Grosse Pointe (2000)
The onscreen melodrama is nothing compared to what happens when the cameras stop rolling on the fictitious primetime soap GROSSE POINTE. The comedy follows the lives of six young actors trying to adjust to the demands to instant stardom, as their hit show launches them into the world of premieres, paparazzi and power.
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Episode 1 - Pilot
Release Date: 2000-09-22The arrival of stage-trained Courtney Scott threatens "Grosse Pointe" leading lady Hunter Fallow and sparks romantic interest in a male castmate.
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Episode 2 - Thieves Like Us
Release Date: 2000-09-29Hunter talks a reluctant Marcy into helping her sabotage Courtney's scenes by making faces at her out of camera range. Hunter's ploy backfires, however, when the unsuspecting producers call her on the carpet about her less-than-legal off-duty habit.
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Episode 3 - Prelude to a Kiss
Release Date: 2000-10-09Hunter freaks when next week's script calls for her character's boyfriend, played by Quentin, to kiss Courtney's character. She asks the producers to stop the story line and tries to get Quentin to support her case. But when both rebuff her, she decides to spread a rumor about Quentin. Meanwhile, Marcy throws a party to lure Johnny into spending time with her.
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Episode 4 - Devil in a Blue Dress
Release Date: 2000-10-16Hunter gets an audition for an Oliver Stone movie but is hesitant when she learns she may have to gain weight to get the part. When she balks, Courtney tells her a real actress would put on the pounds, and Marcy offers to help her beef up. Meanwhile, Dave snags the movie script and makes copies to auction on the Internet.
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Episode 5 - Halloween
Release Date: 2000-10-20After recovering from an accident on the set, Marcy finally finds her own hot guy when the girls take her out clubbing. Meanwhile, Dave has to find another place to live when Johnny throws him out of the trailer.
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Episode 6 - Mommie Dearest
Release Date: 2000-10-27Hunter is ecstatic when she talks Rob into hiring her reformed-alcoholic mother Helena for a bit part. But an ambitious Helena isn't satisfied with her one-line character and sets her sights on a steamier role, leaving a dismayed Hunter to rethink her support. Elsewhere, Courtney and Johnny prepare to play a charity volleyball match with cast members of "Popular."
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Episode 7 - Sleeping with the Enemy
Release Date: 2000-11-03Tabloid rumors that Helena and Quentin are romantically involved send Hunter fuming--primarily because the rumors are true. Johnny's movie premiere provides an excellent opportunity for the cast to steal some spotlights.
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Episode 8 - Satisfaction
Release Date: 2000-11-10Cast and crew revolt when the new producer aims to shoot a graphic sex scene. Protesters include Marcy, who says she's too inexperienced; Johnny, who hates being nearly naked most of the time; and fellow producer Rob, who decides to take action.
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Episode 9 - Boys on the Side
Release Date: 2000-11-19Courtney's hotshot boyfriend causes a stir on the set, and Johnny has to go out with the winner of a fan contest, who turns out to be a 14-year-old boy.
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Episode 10 - Puppet Master
Release Date: 2000-11-26Hunter and Courtney vie for the attention of Hunter's ex-boyfriend Jonah, who's on the set to direct an episode, while Dave and Marcy realize they have something in common--their underwear.
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Episode 11 - Star Wars
Release Date: 2000-12-17After making a big stink on the set, Hunter takes out a restraining order against Quentin; Courtney does a Japanese commercial, not realizing what her overseas nickname is; a studly guest star sets his sights on Marcy.
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Episode 12 - Barenaked in America
Release Date: 2001-01-07A magazine publishes nude photos of Courtney without her permission, causing a big hubbub among the cast and crew. Meanwhile, Dave prepares to tell Marcy how he really feels about her.
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Episode 13 - Secrets and Lies
Release Date: 2001-01-14While Hunter and Dave embark on an intimate but decidedly unromantic relationship, Marcy embraces her Jewish heritage--and a nice Jewish guy with it. A denial-ridden Quentin is obsessed with his impending birthday.
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Episode 14 - The End of the Affair
Release Date: 2001-02-04Dave prepares to break up with Hunter, who only makes things more difficult for him.
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Episode 15 - Opposite of Sex
Release Date: 2001-02-11Jason Priestley sponsors the latest member of Sex Addicts Anonymous--Quentin. Marcy frets over a phone-in campaign to kill her character.
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Episode 16 - Passion Fish
Release Date: 2001-02-16Sarah Michelle Gellar agrees to appear on the show--but only if her character can kiss Marcy's. Now rumors are flying about whether Gellar's gay, and Marcy's considering "experimenting" with her. Quentin, meanwhile, takes credit for rushing to the aid of a hit-and-run victim whom, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, he actually hit in the first place.
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Episode 17 - My Best Friend's Wedding
Release Date: 2001-02-18Hunter announces that she's getting married in two days to a guy she met the day before--Dweezil Zappa. Wedding party members include maid of honor Marcy and bridesmaid-for-hire Elizabeth Berkley. Meanwhile, Marcy and Dave make a love connection.