Popular (1999)
S02E04 The Sweetest Taboo
Episode Overview
Desperate to reclaim her place with the Glamazons, Nicole resorts to bribing and blackmailing Principal Krupps, but her schemes backfire. Teaming up with Mary Cherry and Sugar Daddy, she creates a phony video intended to discredit him, only to find herself banned from the cheer squad for good. Meanwhile, a new student arrives at Kennedy High and quickly earns a position on the football team, stirring jealousy in Josh, who tries to turn his peers against him. In a twist, he convinces his mom to take a job at the school, leading to her dating the football coach and causing chaos in Josh’s life. Sam misreads George, ultimately realizing that friendship is far more valuable than any article. When Josh finds Nicole in tears, he sees her vulnerability, and they find comfort in each other’s company.
