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 home and became 'a boozer, a user, and a loser' after dropping out as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping, and larceny. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she 'stole the TV'.
At home, Jerri's father Guy is comatose, although he seems perfectly capable of amazing feats. Her stepmother Sara is vain and bitter, and stepbrother Derrick is a bullying jock. Jerri tries to do things the right way but always ends up learning the wrong lesson. Her hijinks often involve, either directly or indirectly, neurotic history teacher Chuck Noblet and his secret lover, sensitive art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck.
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Best Episodes of Strangers with Candy
The Blank Page
S2 Ep5
8.0
21st Feb 2000
Jerri has a difficult time in Noblet's class when she's asked to read from Moby Dick. When she realizes that cheerleaders get all the guys, plus they're treated with kid gloves in class, she decides to try out for the Donkettes squad. She learns right away that cheerleaders need to know how to spell. Her illiteracy is quickly revealed and Jerri is immediately subjected to complete humiliation.
Let Freedom Ring
S1 Ep6
8.0
21st Jun 1999
Flatpoint High is up in arms to find out whodunit after someone scrawls a racial slur on the wall.
To Love, Honor and Pretend
S2 Ep7
7.9
6th Mar 2000
Coach Wolf assigns marriages for her students for a class project. Jerri get paired up with Ronnie Leggett. After Jerri finds problems with her new “marriage,” she learns that it is not as easy as she thought it will be. Will Jerri be able to save her “marriage” and her grade?
The Virgin Jerri
S2 Ep1
7.8
17th Jan 2000
Jerri's back out of prison and back to being a freshman at Flatpoint High. . . again. She's determined to be a proper girl, if only that little devil on her shoulder would stop trying to convince her otherwise. Coach Wolf encourages her female students to remain chaste and convinces Jerri that she can reclaim her virginity. All the girls take to wearing ""Never Been Touched"" ribbons with a cherry dangling from them.
Ask Jerri
S3 Ep7
7.8
11th Sep 2000
At the bequest of Mr. Noblet, Jerri takes over an advice column formerly penned by Mr. Jellineck, which results in diabolical intentions on Geoffrey's part towards Chuck, and anger from nearly everyone in Flatpoint High towards Jerri.
Bully
S3 Ep9
7.8
25th Sep 2000
A new student comes to Flatpoint High, who turns out to be a bully who everyone is afraid of. When Jerri stops a fight with the bully and her friend Tammy, the bully schedules a fight for after school. Everyone keeps telling Jerri that she shouldn't fight and find peace, but Jerri feels she should live by the street code and fight. Geoffry gets a bully of his own when a homosexual hater substitute confronts him.
The Blank Stare (1)
S2 Ep8
7.7
19th Jun 2000
Feeling rejected by her classmates and abandoned by her family, Jerri is seduced into joining a religious cult.
Bogie Nights
S1 Ep5
7.6
14th Jun 1999
Jerri falls for a transfer student and later discovers the terrible secret that will keep them apart forever.
A Burden's Burden
S1 Ep2
7.6
14th Apr 1999
In order to teach students the responsibility of taking care of a baby, Coach Wolf gives each student a baby.
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Invisible Love
S3 Ep4
6.9
31st Jul 2000
Jerri and class hunk Laird are having a fling, but he is insistent on keeping it a secret. So Jerri finds herself forced to hide out in odd places like Laird's locker, the trunk of his car, a trash can, etc., so they can continue their secret rendezvous. Meanwhile, Jerri's stepmother experiences relationship troubles with Stew, prompting an unusual bonding moment between stepmother and stepdaughter.
Jerri's Burning Issue
S3 Ep1
6.9
10th Jul 2000
After deflowering a male classmate, Jerri finds out that she has contracted a series of STDs (syphillis infested with crabs which are carrying gonorrhea) and must inform all her partners of her discovery. Meanwhile, Mr. Jellineck and Mr. Noblet have problems concealing their own bout with a particularly noticeable STD.
Jerri Is Only Skin Deep
S1 Ep9
7.1
12th Jul 1999
Desperate to become homecoming queen, Jerri concocts some unique strategies to eliminate the competition.
Is Freedom Free?
S3 Ep2
7.1
17th Jul 2000
Told in her art class to photograph something that represents freedom, Jerri creates a nude self-portrait which is immediately banned by the principal. So Jerri goes on a hunger strike.
Who Wants Cake?
S1 Ep4
7.3
28th Apr 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.
Dreams on the Rocks
S1 Ep3
7.3
21st Apr 1999
Jerri's starring role in the school play stirs up a dangerous cocktail of jealousy and regret in her stepmother, Sara
Blank Relay
S3 Ep6
7.3
21st Aug 2000
Jerri joins the track team, but years of hard living have taken their toll on her physique. She turns to supplements of a most dubious nature to improve her performance, and the results surprise everyone at Flatpoint.
The Trip Back
S1 Ep10
7.3
19th Jul 1999
Jerri reverts back to her old ways and succumbs to drugs in an attempt to win the affection of a beautiful female stoner
Hit and Run
S2 Ep6
7.4
28th Feb 2000
Someone hits Mr. Jellineck with their car, and the whole school is turned upside-down trying to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Jerri wrestles with her conscience, and Mr. Noblet considers revealing his secret feelings for Geoffrey in an effort to encourage his recovery.
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Old Habits/New Beginnings
S1 Ep1
7.5
7th Apr 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.
A Burden's Burden
S1 Ep2
7.6
14th Apr 1999
In order to teach students the responsibility of taking care of a baby, Coach Wolf gives each student a baby.
Dreams on the Rocks
S1 Ep3
7.3
21st Apr 1999
Jerri's starring role in the school play stirs up a dangerous cocktail of jealousy and regret in her stepmother, Sara
Who Wants Cake?
S1 Ep4
7.3
28th Apr 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.
Bogie Nights
S1 Ep5
7.6
14th Jun 1999
Jerri falls for a transfer student and later discovers the terrible secret that will keep them apart forever.
Let Freedom Ring
S1 Ep6
8.0
21st Jun 1999
Flatpoint High is up in arms to find out whodunit after someone scrawls a racial slur on the wall.
Feather in the Storm
S1 Ep7
7.6
28th Jun 1999
Jerri finds her calling on the debate team, but can she make it through the dangerous physical training for the big competition?
To Be Young, Gifted and Blank
S1 Ep8
7.4
5th Jul 1999
Noblet discovers that Jerri is a violin prodigy and ruthlessly grooms her to become the star he always wanted to be.
Jerri Is Only Skin Deep
S1 Ep9
7.1
12th Jul 1999
Desperate to become homecoming queen, Jerri concocts some unique strategies to eliminate the competition.
The Trip Back
S1 Ep10
7.3
19th Jul 1999
Jerri reverts back to her old ways and succumbs to drugs in an attempt to win the affection of a beautiful female stoner
