Series synopsis
Social Studies is an American documentary television series that premiered on FX on September 27, 2024. It ended on October 18, 2024. It was created by Lauren Greenfield.
Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, a diverse group of LA teens open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood.
Premise
Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, a diverse group of LA teens open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Jack Schwartz as Self
- Lauren Greenfield as Self (uncredited)
- Mateo Santamaria as Self
- Jack Dylan Grazer as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ellie Hiyar as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 26, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Social 101 L.A. teens return to school post-COVID and share their phones and lives to explore the effects of social media. |
September 27, 2024 |
| 2 |
Social Divisions Seeking followers, fame, and social mobility, teens encounter racial and class divisions on social media and IRL. |
September 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
Peer/Algorithm Pressure Peer pressure compounds with algorithm pressure to lead teens down rabbit holes that affect their real lives. |
October 4, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2024 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2024 |
| Runtime | 57 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |