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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.4/10(112 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When RJ's shorts fall off in front of the whole school, his life is turned upside-down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 7 - Tell and Kiss
    6.8/10(67 votes)

    #2 - Tell and Kiss

    S1:E7

    RJ lies to the jocks about his progress with Claire; Miles is busted for spreading rumors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 10 - Behind Enemy Lines
    6.8/10(59 votes)

    #3 - Behind Enemy Lines

    S1:E10

    Unable to concentrate on his tutoring with Jenny, RJ fears that he's losing his focus and failing both himself and the girl of his dreams, so he and Miles conspire to steal a cheat sheet from a teacher's house. Unfortunaley, Miles makes the mistake of getting his psychopathic Iraq War Vet brother involved, and promising the answers for other jocks at Pinkerton High.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 2 - Yes We Can't
    6.9/10(86 votes)

    #4 - Yes We Can't

    S1:E2

    When RJ's request for Computer Club funding is denied, he runs for student government.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 8 - Nerds Gone Wild
    6.9/10(66 votes)

    #5 - Nerds Gone Wild

    S1:E8

    RJ's parents go away for the weekend, leaving him in the care of a sexy babysitter; Miles throws a party for the nerds.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 11 - Lily Pad
    6.9/10(59 votes)

    #6 - Lily Pad

    S1:E11

    Lily's dreams might actually come true when RJ somewhat reluctantly decides to ask her to the upcoming dance. Things get a little sticky, however, when Miles raises the bar with an unlikely date and RJ finds himself in a tough spot.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 6 - Saving Dick
    6.9/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Saving Dick

    S2:E6

    When RJ gets caught in a lie, his relationship with Jenny falters. In her absence, Amy joins RJ on a quest to save his drunk, depressed, and unemployed father.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 4 - Here's to You, Mrs. Robbins
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    #8 - Here's to You, Mrs. Robbins

    S1:E4

    When RJ begins working to save money for a gift for Jenny Swanson's Sweet 16 birthday party, he soon learns his new employer has a strong sexual appetite, and Miles searches for a new best friend to replace RJ, due to his busy work schedule. At the end of the episode, RJ and Miles are best friends again.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 6 - Over the Rainblow
    7.0/10(64 votes)

    #9 - Over the Rainblow

    S1:E6

    RJ becomes interested in a new girl at school and discovers that she is a member of the Purity Club.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 9 - It's All About the Hamiltons
    7.0/10(61 votes)

    #10 - It's All About the Hamiltons

    S1:E9

    While in detention, RJ befriends a tough thug; Lily tries out for the cheerleading squad.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 8 - Give Me a 'P'
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Give Me a 'P'

    S2:E8

    On the eve of their 20th anniversary, RJ's parents invite him to dueling dinners, and RJ is forced to choose between his mom and his dad. Meanwhile, Miles joins the cheerleading squad to lose weight.

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  12. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 4 - Ugly Jenny
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #12 - Ugly Jenny

    S2:E4

    When Jenny suffers a breakout, RJ questions the depth of their relationship. At the same time, Lily receives her settlement from the bus accident and experiences her first taste of popularity.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 5 - Deadliest Crotch
    7.1/10(44 votes)

    #13 - Deadliest Crotch

    S2:E5

    Distracted by problems with Jenny and his parents, RJ's grades start to slip. When he's forced to see a tutor, she offers him more than just academic advice. Meanwhile, Miles gets seduced by his teacher.

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  14. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 3 - The Berger Cometh
    7.2/10(76 votes)

    #14 - The Berger Cometh

    S1:E3

    RJ tries out for the school musical to get closer to Jenny Swanson.

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  15. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 5 - The Rebound
    7.2/10(66 votes)

    #15 - The Rebound

    S1:E5

    When Jenny becomes single, she asks RJ to study with her.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 1 Episode 12 - The Right Thing
    7.2/10(70 votes)

    #16 - The Right Thing

    S1:E12

    RJ and date Jenny try their hardest to have the "best winter formal ever," but RJ's guilt over leaving Lily lands him back at her hospital bedside, where the two keep their promise to lose their virginity together.

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  17. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 2 - Cousin Vinny
    7.2/10(52 votes)

    #17 - Cousin Vinny

    S2:E2

    In an attempt to win over the girl of his dreams, RJ asks Jenny on a date. When she says "yes," he and Miles prepare with a G-T-L makeover from Cousin Vinny (Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino).

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 10 - Sex. Teen. Candles.
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #18 - Sex. Teen. Candles.

    S2:E10

    After years of having his birthday ruined by Max Owens, RJ and his friends decide to throw a "Max Bash." When Max and his gang of jocks show up at the party, things get out of hand.

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  19. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 9 - Hunkeez
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #19 - Hunkeez

    S2:E9

    With his 16th birthday rapidly approaching, RJ asks his dad for driving lessons. He gets way more than he bargained for when Rick takes him to Hunkeez, a male strip club.

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  20. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 1 - RJ's Choice
    7.4/10(53 votes)

    #20 - RJ's Choice

    S2:E1

    Season 2 opens on a confused RJ, who is haunted by his friend Lily while yearning for his dream girl Jenny Swanson. Also, Miles deals with the ramifications for ball-beating Pinkerton's top dog, Max Owens.

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  21. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 7 - You, Me, and Weezer
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #21 - You, Me, and Weezer

    S2:E7

    In an attempt to impress Amy, RJ ventures to the wrong side of the tracks to find fake IDs and tickets to a 21 and over concert. Special Guest Star: Weezer.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 11 - Steamy Surprise
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #22 - Steamy Surprise

    S2:E11

    RJ finds out Max's "steamy secret," and things get complicated with Amy when he gets nominated for "Mr. and Miss Pinkerton" with ex-girlfriend, Jenny.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 3 - The Lock-in
    7.6/10(59 votes)

    #23 - The Lock-in

    S2:E3

    It's "Lock-In Night" at Pinkerton, and RJ finally gets the chance to have sex with Jenny, but a bitter Lily Miran will do everything she can to make sure that doesn't happen.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Hard Times of RJ Berger Season 2 Episode 12 - The Better Man
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #24 - The Better Man

    S2:E12

    RJ receives shocking news from Lily and faces off with Max Owens for the title of "Mr. Pinkerton."

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "The Hard Times of RJ Berger". It scored 6.4/10 based on 112 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/6/2010. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Tell and Kiss".