Act Four: Band Crush

Despite her intensely competitive spirit, Kristin, a high school musician, develops a crush on a talented jazz musician who can out-play her blindfolded.  Determined to capture his attention, she attempts to play her way into his heart. Along the way, she learns a valuable lesson.

Act Three: Going Gaga

Marissa crushes from afar on her favorite pop star, Lady Gaga.  In an interview with a close friend who shares her love of all things Gaga, Marissa explains how this innocent crush on a eccentric female pop star has helped her become more loving and accepting of her own quirks.

Act Two: Flying Footwear

Beth records an honest and heartwarming account of her awkward middle school crush on a boy affectionately called Moose. Her footwear is a key part of her plan to get Moose to notice her during lunch period.

Act One: Crushed!

Luke and his crew, Danny and James, each develop a crush.  This dynamic group of friends experiences the highs and lows of young love. Luke, the narrator, explores what it means to be "crushed."

Prologue: Smitten

Everyone has experienced a crush. That warm, fuzzy feeling of dizzying happiness and overwhelming hope that the object of our affection will notice us -- why do we call that a "crush"?  What does it really mean to "crush" on someone?  

This episode explores crushes of different varieties: childhood crushes, celebrity crushes, high school crushes, and more. Enjoy these funny, sometimes maddening, sometimes heartwarming accounts of our storytellers' most memorable crushes.