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* In ''Prom Queen Resurrection'' by Music/SidMaudlin, the film’s finale is the Prom, during which the Prom Queen, who had been led to believe that she was LovedByAll, gets shot. The murderers only ''kinda'' try to make up an alibi.

* In "Prom Queen Resurrection" by Music/SidMaudlin, the film’s finale is the Prom, during which the Prom Queen, who had been led to believe that she was LovedByAll, gets shot. The murderers only "kind of" try to make up an alibi.

* ''Queen Sized'' is a Lifetime television movie featuring a fat and unpopular high schooler who is nominated as prom queen a joke, wins the title, and spends the majority of the film dealing with both her lack of confidence and the abundance of high school bullies who also try to bring her down and ruin her night/reputation.

* ''Webcomic/{{RAIN}}'': In one story arc, the whole main cast goes to prom. With their partners. In a homophobic Catholic school with a CastFullOfGay. HilarityEnsues. Prom King and Queen elections also come up.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS1E16EnchantingGromFright Enchanting Grom Fright]]" episode is about prom where Luz wanted to participate instead of Amity as Grom Queen. Unfortunately for her, it means fighting a giant monster that can shapeshift into YourWorstNightmare.

** Season three's season premiere, "Family", has a teen couple having a PromBaby in the school's bathroom. While the girl abandons her daughter who is soon discovered and placed for adoption, the boy is [[CarFu fatally ran over after refusing to give his child over to his desperate math teacher]], which he had previously said he would.
** Season seven episode "Almost Paradise" has the prom queen, sick of her popularity and on the verge of growing up and going to college, get [[RecycledScript struck and killed by the beloved high school principal]] at her prom after he made a pass at her and she threatened to expose him.

* Similarly, in ''Film/NeverBeenKissed'', investigative reporter Josie goes undercover at a high school where the student body obsessed with the prom and were total dicks about it to the point that the "cool" kids would actively ''refuse'' to sell tickets to their "uncool" classmates, even if they had money. She is also forced to relive the awful memory of her own prom years earlier where she was a bullied typical nerd who had a JerkJock invite her only for him to show off his actual date and to egg her as they drove by in their limo. She [[spoiler:wins prom queen, but also willingly blows her cover in disgust, throws off the crown, and [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech calls out the students for their childish and cruel ways and is reminded of how much she hates high school.]]]]

Also, expect the usual antics that are anticipated either before or at the prom, such as [[ThePromposal trying to convince someone to be your date,]] [[TamperingWithFoodAndDrink someone spiking the punch,]] two girls [[DressesTheSame dressing in the same gown,]] someone [[PromIsForStraightKids being turned away for whatever reason,]] [[PromWrecker there's someone who wants to ruin it for everyone else]] and [[BreadEggsMilkSquick of course]] couples hoping for TheirFirstTime or getting an unintended PromBaby or two. While it is similar to a homecoming dance, this trope usually has more lasting significance to it.

The prom, which is actually short for "promenade dance," is a high school tradition for juniors and seniors that involves going to a formal, end-of-the-year gathering, refreshments if not a full-on several-course dinner or buffet-style preparation is served, has an elected prom queen and king (or occasionally an entire prom court) and dancing. Usually held in April, May or June, it's a well-known and well-loved ritual in American and Canadian schools, although other countries may have a similar tradition themselves.

Also, expect the usual antics that are anticipated either before or at the prom, such as [[ThePromposal trying to convince someone to be your date,]] [[TamperingWithFoodAndDrink someone spiking the punch,]] two girls [[DressesTheSame dressing in the same gown,]] someone [[PromIsForStraightKids being turned away for whatever reason,]] [[PromWrecker there's someone who wants to ruin it for everyone else]] and [[BreadEggsMilkSquick of course]] a PromBaby or two. While it is similar to a homecoming dance, this trope usually has more lasting significance to it.

The prom, which is actually short for "promenade dance," is a high school tradition for juniors and seniors that involves going to a formal, end-of-the-year gathering, refreshments if not a full-on several-course dinner or buffet-style preparation is served, has an elected prom queen and king (or occasionally an entire prom court) and is usually held in April, May or June. It's a well-known and well-loved ritual in American and Canadian schools, although other countries may have a similar tradition themselves.

* ''Series/FullHouse'' has D.J., Kimmy, and Steve attend the senior prom while Becky serves as a chaperone. Unfortunately, what should have been a beautiful night is almost single-handedly ruined by Steve's ex-girlfriend who wants him back, wears the same gown as D.J., and after the ex and Steve are elected prom queen and king, she kisses him.

The prom, which is actually short for "promenade dance", is a high school tradition for juniors and seniors that involves going to a formal, end-of-the-year gathering, refreshments if not a full-on several-course dinner or buffet-style preparation is served, has an elected prom queen and king (or occasionally an entire prom court) and is usually held in April, May or June. It's a well-known and well-loved ritual in American and Canadian schools, although other countries may have a similar tradition themselves.

* A significant portion of ''Film/MeanGirls'' involves the senior prom where Cady, Regina, Gretchen, Karen, and Janis are all nominated for prom queen. In the end, [[spoiler: while Cady is elected prom queen, the growth and maturity she gained by the end of the film causes her to ''break'' the tiara into several pieces after giving a victory speech that calls out how trivial the title is and tosses the pieces into the crowd of promgoers so that everyone can be queen.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'': "[[Recap/TheOwlHouseS1E16EnchantingGromFright Enchanting Grom Fright]]" episode is about prom where Luz wanted to participate instead of Amity as Grom Queen. Unfortunately for her, it means fighting a giant monster.

The prom, which is actually short for "promenade dance", is a high school tradition for juniors and seniors that involves going to a formal, end of the year gathering, refreshments if not a full-on several course dinner or buffet style preparation is served, has an elected prom queen and king (or occasionally an entire prom court) and is usually held in April, May or June. It's a well-known and well-loved ritual in American and Canadian schools, although other countries may have a similar tradition themselves.

A subtrope of HighSchoolDance. Compare with DancesAndBalls. See also DancePartyEnding, CharityBall, MasqueradeBall, FundraiserCarnival and SchoolFestival.

* A significant portion of ''Film/MeanGirls'' involves the senior prom where Cady, Regina, Gretchen, Karen and Janis are all nominated for prom queen. In the end, [[spoiler: while Cady is elected prom queen, the growth and maturity she gained by the end of the film causes her to ''break'' the tiara into several pieces after giving a victory speech that calls out how trivial the title is and toss the pieces into the crowd of promgoers so that everyone can be queen.]]
* Similarly, in ''Film/NeverBeenKissed'', investigative reporter Josie goes undercover at a high school where the student body obsessed with the prom and were total dicks about it to the point that the "cool" kids would actively ''refuse'' to sell tickets to their "uncool" classmates, even if they had money. She is also forced to relive the awful memory of her own prom years earlier where she was a bullied typical nerd who had a JerkJock invite her only for him to show off his actual date and to egg her as they drove by in their limo. She [[spoiler:wins prom queen, but also willingly blows her cover in disgust, throws off the crown and [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech calls out the students for their childish and cruel ways and is reminded of how much she hates high school.]]]]

* ''Senior Year'' is about Stephanie having hers after waking from a 20-years coma.

* Almost every incarnation of ''Literature/{{Carrie}}'' deals with the high schoolers' preoccupation with the upcoming senior prom, with the girls being obsessed with it and even outcasted and socially awkward Carrie soon getting in on the action. We see Sue convince Tommy to invite Carrie, Chris and her cronies getting banned from prom, and it goes without saying that [[ItWasHisSled everyone knows what happens at the event and its aftermath.]][[note]][[NotHisSled Technically speaking;]] while the book, the 1976 film and the 2013 remake all follow the script--namely in Carrie dying at the end--the 2002 TV movie ends with her escaping with Sue. This came about because there was going to be a follow-up television series that expanded on the aftermath, but the pilot was never picked up[[/note]]

* ''Series/TheBigBangTheory'': In "The Prom Equivalency", the gang (all adults in their late 20s-30s) decide to hold a repeat prom on the roof of their apartment, since most of them were too nerdy in high school to have a particularly happy or memorable prom experience. Sheldon struggles with the idea that his girlfriend Amy might be expecting to engage in the tradition of losing her virginity on prom night, which he's not ready for, while drama erupts over Howard's concerns that Stuart will bring Howard's mother as his date. [[spoiler: While they don't have sex, Sheldon and Amy do admit for the first time that they love each other.]]
* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS3E20TheProm The Prom]]" is the breather episode just before the third season finale, and revolves around the senior prom. Several characters change their relationship status, Buffy deals with a PromWrecker who's trained hellhounds to attack people in formalwear, and in a heartwarming moment near the end the awarding of prom titles includes a special Class Protector award for Buffy, showing that although the other students don't like to talk about it they are aware of and grateful for what Buffy does.

** Season three's season premiere, "Family", has a teen couple having a PromBaby in the school's bathroom. While the girl abandons her daughter who is soon discovered and placed for adoption, the boy is [[CarFu fatally ran over after refusing to give his child over to his desperate math teacher,]] which he had previously said he would.

* ''Series/FullHouse'' has D.J., Kimmy and Steve attend the senior prom while Becky serves as a chaperone. Unfortunately, what should have been a beautiful night is almost single-handedly ruined by Steve's ex-girlfriend who wants him back, wears the same gown as D.J., and after the ex and Steve are elected prom queen and king, she kisses him.

* ''Series/HouseOfAnubis'': The season 1 finale focused on the students preparing for an end of term prom as inspired by Nina's stories about America. Everyone spent a few episodes worrying about dates and dresses until it was the night in question. Unfortunately for Sibuna, this night was also the exact time and date the Cup of Ankh would be buildable, and both Rufus and the Secret Society were making their moves. Instead of going to prom, Sibuna spent most of the night being held hostage in a classroom, worrying Mara and Mick about whether or not they'd come. Luckily, they did make it back after everything was resolved, just in time for Fabian and Nina to be announced as king and queen.

* ''Queen Sized'' is a Lifetime television movie featuring a fat and unpopular high schooler who is nominated as prom queen a joke, wins the title and spends the majority of the film dealing with both her lack of confidence and the abundance of high school bullies who also try to bring her down and ruin her night/reputation.

* ''Series/{{Victorious}}'': In the season two episode [[TropeNamer Prom Wrecker]], Tori tries to throw a Prom at Hollywood Arts. She inadvertently ends up getting Jade's play cancelled as it was scheduled on the same night as the Prom. In retaliation, Jade tries to ruin Tori's prom. There's also a subplot about Trina trying to become prom queen by getting Sinjin to hack the votes.

* ''Theatre/TheProm'': Loosely based on a real-life incident, the show centers around Emma Nolan, who wants to attend the prom with her girlfriend, Alyssa. But between Alyssa still being in the closet, the conservatives of Edgewater, Indiana set on banning Emma from bringing a girl as her date, and the four over-the-hill Broadway actors showing up to champion her cause, this proves more difficult than average. [[spoiler: Even worse when she finally does go to the prom at the end of Act 1... only to find nobody there, because the other parents held a private prom without inviting Emma. The end of the show finally sees Emma and Alyssa attend a much more inclusive prom, with LGBTQ couples from all over the area in attendance.]]

* In ''Creator/SamAndMickey'' episode "Prom", Skipper is about to attend her prom with her boyfriend, Anslem, when he cancels at the last minute due to his lunar being in the wrong alignment or something. From there, Barbie attempts to locate an alternate date for her that she ''hasn't'' slept with, Stacie and Chelsea try to get her a date with the wide arrange of celebrities the former sister knows (and the latter sister decides to ultimately ''make'' her a date out of cardboard and glitter glue) and Ken wants to go as her date but has to look for a tuxedo in Barbie's vast closet.
* ''WebVideo/SchoolOfThrones'': The ''Series/GameOfThrones'' parody set in an American high school has Stannis & Melisandre, Joffrey & Sansa, Renley & Loras, and [[PlatonicLifePartners Robb & Theon]] all compete for the title of Prom King/Queen rather than the Iron Throne. The Prom, rather than winter, becomes the dreaded event that threatens to tear the school apart, with Danerys making plans to "conquer the school with flame" before it gets out of control. The series ends on said prom, [[spoiler: where Dany uses her [[ShoutOut Burn]] [[Film/MeanGirls Book]] to get everyone to settle their differences.]]

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* An episode of ''[[Music/SClub7 S Club 7 in L.A.]]'' (or ''L.A. 7'' in the UK) has the group performing at a high school senior prom and band member Jon (then himself just 18) falling for one of the students.

* "The Ballad of Sara Berry" from ''35mm: A Musical Exhibition'' centers around the titular AlphaBitch who undergoes SanitySlippage when it becomes apparent that a classmate named Julie, [[InspirationallyDisadvantaged who had recently lost a leg in a car crash]], will be named Prom Queen instead of her. [[spoiler: Sara ends up going completely AxCrazy and murders six classmates on prom night before Julie puts an end to things by [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome calling the police]]. When they find Sara, she's decked herself out with the Prom Queen's sash and scepter and is dancing by herself, all while still covered in her victims' blood.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPower'': Episode "[[Recap/SheRaAndThePrincessesOfPowerS1E08PrincessProm Princess Prom]]" is about Adora and all members of Rebellion (as well Catra and Scorpia) attending at political event that looks (and fittingly named) like a school prom.

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Also, expect the usual antics that are anticipated at the prom, such as [[TamperingWithFoodAndDrink someone spiking the punch,]] two girls [[DressesTheSame dressing in the same gown,]] someone [[PromIsForStraightKids being turned away for whatever reason,]] [[PromWrecker there's someone who wants to ruin it for everyone else]] and [[BreadEggsMilkSquick of course]] a PromBaby or two. While it is similar to a homecoming dance, this trope usually has more lasting significance to it.