World of Jenks
'World of Jenks' is an exciting new documentary series that showcases the lives of inspirational young people from all corners of the U.S. Documentary filmmaker Andrew Jenks moves in with a different stranger each episode to experience a week in their life.
- 2010-2013
- 2 seasons
- MTV Networks
- Documentary
'World of Jenks' is an exciting new documentary series that showcases the lives of inspirational young people from all corners of the U.S. Documentary filmmaker Andrew Jenks moves in with a different stranger each episode to experience a week in their life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Heaven and Hell
Sun, Sep 12, 2010 22 mins
Jenks lives with previously convicted rapper, Maino, and experiences the life of a hip hop artist on the rise.
Episode 2
Can't Make Me Be
Mon, Sep 13, 2010 22 mins
Andrew spends a week with adolescent Chad, trying to understand his condition, serious autism, and how it affects him and his devoted parents. After observing him at school and with friends, Andrew takes Chad on drives, bonding. New York proves far too busy given his hypersensitivity, but Coney Island gets Andrew accepted like a big brother, so they both expect to miss each-other when it's time to part.
Episode 3
Street Queen
Mon, Sep 20, 2010 22 mins
Jenks spends an eye-opening week on the streets of San Francisco with Danielle, a homeless young adult, who feels that this life is better than the one she left behind.
Episode 4
Fifty Fists
Mon, Sep 27, 2010 22 mins
Jenks moves in with Anthony, a mixed martial arts fighter with a tragic family past, as he prepares for the battle that could either make or end his career in the WEC.
Episode 5
Freedom's Flight
Mon, Oct 4, 2010 22 mins
Exposing a never before seen side of Miami, Jenks documents Brogan, a 23-year-old animal rescuer who puts her life at risk to expose illegal horse slaughter activity.
Episode 6
The Takeover
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 21 mins
Jenks follows Nick, a champion poker player as he travels to London, New York City, and to Las Vegas for the Word Series of poker - only to learn that his life has much higher stakes than million-dollar card hands.
Episode 7
Road Warrior
Mon, Oct 18, 2010 21 mins
While out on tour with Sierra from rock band VersaEmerge, Jenks learns that life on the road can be a dream come true, but it doesn't come without a price.
Episode 8
Me and My Surfboard
Mon, Oct 25, 2010 22 mins
Jenks hits the California coastline to live with surfer, Anastasia, as she prepares for the US Open. An outsider on the pro-circuit, Jenks learns that there is more to Anastasia than her bad-girl reputation.
Episode 9
Hail Mary
Mon, Nov 1, 2010 22 mins
Jenks moves in with Jessi, an NFL cheerleader who recently moved to Nashville after walking away from a flourishing dance career in Los Angeles to pursue a more righteous lifestyle.
Episode 10
Searching for VV Brown
Mon, Nov 8, 2010 22 mins
Jenks travels to LA, Miami, and New York with British sensation, VV Brown, as she attempts to break into the highly competitive U.S. music scene with her unique brand of pop.
Episode 11
Froot Loops for Dinner
Mon, Nov 15, 2010 22 mins
During a week in the Big Apple, Jenks moves in with rising comedy talent, Dan St. Germain, as he prepares for the biggest and most important stand-up show of his career.
Episode 12
Black and Gold
Mon, Nov 22, 2010 41 mins
In this one-hour season finale, Jenks heads to Abeline, Texas and lives with high school football star, Herschel, as he prepares not only for his senior season, but also the release of his mother from prison.