Series synopsis
Privileged is an American drama television series that premiered on The CW on September 9, 2008. It ended on February 24, 2009. It was created by Rina Mimoun. It stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Lucy Hale, Ashley Newbrough and Michael Cassidy.
Megan Smith, 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 takes pity on her and arranges an interview with the wealthy Laurel Limoges to be a live-in tutor for her twin teen granddaughters. 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 s ...
Premise
Megan Smith, 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 takes pity on her and arranges an interview with the wealthy Laurel Limoges to be a live-in tutor for her twin teen granddaughters. 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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Megan Smith
- Lucy Hale as Rose Baker
- Ashley Newbrough as Sage Baker
- Michael Cassidy as Charlie Hogan
- Brian Hallisay as William Davis
- Kristina Apgar as Lily Smith
- Allan Louis as Marco Giordani
- Anne Archer as Laurel Limoges
Guest cast
- Alice Greczyn as Mandy
- Sarah Drew
- Debi Mazar
- Nigel Barker
- Pete Wentz
- John Allen Nelson
- Perez Hilton
- Mary Page Keller
- Robert Mailhouse
- Michael Nouri as Miles Franklin
- Sharon Lawrence
- Ignacio Serricchio as Louis
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | September 9, 2008 | February 24, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Megan Smith, a recent graduate from Yale University unable to find success in the journalism field, accepts a job offer from Laurel Limoges - tutoring her two snobby, stuck-up billionaire twin granddaughters with the hopes of getting them into Duke University. |
September 9, 2008 |
| 2 |
All About Honesty Megan is ecstatic to be attending a gala event of the rich and famous, where Laurel introduces her to several influential individuals. However, the event turns sour when Megan gets into a heated argument with her sister Lily, Rose spots her ex-boyfriend with another girl, and Megan has to rescue both Rose and Sage after the two get caught driving without a license. |
September 16, 2008 |
| 3 |
All About What You Really, Really Want After Rose is told that she must repeat her freshman year of high school due to poor grades, Megan visits the headmaster and tries to get her a second chance. However, a connection sparks between the headmaster and Megan and she later accepts to go out with him - causing Charlie to feel jealous. |
September 23, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The CW |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 2008 |
| Last aired | February 24, 2009 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |