Strangers with Candy

Strangers with Candy

Doing things right....the second time around.

1999 · 3 seasons · 30 eps · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

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Jerri Blank is a former prostitute and junkie whore who returns to high school as a 46-year-old freshman at Flatpoint High. Jerri ran away from home and became 'a boozer, a user, and a loser' after dropping out as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping, and larceny. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she 'stole the TV'. At home, Jerri's father Guy is comatose, although he seems perfectly capable of amazing feats. Her stepmother Sara is vain and bitter, and stepbrother Derrick is a bullying jock. Jerri tries to do things the right way but always ends up learning the wrong lesson. Her hijinks often involve, either directly or indirectly, neurotic history teacher Chuck Noblet and his secret lover, sensitive art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck.

Created by Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse

Network: Comedy Central

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Amy Sedaris Jerri Blank
Paul Dinello Geoffrey Jellineck
Stephen Colbert Chuck Noblet
Greg Hollimon Onyx Blackman
Deborah Rush Sara Blank
Larc Spies Derrick Blank
Orlando Pabotoy Orlando Pinatubo
Maria Thayer Tammi Littlenut
Sarah Thyre Coach Cherri Wolf
Roberto Gari Guy Blank
Dolores Duffy Iris Puffybush
Patrick Blindauer Chip Beavers

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