Storyline

At Bedford University, six students are brought together in seminar called Sex and the Human Condition.

First Aired

2006-03-29
Last Aired

2006-05-10
Creator

Tom Fontana
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

The WB

Keywords:

new york city college young adult

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Season 1

1. I'm Gonna Love College

At Bedford University, Professor Macklin presides over a “sex and the human condition” seminar. It is ...More

At Bedford University, Professor Macklin presides over a “sex and the human condition” seminar. It is soon revealed however that Sarah had an affair with a professor, which is about to be made public by Richard, the school newspaper's editor, who happens to be a recovering alcoholic. Meanwhile, Sarah is upset over the fact that her younger brother, Owen, is also a part of the sex seminar, which means he will hear the sordid details of her sex life.Less

42mins 2006-03-29

2. The Truth About Sex

The ethics committee meets about Professor Dixon's sleeping with two of his students and whether he sh...More

The ethics committee meets about Professor Dixon's sleeping with two of his students and whether he should be censured. His wife asks Sarah if she is sleeping with him and she denies it. After inviting Natalie to a dorm party, Owen is shocked when she shows up with another man on her arm. Rachel shocks Lee with her news.Less

42mins 2006-04-05

3. Tell Me No Secrets

Professor Macklin decides to make the theme of the class confidentiality after Lee's personal life end...More

Professor Macklin decides to make the theme of the class confidentiality after Lee's personal life ends up in the school paper. However, Richard claims free speech as his reasoning for publishing the information. Meanwhile, Sarah starts dating a hot athlete but she is unaware that he is just using her to help fund his team.Less

42mins 2006-04-12

4. Zen and the Art of Manipulation

Richard has no idea that the older woman in his new relationship is none other than Professor Macklin'...More

Richard has no idea that the older woman in his new relationship is none other than Professor Macklin's ex wife, Katrina. Owen and Natalie volunteer at a psychiatric center and Natalie begins to think differently of him. Meanwhile, all the students are learning about sexual manipulation, both in and out of the seminar.Less

42mins 2006-04-19

5. Love and the Tenth Planet

Owen tries to impress Natalie on a date. Lee begins playing online poker and faces the consequences. S...More

Owen tries to impress Natalie on a date. Lee begins playing online poker and faces the consequences. Sarah decides to dump her new guy after she realizes that sex is not enough. Meanwhile, Richard, Professor Macklin and his wife Katrina all end up at the same concert.Less

42mins 2006-04-26

6. The Passion of the Beaver

After Professor Macklin selects passion as the topic for the week, Zoe complains to him that she has n...More

After Professor Macklin selects passion as the topic for the week, Zoe complains to him that she has nothing to be passionate about. Richard decides to use his family name to get his lover, Katrina, access to city officials. Natalie and Owen decide to try and help save the school's health clinic, although Owen is only in it to try to get Natalie. However, soon Owen's sister, Sarah, decides to oppose the heath clinic, placing Owen in an awkward situation.Less

42mins 2006-05-03

7. Risky Business

Richard is still depressed over the loss of Katrina after she decides to go back to Professor Macklin....More

Richard is still depressed over the loss of Katrina after she decides to go back to Professor Macklin. He soon ends up in the arms of ex-girlfriend, Natalie, which makes Owen extremely jealous. Meanwhile, Lee continues his gambling addiction and has to buy a term paper for his most important class. Zoe begins to contemplate losing her virginity just so she can make Lee jealous.Less

42mins 2006-05-10

8. Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Professor Macklin decides that abstinence will be the topic of the week. Owen and Natalie begin to ret...More

Professor Macklin decides that abstinence will be the topic of the week. Owen and Natalie begin to rethink their relationship after she will not allow him to stay with her for a few days. This makes Natalie think about giving Richard a second chance. Lee, however, is having problems abstaining from gambling and sex and must take a loan from Richard to pay his gambling debt. Richard decides to hire Zoe to be the school newspaper’s new sex columnist, and Sarah almost gives her former professor/lover another chance, until she discovers that she's not the only student he has eyes for.Less