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Go now, go, and stream "My So-Called Life" thanks to Hulu

by
Dorothy Snarker

It’s such a lie that we should do what’s in our hearts. If we did what’s in our hearts, the world would grind to a halt because everyone would be watching My So-Called Life on Hulu.

Rejoice lovers of Manic Panic and flannel-wrapped angst, the short-lived but long-loved teen drama has been posted on Hulu.com in its entirety. I will never get any work done ever again.

All 19 episodes can be streamed for free on the popular video streaming site (apologies, international fans — don’t blame me blame the geo-blocking). First aired in 1994, the show lasted only one precious season. But since then, it has gained cult status and continues adoration for its keen observations on coming-of-age, high school, parents and boys who blink well.

The series has been released twice on DVD — the first was a bare-bones set and the second was a more elaborate bonus-packed collection. I own both, naturally.

But knowing that I can click over to Hulu and pick any episode I please at anytime I please is, well, pretty darn pleasing. In fact, I think I’ll share one with you now. The episode “The Zit,” like the show, is so beautiful it almost hurts to look at it. Almost.

So, how excited are you to have Angela, Rickie, Rayanne, Brian and Jordan at your fingertips? And what’s your favorite My So-Called Life episode? World Happiness Dance, anyone?

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    • Submitted by
    Dorothy Snarker
    on August 11, 2009 - 11:00am.
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    sgtmian's picture

    yay!

    Submitted by
    sgtmian (66 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 11:24am.

     *world happiness dance* 

    sadly, i can't watch, because i'm an evil foreigner, but it's okay, because i have them all on dvd.  

    the intro still gives me chills. 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znVBqSI4ghQ 

    churgles's picture

    razadaza!

    Submitted by
    churgles (1 post)
    on August 11, 2009 - 11:37am.
    Hulu, FTW! :DD
    Mély Mel'eau's picture

    ANGELA!!

    Submitted by
    Mély Mel'eau (159 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 12:20pm.

    I didn't know that's what it was called in English... I used to watch it in French and it was just called Angela. I had a mean mean crush on Jared Leto 'cause I thought he was so pretty (i think he's still pretty lol Alexander!) dang.. you just took me back, those were the good days! I should own it 

    *Rosie, Rosa je vous aime Rosette* 

    Mély Mel'eau's picture

    P.S

    Submitted by
    Mély Mel'eau (159 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 12:22pm.

    My fav. episode was the one when she got a pimple. I don't remember the title and it would be in french if i did remember ... 

    *Rosie, Rosa je vous aime Rosette*

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    Ricky was my hero at 12,

    Submitted by
    Abby (45 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 12:55pm.
    Ricky was my hero at 12, which says a lot. haha Love this show.
    Bub's picture

    Darnit

    Submitted by
    Bub (15 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 1:00pm.
    Loved this show. Another reason to wish Hulu streamed outside the US :( Oh well, I'd probably never get a thing done if it did anyway...
    Melissa Hsu's picture

    LIKES THIS

    Submitted by
    Melissa Hsu (not verified)
    on August 11, 2009 - 1:25pm.
    LIKES THIS
    Lunakiss's picture

    This Is The Best News I Heard All Day!

    Submitted by
    Lunakiss (2083 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 1:29pm.
    Yepeee! Thanks.....=)!

    Meaggy's picture

    I EFFIN LOVE THIS SHOW!!

    Submitted by
    Meaggy (5 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 3:39pm.
    I own this on dvd (got it off ebay :) i think rayanne was my first crush :)
    xkuzzxixkanx's picture

    O Canada!

    Submitted by
    xkuzzxixkanx (33 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 3:55pm.

    As much as I love being Canadian, it's things like this that I wish I was in the United States. Well that's just a sign that I really should just get the DVDs.

    I've always had a crush on Ms. Claire Danes.

    suchapbear's picture

    uuuugh

    Submitted by
    suchapbear (14 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 4:28pm.
    My girlfriend just bought this for me because I couldn't find it online. Buuuut, I am glad every one else can watch it now for free, because it is an amazing show which was unfortunately way before its time.
    Saradove's picture

    the Christmas one ...

    Submitted by
    Saradove (21 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 6:24pm.

    I wanted to be Angela.

    I love all the episodes, but the Christmas one ... the angel ... really gets to me. 

    eme's picture

    I don't think any show has got it right since.

    Submitted by
    eme (77 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 7:04pm.

    The Christmas one with Juliana Hatfield was great.

    I've had it on DVD for ages now but its nice to know you can visit high school with a few clicks. 

     

    jayweh's picture

    I looooved that show!!!!!

    Submitted by
    jayweh (41 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 7:12pm.

    I clearly remember jordan catalano and the way he was leaning!lol

    and of course I admired claire danes for the ability to let her chin tremble right before she started crying!

    sarah's picture

    unfortunatly i am unable to

    Submitted by
    sarah (294 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 8:03pm.

    unfortunatly i am unable to view this video as im in the uk, however i have them all on dvd there fantastic love them and love tthe intro

    yesterday is history,2mrw is a mystery,today is a gift that is y it's called the present

    muse_emi's picture

    Oh Really!? it's a shame,

    Submitted by
    muse_emi (15 posts)
    on August 11, 2009 - 11:02pm.

    Oh Really!?

    it's a shame, i live in Japan so i cant watch it:( but i remember this was called "Angela" here

    in Japan, and me&my sister watched it every week untill it suddenly was over due to TV station!!

    we were so pissed cuz we couldnt watch it till the last episode!

    thank you anywayz to lemme know that i can perchase the DVDs.

    muse_emi

    KVT's picture

    My fag hag career definitely

    Submitted by
    KVT (237 posts)
    on August 12, 2009 - 12:43am.
    My fag hag career definitely started off with Rickie.  How I yearned to have a Rickie in my life, someone to be my personal confidant and fellow ladies restroom attendee. ;)  That being said, I dare you to watch the "My So-Called Angels" episode and not cry.  I also enjoyed the episode when Rayanne was handcuffed to the bed frame. *grins*
    jgotmilk's picture

    Ricky is my hero.

    Submitted by
    jgotmilk (21 posts)
    on August 12, 2009 - 3:11am.

    Watching Ricky, seriously changed my life. I was 12 or 13 at the time too.  

    A while ago I got to see Wilson Cruz ride by in the pride parade in San Francisco. I had tears in my eyes.  Seriously, I want to make a movie with him in it one day.

    This show is so amazing and so wonderfully captures what high school is like. My favorite episode is when Angela is trying to figure out if she's going to have sex with Jordan and it's not until the end of the episode that Ricky tells her that either way sex should be this loving experience between two people (more articulately written than what I'm writing.)

    Seriously, this show changed my life. 

    femme.'s picture

    Love this show.

    Submitted by
    femme. (10 posts)
    on August 12, 2009 - 11:46pm.
    I used to passionately love this show. Really, I've always loved it. I can't believe it only lasted one season. I was so pissed about that when I was a kid.

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