Series synopsis
The Bedford Diaries is an American drama television series that premiered on The WB on March 29, 2006. It ended on May 10, 2006. It was created by Tom Fontana, Julie Martin. It stars Matthew Modine, Penn Badgley, Victoria Cartagena and Tiffany Dupont.
At Bedford University, six students are brought together in seminar called Sex and the Human Condition.
Premise
At Bedford University, six students are brought together in seminar called Sex and the Human Condition.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Modine as Jake Macklin
- Penn Badgley as Owen Gregory
- Victoria Cartagena as Zoe Lopez
- Tiffany Dupont as Sara Gregory
- Corri English as Natalie Dykstra
- Milo Ventimiglia as Richard Thorne
- Ernest Waddell as Lee Hemingway
- Peter Gerety as Harold Harper
Supporting cast
- Audra McDonald as Carla Bonatelle
Guest cast
- Amanda Loncar as Olive Bettes
- Dagmara Dominczyk as Katrina
- Aaron Yoo as James Fong
- Denise Quiñones as Mia Thorne
- Geoffrey Arend
- Liza Colón-Zayas as Dr. Stern
- Peter Scanavino as Gunther Halstead
- Laurie Kennedy
- Emma Bell as Rachel Fein
- Tom Mardirosian as Thaddeus Cole
- Geoffrey Cantor
- Tom Mason as Richard Thorne Sr.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 29, 2006 | May 10, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I'm Gonna Love College At Bedford University, Professor Macklin presides over a “sex and the human condition” seminar. It is soon revealed however that Sarah had an affair with a professor, which is about to be made public by Richard, the school newspaper's editor, who happens to be a recovering alcoholic. Meanwhile, Sarah is upset over the fact that her younger brother, Owen, is also a part of the sex seminar, which means he will hear the sordid details of her sex life. |
March 29, 2006 |
| 2 |
The Truth About Sex The ethics committee meets about Professor Dixon's sleeping with two of his students and whether he should be censured. His wife asks Sarah if she is sleeping with him and she denies it. After inviting Natalie to a dorm party, Owen is shocked when she shows up with another man on her arm. Rachel shocks Lee with her news. |
April 5, 2006 |
| 3 |
Tell Me No Secrets Professor Macklin decides to make the theme of the class confidentiality after Lee's personal life ends up in the school paper. However, Richard claims free speech as his reasoning for publishing the information. Meanwhile, Sarah starts dating a hot athlete but she is unaware that he is just using her to help fund his team. |
April 12, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 29, 2006 |
| Last aired | May 10, 2006 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Ended |