The Sausage Factory (2001)
Synopsis
The hilarious lives of four best buddies as they try to survive their junior year of high school. There's Zack, who's trying to win over his unrequited crush Lisa; Ted, the rich kid who can't score with his girlfriend Nancy; J.C., who gets hit on by women old enough to be his mother; and Gilby, the class clown who's always stirring up trouble.
Network
The Comedy Network
Episodes
Dances with Squirrels
Gilby makes a mockery of the school council, when he decides to run for Dictator against Nancy's campaign platform for president of the student council. Meanwhile, Zack sees a school simulated parenting project as an opportunity to impress Lisa with his sensitive fatherly qualities.
Running Free
Zack's attempt to impress Lisa leads to embarrassment when he's "exposed" on the front page of the school newspaper! Meanwhile, Gilby gets dumped when he changes his personality (for the better) in order to impress a female classmate.
Zack's Little Problem
About to attend a prestigious fund-raising gala, Zack, JC, and, Gilby, can only get their hands on one tuxedo, forcing them to devise a time-share system that ultimately results in chaos.
JC, the Gay Model
Gilby manages to blow a seven-figure inheritance. Meanwhile, Zack and Lisa discover the perils of dating other people.
Election
Zack volunteers at a nursing home to impress Lisa, but is labelled the "Angel of Death" when two of his charges die on him.
Hang Ups
Zack and Gilby get their wires crossed'with the opposite sex, when they each attempt their own phone scam. Meanwhile, JC and Ted have girl troubles of their own, when JC gets himself a date by pretending to be Ted.
Purity Test
A website purity test makes the rounds at the school and the ones filled out by Lisa and Nancy leads to various sexual dilemmas for Zack, Ted, Gilby and JC.
Community Impact
Ted drags JC along with him and his dad on a hunting trip. Meanwhile,Zack and Gilby end up in Saturday detention thanks to a newly naughty Lisa.
Gilby's Millions
Zack and Gilby's part time jobs at a video store end in disaster, when Gilby's attempt to rent porn to minors creates an addiction problem for JC, and girlfriend troubles for Ted.
Sex, Guys, and Videotape
When JC models for a fashion magazine, everyone assumes he's gay, including the gorgeous new girl in school, who wants them to "date" so no one finds out she's actually a lesbian.
The Tux
Trying to win Lisa's heart, Zack takes advice from a Web site for the lovelorn - but when Lisa discovers that she's being manipulated, Zack ends up in the doghouse. Meanwhile, J.C. wants a girl his own age, but runs into some trouble.
Reality Bites
Zack believes he's gotten VD, and swears the guys to secrecy. When Ted gives Nancy a vague hint about Zack's condition, she and Lisa leap to the conclusion that Zack needs a kidney transplant
Good Ted Hunting
West Boulder High is the subject of a new reality show, and the whole gang wants in on the act. Once the cameras start rolling, they soon discover that some aspects of their lives aren't meant to be aired.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Sausage Factory
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
13
