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13 Essential TV Episodes About Prom


From Dawson’s Creek’s anti-prom to Glee’s unexpected prom queen.

It’s developed an aura of importance over the decades, being re-created in iterations both realistic and less so, to the point where we feel as if we’re missing a big part of our youth if we give in and skip prom. In the iconic Fresh Prince episode “Just Say Yo,” Will, with prom drawing near, is starting to feel the effects of juggling his girlfriend, his job, his homework, and basketball practice. Regrettable and tasteless fat suit aside (thank you, 1996), the Friends prom episode is full of sweet moments — it’s also the catalyst for the most famous romantic arc in the series: Ross and Rachel.

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