The Inbetweeners: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

MTV | MTV - Music Television | Season Premiere Date: August 20, 2012

Starring: Zack Pearlman, Brett Gelman, Mark L. Young

Summary: The US version of the British series about Will, Simon, Jay and Neil (Joey Pollari, Bubba Lewis, Zack Pearlman, and Mark L. Young) who try to navigate high school while not being popular nor unpopular.

Creator: Damon Beesley and Iain Morris

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. The Dance
Air Date: November 5, 2012
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S1:E11. Spa Time
Air Date: October 29, 2012
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S1:E10. Reading Gives You Wings
Air Date: October 22, 2012

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Diane Werts

Aug 17, 2012

The first three episodes totally nail it. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Aug 17, 2012

it all works--or at least most of it does--in no small part because everyone has known (or God forbid, has been) one of these kids, stupidly initiating school clubs to impress a girl (as Will does in a later episode) or being embarrassed by that horrible-looking starter car cheerfully purchased by dad. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Aug 17, 2012

The Inbetweeners is a companion to the network's hit Awkward. And equally funny. [27 Aug 2012, p.48]

Curt Wagner

Aug 20, 2012

The Inbetweeners delivers moments of humor equal to all those other shows--mostly from the physical comedy--but overall it's too wimpy to make its own mark. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Aug 21, 2012

The Inbetweeners seems to be experiencing the growing pains of its principal characters. A better start would have been preferable, but at least the show's weekly slings and arrows are pointing upward. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Aug 17, 2012

The series still can't get liftoff because it seems like a limp copy. Read full review

David Wiegand

Aug 17, 2012

It's really sad to see such a great show dumbed down to this extent, and with the apparent cooperation of the original show's creators, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, who serve as executive producers for the American travesty. Read full review

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natasexual

Feb 7, 2013

great show, I think it's too underrated. its disappointing to see this show get such harsh ratings and reviews. if people can enjoy the most simple minded programs, like the crap that airs on cartoon network, then they can enjoy this. which is enjoyable. I am looking forward to the nextgreat show, I think it's too underrated. its disappointing to see this show get such harsh ratings and reviews. if people can enjoy the most simple minded programs, like the crap that airs on cartoon network, then they can enjoy this. which is enjoyable. I am looking forward to the next season's release.… Expand

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TravisFinn

Aug 27, 2012

As an american who has not seen the original show, I have to say I really enjoy this! The only people who REALLY hate this I feel is the people who've had seen and loved the original show instead. This is pretty funny I say and I can't see why so many people dislike it!

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CWCgamer

Aug 21, 2012

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this. It is funny and it wasn't boring. The trailer doesn't do it justice at all. I'm looking forward to seeing the next episode :)

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PolisKanin

Feb 1, 2014

The first few episodes are just Americans reenacting the first Inbetweeners episodes, but after that the episodes completely changed. It seems like the writers couldn't figure out if they wanted to remake The Inbetweeners, or make new episodes to the UK series, and just couldn't get theThe first few episodes are just Americans reenacting the first Inbetweeners episodes, but after that the episodes completely changed. It seems like the writers couldn't figure out if they wanted to remake The Inbetweeners, or make new episodes to the UK series, and just couldn't get the original actors.… Expand

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drlowdon

Apr 9, 2020

There is of course a long history of remaking TV shows for American audiences, and while some shows have gone on to match or even surpass the original (Veep), most have failed. This remake of the Inbetweeners is another one of those failures…

For the most part it adheres pretty closely toThere is of course a long history of remaking TV shows for American audiences, and while some shows have gone on to match or even surpass the original (Veep), most have failed. This remake of the Inbetweeners is another one of those failures…

For the most part it adheres pretty closely to the original British version with some scenes almost matching word to word, but by toning down the swearing and making each cast member into your more stereotypical sitcom characters it’s very bland.

In all honesty I’m not really sure why this show exists!… Expand

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godwinkent888

May 29, 2014

Seriously? They can't come up with anything new? I'm seriously pissed off that MTV is continuing making remakes of already perfect shows that are fine just the way they are. The jokes don't work without the British accents. There I said it.

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THillman01

May 24, 2016

Please. Just watch the original. It is so much funnier. It is not to late. It is on Netflix or putlocker. It buries this absolute trash... Also every time they replace words like "wanker" with "turd" it makes it seem so much less funny and way more immature. And I mean "immature" in the 'i'mPlease. Just watch the original. It is so much funnier. It is not to late. It is on Netflix or putlocker. It buries this absolute trash... Also every time they replace words like "wanker" with "turd" it makes it seem so much less funny and way more immature. And I mean "immature" in the 'i'm a 6 year old boy, poo poo lol' kind of way.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 20, 2012
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  S1:E12. The Dance
  Air Date: November 5, 2012
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  S1:E11. Spa Time
  Air Date: October 29, 2012
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  S1:E10. Reading Gives You Wings
  Air Date: October 22, 2012
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  S1:E9. Fire!
  Air Date: October 15, 2012
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  S1:E8. The Field Trip
  Air Date: October 8, 2012
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  S1:E7. Crystal Springs
  Air Date: October 1, 2012
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  S1:E6. Class Clown
  Air Date: September 24, 2012
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  S1:E5. The Masters
  Air Date: September 17, 2012
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  S1:E4. The Wrong Box
  Air Date: September 10, 2012
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  S1:E3. Club Code
  Air Date: September 3, 2012
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  S1:E2. Sunshine Mountain
  Air Date: August 27, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: August 20, 2012