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Dare Me

TV·2019–2020·1 season, 10 episodes·USA Network·Drama, Mystery, Crime·45m·7.7·Created by Megan Abbott

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Dive into the cutthroat world of competitive high school cheerleading, following the fraught relationship between two best friends after a new coach arrives to bring their team to prominence.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Dare Me S01E04RapprochementS01E04 · 8.0Beth invites the team to a party at a tattered hotel. When the night takes a worrying turn, Addy makes a difficult decision. Colette is reckless with Will.

Castfull cast & details

Marlo KellyMarlo KellyBeth CassidyHerizen F. GuardiolaHerizen F. GuardiolaAddy HanlonWilla FitzgeraldWilla FitzgeraldColette FrenchRob HeapsRob HeapsMatt FrenchZach RoerigZach RoerigWill MosleyPaul FitzgeraldPaul FitzgeraldBurt CassidyAlison ThorntonAlison ThorntonTacy Cassidy
Kaden Hebb
Kaden HebbMindy

Episodes by season

Season0110Episodes2019–20Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Dare Me S01E01Coup D'ÉtatDecember 29, 2019—Beth immediately hates coach Colette French: she is a threat to her position on the team and her relationship with her best friend Addy.
  2. S01E02Dare Me S01E02Mutually Assured DestructionJanuary 5, 2020—Worried that Beth might reveal what she saw in the woods, Colette approaches Addy, causing disagreements among best friends.
  3. S01E03Dare Me S01E03Surrender at DiscretionJanuary 12, 2020—The temperature intensifies in the struggle to control the team. Meanwhile, Addy and Colette share secrets and become more friends.
  4. S01E04Dare Me S01E04RapprochementJanuary 19, 2020 8.0Beth invites the team to a party at a tattered hotel. When the night takes a worrying turn, Addy makes a difficult decision. Colette is reck
  5. S01E05Dare Me S01E05Parallel TrenchesJanuary 26, 2020—The aftermath of the party is different for Addy, Beth and Colette, culminating in a disastrous accident during a routine.
  6. S01E06Dare Me S01E06Code RedFebruary 9, 2020—The regional competition is coming up and Colette puts pressure on the team. Beth is haunted by her nightmares. Will gets out of control.
  7. S01E07Dare Me S01E07Scorched EarthFebruary 16, 2020—Tension builds when the team goes to the regional competition. Beth feels abandoned by her loved ones and Addy falls under Colette's spell.
  8. S01E08Dare Me S01E08ContainmentFebruary 23, 2020—Addy realizes the ramifications of her late-night encounter with Colette, who seeks out her young friend for support.
  9. S01E09Dare Me S01E09Fog of WarMarch 1, 2020—As the school is inundated with rumors about Will and his past comes to light, Beth provokes Colette and confronts Addy about her perspectiv
  10. S01E10Dare Me S01E10Shock & AweMarch 8, 2020—Suspicions about what happened to Will begin to arise, and Beth sets out to find information at any cost. Addy expresses her fears to Colett

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