In Swans Crossing, Sarah Michelle Gellar played Sydney Orion Rutledge, the mayor's scheming daughter. She uses her authorative power for her plans. She leads the "popular ones" at school. She is a spoiled and will step on anyone to get her way.

The short lived series, Swans Crossing, began in 1992, and aired for only 6 months. Many peopled believed it was cancelled because of its ridiculous time slot. This show was mainly about rich teens stirring up chaos and intrigue in the small town of Swans Crossing.