Popular S1E3 — Under Siege

7.8

Popular•Season 1•Episode 3

Under Siege

7.8/10 · 82 votesOct 7, 199944 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Sam writes an exposé about the cheerleaders' school budget, leading to the squad's termination and its remaining funds being redistributed to the drama department. The exposé also heightens the tension between Brooke and Sam as they prepare for their first dinner together with their parents.

Directed byPerry Lang

Written byRyan Murphy

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Seasons2

Cast11

Leslie Bibb

Leslie Bibb

Brooke McQueen

Carly Pope

Carly Pope

Sam McPherson

Tamara Mello

Tamara Mello

Lily Esposito

Christopher Gorham

Christopher Gorham

Harrison John

Sara Rue

Sara Rue

Carmen Ferrara

Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson

Josh Ford

Tammy Lynn Michaels

Tammy Lynn Michaels

Nicole Julian

Ron Lester

Ron Lester

Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino

Leslie Grossman

Leslie Grossman

Mary Cherry

Lisa Darr

Lisa Darr

Jane McPherson

Scott Bryce

Scott Bryce

Mike McQueen

Crew2

Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy

Writer

Perry Lang

Perry Lang

Director

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Episode Summary

"Under Siege" is episode 3 of Popular season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 82 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Perry Lang and written by Ryan Murphy, it aired on October 7, 1999.

Next: E4 · Windstruck Best of Season 1