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Season 2 - Best Episodes Of The Hard Times of RJ Berger

Overall Rating: ★ 7.4

Season 2 - Best Episodes Of The Hard Times of RJ Berger

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.4)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 2 episodes of The Hard Times of RJ Berger. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

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 High School in Ohio who has an exceptionally large penis. Berger's two best friends are Miles Jenner, whose ambitions for popularity cause him to clash with Berger, and goth girl Lily Miran, who has been lusting after Berger for several years. Berger's love interest is Jenny Swanson, a cheerleader who is involved with Max Owens, a popular jock and bully. The show is presented as a coming of age story and has been described by Katzenberg and Grahame-Smith as a blend of the television series The Wonder Years and the film Superbad. The pilot episode premiered on June 6, 2010, and the first season of 12 episodes concluded August 23, 2010. MTV renewed The Hard Times of RJ Berger for a second season, which premiered on March 24, 2011, and concluded on May 30, 2011, but canceled the show that August.

2 Seasons
24 Episodes
Canceled
Comedy
Best Episodes
S2E12 - The Better Man ★ 7.7
S2E3 - The Lock-in ★ 7.5
S2E1 - RJ's Choice ★ 7.4
Worst Episodes
S2E6 - Saving Dick ★ 6.8
S2E8 - Give Me a 'P' ★ 6.9
S2E4 - Ugly Jenny ★ 7.0
★ 7.7/10 (50 votes)
#1

The Better Man

S2:E12

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

★ 7.5/10 (56 votes)
#2

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.

★ 7.4/10 (49 votes)
#3

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.

★ 7.4/10 (46 votes)
#4

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.

★ 7.4/10 (46 votes)
#5

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.

★ 7.2/10 (39 votes)
#6

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.

★ 7.1/10 (48 votes)
#7

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).

★ 7.1/10 (41 votes)
#8

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.

★ 7.1/10 (42 votes)
#9

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.

★ 7.0/10 (43 votes)
#10

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.

★ 6.9/10 (38 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.

★ 6.8/10 (40 votes)
#12

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.

★ 6.8/10 (40 votes)
#1

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.

★ 6.9/10 (38 votes)
#2

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.

★ 7.0/10 (43 votes)
#3

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.

★ 7.1/10 (48 votes)
#4

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).

★ 7.1/10 (41 votes)
#5

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.

★ 7.1/10 (42 votes)
#6

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.

★ 7.2/10 (39 votes)
#7

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.

★ 7.4/10 (49 votes)
#8

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.

★ 7.4/10 (46 votes)
#9

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.

★ 7.4/10 (46 votes)
#10

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.

★ 7.5/10 (56 votes)
#11

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.

★ 7.7/10 (50 votes)
#12

The Better Man

S2:E12

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

★ 7.4/10 (49 votes)

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.

★ 7.1/10 (48 votes)

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).

★ 7.5/10 (56 votes)

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.

★ 7.0/10 (43 votes)

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.

★ 7.1/10 (41 votes)

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.

★ 6.8/10 (40 votes)

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.

★ 7.4/10 (46 votes)

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.

★ 6.9/10 (38 votes)

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.

★ 7.2/10 (39 votes)

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.

★ 7.1/10 (42 votes)

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.

★ 7.4/10 (46 votes)

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.

★ 7.7/10 (50 votes)

The Better Man

S2:E12

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

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 7.2 12
★ 7.7 The Better Man
★ 6.8 Saving Dick
1 ★ 6.9 12
★ 7.4 The Right Thing
★ 6.7 Pilot
Paul Iacono
Jareb Dauplaise
Kara Taitz
Amber Lancaster
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