Privileged Season 1 Episode Guide

Episode 1 – Pilot – Original Air Date – 09/09/2008

TV Ratings :  Million Viewers | Adults 18-49:

JOANNA GARCIA AND ANNE ARCHER STAR IN A NEW DRAMA BASED ON THE HIT BOOK "HOW TO TEACH FILTHY RICH GIRLS" — Megan Smith (JoAnna Garcia, "Reba"), a smart and quirky young assistant at a glossy magazine, is fired when her Yale education proves detrimental to getting ahead in the world of tabloid journalism. Her boss (guest star Debi Mazar, "Entourage") takes pity on her and arranges an interview with Laurel Limoges (Anne Archer, "Fatal Attraction"), the elegant and wealthy head of a cosmetics empire based in Palm Beach. Laurel offers Megan a job as a live-in tutor for her twin teen granddaughters, Rose (Lucy Hale, "Bionic Woman") and Sage (Ashley Newbrough, "The Best Years"). The beautiful and rebellious twins are less-than-thrilled with their new tutor, but Megan is determined to win them over as she enjoys the perks of her new job – breathtaking private suite, gorgeous car and live-in chef (Allan Louis, "Stomp the Yard"). Even the neighbors are fabulous in Palm Beach, and Megan quickly catches the eye of Will Davis (Brian Hallisay, "Bones"), the wealthy and extremely hot dilettante who lives on the estate next door. Hoping to upset Megan, Sage encourages invites Megan's estranged sister Lily (Kristina Apgar, "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles") to Laurel's fund-raising event, where one of the waiters is Megan's best friend Charlie (Michael Cassidy, "Smallville"), who has been secretly in love with her for a long time. Michael Engler directed the pilot written by executive producer Rina Mimoun (#100).
 

Episode 2 – All About Honesty – Original Air Date – 09/16/2008

TV Ratings :  Million Viewers | Adults 18-49:

MEGAN HAS HER FIRST TASTE OF THE DANGEROUS WORLD OF THE RICH AND POWERFUL — Megan (JoAnna Garcia) is thrilled when Laurel (Anne Archer) invites her to a glamorous Palm Beach social event and introduces her to several influential people. When Laurel points out a young woman who is inappropriately dressed, Megan is shocked to realize it's her sister Lily (Kristina Apgar), and lies to Laurel about knowing her. Later, when Lily connects with Will (Brian Hallisay) and she and Megan get into a loud, public argument, Laurel realizes that Megan lied to her about knowing Lily. Rose (Lucy Kate Hale) is devastated that her ex-boyfirend, Max (guest star Andrew J. West) is at the party with another girl, and Megan and Sage (Ashley Newbrough) argue over how to help Rose deal with the situation. Finally, Megan offers help the daughter of one of Laurel's important business contacts with her application to Yale, but has to leave the girl hanging to rescue Rose and Sage from being arrested for driving without a license. Michael Cassidy and Allan Louis also star. Michael Engler directed the episode written by Rina Mimoun (#101).
 

Episode 3 – All About What You Really, Really Want – Original Air Date – 09/23/2008

TV Ratings :  Million Viewers | Adults 18-49:

YACHT PARTY! — When Rose (Lucy Kate Hale) is told that she will have to repeat her freshman year of high school at the exclusive prep school she and Sage (Ashley Newbrough) attend, Megan (JoAnna Garcia) requests a meeting with the headmaster, Jacob Cassidy (guest star David Giuntoli). Jacob turns out to be young and handsome, and Megan is temporarily thrown by the flirtatious vibe between them, but quickly regains her composure and convinces him to give Rose another chance to bring her grades up. When Rose and Sage skip their tutoring session that evening to party, Megan follows them onto their friend's yacht and tries to lay down the law. Megan sees Will (Brian Hallisay) at the party, but she rebuffs his advances and encourages him to continue dating her sister, Lily (Kristina Apgar), whom Megan has been avoiding since their fight at the fund-raiser. Finally, Megan accepts a date with Jacob, never noticing that her best friend Charlie (Michael Cassidy) is jealous. Allan Louis also stars. Nick Marck directed the episode written by Anna Fricke (#102)

Episode 4 – All About The Power Position – Original Air Date – 09/30/2008

TV Ratings :  Million Viewers | Adults 18-49:

MEGAN GETS TOO MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT THE TWINS' SEX LIVES / A PSA REGARDING TEEN PREGNANCY AIRS AFTER THE EPISODE — Megan (JoAnna Garcia) is shocked to discover an adult DVD in Rose's (Lucy Kate Hale) bookbag and even more shocked when Rose reveals she is not a virgin. Rose admits she is planning to have sex with her current boyfriend Max (guest star Andrew J. West), and doesn't understand why Megan seems so uptight about sexual issues. Megan's insecurities also show up during a date with Jacob (guest star David Giuntoli) and she fears he is losing interest in her. Sage (Ashley Newbrough) invites Lily (Kristina Apgar) out to a restaurant in order to dig up dirt on Megan, and Megan is furious when she finds out that Lily and Sage were drinking together. Michael Cassidy, Allan Louis and Brian Hallisay also star. David Paymen directed the episode written by executive producer Rina Mimoun and Christopher Fife (#103).