Dorm Life


Dorm Life is a mockumentary web series created by former students of UCLA. It follows the fictional lives of the inhabitants of the college dorm floor 5 South. It is produced by Attention Span Media, a Los Angeles based social media studio and is a 2008 Webby Honoree for Best Writing and Comedy: Individual Short or Episode. Dorm Life is also Hulu's most watched web show.
After a successful first season, Dorm Life returned for a second season with sponsor Carl's Jr..

Overview

The fictional show is made in the form of a documentary that purports to record the lives of actual college freshmen. It takes place almost entirely within their dorm floor, 5 South. Each character has a webcam for the purpose of individual reflection or addresses to the audience. There are also separate webcam clips aside from those of the main episodes, as well as profiles maintained by each character on the website's "community lounge," with interactions between them and with fans on the website's forum.

Cast

Main cast

Webby Awards

Season 1

Episode #Episode NameDescription
101"Roommates"In the series premiere, the floor mates fill out their roommate contracts and prepare for the first social event...a pita party.
102"Game Night"The floor mates play a revealing game of ten fingers as some rush to experience Greek Life.
103The SmellEveryone is distracted by a mysterious odor on the floor during fraternity/sorority bid week.
104CampaignMarshall holds an election for floor government, preceded by uncanny campaigning.
105PranksWhen Mike's younger brother comes to visit, the floor gets wrapped up in a prank war.
106I.M. FootballThe floor unites to compete in an Intramural flag football game against another floor.
107The Date PartyBrit and Court bring two male floor mates to a sorority function as Marshall is called in by the Resident Director to discuss his violent actions in the previous episode.
108"Halloween"Brit and Court leave for a party dressed scandalously, while Steph gathers the rest of the floor for a Halloween program she planned.
109The Talent ShowIt's the floor talent show, hosted by Shane and Gopher...scripted by Steph.
110All NightersMidterms week arrives and the floor is forced to buckle down and study.
111issuesThe floor is struck with a rampantly contagious flu virus.
112AlarmedThe triple develops a brilliant plan to pull the fire alarm in order to uncover the identity of Danny B's "Mystery Hot Girl".
113Recon MissionWith the help of Phil, Shane and Gopher rig an elaborate scheme to find out where Danny B's "Mystery Hot Girl" lives.
114Come TodayAndy, a low-profile floor resident, comes out as gay and suddenly he is the most popular guy on the floor. Josh, simultaneously, premieres his self-discovery themed play.
115Turkey DropThe floor residents return from Thanksgiving break with some new developments.
116TeamworkThe floor participates in a team-building activity led by the Resident Director.
117Marshall's New HatMarshall's accomplished and cool twin brother William shows up for a visit.
118Group ShotThe floor is left without supervision when a post-breakdown Marshall checks himself into a spa.
119He's BackThe floor prepares for finals week - and potential new relationships.
120FinalsIt's the week before Christmas and love is in the air.

Season 2

Episode #Episode NameDescription
201"Welcome Back"All the floormates return after winter break for a traditional run through campus while only in underwear, a Button Bonanza, and a shocking revelation about two of the floormates.
202The ScreeningA screening of first semester footages leads to tense moments, culminating with Mike confronting Brittany.
203MarkersMike introduces the game of Markers to the floor, while Brit introduces the floor to her boyfriend Derrick.
204Selling OutPresident Shane holds court over a tense floor government meeting, in which the floor T-Shirt is voted upon and Shane's motives are questioned.
205A CapellaMarshall's a cappella group visits the floor, and his relationship with Steph is scrutinized.
206Valentine's DayLove is in the air, and the boys are scrambling to make this Valentine's Day count.
207Traumatic EventDaniel runs into Jayme in the elevator; meanwhile, the floor bonds...without Mike.
208The Camp OutIt's basketball season and the floor is camping out for tickets. Can Shane finish his paper in the midst of all this school spirit?
209Parents' WeekendEveryone's parents arrive on the floor...well, maybe not everyone's.
210The ListPeople are scrambling to get on Aadit's good side in order to get on the list for his frat's upcoming party.
211The Frat PartyThe frat party is here, and it might be time for Daniel to finally get his first kiss. Meanwhile, Mike is feeling more and more isolated.
212March MadnessThe floor gathers in the triple to watch the Tournament game, but someone quickly becomes un-welcome.
213Spring Break #1It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey, fulfilling her childhood dream.
214Spring Break #2It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey, fulfilling her childhood dream.
215Spring Break #3It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey, fulfilling her childhood dream.
216Spring Break #4It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey, fulfilling her childhood dream.
217Spring Break #5It's Spring Break, and the boys hit the road in search of the World's Largest Gopher. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Steph to Jamaican Me Spacey, fulfilling her childhood dream.
218Tour de 5-SouthMarshall leads a tour of newly accepted freshman through the floor, while Brit sees Derrick one last time.
219Marshall's New PlanMarshall's twin brother William returns to the floor!
220Abby's PartyThe girls throw a bachelorette party for Abby, while the boys battle on the floor. It's all fun and games...
221Blood, Sweat, and TearsCourtney hosts a blood drive on the floor, which features the premiere of Josh’s new documentary.
222SpoOoOoky Adventure!!!Mike and Brit lead the floor in pursuit of answers to a campus mystery while a guest arrives for Abby.
223Floor DinnerAs the year winds down, 5-South gathers for a floor dinner; however, the meal is infiltrated by a few outsiders.
224Quiz BowlDaniel leads a rag-tag 5 South team in a trivia competition against 5 North.
225Dormal 5 South heads to Dormal, and RA of the year is announced.
226Moving Out It's the last day on the floor, meaning that it's the last chance for Gopher to talk to Abby, for Lacey to talk to Daniel, and for Shane to pass his finals.