McBeal." However, it has a warmth, a charm and a dramatic urgency that could, at least in part, justify the buzz. [28 Sept 1998]
By Barry Garron FULL REVIEW
30
Mar 16, 2013
Felicity is phony. It presents a fantasy world, pretending it's real. A lot of people criticize Ally McBeal for the same thing, but there's a big difference. The people in their 20s who would take life cues from Ally should be old enough to know better. The people, many not even teenagers yet, who will be learning from Felicity may not be...Actually, there are two big differences. Ally McBeal is entertaining. [29 Sept 1998, p.F1]
By Jonathan Storm FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 16 User Ratings
8.5
88% Positive
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13% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 16 User Ratings
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13% Negative
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