Dorm Life

Dorm Life
Created by Attention Span Media[1]
Jim Brandon
Jack DeSena
Jessie Gaskell
Mark Stewart Iverson
Jordan Riggs
Brian Singleton
Chris Smith
Starring Chris Smith
Brian Singleton
Jim Brandon
Jack DeSena
Jordan Riggs
Pancho Morris
Jessie Gaskell
Hannah Pearl Utt
Anne Lane
Nora Kirkpatrick
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 46
Production
Running time 400 minutes
Broadcast
Original run February 4, 2008 – July 20, 2009
External links
Website

Dorm Life is a mockumentary web series created by former students of UCLA.[2] It follows the fictional lives of the inhabitants of the college dorm floor 5 South. It is produced by Attention Span Media,[3] a Los Angeles based social media studio [4] and is a 2008 Webby Honoree for Best Writing and Comedy: Individual Short or Episode.[5] Dorm Life is also Hulu's most watched web show.[6]

After a successful first season, Dorm Life returned for a second season with sponsor Carl's Jr..[7]

Overview

The fictional show is made in the form of a documentary that purports to record the lives of actual college freshmen. It takes place almost entirely within their dorm floor, 5 South. Each character has a webcam for the purpose of individual reflection or addresses to the audience. There are also separate webcam clips aside from those of the main episodes, as well as profiles maintained by each character on the website's "community lounge," with interactions between them and with fans on the website's forum.[8]

Cast

Main Cast

Other Cast

Awards

Webby Awards

Streamy Awards

W3 Awards

Episodes

[16]

Season 1

Episode # Episode Name Description
101 "Roommates" In the series premiere, the floor mates fill out their roommate contracts and prepare for the first social event...a pita party.
102 "Game Night" The floor mates play a revealing game of ten fingers as some rush to experience Greek Life.
103 The Smell Everyone is distracted by a mysterious odor on the floor during fraternity/sorority bid week.
104 Campaign Marshall holds an election for floor government, preceded by uncanny campaigning.
105 Pranks When Mike's younger brother comes to visit, the floor gets wrapped up in a prank war.
106 I.M. Football The floor unites to compete in an Intramural flag football game against another floor.
107 The Date Party Brit and Court bring two male floor mates to a sorority function as Marshall is called in by the Resident Director to discuss his violent actions in the previous episode.
108 "Halloween" Brit and Court leave for a party dressed scandalously, while Steph gathers the rest of the floor for a Halloween program she planned.
109 The Talent Show It's the floor talent show, hosted by Shane and Gopher...scripted by Steph.
110 All Nighters Midterms week arrives and the floor is forced to buckle down and study.
111 (T)issues The floor is struck with a rampantly contagious flu virus.
112 Alarmed The triple develops a brilliant plan to pull the fire alarm in order to uncover the identity of Danny B's "Mystery Hot Girl".
113 Recon Mission With the help of Phil, Shane and Gopher rig an elaborate scheme to find out where Danny B's "Mystery Hot Girl" lives.
114 Come (Out) Today Andy, a low-profile floor resident, comes out as gay and suddenly he is the most popular guy on the floor. Josh, simultaneously, premieres his self-discovery themed play.
115 Turkey Drop The floor residents return from Thanksgiving break with some new developments.
116 Teamwork The floor participates in a team-building activity led by the Resident Director.
117 Marshall's New Hat Marshall's accomplished and cool twin brother William shows up for a visit.
118 Group Shot The floor is left without supervision when a post-breakdown Marshall checks himself into a spa.
119 He's Back The floor prepares for finals week - and potential new relationships.
120 Finals It's the week before Christmas and love is in the air.

Season 2

Episode # Episode Name Description
201 "Welcome Back" All the floormates return after winter break for a traditional run through campus while only in underwear, a Button Bonanza, and a shocking revelation about two of the floormates.
202 The Screening A screening of first semester footages leads to tense moments, culminating with Mike confronting Brittany.
203 Markers Mike introduces the game of Markers to the floor, while Brit introduces the floor to her boyfriend Derrick.
204 Selling Out President Shane holds court over a tense floor government meeting, in which the floor T-Shirt is voted upon and Shane's motives are questioned.
205 A Capella Marshall's a cappella group visits the floor, and his relationship with Steph is scrutinized.
206 Valentine's Day Love is in the air, and the boys are scrambling to make this Valentine's Day count.
207 Traumatic Event Daniel runs in to Jayme in the elevator; meanwhile, the floor bonds...without Mike.
208 The Camp Out It's basketball season and the floor is camping out for tickets. Can Shane finish his paper in the midst of all this school spirit?
209 Parents' Weekend Everyone's parents arrive on the floor...well, maybe not everyone's.
210 The List People are scrambling to get on Aadit's good side in order to get on the list for his frat's upcoming party.
211 The Frat Party The frat party is here, and it might be time for Daniel to finally get his first kiss. Meanwhile, Mike is feeling more and more isolated.
212 March Madness The floor gathers in the triple to watch the Tournament game, but someone quickly becomes un-welcome.
213 Spring Break #1 It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey (a Jamaica-themed space camp), fulfilling her childhood dream.
214 Spring Break #2 It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey (a Jamaica-themed space camp), fulfilling her childhood dream.
215 Spring Break #3 It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey (a Jamaica-themed space camp), fulfilling her childhood dream.
216 Spring Break #4 It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey (a Jamaica-themed space camp), fulfilling her childhood dream.
217 Spring Break #5 It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey (a Jamaica-themed space camp), fulfilling her childhood dream.
218 Tour de 5-South Marshall leads a tour of newly accepted freshman through the floor, while Brit sees Derrick one last time.
219 Marshall's New Plan Marshall's twin brother William returns to the floor!
220 Abby's Party The girls throw a bachelorette party for Abby, while the boys battle on the floor. It's all fun and games...
221 Blood, Sweat, and Tears Courtney hosts a blood drive on the floor, which features the premiere of Josh’s new documentary.
222 SpoOoOoky Adventure!!! Mike and Brit lead the floor in pursuit of answers to a campus mystery while a guest arrives for Abby.
223 Floor Dinner As the year winds down, 5-South gathers for a floor dinner; however, the meal is infiltrated by a few outsiders.
224 Quiz Bowl Daniel leads a rag-tag 5 South team in a trivia competition against 5 North.
225 Dormal (Finale Part 1) 5 South heads to Dormal, and RA of the year is announced.
226 Moving Out (Finale Part 2) It's the last day on the floor, meaning that it's the last chance for Gopher to talk to Abby, for Lacey to talk to Daniel, and for Shane to pass his finals.

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