What is the plot of Faking It?

Two best friends fake being a lesbian couple to gain popularity at high school

What are the key story phases in Faking It?

The story of Faking It progresses through these phases: The Popular Lie, Rising Popularity, Complicated Feelings, Discovery Risk.

Name: Faking It
Genre: comedy, drama
Released: 2014
Rating: 6.7

Karma and Amy begin their fake relationship to gain popularity at Hester High School.

Desire to Stand Out — Karma and Amy try to be different but fail Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Amy Raudenfeld Location: Hester High School
Shane's Party Invitation — Invited to party by popular gay student Shane Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Amy Raudenfeld, Shane Harvey Location: Shane's House
Mistaken Identity — Mistaken for lesbian couple by Shane Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Amy Raudenfeld, Shane Harvey Location: Shane's Party

The fake relationship brings unexpected popularity and homecoming nominations.

Mistaken Identity — Mistaken for lesbian couple by Shane Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Amy Raudenfeld, Shane Harvey Location: Shane's Party
Homecoming Nomination — Nominated as homecoming queens Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Amy Raudenfeld, Shane Harvey Location: Hester High School
Popularity Soars — Fake relationship brings unexpected popularity Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Amy Raudenfeld, Liam Booker Location: Hester High School
Karma Meets Liam — Karma attracts attention of popular Liam Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Liam Booker Location: Hester High School

Amy develops real feelings for Karma while Karma attracts Liam's attention.

Karma Meets Liam — Karma attracts attention of popular Liam Characters: Karma Ashcroft, Liam Booker Location: Hester High School
Amy's Real Feelings — Amy realizes she has real feelings for Karma Characters: Amy Raudenfeld, Karma Ashcroft Location: Hester High School
Lauren's Discovery — Lauren discovers the girls are faking it Characters: Lauren Cooper, Amy Raudenfeld, Karma Ashcroft Location: Hester High School

Lauren discovers their secret, creating potential exposure of their fake relationship.

Lauren's Discovery — Lauren discovers the girls are faking it Characters: Lauren Cooper, Amy Raudenfeld, Karma Ashcroft Location: Hester High School
Step-Sister Rivalry — Rivalry intensifies between step-sisters Characters: Amy Raudenfeld, Lauren Cooper Location: Hester High School

The Deception Begins — Karma and Amy start their fake relationship
- Desire to Stand Out — Failed attempts to be different
- Shane's Party — Mistaken for lesbian couple
Rising Popularity — Fake relationship brings unexpected social status
- Homecoming Queens — Nominated for school royalty
- Social Acceptance — Gaining popularity and attention
Complicated Emotions — Feelings become complicated and real
- Karma and Liam — Romantic attraction develops
- Amy's Secret Crush — Real feelings for Karma emerge
Discovery Risk — Secret threatened by discovery
- Lauren's Discovery — Step-sister finds out the truth
- Potential Exposure — Risk of secret being revealed