Awkward.

Fifteen-year-old Jenna Hamilton is the narrator of a sharp, teenage comedy-drama that starts when a small mishap at school spirals into a huge misunderstanding, changing how everyone sees her. Jenna tells the story through her blog-style voice, mixing wry observations with awkward, everyday moments. As she deals with shifting friendships, family friction, and the ups and downs of crushes and reputations, the show balances laugh-out-loud scenes with quieter, honest moments about growing up. The structure leans on Jenna's inner monologue, which keeps the tone personal and often funny, while allowing secondary characters to reveal their own messy, believable lives.

Created by Lauren Iungerich, the series premiered in 2011 on MTV and stars Ashley Rickards as Jenna, with Beau Mirchoff, Nikki DeLoach, Jillian Rose Reed, and Brett Davern in key roles. The show has a distinct single-creator voice and a production style that fits teen cable programming of the early 2010s.

The series did not win major industry awards like Emmys or Golden Globes, though it maintained a steady profile among youth-oriented media and sparked conversations in teen entertainment circles during its run.

Awkward. left a mark on teen television by using a bloglike, first-person narrator and by treating social stigma and high school hierarchy with blunt humor. Characters like Jenna, Matty, Tamara, and Jake became recognizable archetypes for a generation who valued frank, awkward storytelling. The show helped normalize awkwardness as a showable, relatable experience rather than just a punchline.

Critics and audiences gave mixed to largely positive responses, reflected in community ratings around 7.45 out of 10 from viewer polls. Reviewers often praised the sharp voice and honest portrayal of adolescent insecurity, while noting uneven plotting at times. Major themes include identity, the performance of popularity, friendship dynamics, and the messy process of figuring out who you want to be.