—A spoof of the after-school specials of the 1970s and 1980s, "Strangers With Candy" is the story of 46-year-old Jerri. She ran away from home and became "a boozer, a user, and a loser" after dropping out of high school as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping and larceny. She has been to prison several times and wants to be a popular student at Flatpoint High. Possibly illiterate, she tries out eating disorders so people will like her, and at home, she has to deal with her mother's alcoholism.

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Season 110 of 10 Episodes

Eager to fit in, Jerri mixes drugs for the most popular girl in school.
The health teacher gives each girl a real baby to help them learn about responsibility.
Due to her stepmother's drinking, Jerri may lose the lead in the school play.
Jerri is faced with the dilemma of ratting on her locker mate.
Jerri falls in love with a transfer student but later discovers a secret that will separate them forever.
Jerri creates an elaborate scheme to eliminate her competition while vying for homecoming queen.
Someone writes a racial slur on a wall in Flatpoint High, causing an uproar.
Jerri joins the debate team but will have to endure dangerous physical training for the big competition.
Noblet grooms Jerri to be a star after discovering her talent for the violin.
Jerri succumbs to drugs in an attempt to win the affection of a female "stoner."

A spoof of the after-school specials of the 1970s and 1980s, "Strangers With Candy" is the story of 46-year-old Jerri. She ran away from home and became "a boozer, a user, and a loser" after dropping out of high school as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping and larceny. She has been to prison several times and wants to be a popular student at Flatpoint High. Possibly illiterate, she tries out eating disorders so people will like her, and at home, she has to deal with her mother's alcoholism.

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