Notes: (Re-edited and re-uploaded September 2010)
Guest Cast:
Mr. Osbourne: Erick Avari
Principal Krupps: Robert Gant
Art Fleischer: Brett Cullen
Formatting: The main differences between the way the episodes are presented here and true script format are that on this website, everything is left-justified, while script format has specific block-margins for dialog, etc., and that scripts are still traditionally printed in Courier (monospace) font. These episodes are also available on my Popular website (link is in my info) if you would like to read them as though they were printed scripts.
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POPULAR: SENIOR YEAR
BREAKING UP IS NOT ALL THAT HARD TO DO
TEASER
FADE IN:
INT. MCQUEEN UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
A frozen tableau: Sam, staring in stricken shock at Harrison
and Brooke, who have obviously just been in the shower
together.
For a long moment, no one moves.
HARRISON
Sam—
His voice breaks the spell; Sam focuses on him, eyes wide,
shaking her head in mute disbelief. Then she turns and flees
back down the stairs.
HARRISON (CONT'D)
SAM!
He rushes down the stairs after her.
CUT TO:
EXT. MCQUEEN HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
The front door flies open, and Sam runs full-tilt out and down
the walk. A moment later, Harrison appears in the open
doorway.
HARRISON
SAM!
He starts to step outside before remembering that he is only
wearing a towel. He turns back, slamming the door shut.
CUT TO:
INT. MCQUEEN UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER
Harrison bounds back up the stairs and runs for Brooke's room.
Brooke, who hasn't moved from the bathroom doorway, reaches
for him.
BROOKE
Harrison—
He brushes past her and disappears into her room. Starting to
cry, she slides down to the floor, burying her face in her
hands.
WHITE OUT.
END OF TEASER