PEN15
Overview
PEN15 captures the raw, awkward essence of middle school life through the eyes of Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, who portray their thirteen-year-old selves in the year 2000. As outcasts navigating the trials of adolescence, they find joy and heartbreak in equal measure. The duo interacts with real teenagers, delivering a heartfelt and humorous exploration of friendships, crushes, and the unpredictable nature of growing up, where a single moment can shift from fantastic to disastrous with the flick of a gel pen.
Episodes
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1
First Day
On the first day of seventh grade in 2000, Anna and Maya, usually considered outcasts, find themselves in the spotlight for reasons they didn’t anti...
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2
Miranda
Maya and Anna find themselves drawn to the older girls in their class who smoke. They grapple with a classic dilemma: should they stay in and engage i...
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3
Ojichan
Maya experiences a strange sensation that becomes almost addictive, pulling her focus away from her best friend, who is in urgent need of her support.
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4
Solo
Trailview’s Night of Amazing Music is just around the corner. Anna is determined to capture Alex’s affection by performing a stunning classical ar...
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5
Community Service
An exclusive fashion show is happening at the nearby nursing home, and Anna and Maya somehow manage to sneak in. However, their insecurities start to ...
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6
Posh
While working on a school project, Maya ends up with an unflattering nickname that raises eyebrows. Anna chooses to support her friend by going along ...
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7
AIM
Title: AIM Plot: Maya and Anna create their inaugural AIM screennames, and suddenly, their social lives expand in ways they never imagined. However...
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8
Wild Things
A group gathers for a viewing party to check out the newly released VHS tape of Wild Things. As the evening unfolds, things take a steamy turn, and An...
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9
Anna Ishii-Peters
Anna is thrilled to have a sleepover at Maya's house on a school night, eager to feel like a member of the Ishii-Peter family. However, the excitement...
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10
Dance
Title: Dance Plot: On the evening of their inaugural school dance, tension simmers between Anna and Maya, leaving their friendship hanging by a threa...
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Pool
Title: Pool Plot: Just two days following the dance, Maya and Anna find themselves begrudgingly attending a dull pool party. Their plans take an unex...
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2
Wrestle
Maya focuses her attention on her crush, while Anna navigates the emotional challenges stemming from her parents’ split. As they both face their ind...
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3
Vendy Wiccany
Anna and Maya uncover hidden abilities that enable them to manipulate the challenging aspects of their lives with the help of magic.
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4
Three
Seeing their daughters struggle, Kathy and Yuki come together to support them. At school, Maya and Anna are presented with a chance to turn things aro...
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5
Sleepover
Title: Nighttime Revelations Plot: Maura invites her friends for a cozy sleepover at her home. As the hours tick by and the night deepens, hidden tru...
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6
Play
The cast for the school play has been announced, and Maya sees a chance for her first real kiss. Meanwhile, Anna grapples with her identity and what i...
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7
Opening Night
Title: Debut Evening Plot: On the night of their big premiere, emotions run high, pushing both Anna and Maya to confront their vulnerabilities and ...
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8
Jacuzzi
While on holiday with Curtis, Anna and Maya encounter deep-rooted insecurities they hadn’t faced before. Although they attempt to brush these feelin...
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9
Bat Mitzvah
As Maya prepares for an upcoming Bat Mitzvah, she is confronted with the truth about her family's financial situation. Meanwhile, Anna finds herself s...
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10
Shadow
Anna assists her father in settling into his new apartment. Meanwhile, Maya is taken aback when an unexpected guest from Japan arrives.
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11
Yuki
A day in the life of Yuki.
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12
Grammy
A new addition to Anna's household moves in, but their presence leads to unforeseen conclusions. Meanwhile, Maya receives a diagnosis that changes eve...
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13
Luminaria
Title: Luminaria Plot: Anna and Maya participate in the community’s “Walk For Cancer.” As they engage with others, their conversations shift ...
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14
Runaway
Anna is presented with a once-in-a-lifetime chance, but her parents refuse to let her seize it. Determined to change their minds, Maya inspires Anna t...
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15
Home
Title: Homeward Bound Plot: Anna and Maya find themselves in a distant land, longing for the comfort of their origins. As they navigate their way t...
