Renford Rejects (1997)
Synopsis
Renford Rejects was a teen sitcom produced and broadcast by Nickelodeon UK between 1997 and 2001. The show briefly aired in the United States on Nick GaS. The show concerned a five-a-side school football team, made up of aspiring players who had been turned down by their school's main team. They were named "Renford Rejects" when a rival player sabotaged their league entry form, but decided to stick with the name as it suited their "outcast" nature.
Network
Nickelodeon
Episodes
One of the Guys
After failing to be selected for the Renford Comprehensive school football team, Ben, Bruno & Jason are encouraged by the injured Stewart to form their own five-a-side team to play in the Renford Sunday League. But the three aren't pleased when the remaining players turn out to be Ronnie, who's a fashion victim, and Robin, who's a girl! Although they lose badly in their first match against the much feared Renford Razors, they acquit themselves well, as they manage to score the only goal the Razors have ever conceded.
Don Bruno
When Bruno gets bullied by the Razors for being an Italian, Bruno decides to stand up for himself against the Razors but Eddie secretly helps him out and frightens the bullies by pretending to be Bruno's uncle, a mafia boss. Bruno is surprised to find that the Razors just want to serve him, until they recognise Eddie that is.
Field of Dreams
Tricked by the Rejects into thinking that he's got a ticket for QPR, Jason talks his way into the grounds and ends up trying to score a goal on the pitch at half-time against a footballing legend.
Heartbreak Hotel
The Rejects decide to help lovestruck Ben and his poetry get noticed by Justine. Their advice is useless, but the poetry is a big hit.
All in the Mind
Robin causes chaos when she uses her psychology training to give the Rejects a positive mental attitude to help them win some matches. Unfortunately her only effect is to make them feel better about losing.
The Best Medicine
When the Rejects stop listening to him, Stewart decides he doesn't want to be the coach anymore. Jason takes charge instead, but makes himself so unpopular the others beg Stewart to return.
Ben in Tights
Justine persuades Ben to go to ballet class with her, but his plans don't stay secret for long, when the rest of the team decide to turn up to see him in action.
Old Dogs
When Jason is caught cheating to win a match against some real footballers, the Rejects end up with the bill at the Graceland cafe and have to sing for their supper.
Down the Drain
After Ronnie runs out of money and has to hide from the people who bought tickets for the evening he's promoting, the Rejects end up being the star attraction at a karaoke night at Graceland, which Eddie organises.
Just the Ticket
When Jason gets two tickets to what they think is a big game, the Rejects take turns to worm their way into his good books to be the one who accompanies him. He accepts all the bribes, but then gives the tickets to Eddie and Priscilla.
Ciao Bambino
After being humiliated by a real Italian girl, Bruno decides to go back to being his old self, plain Barry Grade. However, an encounter with his biggest (and only) fan, prompts him to become Bruno again.
Bowled Over
Vinnie's father wants him to stop wasting time with the video camera and play cricket, but he's not good enough for the team. So he decides to make a video of the Rejects' season for a competition, instead.
High Noon
It's the last game of the season, and the Rejects desperately need to win against their archrivals, the Razors. But there's a big setback when Robin gets kidnapped by the Razors' scheming coach, Mr Stoker.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Renford Rejects
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
52
