You've Got a Friend
You've Got A Friend was a 2004 reality comedy show on MTV, produced by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg. It was launched near the same time as their reality prank show Punk'd, and although successful in ratings, was cancelled at the end of the first season so they could focus on its more popular counterpart. The show filmed contestants having to tolerate a 'friend' for 48 hours, while filmed on hidden camera in their home and different public settings. The 'friend' would be a trained improvisational comedian, who would progressively torment the contestant, their friends and loved ones. The catch was that the friends and family of the contestant were unaware of the folie à deux. If able to endure the embarrassment caused by the irreverent demands of the friend, the contestant would win a cash prize.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Episode 101: Jayson Storm
24-10-2004Jayson is a 21 year old aspiring actor living in Los Angeles, California. His life was going smoothly until he decided to try his luck for $15,000 dollars. Jayson's new ""best frie...
- Ep 2
2.Episode 102
31-10-2004Lindsey is a bright-eyed 20-year-old wanting to exchange her small town life for the fast pace of Hollywood. While having lunch with her friends, Jason and Scott, her new ""friend"...
- Ep 3
3.Episode 103
07-11-2004Elie is a 24-year-old, unemployed wannabe dancer living in the heart of Los Angeles who's looking to win $15,000 dollars. Neil is Elie's new ""friend"" that turns his hipster world...
- Ep 4
4.Episode 104
14-11-2004Krystal's new ""friend"" Darby arrives at Krystal's house. Immediately, Darby excitedly requests to go shopping with Krystal, her aunt and mom. While at an exclusive clothing bout...
- Ep 5
5.Angela
21-11-2004Angela is a 22-year-old control freak living in Los Angeles. She will be competing for $15,000 dollars as soon as she meets her new ""friend"" C.J. C.J. first enters Angela's life...
- Ep 6
6.Erika
28-11-2004Erika, while having a bite to eat with her friend Ross, meets her so called new ""friend"" Frankie. Frankie is an obnoxious L.A. rocker in the fictional band ""Death Envy."" Immedi...
- Ep 7
7.Jason
05-12-2004Jason's so-called ""friend"" Pauline shows up at Jason's house, saying that she's an old friend from New Orleans. His friends Kien and Eric are already there and are shocked that t...
- Ep 8
8.Teri
12-12-2004Teri is a 22-year-old Los Angeles teacher with a lot of attitude. Her new ""friend"" Pauline is a self-proclaimed clairvoyant that can read people's auras and talk to dead relative...
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