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Kat Stratford is sharp-tongued, stubborn, and uninterested in fitting into high school cliques, while her younger sister Bianca is outgoing, image-conscious, and more willing to follow the crowd. Both are starting at a new school under the strict eye of their overprotective dad, Dr. Walter Stratford, which creates friction and comedy at home. The series tracks everyday high school life, with Cameron, the eager newcomer nursing a crush, and Patrick, the aloof classmate whose rough exterior hides surprises, shaping the sisters work, social, and romantic choices. Episodes mix sarcastic humor, awkward dates, and sibling arguments without revealing major plot twists.

Released in 2009, the show adapts the 1999 feature film for television, recasting key roles with Lindsey Shaw, Meaghan Jette Martin, Nicholas Braun, Ethan Peck, and Larry Miller to bring the movie characters into an episodic comedy format.

The series did not secure major industry awards or high-profile nominations. It drew a modest, loyal audience and some praise for specific performances, but it did not achieve the kind of accolades associated with larger network hits.

As a televised spin on a well-known teen movie, the show sparked comparisons to its source and resurfaced favorite character dynamics for a younger late-2000s audience. Fans of the film checked in to see new interpretations, and the series contributed to ongoing conversations about how popular teen stories can be reworked for TV.

Critical reception leaned mixed to mildly positive, reflected in a user vote average near 6.8 out of 10. Reviewers and viewers noted recurring themes of sibling loyalty, adolescent identity, gender expectations, and social maneuvering. Performances and witty exchanges were often singled out as strengths, with the show favoring lighthearted situations and character-driven humor over dramatic stakes.