Cinematography:
Mathew RudenbergComposer:
David Gregory ByrneCast:
Paul Iacono, Jareb Dauplaise, Kara Taitz, Amber Lancaster, Jayson Blair, Marlon Young, Beth Littleford, Larry Poindexter, Ciena Rae, Caitlin Crosby (more)Seasons(2) / Episodes(24)
Plots(1)
The Hard Times of RJ Berger orbits the hilariously-hellish lives of a deeply unpopular 15 year-old (Paul Iacono) and his scheming, sex-obsessed best friend, Miles Jenner (Jareb Dauplaise). Other than pining after the girl of his dreams, Jenny Swanson (Amber Lancaster), receiving daily beatings from the meanest jock in school, Max Owens (Jayson Blair), and evading the stalker-ish advances of Lily Miran (Kara Taitz), there really isn't much excitement in RJ's life. That is, until his anatomical gift is accidentally exposed to the entire school.
In a single moment, RJ goes from anonymous to infamous, and for the first time in his life, he feels a tiny sliver of confidence. Swept up in this man-sized wave of recognition, we'll watch RJ claw his way out of the popularity basement. Whether it's trying to get laid, dealing with his bizarre parents, or simply navigating the treacherous waters of sophomore year, RJ will live out the stories -- good, bad and ugly -- that we all remember from high school. One mis-adventure at a time, we'll see him grow from a shy, awkward boy into a slightly less shy and awkward young man.
(official distributor synopsis)
Cast
![Paul Iacono](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/424/424200_97c466.jpg)
Paul Iacono
USA
Best series:
Girls (2012) (series)
Human Giant (2007) (series)
Deadbeat (2014) (series)
![Jareb Dauplaise](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/428/428912_a4e4b4.jpg)
Jareb Dauplaise
USA
Best series:
The Big Bang Theory (2007) (series)
Mad Men (2007) (series)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) (series)
![Kara Taitz](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/428/428913_a65ef7.jpg)
Kara Taitz
Best series:
Raising Hope (2010) (series)
Samantha Who? (2007) (series)
The Hard Times of RJ Berger (2010) (series)
![Amber Lancaster](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/460/460056_f262c9.jpg)
Amber Lancaster
USA
Best series:
Community (2009) (series)
Entourage (2004) (series)
My Own Worst Enemy (2008) (series)
![Jayson Blair](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/416/416784_0b41bf.jpg)
Jayson Blair
USA
Best series:
9-1-1 (2018) (series)
Heroes (2006) (series)
Good Trouble (2019) (series)
Marlon Young
USA
Best series:
Better Call Saul (2015) (series)
Entourage (2004) (series)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) (series)
![Beth Littleford](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/063/138/63138116_6bb88d.jpg)
Beth Littleford
USA
Best series:
Spin City (1996) (series) - actor, a.f.
Love, Victor (2020) (series)
The Fosters (2013) (series)
![Larry Poindexter](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/440/162440789_6a790c.png)
Larry Poindexter
USA
Best series:
Friends (1994) (series)
How I Met Your Mother (2005) (series)
Kingdom (2014) (series)
Ciena Rae
Best series:
The Fosters (2013) (series)
Hit-Monkey (2021) (series)
The Middle (2009) (series)
Caitlin Crosby
Best series:
That '70s Show (1998) (series)
Complete Savages (2004) (series)
Malcolm in the Middle (2000) (series)
![DeVaughn Nixon](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/191/166191608_508600.jpg)
DeVaughn Nixon
Best series:
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022) (series)
Snowfall (2017) (series)
Greek (2007) (series)
![Najarra Townsend](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276132_8e0715.jpg)
Najarra Townsend
USA
Best series:
Cold Case (2003) (series)
Criminal Minds (2005) (series)
CSI: NY (2004) (series)
![Noureen DeWulf](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/279/279458_ed85c4.jpg)
Noureen DeWulf
USA
Best series:
Over the Garden Wall (2014) (series)
Good Girls (2018) (series)
Outsourced (2010) (series)
![Crystal Reed](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/465/162465626_2bb7c8.png)
Crystal Reed
USA
Best series:
Gotham (2014) (series)
Teen Wolf (2011) (series) - actor, a.f.
Rizzoli & Isles (2010) (series)
![Nicci Faires](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/494/494664_9c9fa1.jpg)
Nicci Faires
USA
Best series:
Devious Maids (2013) (series)
Dark Blue (2009) (series)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) (series)
![Travis Barker](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/923/160923084_90415e.jpg)
Travis Barker
USA
Best series:
The Simpsons (1989) (series)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) (series)
The Hard Times of RJ Berger (2010) (series)
Julia Pace Mitchell
Best series:
Chappelle's Show (2003) (series)
Young Sheldon (2017) (series)
Cold Case (2003) (series)
Blythe Auffarth
USA
Best series:
Third Watch (1999) (series)
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003) (series)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) (series)
![Dan Lauria](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/002/162002952_e8f4e5.jpg)
Dan Lauria
USA
Best series:
Shameless (2011) (series)
This Is Us (2016) (series)
From the Earth to the Moon (1998) (series)
![Paris Hilton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/608/165608152_ec75ff.jpg)
Paris Hilton
USA
Best series:
Ali G in da USAiii (2003) (series)
Supernatural (2005) (series)
My Name Is Earl (2005) (series)