Square Pegs season 1 - Metacritic

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CBS
Sep 27, 1982

CBS
Sep 27, 1982

Summary Square Pegs is the story of a couple of nerdy girls who try to penetrate the "in" crowd at Weemawee High School. It was created by Saturday Night Live alum writer Anne Beatts and the character of Patty is based on her. It'sThe theme song was performed by The Waitresses. Paul Shaffer provided additional music.

Comedy

CBS
Sep 27, 1982

CBS
Sep 27, 1982

Season 1

Season Premiere: Sep 27, 1982

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Summary Square Pegs is the story of a couple of nerdy girls who try to penetrate the "in" crowd at Weemawee High School. It was created by Saturday Night Live alum writer Anne Beatts and the character of Patty is based on her. It'sThe theme song was performed by The Waitresses. Paul Shaffer provided additional music.

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Episode 1 • Sep 27, 1982 • 25 m

Sarah Jessica Parker and Amy Linker star as best friends and new high school students in this series premiere. The two best friends are anxious to fit in at Weemawee High and become popular.

Episode 2 • Oct 4, 1982 • 25 m

A Cafeteria Line

Vinnie and Jennifer, Weemawee's "killer couple", are suddenly on the outs when Vinnie is cast as the male lead in the school musical and starts making eyes at his female co-star, Patty.

Episode 3 • Oct 11, 1982 • 25 m

The class clown, Marshall, becomes addicted to the new arcade game that has arrived on campus. His friend Johnny is concerned, and looks to Father Guido Sarducci (played by Don Novello) for help.

Episode 4 • Oct 18, 1982 • 25 m

Square Pigskins

High School sports takes a step backwards when Lauren encourages a skeptical Patty to join her on the Weemawee girls' football team. Lauren is convinced it's the perfect way to meet boys.

Episode 5 • Nov 1, 1982 • 25 m

Patty and Lauren are exuberant over being invited to a Halloween party with the "popular kids." But the festivities turn spooky with the overwhelming sense that they're being watched.

Episode 6 • Nov 8, 1982 • 25 m

A Simple Attachment

Marshall hopes his science project, a "love detector," will convince Lauren that she's in love with him. Instead, the "gadget" goes haywire, turning Weemawee High's social circle into a social mess.

Episode 7 • Nov 15, 1982 • 25 m

"Ace" reporters Lauren and Patty investigate Weemawee High's scandal-ridden campaign for a new school mascot. Class clown Marshall's latest stunt makes him a prime suspect.

Episode 8 • Nov 22, 1982 • 25 m

The music industry might never be the same when Weemawee High's Career Week influences Johnny to start his own rock band, with best friend Marshall acting as the manager.

Episode 9 • Nov 29, 1982 • 25 m

Muffy's Bat Mitzvah

Lauren, Patty, Johnny and Marshall are left off the guest list for the coolest party of the year, Muffy's "new wave" Bat Mitzvah. DEVO makes their primetime TV debut with the single, "That's' Good."

Episode 10 • Dec 13, 1982 • 25 m

A need for money forces the supercool Jennifer into donning a uniform and taking an unlikely, and "uncool" job after school.

Episode 11 • Dec 20, 1982 • 49 m

Child's Christmas in Weemawee: Part 1

During the holidays, Patty's estranged father (played by Tony Dow of "Leave It to Beaver" fame) decides they need to spend more time together. This may ruin the girls' holiday party plans.

Episode 12 • Dec 20, 1982 • 27 m

Child's Christmas in Weemawee: Part 2

Patty and Lauren face the prospect of a bleak holiday season, and no New Year's Eve party at Vinnie's, unless Patty can resolve her relationship with her estranged father (played by Tony Dow).

Episode 13 • Dec 27, 1982 • 25 m

It's All How You See Things

Patty "blindly" ventures out to prove her theory that glasses decrease popularity at Weemawee, but her visionary experiment could jeopardize her longtime relationship with best friend Lauren.

Episode 14 • Jan 10, 1983 • 25 m

Merry Pranksters

In an effort to increase their popularity, Lauren and Patty orchestrate a series of outrageous practical jokes at Weemawee High. The plan backfires when a well known prankster gets all the credit.

Episode 15 • Jan 24, 1983 • 25 m

It's Academical

Patty is chosen to represent Weemawee High on a TV quiz show. Muffy is also on the panel, along with a handsome senior, and both girls are determined to make him their top prize.

Episode 16 • Jan 31, 1983 • 30 m

The Stepanowicz Papers

Lauren is head over heels in love, but the unlikely object of her teenage infatuation could innocently be setting her up for a crushing romantic fall.

Episode 17 • Feb 7, 1983 • 25 m

To Serve Weemawee All My Days

Lauren and Patty are pitted against Muffy when they go to bat for their favorite teacher. His radical lifestyle and unconventional teaching methods threaten to get him fired from Weemawee.

Episode 18 • Feb 14, 1983 • 25 m

No Substitutions

Bill Murray guest stars as Mr. McNulty, a free-wheeling Weemawee High substitute teacher, who creates some unexpected repercussions for the freshman class.

Episode 19 • Feb 21, 1983 • 24 m

No Joy in Weemawee

Patty and Lauren's pal, Johnny Slash, might help bring them popularity. His home run hitting streak attracts the 1982 N.L. Rookie of the Year Steve Sax, and other Dodger teammates.

Episode 20 • Mar 7, 1983 • 30 m

The Arrangement

Lauren's convinced that she and Patty have finally cracked the Weemawee High popularity barrier, but Patty knows the real reason behind their instant popularity, and can't reveal it.

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