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The Best Episodes of Strangers with Candy Season 1

Every episode of Strangers with Candy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Strangers with Candy Season 1!

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...
Genre:Comedy

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Old Habits/New Beginnings" is the best rated episode of "Strangers with Candy" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 215 votes. Directed by Peter Lauer and written by Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello, it aired on 4/7/1999. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Burden's Burden".

  • Old Habits/New Beginnings
    7.7/10215 votes

    #1 - Old Habits/New Beginnings

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/1999

    Jerri tries to fit in by mixing up a batch of the drug concoction Glint for Poppy, the most popular girl in school... with mixed results.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • A Burden's Burden
    8.0/10157 votes

    #2 - A Burden's Burden

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/1999

    In order to teach students the responsibility of taking care of a baby, Coach Wolf gives each student a baby.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • Dreams on the Rocks
    8.3/10176 votes

    #3 - Dreams on the Rocks

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/1999

    Jerri's starring role in the school play stirs up a dangerous cocktail of jealousy and regret in her stepmother, Sara

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • Who Wants Cake?
    8.3/10175 votes

    #4 - Who Wants Cake?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/1999

    Jerri is told she must help Principal Blackman out by turning snitch and rooting out the school retard if she wants to go on the class trip to Good Time Island.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • Bogie Nights
    8.2/10165 votes

    #5 - Bogie Nights

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/1999

    Jerri falls for a transfer student and later discovers the terrible secret that will keep them apart forever.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello, Thomas Lennon

  • Let Freedom Ring
    8.2/10154 votes

    #6 - Let Freedom Ring

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/21/1999

    Flatpoint High is up in arms to find out whodunit after someone scrawls a racial slur on the wall.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • Feather in the Storm
    8.2/10144 votes

    #7 - Feather in the Storm

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/28/1999

    Jerri finds her calling on the debate team, but can she make it through the dangerous physical training for the big competition?

    Director: Danny Leiner

    Writer: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • To Be Young, Gifted and Blank
    7.7/10128 votes

    #8 - To Be Young, Gifted and Blank

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/5/1999

    Noblet discovers that Jerri is a violin prodigy and ruthlessly grooms her to become the star he always wanted to be.

    Director: Dan Dinello

    Writer: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • Jerri Is Only Skin Deep
    8.1/10134 votes

    #9 - Jerri Is Only Skin Deep

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/12/1999

    Desperate to become homecoming queen, Jerri concocts some unique strategies to eliminate the competition.

    Director: Danny Leiner, Bob Balaban

    Writer: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello

  • The Trip Back
    8.2/10157 votes

    #10 - The Trip Back

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/19/1999

    Jerri reverts back to her old ways and succumbs to drugs in an attempt to win the affection of a beautiful female stoner

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello