Screenplay data
Socially awkward copy editor Josie Geller goes undercover as a high school student to write an exposé, struggling to fit in while developing a crush on her English teacher, Sam. Her brother Rob enrolls to help her infiltrate the popular crowd, but his actions also lead to Josie's growing popularity and a complicated web of deception. At prom, Josie's true identity is revealed to Sam, who feels betrayed, and her editor, Gus, who is furious about the lack of a scandalous story. Josie writes an honest article about her experience and publicly apologizes to Sam and the students, sharing her first real kiss with Sam on the pitcher's mound.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Josie Geller, a down-on-her-luck newspaper copy editor, goes undercover as a high school student to revive her dead-end career.
Open full beat sheetJosie Geller is listed as Copy Editor / Undercover Reporter. 25, cute, blonde, intelligent, socially awkward, never been kissed. In the parsed data, Josie Geller is connected to 29 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
29 scenes / 10 dialogue linesRob Geller is listed as Josie's Brother. 23, good-looking, works at Tiki Post, former baseball player. In the parsed data, Rob Geller is connected to 10 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 27.
10 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSam Coulson is listed as High School English Teacher. Ruggedly handsome, 20-something, Yale grad. In the parsed data, Sam Coulson is connected to 9 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
9 scenes / 5 dialogue linesGuy Perkins is listed as High School Student. Popular, handsome, leader of the cool group. In the parsed data, Guy Perkins is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 30.
9 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAnita Brandt is listed as Josie's Colleague. Late 20s, pretty, semi-unprofessional. In the parsed data, Anita Brandt is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAldys is listed as Student / Denominator. Intense, wise, math-focused. In the parsed data, Aldys is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGus Strauss is listed as Josie's Editor. Late 30s, demanding, cynical. In the parsed data, Gus Strauss is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesGibby is listed as High School Student. Popular, mean girl. In the parsed data, Gibby is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 16.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKristen is listed as High School Student. Popular, mean girl. In the parsed data, Kristen is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 18.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKirsten is listed as High School Student. Popular, mean girl. In the parsed data, Kirsten is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 16.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHyram Rigfort is listed as Newspaper Owner. 65, white-haired, dignified. In the parsed data, Hyram Rigfort is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMerkin Burns is listed as Office Assistant. Officious, rude. In the parsed data, Merkin Burns is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCynthia is listed as Newspaper Employee. Affable, 40s, writes obituaries. In the parsed data, Cynthia is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 5.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMonty Maylik is listed as Tiki Post Owner. 50, proud, eccentric. In the parsed data, Monty Maylik is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 6.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJosie imagines herself as a star on a baseball field, realizing her life has taken an unexpected turn.
Josie GellerJosie watches her own image on TV screens while reflecting on her journey.
Josie GellerJosie navigates the office, dealing with her assistant Rhoda and the rude office assistant Merkin.
Josie Geller, Merkin BurnsJosie organizes her desk and discusses her career aspirations with Anita and Gus.
Josie Geller, Anita Brandt, Gus StraussJosie discusses her lack of a love life and her desire to be a writer with Anita and Cynthia.
Josie Geller, Anita Brandt, CynthiaJosie visits her brother Rob at his workplace and they argue about their lives.
Josie Geller, Rob Geller, Monty MaylikJosie spends a quiet evening alone in her apartment.
Josie GellerRigfort announces a new undercover assignment for the staff.
Josie Geller, Anita Brandt, Gus Strauss, Hyram RigfortJosie talks to Gus on the phone about her cafeteria expose while Aldys waits at the table.
Josie Geller, Gus Strauss, AldysAldys helps Josie with her car and invites her to join the Math Team.
Josie Geller, AldysSam teaches a lesson on Shakespeare and disguise.
Sam Coulson, Aldys, Josie GellerGus demands Josie get closer to the popular kids.
Gus Strauss, Josie GellerJosie attends a concert and makes a fool of herself while high.
Josie Geller, Sam CoulsonJosie and Sam ride the Ferris wheel together, discussing their lives and feelings while Tommy rocks their bucket.
Josie Geller, Sam Coulson, Guy PerkinsRob lies to his teammates about Josie to gain social capital.
Rob GellerRob spreads rumors about Josie's wealth to the cool girls.
Rob Geller, Gibby, KirstenRob lies to the popular boys about Josie's dating history.
Rob Geller, Guy PerkinsJosie is accepted into the popular group.
Josie Geller, Rob Geller, Aldys, Guy Perkins, Gibby, KristenAnita conducts a sex education class.
Josie Geller, Anita Brandt, Sam CoulsonThe class practices safe sex with bananas, and the prom theme is changed.
Josie Geller, Anita Brandt, Sam Coulson, Aldys, Guy Perkins, GibbyJosie sits with the popular girls and Guy approaches her.
Josie Geller, Guy Perkins, Gibby, Kristen, KirstenRigfort demands Josie's story.
Josie Geller, Anita Brandt, Gus Strauss, Hyram RigfortJosie confronts Rob at the party.
Josie Geller, Rob Geller, Guy PerkinsProm preparations and Josie's growing popularity.
Josie Geller, Sam Coulson, Aldys, Guy Perkins, Gibby, KristenThe prom takes place.
Josie Geller, Rob Geller, Sam Coulson, Aldys, Guy Perkins, GibbyJosie exits the club looking for Sam; George informs her he lost the feed; Sam confronts Josie about her undercover story.
Josie Geller, Sam Coulson, Rob GellerRob confronts Josie about her actions jeopardizing his baseball career.
Josie Geller, Rob GellerGus confronts Josie about being scooped by the Chicago Tribune.
Gus Strauss, Josie GellerJosie prepares to write her real story.
Josie Geller, Anita Brandt, Merkin BurnsJosie returns to the high school to set up her final story.
Josie Geller, Guy PerkinsJosie negotiates with the coach to ensure media coverage for the game.
Josie GellerJosie waits on the pitcher's mound for Sam to accept her apology.
Josie Geller, Sam Coulson, Rob Geller, Anita Brandt, Aldys, Hyram RigfortUh, hey, umm--Ms. Geller. This is totally embarrassing but my mom, she's all worried about me getting a job after graduation. She wanted me to ask you about like, an internship for me, at the Sun Times?
How could you do that to me? I helped you. I got you everything you wanted. And how do you repay me- you blow everything TWO DAYS before pro scouts come to see me play.
Goddamnit, Josie! Drop the act. Do you have any idea what I went through every night because of you?! I was attracted to a 17 year old!
How can you just give up like that? You had a real shot at playing college ball and you let one case of mono stop everything.
Your story was Rigfort's baby. We were scooped! We've got nothing. Zippo. You totally and completely screwed both of us.
We are not screwed. Yes, I made a mistake. But we will have a story. You will have an amazing story.
You know in some movies how they have a dream sequence only they don't tell you it's a dream?
How would you like to join The Denominators? The Math Team could really use a new brain.
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