Friendzone (TV series)

This article is about the American reality series. For the Thai drama series, see Friend Zone (TV series).

Friendzone is a dating/relationship reality television series produced by 495 Productions and airing on MTV. The show follows people who have romantic feelings for one of their friends. Sally Ann Salsano created the show based upon one of her personal experiences. The theme song is "Two Hearts" by Keegan DeWitt. The show ended on December 2, 2014.

Friendzone
Genre	Reality
Created by	SallyAnn Salsano Damon Epps
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	5
No. of episodes	108
Production
Executive producers	SallyAnn Salsano Joel Zimmer Stephanie Lydecker
Producers	Jill Garelick Jeffrey Ruggles Julie Van Groll Josh Lansky Erika Bryant Krista Van Nieuwburg Nicole Walberg Timothy J. Hamilton Sheonna Mix Josh Peters
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	495 Productions
Original release
Network	MTV
Release	November 2, 2011 (2011-11-02) – December 2, 2014 (2014-12-02)

Premise

Each episode of Friendzone features two stories. In each story, the person with romantic feelings (the crusher) wants to express these feelings to the target of his/her feelings (the crushee).

At the very beginning of the show, both crushers featured are introduced and each mentions their crushee. Of the 176 crusher-crushee pairs featured in seasons one through four, 157 are opposite-sex and 19 are same-sex (8 male pairs and 11 female pairs). Later both crushers mention the premise of the show. Each crusher tells the crushee that he or she is preparing for a blind date and asks the crushee for assistance. But the date is actually for the crushee. The crusher's goal is to get out of the "friend zone".

The first part of the show follows these preparations and the crusher speaks to the camera about his or her feelings towards the crushee. Often, the crusher talks about how nervous he or she is that the crushee will say yes or no. Some worry if the friendship will remain if the crushee refuses the date. The crushee will also talk to the camera about the crusher, often in a very positive but platonic manner, unaware of the crusher's feelings towards him or her.

After the crusher and crushee arrive at the location of the date, the crushee leaves the crusher ready for their date. On most stories, the crusher will then call back the crushee and then say that the blind date is really between the crusher and the crushee. The crushee will then respond to the crusher's feelings. Very rarely, the crusher gets cold feet and allows the crushee to walk away.

Sometimes the crushee will tell the crusher that the feelings are not mutual and suggest they remain friends. In these cases, the crusher will usually be upset and say so to the camera while the crushee will say his or her feelings as well.

Other times, the crushee will agree to the date. In these shows, the crusher will usually be very happy and show his or her joy to the camera. Then, the date will be shown. Not all dates wind up well. Some crushes have agreed to dates to be nice even though they really had no romantic feelings for the crusher and usually wind up mentioning the truth during or after the date, hurting the crusher's feelings. Other times, the date goes well and a relationship starts between the crusher and the crushee. In some cases, the crushee will already have romantic feelings for the crusher but was also too scared to express his or her feelings as well.

Production

Five seasons of Friendzone have aired, featuring 216 crusher-crushee pairs in 108 episodes.

Most of the episodes of the first season took place in the Northeast. All of the episodes of the second season were based in Florida. The third season was filmed in the Midwest, including more than one episode with students from the University of Michigan. All of the episodes in season four took place in California, Oregon, or Washington.

For the fifth season, there were casting calls in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville.

Episodes

Season 1

Episode	Original Air Date	First Date Crusher	First Date Crushee	First Date Location	Second Date Crusher	Second Date Crushee	Second Date Location
1	November 1, 2011	Gaby	Nick	Kings Park, New York	Connor	Brittanie	Huntington, New York
2	November 2, 2011	Kevin	Janine	Old Bridge, New Jersey	Heather	Gary	Neptune, New Jersey
3	November 3, 2011	Christie	Dylan	Somerset, New Jersey	Peter	Victoria	Freehold, New Jersey
4	November 4, 2011	Alex	Anthony	Medford, New York	Dan	Katie	Little Silver, New Jersey
5	November 7, 2011	Fitz	Michelle	New York City	Shelly	Anthony	Wading River, New York
6	November 8, 2011	Jamie	Steve	Neptune City, New Jersey	Jackie	Frank	Manorville, New York
7	November 9, 2011	Jeremy	Amanda	Manhattan, New York	Nate	Stephanie	North Haledon, New Jersey
8	November 10, 2011	Angelica	John	Franklin Square, New York	Shivani	Parth	Lodi, New Jersey
9	November 18, 2011	Katy	Brian	New York City	Jaci	Ed	Keansburg, New York (typo?)
10	November 21, 2011	Polly	Tyler	West Long Branch, New Jersey	Stephanie	Josh	Bethpage, New York
11	November 22, 2011	Stephanie	Mike	City Island, New Jersey (typo?)	Sean	Kate	Not listed
12	November 28, 2011	B-Hawk	Toni	New York City	David	Maia	New York City
13	November 29, 2011	Kris	Lauren	New City, New York	Rachel	Billy	Not listed
14	November 30, 2011	Bryan	Megan	Not listed	Kenise	James	The Bronx, New York
15	December 7, 2011	Krystal	Nishell	Yonkers, New York	Mike	Rachel	Not listed
16	December 8, 2011	Alex	Chelsea	White Plains, New York	Asha	Chris	Radnor, Pennsylvania
17	December 20, 2011	Aja	Charles	Philadelphia	Paulie	Bethany	Moonachie, New Jersey
18	December 20, 2011	Danielle	Chris	Bridgewater, New Jersey	Jenna	Christie	Staten Island, New York
19	December 7, 2011	Nicole	Chris	Philadelphia	Andrew	Sarah	Toms River, New Jersey
20	December 8, 2011	Franklin	Erica	Philadelphia	Wayne	Megan	Palmyra, New Jersey
21	December 20, 2011	Scott	Lauren	Forked River, New Jersey	Sid	Courtney	Toms River, New Jersey
22	December 20, 2011	Melita	Marcus	Clifton, New Jersey	Brian	Samantha	Wall, New York (typo?)

Season 2

Episode	Original Air Date	First Date Crusher	First Date Crushee	First Date Location	Second Date Crusher	Second Date Crushee	Second Date Location
1	May 29, 2012	Yohamna	James	Tampa, Florida	Joe	Lacey	Plant City, Florida
2	May 30, 2012	Cassie	Sean	Lutz, Florida	Nyk	Katie	Spring Hill, Florida
3	May 31, 2012	Antonio	Megan	Bartow, Florida	Stormy	Grover	Gibsonton, Florida
4	June 1, 2012	Jojo	Sydney	Madeira Beach, Florida	Kristen	Jeremiah	Tampa, Florida
5	June 5, 2012	Nicole	Tom	Indian Rocks, Florida	Agape	Jen	Ybor City, Florida
6	June 6, 2012	Spenser	Blanca	Tampa, Florida	Nazzy	Joel	Tampa, Florida
7	June 11, 2012	Amy	Tino	Tampa, Florida	Tonee	Ryan	Plant City, "NY" (typo?)
8	June 13, 2012	Caiti	Kevin	Plant City, Florida	Jarvis	Naz	Brandon, Florida
9	June 14, 2012	Ryan	Taylor	Bradenton, Florida	Ashley	Colin	Tampa, Florida
10	June 15, 2012	Danny	Sabra	Orlando, Florida	Travis	Kelly	Orlando, Florida
11	June 18, 2012	Luna	Lola	Orlando, Florida	Carleen	Jessica	Orlando, Florida
12	June 19, 2012	Bianca	Taylor	Orlando, Florida	Tanner	Keleigh	Sarasota, Florida
13	June 22, 2012	Lauren	Travis	Tampa, Florida	Chris	Terra	St. Petersburg, Florida
14	June 25, 2012	Megan	Jake	Tampa, Florida	Joey	Bebo	Orlando, Florida
15	June 26, 2012	Mariah	Jorge	Tampa, Florida	Dane	Jennifer	Tampa, Florida
16	June 29, 2012	Justice	Kayla	Orlando, Florida	Andrew	Liz	Orlando, Florida
17	July 2, 2012	Memo	Steph	Bradenton, Florida	Percy	Jasmine	Orlando, Florida
18	July 5, 2012	Andrew	Brittany	Orlando, Florida	Myke	Seanna	Orlando, Florida
19	July 6, 2012	Alex	Ahijah	Tampa, Florida	James	Lauren	Tampa, Florida
20	July 10, 2012	Stephanie	Shorty	Sarasota, Florida	Mary-Kate	Austin	Orlando, Florida
21	July 11, 2012	Lauren	Daren	Orlando, Florida	Juan	Hope	Orlando, Florida
22	July 12, 2012	Robin	Chelsey	Sarasota, Florida	Tyler	Lauren	Sarasota, Florida

Season 3

Episode	Original Air Date	First Date Crusher	First Date Crushee	First Date Location	Second Date Crusher	Second Date Crushee	Second Date Location
1	January 22, 2013	Crystal	Kenny	Palatine, Illinois	Chris	Stephanie	Chicago
2	January 23, 2013	Michelle	Andrew	Chicago	Tanesha	Fred	Chicago
3	January 24, 2013	Annie	Wes	Plainfield, Illinois	Josh	Kelly	Skokie, Illinois
4	January 25, 2013	Matt	Jessie	Plainville, Illinois	Maria	Jonathan	Chicago
5	January 28, 2013	Adauto	Diana	Chicago	Josie	Dalton	Hoffman Estates, Illinois
6	January 29, 2013	Shawn	Alex	Greenfield, Wisconsin	Sandra	Jellie	Milwaukee
7	January 30, 2013	Paige	Tahj	Beloit, Wisconsin	Kim	Dan	Milwaukee
8	January 31, 2013	Alex	Raine	Chicago	Dan	Candace	Chicago
9	February 1, 2013	Manny	Mack	Markham, Illinois	James	Sam	Elmhurst, Illinois
10	February 5, 2013	John	Leah	Ann Arbor, Michigan	Clarissa	Joe	Southfield, Michigan
11	February 6, 2013	Day	Curtis	Northville, Michigan	Derian	Kelsey	Northville, Michigan
12	February 11, 2013	Tebyus	Jasmine	Brown Deer, Wisconsin	Alec	Felicia	Milwaukee
13	February 12, 2013	Kat	Alla	Milwaukee	Maya	Mike	Hartfield, Wisconsin (sp?)
14	February 13, 2013	Nick	Amber	Livonia, Michigan	Ben	Chris	Armada, Michigan
15	February 15, 2013	Will	Keke	Flossmoor, Illinois	Trey	Ashley	Milwaukee
16	February 19, 2013	Sieria	Richard	Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin	Alantae	Janay	Belleville, Michigan
17	February 20, 2013	Connor	Ally	Commerce, Michigan	Grace	Mike	Ann Arbor, Michigan
18	February 22, 2013	Rob	Sara	St. Clair Shores, Michigan	Gabriella	Darryl	Detroit
19	February 25, 2013	Cameron	Briana	Lincoln Park, Illinois	Martrell	Raven	Chicago
20	February 26, 2013	Amanda	Adam	Ann Arbor, Michigan	Nichole	Derek	Oak Creek, Wisconsin
21	Unknown	Ty	Missy	West Bloomfield, Michigan	Tiara	Matt	Farmington, Michigan
22	Unknown	Kim	Bryan	Holbrook, New York	Mike	Sarah	St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Season 4

Episode	Original Air Date	First Date Crusher	First Date Crushee	First Date Location	Second Date Crusher	Second Date Crushee	Second Date Location
1	September 9, 2013	Sara	Ricky	San Francisco	Ricardo	Marco	San Francisco
2	September 10, 2013	Sophia	Pascal	Santa Cruz, California	Vanessa	Sam	Santa Cruz, California
3	September 11, 2013	Gaylen	Melissa	San Francisco	Simon	Crystal	El Sobrante, California
4	September 12, 2013	Mikey	Frankie	Union City, California	Garrett	Lauren	Berkeley, California
5	September 16, 2013	Mackenzie	Riley	Corvallis, Oregon	George	Sandra	Eugene, Oregon
6	September 17, 2013	Monica	Gabe	Oakland, California	Tiger	Marcus	Pacifica, California
7	September 18, 2013	Jon	Georgia	Eugene, Oregon	Bo	Brooke	Seattle
8	September 23, 2013	Marie	Barrington	Eugene, Oregon	Jazzmin	Korey	Hayward, California
9	September 24, 2013	Colton	Colton	Seattle	Rome	Stephanie	Seattle
10	September 26, 2013	Armani	Ameerah	Berkeley, California	Mackenzie	Jeremy	Hayward, California
11	September 27, 2013	Jimmy	Megan	Seattle	Kitty	Sam	Duvall, WA
12	September 27, 2013	Kyle	Christine	Eugene, Oregon	Tatum	Andy	Eugene, Oregon
13	September 30, 2013	Cassidy	Ben	Lodi, California	Celeste	Lilah	Berkeley, California
14	October 1, 2013	AJ	Pedro	Seattle	Rosa	Aaron	Seattle
15	October 2, 2013	Liliana	Shaq	Puyallup, WA	Kris	Demi	Tacoma, WA
16	October 3, 2013	Diego	Jackie	Kingston, WA	Parker	Hunter	Seattle
17	October 4, 2013	Jessica	Adam	Seattle	Zac	Ashley	Seattle
18	October 7, 2013	Amara	David	Normandy Park, WA	Kitty	Anthony	Seattle
19	October 8, 2013	Taylor	Connor	Seattle	Chris	Kate	Seattle
20	October 9, 2013	Javier	Ashley	Bellevue, WA	Taylor	Mecos	Auburn, WA
21	October 10, 2013	Brie	Rob	Mountain View, California	Evan	Maria	Mountain View, California
22	October 11, 2013	Anthony	Alex	Snohomish, WA	Jordan	Sam	Seattle

External links

• Official website
• Friendzone at IMDb