Episode List
| Series # |
Title | Director | Writer(s) | Original airdate |
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| 0 | "Pilot" | Kevin Rodney Sullivan | Steven Antin | |
| The pilot was not aired on television. There are some differences between the pilot and the first aired episode "The Beginning" including Jeremy Sisto in the role of Finn, production in Atlanta with the secondary roles cast with actors local to Atlanta, and a Top 40 soundtrack instead of less well known music that is personally favored by the series creator. | ||||
| 1 | "The Beginning" | James Whitmore, Jr. | Steven Antin | July 12, 2000 (2000-07-12) |
| Will settles in at Rawley Academy, where the teacher Finn learns a secret Will shared with Scout. When Scout's dating Bella turns serious, Mr. Banks explains why he won't allow it. The rowing team's cox Jacqueline "Jake" Pratt, who also has a secret, makes a profound impression on Hamilton. Hamilton is surprised by this and starts to question his own sexual orientation. | ||||
| 2 | "Our Town" "Some Good Times" |
James Whitmore, Jr. | Steven Antin | July 19, 2000 (2000-07-19) |
| Will agonises over telling best friend Sean about his attending the summer session at Rawley Academy. Scout is introduced to Will's old friends at Sean's party. Bella gets upset when Scout tells her that he wants to tell his father about her. Sean misreads the situation and a brawl ensues. Hamilton lets Jake know that he's not into guys. Jake's bike is confiscated by the groundskeeper and Hamilton offers to help get it back. | ||||
| 3 | "Kiss and Tell" | Perry Lang | Kerry Ehrin | July 26, 2000 (2000-07-26) |
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Will and returned student Ryder accidentally see Finn kissing the dean's wife. Will finds himself in a position where he has to choose between protecting Finn or himself. Scout has a hard time stopping thinking about Bella, but then Paige, a long-time friend of Scout's family, turns up. Scout asks Paige out on a date to the newly restored drive-in theater. Lena, an L.A. resident visiting Rawley Academy, hears about the drive-in and invites Jake to join her and Hamilton. Guest cast includes Charlie Hunnam as Gregor Ryder, Matt Czuchry as Sean McGrail, and Kathleen Bridget Kelly as Kate Fleming. |
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| 4 | "Cinderbella" | James Whitmore, Jr. | Anne McGrail | August 2, 2000 (2000-08-02) |
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Will asks Bella to join him for the Summer Cotillion to impress on Caroline. Hamilton and Jake agree to go alone together, an agreement which is broken when Lena asks Hamilton to go with her. Guest cast includes Matt Czuchry as Sean McGrail and Michelle Monaghan as Caroline Busse. |
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| 5 | "Winning Isn't Everything" | Mel Damski | Andi Bushell & Jim Praytor | August 9, 2000 (2000-08-09) |
| Scout's father, Senator Calhoun, makes an unexpected visit for parents' weekend and the regatta, as does Jake's mother. Will's conflict with his father deepens and Bella contemplates meeting Senator Calhoun. | ||||
| 6 | "Gone" | James Whitmore, Jr. | Laura Wolner & Greg Berlanti | August 16, 2000 (2000-08-16) |
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Bella writes a confessing letter to senator Calhoun and hides it in her jacket, which her younger sister, Grace, subsequently borrows and loses. Ryder finds himself in possession of Will's laptop. Jake and Hamilton go on a date and are confused as to who should pick up the tab or ride the "bitch pad" of Jake's bike. This episode is narrated by Kate Bosworth as Bella Banks. Guest cast includes Charlie Hunnam as Gregor Ryder. |
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| 7 | "Free Will" | Robert M. Williams, Jr. | Ellen Byron & Lissa Kapstrom | August 21, 2000 (2000-08-21) |
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Bella receives a birthday present from her mother but is unsure how to relate to it. Will's request to tutor has been approved. Will is surprised to learn who he will tutor and what has changed since they last met. Hamilton suggests moving in with Jake so that they can spend more time together. Guest cast includes Charlie Hunnam as Gregor Ryder, Matt Czuchry as Sean McGrail, and Kathleen Bridget Kelly as Kate Fleming. |
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| 8 | "Will Bella Scout Her Mom?" | James Whitmore, Jr. | Steven Antin & Joe Voci | August 30, 2000 (2000-08-30) |
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Will learns that the funding for his scholarship has been withdrawn. Bella's father receives a phone call informing him that the gas station is up for auction, and Bella seeks out her mother to put the deed in her father's name. Jake's masquerade comes to an abrupt halt. At the end of the episode, Will gets new funding, allowing him to remain at the academy for the fall semester. While this episode is clearly meant to serve as the introduction for the fall season of the series, Young Americans was canceled before any additional episodes could be produced. Guest cast includes Matt Czuchry as Sean McGrail and Glynnis O'Connor as Donna Banks. |
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