Sam McPherson (Carly Pope) is the leader of the Unpopulars, and Brooke McQueen (Leslie Bibb) is the queen bee of the Populars. To both their dismay, their divorced parents (Sam's mom and Brooke's dad) decide to be a couple. This leaves them in competition more than ever. And the two group clash. Some of the outstanding cast includes Sara Rue, Christopher Gorham, and Leslie Grossman.This is Ryan Murphy's first success in the TV world. It's a colorful teen high school drama. It pits a group of Unpopulars against a group of Populars. It's a flashy start with a lot of promise. But it lasted only 2 years. The second season really deteriorated as the group dynamics get muddy.

I have to say that POPULAR was one of the most greatest teen shows that appeared on television, it was a really good show that discussed teen issues even though that it's sourt of unrealistic, but hey i just watch it for fun. For the first season, I give it five by five as it was very entertaining and a good solution for somebody specially the teens, to run away from problems and torture. The second season was good but more serious that even the ending was twisted and gave me some sourt of depression but it doesn't mean that it's not good. I really wanted another season but I just can't understand why would they give up on this show; if the WB fear from the ratings that maybe lower then the first but even though not bad, then hell with the WB just find another network because a show like POPULAR isn't the kind to be rejected quickly.I would like to add that I hate the now CW 'WB'; why in the world did they give up on this show they didn't even give it a chance. Before Buffy, the WB begged for a least successful show and just after that they thought that they were big deals. The WB didn't not only disappointed POPULAR but they disappointed BUFFY as will which was the main reason for their success. POPULAR should've been sold to a company like ABC, cause ABC gives decent chances for a show's success; like 'Ugly Betty', this show was only successful for it's first season and went downhill fastly after that but look at ABC, they're still giving chances for this show.

I was an avid watcher of the television show Popular since its debut and followed it until the end. It was grossly unappreciated and not given the time on the air it deserved. Not only was it ahead of its time (the antics of Mary Cherry are some of the funniest scenes I have ever seen on television), but it was a true homage to teen life in the late nineties. It tackled every issue on any teen's mind: sex, popularity (or lack thereof), alcoholism, step-siblings, eating disorders, racism, adoption, poverty, pregnancy, cheating, etc. and accomplished it with comedy and heart. AMAZING SHOW. I suggest anyone who comes across the DVD set to purchase it immediately.

In opposition to the previous reviewer (what the hell were you watching - a rerun of Dawsons' or a home video??)Anyways, Popular is without a doubt one of THE best teen tv shows to hit screen in the US/UK.The show has just the right mix of comedy and drama which is reminiscent of Heathers. Even the music used with the show sounds like the same music that was used in Heathers.Yes, the show spoofs 'teen issues' but, also adds its own unique take on them. I think you just have to be able to know when to take it seriously and when to laugh - take note previous reviewer! You need a BRAIN.Anyway - just wish they'd get on with it and put it on DVD. It's the least they could do since they unceremoniously ended the series without a proper resolution (b*****ds!)