2007
Alison Scott, a rising E! Entertainment host, has a one-night stand with unemployed slacker Ben Stone, resulting in an unexpected pregnancy. Despite their vastly different lifestyles, Alison decides to keep the baby and Ben commits to being a father, leading them to navigate their new relationship and impending parenthood. As Alison's pregnancy progresses, their relationship faces challenges, including Ben's immaturity, Alison's career demands, and the marital struggles of Alison's sister Debbie and her husband Pete. After a major argument, Ben and Alison separate, with Ben moving into his own apartment and Alison preparing for a single motherhood, while Debbie and Pete also reconcile after their own marital strife.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Knocked Up follows slacker Ben’s one-night stand with career-driven Alison that unexpectedly leads to pregnancy.
Open full beat sheetAlison Scott is listed as Protagonist. 24, pretty, works at E! Entertainment. In the parsed data, Alison Scott is connected to 86 scenes, 181 dialogue lines, 181 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
86 scenes / 181 dialogue linesBen Stone is listed as Protagonist. 23, cute in a chunky Jewish guy sort of way, unemployed, lives with roommates. In the parsed data, Ben Stone is connected to 83 scenes, 166 dialogue lines, 166 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
83 scenes / 166 dialogue linesDebbie is listed as Supporting. Alison's sister, married to Pete, mother of two. In the parsed data, Debbie is connected to 41 scenes, 93 dialogue lines, 100 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
41 scenes / 93 dialogue linesPete is listed as Supporting. Debbie's husband. In the parsed data, Pete is connected to 32 scenes, 62 dialogue lines, 66 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
32 scenes / 62 dialogue linesJonah is listed as Supporting. Ben's roommate. In the parsed data, Jonah is connected to 22 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
22 scenes / 24 dialogue linesJay is listed as Supporting. Ben's roommate. In the parsed data, Jay is connected to 21 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
21 scenes / 24 dialogue linesJason is listed as Supporting. Ben's roommate. In the parsed data, Jason is connected to 20 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
20 scenes / 37 dialogue linesMartin is listed as Supporting. Ben's roommate. In the parsed data, Martin is connected to 14 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
14 scenes / 23 dialogue linesDr. Kuni is listed as Supporting. Gynecologist. In the parsed data, Dr. Kuni is connected to 9 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 110.
9 scenes / 17 dialogue linesSadie is listed as Supporting. Debbie and Pete's daughter, age eight. In the parsed data, Sadie is connected to 9 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
9 scenes / 13 dialogue linesCharlotte is listed as Supporting. Debbie and Pete's daughter, age three. In the parsed data, Charlotte is connected to 9 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
9 scenes / 7 dialogue linesJill is listed as Supporting. E! executive. In the parsed data, Jill is connected to 5 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
5 scenes / 11 dialogue linesRyan Seacrest is listed as Cameo. Television host. In the parsed data, Ryan Seacrest is connected to 3 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
3 scenes / 13 dialogue linesJack is listed as Supporting. Alison's boss at E!. In the parsed data, Jack is connected to 3 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 12 dialogue linesHarris is listed as Supporting. Ben's father. In the parsed data, Harris is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBen and his roommates engage in chaotic, immature activities including fighting and drug use.
Ben Stone, Jason, Jonah, Jay, MartinBen and his roommates ride a rollercoaster.
Ben Stone, Jason, Jonah, Jay, MartinAlison wakes up to her radio alarm.
Alison ScottCharlotte wakes up her parents and sister.
Debbie, Pete, Sadie, CharlotteAlison walks to the main house.
Alison ScottDebbie and Pete argue about taking the kids to school; Alison offers to help.
Alison Scott, Debbie, Pete, Sadie, CharlotteAlison drives the kids to school while they bicker.
Alison Scott, Sadie, CharlotteBen and his friends hold a meeting for their website.
Ben Stone, Jason, Jonah, Jay, MartinRyan Seacrest is stressed before an interview; Alison assists him.
Alison Scott, Ryan Seacrest, JillJack and Jill offer Alison an on-camera position with conditions.
Alison Scott, Jack, JillAlison celebrates her promotion with Debbie and Pete.
Alison Scott, Debbie, PeteAlison and Debbie talk on the way to a club.
Alison Scott, DebbieAlison and Debbie arrive at a club; Ben and his friends are there.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, Jason, Jonah, JayBen and his friends discuss movies; Debbie and Alison talk at the bar.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, Jason, Jonah, JayBen buys Alison a beer.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen rejoins his friends and then approaches Alison and Debbie.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, Jason, Jonah, JayBen and Alison dance and decide to leave together.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison leave the club.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison walk to the guest house.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison have sex.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottEstablishing shot of the guest house.
Ben and Alison wake up together.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison wake up together after a one-night stand and discuss the previous night.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison leave the house and encounter Pete and his children.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Pete, CharlotteBen and Alison have breakfast and discuss their lives and jobs.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottAlison attempts to interview James Franco but becomes ill.
Alison Scott, Ryan SeacrestAlison and Brent review the footage of her vomiting.
Alison ScottAlison tells Debbie she might be pregnant.
Alison Scott, DebbieAlison and Debbie buy pregnancy tests.
Alison Scott, DebbieAlison takes the pregnancy tests and confirms she is pregnant.
Alison Scott, Debbie, PeteAlison and Debbie discuss how to contact Ben.
Alison Scott, DebbieAlison and Debbie email Ben.
Alison Scott, DebbieBen and his roommates receive the email and Ben calls Alison.
Ben Stone, Jason, Jonah, JayBen and Alison meet for dinner and Alison reveals she is pregnant.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and his father Harris discuss Ben's impending fatherhood.
Ben Stone, HarrisAlison calls Ben to tell him she is keeping the baby; they agree to go on a date.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottAlison arrives at Ben's house and meets his roommates.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Jason, Jonah, Jay, MartinBen and Alison have dinner and discuss their unexpected situation.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison see the doctor who confirms the pregnancy.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Dr. KuniBen and Alison look at baby clothes.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison browse baby books.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen discusses the pregnancy with his roommates.
Ben Stone, Jason, Jonah, JayDebbie and Pete discuss Alison's pregnancy.
Debbie, PeteAlison discusses the pregnancy with her mother.
Alison ScottBen and Alison discuss their relationship and expectations.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen meets Debbie, Pete, and the kids at breakfast.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, Pete, Sadie, CharlotteBen plays with the kids while Debbie and Alison watch.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, Sadie, CharlotteBen and Pete talk while the kids play.
Ben Stone, Pete, Sadie, CharlotteBen discusses business and the pregnancy with his roommates.
Ben Stone, Jason, Jonah, JayBen and Alison visit the gynecologist.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Dr. KuniBen and Alison attend a spin class.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottA young doctor hits on Alison.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottJodi and Alison talk in the kitchen.
Alison Scott, MartinA female doctor examines Alison.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Alison hang out while roommates prepare for paintball.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Jason, Jonah, JayBen and Alison log a movie scene for their website.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen plays with the kids in the pool.
Ben Stone, Sadie, CharlotteBen and Alison meet a new doctor.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottAlison is measured for wardrobe.
Alison Scott, JillDebbie and Pete argue about safety and sex offenders.
Ben Stone, Debbie, PetePete and Debbie argue about their marriage and kids in front of Ben, while Alison arrives to pick them up.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, PeteDebbie, Alison, and Ben shop for baby furniture; Debbie offers to buy them a crib.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, DebbieAlison and Ben run into old acquaintances who learn about the pregnancy.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottBen and Pete discuss marriage and Ben's career.
Ben Stone, PeteBen and his roommates discover a website similar to theirs.
Ben Stone, Jason, Jonah, Jay, MartinBen proposes to Alison with an empty box.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottAlison tells Debbie about the proposal.
Alison Scott, DebbieDebbie expresses her suspicions about Pete cheating.
Alison Scott, DebbieDebbie installs spyware on Pete's computer.
Alison Scott, DebbieThe group has dinner and discusses life and fears.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, PeteBen and Alison struggle to have sex due to the pregnancy.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottAn earthquake hits while Ben is smoking.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Jason, Jonah, Jay, MartinThe group gathers outside after the earthquake.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Jason, Jonah, Jay, MartinBen and Alison clean up after the earthquake.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottAlison calls Ben to ask him to join her for dinner at Debbie's.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottThe group has dinner; Pete leaves for a band showcase.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, PeteDebbie discovers Pete is at a fantasy baseball draft.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, PetePete and Debbie argue in the driveway.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, PetePete and Debbie argue about Pete's lies and his fantasy baseball draft while Ben and Alison watch from the street.
Ben Stone, Alison Scott, Debbie, PeteAlison and Ben argue on the way to the gynecologist.
Ben Stone, Alison ScottGreat. We'll talk about the Middle East and maybe an idea of an exit strategy. Maybe she has a good pitch. Should I ask her about Korea? Maybe have her point it out to us on a globe? I don't understand the young talent in this town! It doesn't make any sense. I got four jobs. Hell, I'm more famous than half the people we talk to anyway! No one stands up. No one has the balls to sit them down and say, 'Look, just cut the shit.'But everybody works for 'em. They're all on the payroll. They're all sucking the teat! Nobody sits 'em down, eye-to-eye, one-on-one, and says... 'Cut the shit.' And all these stars just to fuck it up. That's what they do. They fuck my day up! And it pisses me off! And now I'm sweating.
Look, Debbie, you are high off your ass if you think you're coming into that room. If you take one step towards that door, I will tell security there's a crazy chick in a pink dress snatching up babies. Okay? So don't even try to come into that room. That's my room now. That little area with the Pepsi machine...that's your area. My room. Your area. Stay in your area. Stay out of my room. Back the fuck off.
Marriage is like that show "Everybody Loves Raymond," but it's not funny. All the problems are the same, but it's... Instead of all the funny, pithy dialogue, everybody's just really pissed off and tense. Marriage is like an unfunny, tense version of "Everybody Loves Raymond," but it doesn't last twenty-two minutes. It lasts forever.
How's it going? I farted on Jason's pillow as a practical joke. He farted on Jonah's, thinking it was mine. And then eventually pink-eyes my pillow. I'm not proud of this. But, I think we've all forgiven each other. But, we can't go anywhere.
Why do you guys always go to that place? You miss male camaraderie. What do I give a shit? Go hang out with your bearded freak friends. I don't care. You want to hang out with guys that look like the Shoe Bomber, it's all on you, man.
Alison, I apologize for being a little brash, but if you're okay with it, it's rather important we break the bag and give you some medicine to speed things up. Because once the bag is broken, I don't want there to be an infection.
You know what? I know this isn't you talking, it's your hormones, but I would just like to say, "Fuck you, hormones! You are a crazy bitch, hormones! Not Alison! Hormones!" Fuck them. It's a girl. Buy some pink shit!
If she's going to be in hair and makeup for three hours. I can't do it. I'm not going to be here. I got to do 'American Idol.' It's live. I got to do it. I got to be there. What are we going to interview her about?
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