Felicity Was Here

Felicity's birthday is not what she imagined. While Ben plans a surprise party for her, Felicity is trying to keep a secret of her own: waking up in bed next to Randy. She tries to track Randy down to figure out what happened between them during her drunken night at the frat house. Sean has a sore nut, and Noel's computer repair customer has a crush on him. We talk about testicular cancer's big moment in 2000 and if honesty is always the best policy. Let's rewatch S3E5 "Surprise" together!

Felicity's first frat party! Felicity finds drugs in Julie's former closet and gets guilt-tripped by Mrs. Emrick. Meghan gets a job as a phone sex worker, which bothers Sean. Meghan and Molly take Felicity out to a frat party to distract her from worrying about Julie, but the night doesn't end well. Meanwhile, Noel takes a test to become a computer repair guy, and Javier takes his citizenship test. We chat about crystal meth, phone sex, jello shots, and so much more! Join us as we rewatch S3E4 "Greeks and Geeks."

Ben's father goes missing, and Julie inserts herself in the search for him. Noel pursues an annulment to his quickie marriage but then finds out Natalie has been hiding a very expensive secret. Sean gets hit in the nose during basketball with Ben and takes the opportunity to consider a nose job. We also say hello to Molly, goodbye to Julie (and Amy Jo Johnson), and decide if $100K is enough coin to stay in a marriage for a year. Let's rewatch S3E3 "Hello, I Must Be Going" together!

After finding out Noel got a quickie wedding, Richard recruits the crew to stage the titular "Anti-Natalie Intervention." Ben's dad comes to New York to see him, but Ben is wary of meeting him. Meanwhile, Elena tests her relationship (and God) by hanging out with her hot neighbor. We discuss the incomparable John Ritter (RIP), third wheeling, and when the appropriate time is to stage a friend-tervention. Join us as we discuss S3E2 "The Anti-Natalie Intervention" in full!

New year, new version of me! We return to UNY for Felicity's junior year with a new intro, new roommates, and alter egos. Joining us for the season premiere is Felicity fan and guest co-host Ryan Luis Rodriguez of the One Track Mind and Reels of Justice podcasts, to break down all the drama unfolding. Reunited after a summer apart, Felicity and Ben decide to get an apartment together, but the honeymoon doesn't last long. In what seems like the upside-down, Sean and Meghan are going strong after spending the summer in Italy, but Elena and Tracy have tensions bubbling beneath the surface. Julie deals with the loss of her biological father, and Noel's missing??? Rewatch S3E1 "The Christening" with us!Follow Ryan on Instagram at @1trackmindpodcast and @reelsofjustice and catch his podcasts One Track Mind and Reels of Justice at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-track-mind-with-ryan-luis-rodriguez/id1431611476https://reelsofjustice.buzzsprout.com/

Welcome back to Felicity Was Here, the ultimate rewatch podcast for the 90s show Felicity. It's Season 3 – Felicity’s junior year. With a new season comes new living situations, questionable life choices, and relationships put to the test. We say goodbye to major characters, welcome new guest stars, and watch as Felicity and friends survive college whenever reality penetrates their safe bubble. Plus, we’ll be joined by more special guests from the Felicity fandom to share in our love for the show. So, if you’re ready to become a new version of you, mark your calendars. Season 3 of Felicity Was Here premieres on February 5, 2026, with new episodes airing biweekly on Thursdays. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods. Here's a sneak peek at what’s coming in season 3!

Felicity decides to turn down the summer internship to be with Ben in Palo Alto, but rethinks things after wise advice from Dr. Pavone, putting her budding romance on the rocks. Julie's birth mom pops back into her life with an audacious request. Noel meets Javier's crazy cousin Natalie at his wedding, and Sean and Meghan keep hooking up. We share our highs and lows of season 2, do some fan-casting for the potential revival, and dish with our guest co-host, Kurt of the Strange Sessions podcast. Rewatch the season 2 finale "The Biggest Deal There Is" with us!Timestamps:0:00 - Introducing our guest co-host Kurt from the Strange Sessions podcast8:42 - Listener Q&A27:42 - Felicity S2E223 "The Biggest Deal There Is" discussionFollow Kurt on Instagram at @thestrangesessions and catch the Strange Sessions podcast on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@thestrangesessions3311

Preheat the oven, it's time for Smart Cookies! Felicity and the gang are trying to focus on finals, but their relationship issues are a major distraction. Felicity is in a new relationship bubble with Ben, but has to perform well on her art history final to secure a summer internship (that will keep her from a summer with Ben). Ruby tells Noel that Wade offered to marry her, which Noel advises against. Julie agrees to go on a date with Sean, even though she's crushing on Noel. And, Tracy abruptly tells Elena he wants to have sex. We discuss why Ben is the MVP of the episode, where we'd vacation with him and why Sean was made to be a Bravo TV producer. Rewatch S2E22 "Final Answer" with us!

If you've ever wished Felicity could come back, our first guest interview is required listening. Emilie Wapnick and Rena Hundert of Better Sweater Productions join us to talk about their online petition for a Felicity revival and the pilot script they’ve already written. We dig into their love for the show, their vision for where the story could go next, and how the fandom can help bring Felicity back.Then, we pick up with Felicity after she and Greg break up following Ben's latest overture. All the girls decide on a girls' night out with Meghan to distract them from their boy problems. Javier asks Ben to help him shop for engagement rings, and offers some well-timed love advice. Meanwhile, Noel and Ruby spend some alone time together at the loft, complicating their friendship. We gab about drunk dials, Felicity's red outfits and possibly the best grand gesture in all of television? Join us for S2E21, "The Aretha Theory."Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:50 - Guest interview: Emilie Wapnick and Rena Hundert, of Better Sweater Productions on their Felicity Revival petition37:30 - Felicity S2E21 "The Aretha Theory" discussionSign the Felicity Revival petition! https://bettersweaterproductions.com/petition/

Felicity heads to Rhinebeck with Greg, but Ben follows her to apologize for leaking Greg's drug arrest. His interruption cuts the weekend short. A leaky pipe at Kelvin and painting chaos at Elena's apartment send the whole gang to stay at the loft. Ruby's baby daddy comes to visit, as Sean's crush on Julie is revealed in a moment of overwhelming excitement, all during Game Night. We discuss dating your fantasies, Sean's s'mores invention, and so much more. Come with us as we revisit S2E20, "Ben Was Here."

Student council elections get vicious when Felicity's campaign posters are vandalized. Ben thinks Greg's team is responsible and retaliates. Tracy drops a major bomb on Elena that could end their relationship before it has really started. Meanwhile, Julie advises Noel that Ruby should tell her baby daddy that she's pregnant. We chat about the scenes with top-tier sexual tension, Rhinebeck and a red-string connection between Amy Jo Johnson (Julie) and Chris William Martin (Greg). Join us for S2E19, "Running Mates."

Felicity is caught between her feelings for Greg and her political beliefs when he wants her to become his campaign manager for student council president. Ben gets an internship to impress Felicity, but ends up a glorified babysitter. Meanwhile, a Sadie Hawkins dance shakes up Elena and Tracy's budding romance and puts Julie's sights on Noel. We discuss the bad-boy-mentors-kid trope, student council IRL, and much more. Rewatch S2E18, "Party Lines," with us!

Sean starts filming Felicity and the gang again for his Docuventary, unearthing a budding romance between her and Greg. Felicity vies for a longer-term position at the health center after her community service is done. Ben goes snooping in the admissions office and discovers Greg has some skeletons in his closet. Noel loses his students' blue book exams. We gab about Greg's haircut, how Ben turns into Felicity in S2, and more. Join us for S2E17, "Docuventary II."

Felicity starts a sit-in at the health center when she discovers they stopped distributing the morning-after pill to students, which disrupts Greg's med school application and possibly her own academic future. Julie struggles with recurring nightmares about Pink Guy, but is scared to talk about her experience. Meanwhile, Noel tutors Ben for his philosophy class. We talk about our idealistic college selves, the cameos from other WB shows, and why this episode still matters 25 years later. Rewatch S2E16, "Revolutions," with us!

When the health center is short on physicians, Felicity asks Dr. Porter to help out, but she finds that he may be the one who needs help. Ben goes on a date with a classmate, but his heart is somewhere else. Noel needs to decide if he wants to keep dating Ruby. Elena gets competitive about school with Tracy, but that just seems to increase the sexual tension! We discuss benzos, "ginkgo bibloba" and Greg's lack of medical credentials. Join us for S2E15, "Things Change."

Ruby schedules her first prenatal exam, but Noel wavers on his desire to be a dad and seeks advice in an unexpected place. Felicity continues volunteering at the health center with grouchy Greg, and Ben isn't happy about it. Julie confronts old traumas in the aftermath of Erik's aggressive behavior. Elena hosts a painting party at their apartment, where big truths are revealed. We discuss our love of quiche, Elena's wallpaper, and break down the episode's big twist. Rewatch S2E14, "True Colors," with us!

Felicity and Ben start their community service at the university health center, managed by the arrogant Greg Stenson. Ruby and Noel take a test that could change their lives forever. Meanwhile, Julie's music career might be over before it has even gotten started, thanks to slimy Erik Kidd. We discuss Ruby's musical theme and whether or not the "comm serves" were given too much responsibility. Join us for S2E13, "Truth or Consequences."

Felicity starts counseling with "stinky Dr. Pavone" after her pool escapades with Ben and must confront her feelings about her parents' separation. Ben suggests he and Felicity drop out. Elena gets a cute new lab partner, and Ruby ices out Noel for an unknown reason. We chat about Dr. Pavone's forceful entry into the show, unplanned pregnancy storylines, and more. Rewatch S2E12 "The Slump" with us!

We break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you our second annual March Madness Selection Special! Our March Madness Bracket for 2025 will let our listeners decide the ULTIMATE episode of Felicity S2. But first, we narrow down the choices to the Sweet Sixteen. Follow along as we eliminate seven episodes from season two and finalize our bracket, then head to our Instagram @felicitywasherepod to vote for your faves!

For the incurable romantic, the Clinic is the cure. This week, we enter the Twilight Zone for JJ Abrams' homage to the classic TV show. Felicity gets recruited for a secret treatment: help for the lovelorn. After learning what really happens to patients of Dr. Snow, it might be too late for Felicity to back out. We discuss how the episode came to be, our theories, and all the Easter eggs from this creative (albeit polarizing) episode! Let's rewatch S2E11, "Help for the Lovelorn."

Felicity heads back to NYC after holiday break...with her dad in tow. Ben finds out the swim team's been cut. Julie gets more than she bargained for with her record label. Meanwhile, Sean realizes he wants to be more than friends with his roommate. We chat about Dr. Porter's softer side, callbacks to season 1, and so much more. Join us for S2E10, "Great Expectations."

Felicity and Noel come face-to-face with each other and their lingering romantic feelings when they are partnered for their drawing class final. Julie meets a record label exec interested in signing her, but Sean gets overprotective. Ben freaks out about his American literature essay. What do Felicity's crazy dreams mean? Will Ruby get the Palm Pilot or the bracelet? Why don't we get more Eli? Let's discuss S2E9, "Portraits."

Worlds collide for Thanksgiving as the Porters surprise Felicity in NYC for the holiday. Elena and Noel host the "meet the parents" dinner for Felicity, the Porters, David, Professor Sherman...and Meghan. Meanwhile, Ben, Sean, and Julie work a charity event at Dean & Deluca, hosted by Maggie and her husband. Hijinks ensue! Make a batch of Sherman's Thanksgiving punch and rewatch S2E8 "Family Affairs."

Let's talk about sex, baby! Felicity rescues a stray dog that prevents her and David from getting lucky. Noel and Elena try to help Felicity "score." Maggie officially asks Ben to have an affair with her. Is Lucky a metaphor? Of course! Let's discuss S2E7, "Getting Lucky."

Before the coronavirus, there was mono! Felicity wonders why David still hasn't kissed her, but after mono spreads around Kelvin, she finally gets an invite to stay overnight. Noel decides to tell Ruby that Felicity is his ex, but the conversation doesn't go as planned. Ben finds out Maggie is hiding something bigger than her muffin recipe. Get ready to catch some feelings in S2E6, "The Love Bug."

Determined to exercise the dating muscle, Felicity gets set up on a blind date with her professor's son, David. Noel and Elena get addicted to a video game. Ben samples Maggie's "muffins." We share bad B-list dating stories and cringe at Professor Sherman's indecent proposal. Relive it all with us in S2E5, "Crash."

This week, we go deep underground where the mole people live when Felicity and Julie get stuck in a subway car together. Noel and Ruby go on their first date, and Ben meets a rude caterer with a cookie crisis at Dean & Deluca. We pore over all the symbolism and mysticism in the episode as we finally find out: were Felicity and Julie ever really friends? We also throw it back to Boy Meets World, Don't Look Under the Bed, Before Sunrise, and so many more nostalgic favorites and lament that we never got to hear Julie's song. Let's dig deep on S2E4, "The Depths."

Felicity makes a dramatic change in her post-Ben, post-Noel, single era. Yes, the haircut. But she also drops pre-med for art. Noel and Felicity are forced to confront their unresolved issues after ending up in the same drawing class. Ben and Sean look for a new roommate as Julie seeks permanent housing. Felicity's advisee, Ruby, needs help and lands in the middle of the drama. We discuss just how sexist the reaction to Felicity's haircut was, Noel's character development (or lack thereof) and rejoice in the return of Sally! Rewatch S2E3, "Ancient History," with us!

As Ben gets cold feet, Felicity tries to make herself into someone he could be with. Elena coaches Noel on picking up women, and Sean lets Julie throw a party at the loft. We obsess over Felicity's high-voltage look and lament the absence of Sally. Can Felicity keep things casual? Will Julie realize Sean's feelings for her? Where can we buy Felicity's red dress?! Join us for S2E2, "The List."

New year, new Felicity! Back for her sophomore year, and this time as an RA, Felicity must face the repercussions of choosing between Ben and Noel. Tensions run high among the group, setting the stage for a drama-filled sophomore year. We also discuss the "Felicity: Summer" book and if 1999 really was peak pop culture!00:00 - Intro and podcast updates! We're moving to a biweekly release schedule for season 2, and we've moved to Buzzsprout so update your RSS feeds or drop us some fan mail! https://felicitywashere.buzzsprout.com03:05 - Felicity: Summer book discussion12:58 - Felicity S1E1 "Sophomoric" discussion

Dear Sally, welcome to Felicity Was Here, the ultimate rewatch podcast for the 90s show Felicity. We are back for Season 2 – Felicity’s sophomore year at the University of New York. But this is no sophomore slump! With a new school year comes new characters and romances, mistakes and second chances, and of course, the haircut. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a first-timer, we break it all down scene by scene. We’ll finally find out who Felicity picked for the summer trip of a lifetime, and we’ll watch as she tries to mend ties with the friends she hurt in the process. Put on your favorite Sarah McLachlan CD and get ready to relive the laughs, the tears and the questionable choices. Season 2 of Felicity Was Here premieres on September 5, 2024, with new episodes airing biweekly on Thursdays. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your pods. Here's a sneak peek at what’s coming in season 2!

Cue the Sarah McLachlan music...it's the season 1 finale, y'all! Felicity is faced with a dramatic decision -- go on a cross-country road trip with Ben or go to Berlin with Noel. It's the episode that draws a line in the sand between #TeamBen and #TeamNoel and leaves us with one of the biggest cliffhangers in TV history. We also announce the winners of our Season 1 Superlatives, as voted on by our listeners. Join us for S1E22 "Felicity Was Here" and let us know which team you're on!

Welcome to the coven! This week, Ben, Julie, Felicity and Noel decided to take a road trip together over the summer, but Meghan practices some spells that upend each of their lives. We discuss the very 90s desire to be a witch, Star Wars and all the drama that sets up the season finale. Plus, stick around to the end for some mystical bonus content -- a live Tarot card reading! Rewatch the penultimate episode of season 1 with us, E21 "The Force."

Felicity stands in as manager at Dean & Deluca this week, but her personal life gets in the way as usual. Ben's gambling debt leads him down a dark path, Noel and Felicity become friends who kiss, and Elena starts assisting Professor McGrath after hours. We explore other teacher-student relationships in TV, why Ben can't accept help, and this episode's many role reversals. Rewatch S1E20 "Connections" with us!

Sean's latest get-rich-scheme puts Felicity and Noel at the center of a documentary, as they try to figure out the state of their relationship. Ben's gambling habit gets out of control as he scrambles to pay his tuition. We discuss the early days of reality TV in the 90s, Conan, and whether or not Felicity and Noel can ever (or should ever) make up. Join us for S1E19, "Docuventary."

Get your party hats, friends, because it's Julie's birthday! But Carole comes back into the picture with some shocking information. Meanwhile, Noel looks to move out of the dorm so he doesn't have to see or think about Felicity anymore. Ben picks up a gambling habit to pay for tuition, and we meet Meghan's parents. Will Julie finally learn the true identities of her birth parents? Will Noel really leave his post as RA? And for the love of God, what is in Meghan's box?!? Get ready to party in S1E18, "Happy Birthday."

Felicity is overwhelmed with Noel's groveling to take him back after his dalliance with Hannah...that is until he finds out about her steamy night in the art studio with Eli. Elena shows no mercy in the dorm's organized game of Assassins. Ben starts going out with Lynn a little too often, and Julie helps Sean date a librarian. Will Felicity and Noel work out their issues and get back together, or will Felicity pursue the hot art student? Does Elena become the top hitperson? Are bucket hats cute or hideous? Let's discuss in S1E17, "Assassins."

We break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you our first-ever March Madness Selection Special! Our March Madness Bracket for 2024 will let our listeners decide the fan favorite episode of Felicity S1. But first, we narrow down the choices to our Sweet Sixteen. Follow along as we eliminate six S1 episodes and finalize our bracket, then head to our Instagram @felicitywasherepod to vote for your faves!

Buckle up, folks -- Hannah is back! Felicity and Noel's relationship is rocked when they find out Hannah has been secretly living in NYC since Thanksgiving. Felicity gets closer to art student Eli as Noel gets confused. Julie thinks Ben's swim team buddies don't like her. Will Noel go back to Hannah? Is Eli the least problematic male character on the show? Will Hannah finish her Fugue? Get ready for all the drama in S1E16 "The Fugue."

This week, Javier proposes to Felicity in order to get a green card! Noel's brother Ryan comes to town to tell him some big news. Ben tries out for the swim team. Will Felicity marry Javier? What is a Harvey Wallbanger? And where is Elena? We dissect it all!

After Todd Mulcahy's unfortunate meeting with a bus, Felicity explores her passion for art. Julie sends Carole a tape revealing her true identity. Will Felicity finally give Todd that kiss? How will Carole react to Julie's tape? Why didn't we get more Eli? Join us for S1E14, "Todd Mulcahy Part 2."

A boy from Felicity's past shows up in NYC determined to kiss her, despite her solid relationship with Noel. Julie gets an internship with her birth mother’s firm. Elena officially breaks things off with Blair. And, Ben’s father decides to pull financial support from him. Will Felicity kiss Todd Mulcahy? How did Julie land an architecture internship as a music major? What was Todd's chicken recipe? We discuss it all in S1E13, "Todd Mulcahy Part 1."Updated: for an editing error

Felicity and Elena hit a bump in their friendship when Felicity sees Blair kissing another woman. Julie finds out the identity of her biological mom, and Noel steps into a "fake boyfriend" role with an advisee. Is Blair cheating on Elena? Will Julie reach out to her birth mom? How much Estonian sausage is too much? Watch it all go down in S1E12, "Friends" with us!

The gang is back from winter break, and Felicity has decided to take her relationship with Noel to the next level. Julie and Ben have a secret to tell Felicity, and Elena is perplexed by a gift from Blair. Will Felicity trade in her V card? Does Julie come clean about her feelings for Ben? And what exactly is Elena wearing on her ass? Let's discuss S1E11, "Gimme an O!" as we start the new year!

It's finals week! Felicity and Noel want to define their relationship, but first, Felicity has to help both him and Ben study for their exams and pass her own. Will Felicity and Noel be able to keep their hands off each other until after finals? Will Noel be okay with Felicity helping Ben study? What exactly is in Smart Powder? Join us for S1E10, "Finally" to watch it unfold!

Happy Friendsgiving! Felicity decides to stay in NY for Thanksgiving to support Julie, but guess who else is coming to dinner -- Noel's long-distance girlfriend Hannah! Noel and Hannah discuss the future of their relationship, Ben tries to track down his plane ticket home, while Elena dreads going home to see her dad. How will Felicity react when meeting Hannah? Will Noel and Hannah survive the "turkey drop?" Will anyone actually make it home for Thanksgiving? Find out as we rewatch S1E9, "Thanksgiving."

This week, we discuss the fallout from the events of Drawing the Line Part 1, as Felicity and her friends all try to support Julie in their own ways.Dr. Jo also lets us in on an Anna Delvy-esque scandal involving one of the guest stars/writers of the episode! Read more here: https://paleymatters.org/felicity-fake-out-writer-riley-weston-pulled-a-real-life-younger-8ef264a9810cTW: this episode depicts and discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, please visit RAINN at online.rainn.org or call 800.656.4673 24/7.

This episode is all about boundaries for Felicity and her friends. After the rewriting-Ben's-essay fiasco, Felicity realizes that she is a "buttinsky," but Blair recruits her to help Elena stay at school. Noel doesn’t want to talk about Ben anymore with Felicity and has to draw a line for their friendship. And Zack asks Julie to write music for his movie. Will Elena have to leave UNY? Has Noel ruined his friendship with Felicity? Can anyone respect personal boundaries on this show? Let's rewatch S1E7, "Drawing the Line Part 1"TW: this episode depicts and discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, please visit RAINN at online.rainn.org or call 800.656.4673 24/7.

Felicity really out-Felicitys herself this week. In a thinly veiled attempt to help Ben with an English paper, Felicity risks his and her college futures. The Tin Man pursues Elena after their Halloween hookup, and Julie stresses about impressing her film school bro boyfriend. Will Felicity get herself and Ben kicked out of school because of her recklessness? Will Elena go on a date with Blair? Will Julie stay awake through Polaris? Join us for S1E6, "Cheating."

Happy Halloween! This week, Felicity and Ben trauma bond over a terrifying experience, but Ben pulls away just as they grow closer together. Julie and the Pink Guy progress in their relationship, and Elena makes the best of a terrible Halloween costume. Will the NYPD catch the loft burglars? What is behind Ben's obsession with Pink Power Rangers? Will we break our "Hey..." record? Find out and rewatch S1E5, "Spooked" with us.