Dorm Life | |
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![]() Dorm Life: Semester One DVD cover | |
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 Anne Lane Nora Kirkpatrick |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 46 |
Production | |
Running time | 400 minutes |
Original release | |
Release | February 4, 2008 – July 20, 2009 |
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]
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]
Episode # | Episode Name | Description |
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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 in the 3rd floor loft during fraternity/sorority bid week. |
104 | Campaign | When applications come out for Resident Director, Aidan creates a sob story to secure his position. |
105 | Pranks | When Henry's brother visits, the floor gets wrapped up in a prank war that leads to Luca's door being removed and put in the 4th-floor bathroom. |
106 | I.M. Football | Galloway organizes a team to upset Simpson in an Intramural flag football game. |
107 | The Date Party | Brit and Court bring two male floor mates to a sorority function as Gabe is informed about his sister's promiscuity at the event. |
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 and the Jergens brothers are caught hoarding Kleenix. |
112 | Alarmed | Constant shenanigans by a group of third floor residents leads to RAs banning a monkey image in the dorm group chat. |
113 | Recon Mission | With the help of Nick, Joe and Paul rig an elaborate scheme to find out how to steal furniture from the nearby sorority. |
114 | Come (Out) Today | Joseph, 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. |
Episode # | Episode Name | Description |
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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 into 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 | Truman leads a rag-tag Wit-Wat-Way team to victory in a trivia competition during Homecoming. |
225 | Dormal (Finale Part 1) | 5 South heads to Dormal, and RA of the year is announced. Dorm members believe that Gabe should've been chosen over Will. |
226 | Moving Out (Finale Part 2) | It's the last day on the floor, meaning that it's the last chance for Joe to talk to Arin, for Law to talk to Annalise, and for Cameron to pass his finals. |
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