#1. Rough Housing (original airdate August 24th, 1979 - production #101)

Mrs. Garrett deals with Cindy, who is insecure after being nominated to compete against Blair for the title of Harvest Queen.

Directed by Nick Havigna
Teleplay by Brad Rider
Story by Brad Rider and Glenn Padnick

Special Guest Stars: Conrad Bain as Mr. Drummond, Todd Bridges as Willis, Gary Coleman as Arnold, and Dana Plato as Kimberly

Notes: There is a blooper at the end of the show during the rolling of the credits. Guest star Todd Bridges from Diff'rent Strokes accidentally spilled a glass of punch on the table.

Miss Mahoney is 32 years old. This is the first of four episodes Jenny O'Hara appeared in as Miss Mahoney.



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#2. Like Mother, Like Daughter (August 31st, 1979 - #102)

Parent night is headed for disaster when Blair's attractive mother runs into an old high school beau whose wife is at home with the flu.

Directed by Jim Drake
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Pam Huntington as Monica Warner (Blair's mother) and Donald May as Justin Branch (Nina's father)

Notes: Blair's mother is played by Pam Huntington in this episode, in later episodes she would be played by Marj Dusay. Blair's mother has been married and divorced 3 times and is a former Eastland student.



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#3. The Return of Mr. Garrett (September 7th, 1979 - #103)

Mrs. Garrett's ex-husband surprises everyone by proposing to her.

Directed by Jim Drake
Written by Martin A. Ragaway

Guest star: Robert Alda as Robert Garrett (Mrs. Garrett's ex-husband)

Notes: Mrs. Garrett has been divorced from her husband for 3 years. Molly's hamster's name is Harvey. Mr. Garrett is a gambler who teaches Tootie how to play poker.



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#4. I.Q. (September 14th, 1979 - #104)

Tootie finds her friends' I.Q. scores and blabs the information, turning midterm week into a disaster.

Directed by Jim Drake
Written by Jane Gould & Shelly Landau

Guest stars: none



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#5. Emily Dickinson (March 14th, 1980 - #106)

Blair's creative solution to one problem lands her smack in the middle of another that could compromise the honor of the entire school.

Directed by Lee Lochhead
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest star: Duane Ladage as Jason (Blair's boyfriend)

Note: The name of the poem Blair plagiarizes is "Beauty Crowds Me Till I Die" by Emily Dickinson.



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#6. The Facts of Love (April 4th, 1980 - #111)

After a sex education lesson from Mrs. Garrett, Blair accepts a date to 'Make-out Mountain' with delivery boy Steve and his van.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Rowland Barber and Jerry Mayer

Guest star: Greg Bradford as Steve



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#7. Flash Flood (April 11th, 1980 - #112)

When Mr. Bradley rescues Blair and Tootie from a rising flood, Blair is more than pleased to express her gratitude.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Vincent Bufano as Soldier and Bern Bennett as T.V. Announcer

Notes: Blair's horse is named Chestnut. Tootie's rabbits are named Romeo and Juliet. Molly's ham radio call sign is W2JI0. Her ham buddy's is WKYVV.



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#8. Dope (April 25th, 1980 - #113)

Blair and Sue Ann decide to join an exclusive group of girls whose favorite pastime is smoking marijuana.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Hilary Horan as Tumpy and Helen Hunt as Emily

Note: Mrs. Garrett wants to buy the girls a new stereo.



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#9. Running (May 2nd, 1980 - #110)

Mr. Bradley's tactics to retain the state track championship have Sue Ann and Cindy competing with each other.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Warren Murray Guest stars: none



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#10. Adoption (August 8th, 1980 - #109)

Mr. Bradley's assignment to have his class trace their roots causes Natalie to search for her birth mother's name.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Migdia Chinea Varela

Guest stars: none

Note: Blair calls a Judge Garfield.



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#11. Dieting (September 5th, 1980 - #108)

Sue Ann places her health in jeopardy when she decides to go on a crash diet.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Martin A. Ragaway

Guest star: Greg Bradford as Steve



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#12. Molly's Holiday (October 3rd, 1980 - #107)

Molly's parents are getting a divorce so she and the girls cook up a scheme to reconcile them.

Directed by Gary Shimokawa
Teleplay by Albert Lewin
Story by Skip Usen & Albert Lewin

Guest stars: William Bogert as Mr. Parker (Molly's father) and Lee Crawford as Angela (Mr. Parker's girlfriend)

Note: Sue Ann is from Kansas City.



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#13. Overachieving (October 10th, 1980 - #105)

Tootie's father, an intellectual snob, thinks Mrs. Garrett is a bad influence on his daughter and threatens to take her out of Eastland.

Directed by Lee Lochhead
Written by Jerry Mayer> Guest star: Robert Hooks as Mr. Ramsey

Notes: This is the only episode appearance by Tootie's father. He was known as "Rifle" Ramsey at Syracuse University where he played football. Tootie's parents are lawyers. Natalie's sister is a stewardess.



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Season 2

#14. The New Girl (Part 1) (November 19th, 1980 - #201)

Mrs. Garrett's decision to make roommates of streetwise new student Jo and snobbish Blair causes a headache for the start of the new semester.

Directed by Bob Claver
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Gary Coleman as Arnold, Peter Fox as Officer Barry Shuler, and Reb Brown as ID checker

Note: This is Nancy McKeon's first episode. Jo's name is "Joanne". The girls visit The Chugalug Bar.



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#15. The New Girl (Part 2) (November 26th, 1980 - #202)

Mrs. Garrett tries to pick up the pieces after a scandalous scheme lands Jo, Blair, Tootie and Natalie in jail and expelled from Eastland. Mrs. Garrett negotiates a plan for reinstatement, but the girls can't decide if its terms are worse than life behind bars.

Directed by Bob Claver
Written by Jack Ellinson

Guest stars: Hugh Gillin as Howard, Molly Ringwald as Molly, Susie Goddard as Tough Girl, Amy Gibson as Margo, Rene Lampart as Boy, Bunny Summers as Matron



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#16. Double Standard (December 10th, 1980 - #204)

Blair is positive her childhood friend Harrison Andrews will ask her to the country club cotillion, but is devastated to learn that for some unfathomable reason, he has invited Jo.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest star: Grant Wilson as Harrison Andrews

Note: Mrs. Garrett's word in Scrabble is "zephyrs".



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#17. Who Am I? (December 17th, 1980 - #205)

Tootie has an identity crisis when her new black boyfriend questions the motives of her white friends at Eastland.

Directed by Lee Lochhead
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Erik Moses as Fred, David Coburn as Carl, Tan Adams as Julia, Shawntee Northcutte as Madge, Cheryl Epps as Terry, Tim Clark as Boy #1, Gary Dubin as Boy #2

Notes: Mrs. Garrett is the Jitterbug Queen of Appleton, Wisconsin. Tootie has 2 brothers. The name of the disco song at the end of the episode is needed if anyone has any information, please let me know!



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#18. Cousin Geri (December 24th, 1980 - #206)

A lifelong conflict is resurrected for Blair when her handicapped cousin Geri, an aspiring comedienne, pays a surprise visit on the eve of an award banquet honoring Blair.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Ann Gibbs & Joel Kimmel

Guest stars: Hugh Gillin as Howard and Geri Jewell as Geri

Note: This is Geri Jewell's first appearance as Geri - she makes her television debut. Blair introduces her as 'Geri Warner'. In later episodes, she is called 'Geri Tyler'.



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#19. Shoplifting (December 31st, 1980 - #203)

Jo convinces Tootie and Natalie that money is no object for Mrs. Garrett's birthday present. Jo's desire to give Mrs. Garrett a gift to rival wealthy Blair's, provides Mrs. Garrett a birthday surprise none of them is likely to forget.

Directed by Lee Lochhead
Written by Sally Sussman

Guest stars: Dick O'Neill as Henry Douglas, Hazel Shermet as Saleslady, and Brad Trumbull as Guard

Note: The girls shoplift at Harrison's department store.



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#20. Teenage Marriage (Part 1) (January 7th, 1981 - #207)

When Jo's boyfriend Eddie pops the question, Jo is torn between her own feelings and the efforts of her Eastland schoolmates to dissuade her from marriage.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Clark Brandon as Eddie, Brian Fuld as Bink, Bella Bruck as Woman Attendant, Mark Savalle as Waiter

Note: Eddie's last name is Brennan.



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#21. Teenage Marriage (Part 2) (January 14th, 1981 - #208)

Mrs. Garrett and the girls come up with delay tactics to hold off the marriage until Jo's mother can be contacted.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Hugh Gillin as Howard, Clark Brandon as Eddie, Bill Dana as the Manager

Note: Jo and Eddie go to the Ritz Motel.



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#22. Breaking Point (January 28th, 1981 - #210)

Blair thinks being elected student council president is the most important thing in the world until a real tragedy strikes, forcing everyone to reassess their priorities.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest star: Denise Halma as Cynthia



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#23. Sex Symbol (February 4th, 1981 - #211)

After Natalie's first real date with a boy from neighboring Bates Academy, she receives a barrage of offers from his schoolmates who have heard she has quite a reputation.

Directed by John Bowab
Teleplay by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters - Ann Gibbs & Joel Kimmel and Sally Sussman
Story by Sally Sussman Guest stars: Julie Anne Haddock as Cindy, Julie Piekarski as Sue Ann, Felice Schachter as Nancy, Dan Spector as Neil, Holly Gagnier as Helen



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#24. The Secret (February 25th, 1981 - #212)

Jo wants her father to attend an award ceremony where she will be honored, but is afraid that her classmates will find out about his disreputable past.

Directed by John Bowab
Teleplay by Jerry Mayer
Story by Jerry Mayer and Robyn Knapton

Guest star: Alex Rocco as Mr. Polniazek

Notes: Jo's full name is Joanna Marie Polniaczek. Blair's father has Warner Textile Mills in Miami, Florida. In the closing credits, the name is spelled "Polniazek" - in later episodes it would be spelled "Polniaczek". This is Alex Rocco's first of many appearances as Jo's father.



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#25. Pretty Babies (March 4th, 1981 - #214)

A top fashion photographer is coming to Eastland to find the new face of the '80s and Blair is positive she's it. The photographer surprises everyone by choosing Tootie, but the price of her photo session proves costly.

Directed by Bob Claver
Written by Ann Gibbs & Joel Kimmel

Guest stars: Felice Schachter as Nancy, John Mark Robinson as Jonathon Dutton, Michelle Downey as Rena

Notes: Blair is a junior. Tootie is 12 years old.



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#26. Bought and Sold (March 11th, 1981 - #213)

Blair becomes a sales rep for a cosmetic company and sets out to give Natalie a makeover as a demonstration for prospective buyers, her classmates.

Directed by John Bowab
Teleplay by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters
Story by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters and Susan Haven & Philip Ross

Guest stars: Zsa Zsa Gabor as Countess Calvet, Todd Bridges as Willis

Note: Natalie is charged $87.42 for her new look.



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#27. Free Spirit (March 18th, 1981 - #215)

Mrs. Garrett's son, Alex, visits Eastland, and no one is more taken with the young musician than Natalie.

Directed by Bob Claver
Written by Ann Gibbs & Joel Kimmel

Guest stars: Tom Fitzsimmons as Alex Garrett (Mrs. Garrett's son)



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#28. Brian and Sylvia (aka The Parkers) (March 25th, 1981 - #216)

Tootie and Natalie spend a weekend with Tootie's Aunt Sylvia, a news anchor in Buffalo. Sylvia and her husband Brian have a seemingly perfect marriage that is threatened when Sylvia gets a chance at the big time.

Directed by John Bowab
Written by Jack Elinson

Guest stars: Richard Dean Anderson as Brian, Rosanne Katon as Sylvia, Ja'net DuBois as Ethel, Anthony Holland as Ray, Peter Barth as The Stage Manager, Dudley Knight as The Announcer, Ron Sloan as Danny Robinson, Thos Peters Larry Baker

Note: This was a spinoff attempt, the first of several for The Facts of Life. The setting is Buffalo, New York. Brian Parker was a member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team (fictitiously for this episode of course). Ja'net DuBois makes a "Moving On Up" reference in this episode - this was an inside joke as she sang The Jeffersons theme song.



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#29. Gossip (June 3rd, 1981 - #209)

Frustrated by her exclusion from the older girls' activities, Tootie's talents for eavesdropping and gossip ignite conflict and place Mrs. Garrett's future at Eastland in doubt.

Directed by Lee Lochhead
Written by Paul L. Friedman & Gayle MacDonald Guest stars: Hugh Gillin as Howard, Kenneth Mars as Mr. Harris, Julie Anne Haddock as Cindy, Julie Piekarski as Sue Ann, Felice Schachter as Nancy

Season 3

#30. Growing Pains (October 28th, 1981 - #302)

Tootie experiments with alcohol when she feels excluded by the older girls.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters Guest stars: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker

Notes: Tootie has braces in this episode - she was Baron Van Trapp in The Sound of Music at her camp during the summer. The girls are punished by Mrs. Garrett by having no tv, no dates, and they are grounded for 2 months.



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#31. Fear Strikes Back (November 4th, 1981 - #306)

Natalie is assaulted on her way home from a campus party.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert

Guest stars: Louis Welch as Instructor, Paige Conner as Lucy



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#32. A Baby in the House (November 11th, 1981 - #308)

Blair is forced to reexamine her friend's "perfect" life when the ex-Eastland student, turned teenage wife and mother, stops by for a visit.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay by Stuart Wolpert & Deidre Fay and Jerry Winnick
Story by Jerry Winnick

Guest stars: Heather Kerr as Alison, Danielle Nathanson as Emily, Kristin Nathanson as Emily

Note: Jo uses Natalie's Shaun Cassidy pillowcase as a diaper for the baby.



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#33. A Friend in Deed (November 18th, 1981 - #307)

Blair inadvertently learns that her mother has a lump in her breast.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Marj Dusay as Monica Warner and Geri Jewell as Geri

Note: This is Marj Dusay's first of several appearances as Blair's mother.



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#34. Front Page (November 25th, 1981 - #309)

Jo writes a story to get revenge on her overly critical journalism teacher.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Mike Mayer & Larry Swimer

Guest stars: Julie Anne Haddock as Cindy, Julie Piekarski as Sue Ann, Steven Anderson as Professor Gideon, Loren Lester as Roy

Notes: Mr. Gideon writes FACT on the chalkboard which stands for Fast Accurate Concise True. Robert Michael Gideon is 33 years old. The headline for the newspaper is 'Teacher Busted in Cocaine Raid'.



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#35. Give and Take (December 2nd, 1981 - #303)

A financial disaster pushes Mrs. Garrett to the brink of an emotional breakdown, and the girls prove completely insensitive to her crisis.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest star: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker

Note: Mrs. Garrett gets a 2nd job as a night manager at a Howard Johnson - it pays an extra $400 a month than her job at Eastland.



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#36. Sweet Sorrow (December 9th, 1981 - #310)

A class in simulated marriage teaches Jo some real-life lessons in love when she finds herself more attracted to someone in her class than to her longtime boyfriend Eddie.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Clark Brandon as Eddie and Shawn Stevens as Bob

Notes: Jo's partner is Bob Perkins and Blair's is Waldo Wilbur.



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#37. From Russia with Love (December 16th, 1981 - #301)

Natalie concocts a scheme for a private weekend until a surprise visit from her over-adoring grandmother threatens to ruin her plans.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay by Jerry Mayer
Story by Jerry Mayer & Emily Mayer Guest star: Molly Picon as Grandma (Mona)

Notes: Natalie wants to have a dinner date with Chip Douglas from Bates Academy in New York. Mona's husband is named Herman. Jo has no living grandparents.



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#38. Dear Me (December 23rd, 1981 - #311)

The girls plan a weekend camp out with the boys from Bates Academy, but young Tootie is apprehensive about going along. A seemingly perfect excuse not to go makes the predicament worse.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Lloyd Turner & Howard Liebling

Guest stars: Felice Schachter as Nancy, Todd Hollowell as Zack (Zack Peters), David Wallace as Paul, and Philip Linton as Lenny

Note: Todd Hollowell would later play Tootie's boyfriend, Jeff Williams. Zack wants to go to Cooper's Rock. Tootie makes up a boyfriend named Teddy Lee Washington.



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#39. Cousin Geri Returns (December 30th, 1981 - #305)

Blair fears that her cousin Geri is being set up for a fall when she begins dating Eastland's attractive French teacher.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Ann Gibbs & Joel Kimmel

Guest stars: Lou Richards as Mr. Palmer (Mike) and Geri Jewell as Geri

Note: Geri had recently appeared on The Merv Griffin Show.



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#40. Legacy (January 6th, 1982 - #312)

Blair's decision to donate money inherited from her grandfather to the school library uncovers family secrets she doesn't know how to handle.

Directed by Judi Elterman
Written by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert

Guest stars: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker, Loren Lester as Roy



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#41. Green-Eyed Monster (January 13th, 1982 - #313)

Natalie wants the lead role in a school play and she's not about to let anything or anyone stand in the wayincluding her best friend, Tootie.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters
Story by Bill Shinkan

Guest stars: Felice Schachter as Nancy, Hazel Shermet as Miss Downes, Heidi Helmer as Girl #1, Beverly Nero as The Pianist

Note: The girls are auditioning for South Pacific.



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#42. The Americanization of Miko (January 20th, 1982 - #314)

Jo befriends a new Japanese student who's eager to become Americanized, but her protective father is against it.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Stephen W. Spears & Bill Shinkai

Guest stars: Mako as Mr. Wakamatsu, Lauren Tom as Miko Notes: Miko does $462 worth of damage to Jo's motorcycle - she is from Tokyo, Japan.



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#43. The Marriage Brokers (January 27th, 1982 - #315)

To the girls' delight, Mrs. Garrett's handsome visitor is more than a friend. Blair decides to find out how serious their relationship is.

Directed by Alejandro Rey
Written by Mitch Markowitz

Guest stars: Norman Alden as Ernest Melbourne, Scott Strader as Barnett Thornwood (III), William Marquez as Carlos, and Pepe Crow as Renaldo



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#44. Starstruck (February 3rd, 1982 - #316)

Tootie gets the thrill of her life when her idol, rock star Jermaine Jackson, invites her to his concert for being his number-one fan.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay by Marvin Braverman and Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert
Story by Marvin Braverman

Guest stars: Jermaine Jackson as Jermaine, Rick Fitts as P.R. Man, Cheryl Epps as Terry, Pam Springsteen as Sally, Jere Fields as Georgia, Paris Robinson as Guard, Mark Davitt as Mark, Fitzhugh Huston as Fitz, Sal Landi as Sal, Marcus Wyatt as Young Boy, Tonia G. Smith as Fan #1, Sheila Monique as Fan #2, Danielle Bateman as Girl #1, Jill Tandy as Girl #2, and Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri



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#45. The Four Musketeers (February 10th, 1982 - #304)

To continue living with each other or to split up? That's the question facing the girls when the end of their probationary period gives them an opportunity to go their separate ways.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert

Guest stars: Susan Blackstone as Brenda

Note: This episode has the famous paint fight scene.



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#46. The Affair (February 17th, 1982 - #318)

Natalie is crushed when she catches her father romancing a strange woman. But her toughest dilemma is deciding whether to confront him.

Directed by Asaad Kelda
Written by Migdia Chinea-Varela

Guest stars: Norman Burton as Dr. Green, Peter Reckell as Alan (Alan Cooke), Benito Prezia as Luigi

Notes: The girls eat at Pagliacci's in Manhattan. Alan is Sandra's brother - she attends Eastland. Natalie's parents will be soon celebrating their Silver Anniversary.



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#47. Runaway (February 24th, 1982 - #317)

Determined to prove her maturity, Tootie goes off to New York City unescorted to meet with friends at a theater. A teenage prostitute teaches her a harsh reality.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Bernard Burnell Mack

Guest stars: Lauren Tom as Miko, Tammy Lauren as Kristy, Darrell Fetty as Mike, Larry Gelman as The Man, Linda Darlow as The Waitress (Bernice), Belle Ellig as The Woman



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#48. New York, New York (March 3rd, 1982 - #319)

Everyone hopes the feud between Jo and Blair will be calmed by a visit home, but instead the trip has all the makings of disaster.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Peter Noah

Guest stars: Alexa Kenin as Jesse, Dana Kimmell as Dina (Dina Becker), Jan Rabson as The Waiter, Bunny Summers as Hildy, David Bond as Checkers Player



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#49. Kids Can Be Cruel (March 17th, 1982 - #320)

A vengeful Natalie is determined to get even with insensitive Blair, but she unwittingly entangles an innocent victim in her scheme.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Dan Frischman as Carl ('Rocky' Price), Scott McGinnis as Dink (Dink Lockwood), Marc Poppel as Tim (Tim Holifield), Wendell Baker as Boy #1, Andrew J. Lederer as Boy #2

Notes: The girls write in a slambook. Tim is going steady with Cynthia. Carl bids $25 on Blair's dinner box.



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#50. Mind Your Own Business (March 24th, 1982 - #321)

A well-meaning Blair starts a battle over the right to privacy when she sneaks a peek at Natalie's diary.

Directed by Selig Frank
Written by Jerry Jacobius and Steven Gore Guest stars: none



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#51. The Academy (March 31st, 1982 - #322)

Jo coerces Blair into a date with a military cadet. Blair is in for a shock when she learns that the boy is a delinquent from New York City.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: David Ackroyd as Major Dorsey (Tim), Jimmy Baio as Buzz Ryan (Cadet Buzz Ryan), Peter Frechette as Knight (Cadet George Knight), David Hubbard as Chip (Cadet Chip Nelson), Ben Marley as Hank, and John P. Navin Jr. as Alfred (Cadet Alfred Webster)

Notes: This was a spinoff attempt. The boys attend Stone Military Academy.



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#52. Jo's Cousin (April 14th, 1982 - #324)

Jo's 14-year-old cousin Terry is on the verge of womanhood and she desperately needs Jo's help to battle her overprotective father and brothers.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Donnelly Rhodes as Sal (Sal Largo), Megan Follows as Terry (Terry Largo), John Mengatti as Paul (Pauli Largo), Grant Cramer as Tony (Tony Valente), and D.W. Brown as Bud (Bud Largo)

Notes: This was a spinoff attempt. The Largos run a New Jersey gas station. Sal Largo is a widow with three kids.



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#53. Read No Evil (May 5th, 1982 - #323)

When Jo discovers that several classic books and a magazine have been removed from the Eastland library, the entire school debates the issue of book banning.

Directed by Dolores Ferraro
Teleplay by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert
Story by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert & Hendrik Van Leuven

Guest stars: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker, Susan Davis as Betty, Ed Penn as Man 1, Beverly Dixon as Woman 1, W. Perren Page as Man 2, and Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri

Notes: Ms. Magazine is banned at the school as well as 4 books including The Fixer, Catch 22, and Slaughterhouse Five. A faculty advisor replaces Natalie as editor of the school newspaper with Buffy Cline. Betty Schuster is Linda Schuster's mom.

Season 4

#54. The Facts of Life Goes to Paris (Part 1) (September 25th, 1982 - #425)

Mrs. Garrett and the girls all have their own fantasies about a summer in Paris. Unfortunately, Mrs. Garrett's culinary school is a disaster and the girls' summer boarding is oppressive and located miles away from the city.

Written by Jerry Mayer & Jack Elinson, Linda Marsh & Margie Peters, Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert
Directed by Asaad Kelada

with Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon, Frank Bonner

Co-starring: Frederic Andrei as David, Jacques Ferriere as Pierre, Vivian Brown as Miss Southwick, Roger Til as Chef Antoine, Caroline Ducrocq as Angelique, Laurie Main as Reggie, Bernard Soufflet as The Innkeeper

Featuring: Philippe Brizard as The Bookseller, Dominique Bauguil as Georges, Pierry Dany as Mr. LeClair, Christian Baltauss as Andgre, Joris Stuyck as Ken, Chip Fields as Louise, Andre Phillipps as Vincent, Sally Marr as Claudia, Pierrino Mascarino as Sergio, Jon Lindstrom as Young Man, Dorothy Constantine as Conlessa

Note: Originally aired as a 2 hour tv movie. Chip Fields (Kim Fields' mom) appears as Louise.



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#55. The Facts of Life Goes to Paris (Part 2) (September 25th, 1982 - #426)

During the last few days of summer, the girls run away to Paris. Blair sets her sights on a French romance, Natalie and Tootie meet a famous author and Jo goes to the races with a French biker.



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#56. The Facts of Life Goes to Paris (Part 3) (September 25th, 1982 - #427)

Mrs. Garrett struggles through French culinary school, Blair searches vainly for romance and Jo argues constantly with her new boyfriend. Natalie and Tootie fare better, inspiring a failing writer to put down the bottle and pick up the pen again.



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#57. The Facts of Life Goes to Paris (Part 4) (September 25th, 1982 - #428)

Mrs. Garrett passes her French culinary exam and finds a special friend in the process. After searching for a French boyfriend, Blair finds her best day is the one she spends by herself. Jo has to decide if she should go home or stay in France with her new love.



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#58. Ain't Miss Beholden (September 29th, 1982 - #403)

Jo's future at Eastland is in jeopardy when she learns her scholarship funds are drying up and that Blair may be her only chance to stay.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Stephen Neigher

Guest stars: Cheryl Epps as Terry, Jill Tandy as Girl #1

Notes: Jo wins a scholarship from the Warner Textile Foundation. Jo once hung out with a group of people called the Young Diablos in the Bronx.



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#59. The Source (October 6th, 1982 - #404)

Natalie is under pressure to reveal her source for a controversial article on a schoolmate's secret abortion she has written for the school paper.

Directed by
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#60. The Sound of Silence (October 27th, 1982 - #401)

Tootie's sudden personality change and slipping grades are the result of a hearing problem.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Kimberly Hill

Guest stars: Loren Lester as Roy and Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri

Note: Roy works for Deforest Bakery.



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#61. The Oldest Living Graduate (November 3rd, 1982 - #407)

Eastland's oldest living graduate, a rich eccentric, decides to leave her money to Eastland until Jo inadvertently changes her mind.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by John Markus

Guest stars: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker, Amzie Strickland as Marie Thornwell

Notes: Marie Thornwell is 83 years old - she graduated with the Eastland class of 1918. She wants Jo to join her Ladies of the Colonies club.



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#62. Different Drummer (November 10th, 1982 - #408)

Blair thinks she's doing a good deed by tutoring a mentally retarded young man, but the naive student misinterprets her good intentions.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Dianne Messina & Lou Messina

Guest stars: Thomas Byrd as Leo, Loren Lester as Roy

Note: Roy and Leo work for Deforest Bakery.



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#63. Dearest Mommie (November 17th, 1982 - #409)

An emotional confrontation with her adoptive mother sends Natalie on a desperate search for her natural mother.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert

Guest stars: Mitzi Hoag as Evie Green, Susan Blackstone as Brenda, Kimberly Craig as Girl #1

Notes: Natalie wants to write a column called Nat's Chat for The Beat Paper. Her mother is/was a nurse. Ellen's birth mother is named Ellen Manheim.



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#64. A Woman's Place (November 24th, 1982 - #410)

Jo's got a new job, a new boyfriend and a new problem when her exceptional ability gains her a quick promotion over her boyfriend.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay by David Chambers
Story by David Chambers and Ruth Bennett

Guest stars: Dean Simone as Doug, Pierrino Mascarino as Garo



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#65. Daddy's Girl (December 1st, 1982 - #402)

Blair's close relationship with her father is tested when a tax audit uncovers her father's questionable accounting.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Howard Meyers & Paul Haggis

Guest stars: Nicolas Coster as Mr. Warner, Kenneth Tigar as Mr. Garfield

Notes: Blair gets a $10,000 a month allowance from her father - who calls her Princess.



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#66. The Big Fight (December 8th, 1982 - #406)

Unsuspecting Natalie becomes a pawn in a young military school cadet's battle to win of the respect of his father.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: David Ackroyd as Major Dorsey, Jimmy Baio as Buzz, Eddie Deezen as Grusky, Peter Frechette as Knight, Bill Galligan as "Mongo" Morahn, Crispin Glover as Cadet #1, Ben Marley as Hank, John P. Navin, Jr. as Alfred, David Raynr as Chip, Barbara Stock as Nurse Barton

Note: This was a 2nd attempt at a spinoff of the Stone Hill Academy.



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#67. For the Asking (December 15th, 1982 - #411)

An outspoken Natalie is determined to boycott the Sadie Hawkins Day school dance, but her one-man battle could leave her the odd woman out.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Nick Gore & Jerry Jacobius

Guest stars: Brian Robbins as Ben, Marc Jefferson as Boy #1



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#68. September Song (December 22nd, 1982 - #405)

Mrs. Garrett is intent on getting in shape and unexpectedly gets a marriage proposal from her older jogging partner.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Bob Peete

Guest star: Murray Matheson as Henry

Note: Professor Henry Clayton is 70 years old.



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#69. A Royal Pain (January 5th, 1983 - #413)

Excitement reigns when royalty enrolls at Eastland, until Tootie accidentally discovers that the new student, a young princess, is a runaway who's getting ready to skip out again.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Heather McAdam as Alexandra (Alexandra Lamberti), Patrick Horgan as Alphonso, Jimmy D. Baron as Greg



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#70. Magnificent Obsession (January 12th, 1983 - #412)

Blair is convinced that to hold on to a new boyfriend she has to be everything he wants her to be. But her behavior jeopardizes the respect of her best friends.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Gary Hudson as Chad Broxton



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#71. Under Pressure (January 19th, 1983 - #414)

When Mrs. Garrett is diagnosed with high blood pressure, the girls will do anything to shield her from stress. But their good intentions lead to a lie, a cover-up and big trouble.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Sandra Kay Siegel

Guest stars: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker, Johnny Haymer as Officer Franklin

Notes: Mrs. Garrett's 1975 yellow Volkswagen convertible is stolen. Her license plated number is 845DUD.



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#72. Teacher's Pet (January 26th, 1983 - #415)

Jo is furious when she learns secondhand that an inspirational teacher is leaving Eastland.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert

Guest stars: Deborah Harmon as Gail (Gail Gallagher), Susan Blackstone as Brenda, Edna Dix as Miss Barnett, and Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri

Notes: Jo is reading The Grapes of Wrath. Gail is 26 years old. It's Blair's birthday. Miss Barnett is the English teacher for the rest of the semester.



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#73. Let's Party (February 9th, 1983 - #417)

The girls learn a frightening lesson about drinking and driving when they join Tootie's college-age brother and his roommate for a big night on the town.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Kevin Sullivan as Marshall Ramsey, Michael Harrington as Paul, Kyle T. Heffner as George



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#74. Best Sister (Part 1) (February 16th, 1983 - #418)

Blair's sister shows up at Eastland with news that she wants to become a nun.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Eve Plumb as Meg Warner



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#75. Best Sister (Part 2) (February 23rd, 1983 - #419)

When Jo decides that she wants to become a nun along with Blair's sister, Blair sees herself as the only one who can talk them out of it.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Eve Plumb as Meg Warner, Jon Caliri as Jason



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#76. Guess What's Coming to Dinner? (March 9th, 1983 - #416)

Chaos permeates Eastland when Mrs. Garrett's attempts to entertain her French visitors who speak no English are met by a series of bizarre events.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert

Guest stars: Roger Til as Chef Antoine, Cynthia Latham as Mme. Gerarde, Maurice Marsac as Louie, Lilyan Chauvin as Marie



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#77. Who's On First (March 30th, 1983 - #420)

When Cupid's arrow strikes, Natalie devotes all her time to her new beau, prompting a slighted Tootie into a deceitful course of action to regain her attention.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Kimberly Hill

Guest stars: Jeffrey Rogers as Gil, Dawn Schroder as Jenny, Cheryl Epps as Terry

Note: Dawn Schroder is Rick Schroder's older sister.



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#78. Help From Home (April 6th, 1983 - #421)

Jo makes a shocking announcement that she's decided to get a job instead of going to college after a visit home reveals what a financial hardship it would be.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Heather McAdam as Alexandra, Claire Malis as Rose Polniaszek, Rhoda Gemignani as Evelyn, Ralph Manza as Mr. Baluducci, Fritzi Burr as Mrs. Waldman, Laura Summer as Emily, Alex Rocco as Charlie Polniaszek

Note: Jo's parents last names are spelled differently in the ending credits than in other episodes.



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#79. Take My Finals, Please (April 27th, 1983 - #422)

In spite of Mrs. Garrett's opposition, the girls settle in for an all-night study session. As the hours slip away, every imaginable distraction impedes their preparation for final exams.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Deidre Fay & Stuart Wolpert Guest stars: none



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#80. Graduation (Part 1) (May 4th, 1983 - #423)

Blair and Jo finally achieve a common bond when their graduation from Eastland causes a flood of preparations and overreactions from their parents and friends.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Kimberly Hill

Guest stars: Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri, Heather McAdam as Alexandra, Marj Dusay as Monica Warner, Loren Lester as Roy, Laura Summer as Emily, Pamela Cohn as Lisa, Alan Bardsley as Delivery Boy, Claire Malis as Rose Polniaczek, Alex Rocco as Charlie Polniaczek

Notes: Originally aired as an one-hour season finale. Blair's parents are identified as Monica and Steve Warner - in later episodes it would be David Warner. Pamela Cohn is Mindy Cohn's older sister.



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#81. Graduation (Part 2) (May 4th, 1983 - #424)

Mrs. Garrett, Natalie and Tootie are reassuring and calm during the hectic last-minute graduation preparations. Blair and Jo see how much more they learned at Eastland than just academics.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri, Marj Dusay as Monica Warner, Loren Lester as Roy, Laura Summer as Emily, Pamela Cohn as Lisa, Jill Mallorie as Bonnie, Claire Malis as Rose Polniaczek, Alex Rocco as Charlie Polniaczek

Note: There was thought of having Nancy McKeon and Lisa Whelchel in their own series as they went into college as the Graduation episode was the highest rated episode of the 4th season.



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#82. Brave New World (Part 1) (September 21st, 1983 - #501)

Mrs. Garrett is fed up, Tootie and Natalie are distraught, Jo faces expulsion from college and Blair is oblivious to it all, in the first of a special two-part story.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker, Joel Brooks as Raymond Garrett, David Tiefen as Guy with Towel, Harriet Ikenson as Female card player, Richard Kantor as Male card player

Notes: Originally aired as an one-hour episode. Raymond's wife Doris is from Massachusetts.



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#83. Brave New World (Part 2) (September 21st, 1983 - #502)

Opening her own gourmet shop (Edna's Edibles) solves Mrs. Garrett's problems with Eastland, but leaves a tidal wave of housing troubles for Tootie, Natalie, Blair and Jo.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Roger Perry as Mr. Parker, Kres Mersky as Miss Aames, David Tiefen as Guy



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#84. Gamma Gamma or Bust (September 28th, 1983 - #503)

College freshman Blair recommends Mrs. Garrett to cater a rush party for the sorority she's pledging. But in a fit of anger, she fires her with little regard for the consequences.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay by George Tricker & Neil Rosen & Andy Borowitz
Story by George Tricker & Neil Rosen

Guest stars: Jami Gertz as Boots St. Clair, Jennifer Barlow as Alicia



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#85. Just My Bill (October 12th, 1983 - #505)

Jo's in love, but when her regular guy turns out to be a rich kid, resentment sets in.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Dianne Messina & Lou Messina

Guest stars: Peter Nelson as Bill (William Ogden Smith IV), Frank Aletter as Mr. Smith, Joan Freeman as Mrs. Smith, Rene Assa as Jacques

Notes: Bill's parents are Ambassador and Justice Smith. They eat at Le Petit Moulan.



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#86. What Price Glory? (October 19th, 1983 - #506)

Tootie discovers that her boyfriend, a college-bound star athlete, is illiterate. She has to decide whether to encourage him to learn to read, or help him cheat on a test he needs to pass in order to graduate.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Alan Spencer

Guest stars: Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri, Todd Hollowell as Jeff

Notes: Jeff is the star quarterback at Bates Academy. Tootie is a sophomore. Mrs. Garrett has a friend named Sylvia. Jeff wants to take Tootie to Jaws 1 and Jaws 2. Cousin Geri is referred to as Geri Tyler.



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#87. The Halloween Show (October 26th, 1983 - #507)

Mrs. Garrett, possessed? Halloween hysteria sets in when a customer mysteriously disappears.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest star: Ian Wolfe as Mr. Bigley, Stephanie Ridel as Gretel, Sean de Veritch as Hansel, and Loren Lester as Roy

Notes: Roy's bun try reads "De Forrest Bakery" while his jacket reads "Deforest Bakery". Edna's Edibles used to be the old Gruber place in 1905 and was sight of The Halloween Massacres. Jo has a bandage on one of her fingers on her right hand.



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#88. Advance Placement (November 2nd, 1983 - #510)

When high school junior Natalie is permitted to enroll in a Langley College course, her overblown feeling of superiority threatens to destroy her friendship with Tootie, Blair and Jo.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Bob Myer & Bob Young

Guest star: Jami Gertz as Boots St. Clair, David Tiefen as Guy, Jennifer Barlow as Alicia, Lee Arnone as Customer #1, Kerry Michaels as Customer #2, Roger Perry as Mr. Parker

Notes: Tootie is a sophomore and Natalie is a junior.



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#89. I'm Dancing as Fast I Can (November 9th, 1983 - #509)

Blair and Jo plan a birthday surprise for Mrs. Garrett. Their night out at a male exotic dance club uncovers a shocking surprise for Blair.

Guest stars: Woody Brown as Cliff, Phillip Charles MacKenzie as the M.C., Larry Poindexter as Ken, Dan Peterson as The Maitre D; The Men of Chippendales - Read Scott as The Cowboy, Roger Menache as Fireman Freddie, and Hodari Sababu as Officer Bob

Note: This is Woody Brown's first of many appearances as Blair's boyfriend Cliff.



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#90. Small But Dangerous (November 16th, 1983 - #508)

Disregarding Jo's instincts, Mrs. Garrett and the girls befriend Kelly, a fast-talking street punk who ends up trying to extort protection money from them.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Andy Borowitz

Co-stars: Pamela Segall as Kelly Affinado
Guest stars: Larry Wilmore as Officer Ziaukus, Bob Tzudiker as Customer

Note: Kelly makes up a street gang called The Lords of Discipline.



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#91. Store Games (November 30th, 1983 - #512)

The girls resort to espionage to save Edna's Edibles from financial ruin when a competing store woos away all of Mrs. Garrett's customers by copying Mrs. Garrett's recipes.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Teleplay by Andy Borowitz
Story by Andy Borowitz and Howard Meyers

Co-star: Pamela Segall
Guest stars: William Windom as Pete (Pete Dawson), Nancy Lenehan as Customer, Larry Wilmore as Offer Ziaukus

Note: Natalie names their computer Dirk. Pete takes Woody Russell's daughter Shelly's wedding catering job from Mrs. Garrett.



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#92. The Second Time Around (December 14th, 1983 - #511)

Jo's plan to reunite her divorced parents hits a snag when her father announces he's contemplating marriage to another woman.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Alex Rocco as Charlie Polniaczek and Claire Malis as Rose Polniaczek

Notes: Jo's grandpa Frank is mentioned. Charlie's potential bride is named Carol and has a daughter and a son who is 8 years old. Blair learned to play the accordion when she was younger.



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#93. The Christmas Show (December 21st, 1983 - #515)

Blair fails to trick Jo into accepting money that would allow her to spend the holidays with her mother, but she does devise an offer in the true spirit of Christmas that Jo can't refuse.

Guest stars: (needed)



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#94. The Chain Letter (December 28th, 1983 - #504)

The girls' sloppy work habits lead to the threat that Edna's Edibles will be closed down by the Board of Health.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Bob Myer & Bob Young

Guest star: Peter Hobbs as Mr. Stevens (Klaus Stevens)



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#95. Next Door (January 4th, 1984 - #513)

Tootie is the only one who may be able to walk a wary seven-year-old latchkey kid out of his apartment when an emergency mandates the evacuation of the entire block.

Directed by
Written by

Guest stars: Taliesin Jaffe as boy next door and Jean Smart as boy's mother



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#96. Crossing the Line (January 11th, 1984 - #516)

A friendship is jeopardized when Tootie questions Natalie's motives for accepting a date with her cousin, Michael.

Directed by Mark W. Travis
Written by Andy Borowitz

Guest stars: Todd Hollowell as Jeff, Peter Parros as Michael (Tootie's cousin), and Rob Stone as Harvey



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#97. All or Nothing (January 18th, 1984 - #518)

When Jo is elected to the Langley College Board of Regents, she finds she has to battle the majority to bring some common sense to the proceedings. Jo protests when academic scholarships are cut in order to build a sports scoreboard.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Bob Myer & Bob Young

Guest stars: Jami Gertz as Boots St. Clair, Erica Yohn as Loube, Fred Holliday as Hal, Thoams F. Wilson as Moose, Shannon Holt as Ashley, Joel Davison as Roger, Bruce Penhall as Steve (Steve Garland), John Randolph as Ward Beaumont

Note: Duke Patterson wants to donate a $500,000 football scoreboard to Langley College.



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#98. A Death in the Family (February 1st, 1984 - #519)

The unexpected death of Natalie's father reinforces the bonds that she has with her Peekskill family.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Guest stars: Mitzi Hoag as Evie Green, John Shearin as Dr. Perkins (Steven), Edith Fields as Mrs. Block, Danna Hansen as Mrs. Kravitz (Florence), Walter Mathews as Golfer, Patricia Wilson as Women, and Molly Picon as Grandma

Notes: The girls are planning to a Miss Edible's contest and a float for the Founders Day Parade. Natalie receives a call from her Aunt Betty about her father's death. Natalie's parents were married for 25 years.



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#99. Big Fish/Little Fish (February 8th, 1984 - #520)

Blair suffers an identity crisis when she realizes that Jo has taken her place as the most popular girl at school.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Co-star: Pamela Segall as Kelly
Guest stars: Dori Keller as Skip, Danny Scott as Hal, Ellen Wheeler as Cathy

Note: One of Lisa Whelchel's real-life talents is/was being a ventriloquist.



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#100. Star at Langley (February 15th, 1984 - #521)

Blair is forced to compete for boyfriend Cliff's attention when a popular movie star enrolls at Langley.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Andy Borowitz

Guest stars: Jami Gertz as Boots St. Clair, Woody Brown as Cliff (Cliff Winfield), Robyn Bernard as Heather Hunt, David Teifen as Guy (Guy Reynolds), Ric Addison as Photographer (from US Magazine), and Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri

Note: Robyn Bernard is the sister of Crystal Bernard. Heather Hunt starred in Boogie Magic and Angels on Dirtbikes. Blair and Cliff have been dating for 5 months. Cliff's parents have been married for 32 years and live in Iowa.



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#101. Dream Marriage (February 22nd, 1984 - #522)

A startling marriage proposal forces Blair to re-evaluate her goals.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: Woody Brown as Cliff and Paul Tompkins as Phillip

Notes: Cliff gets a job offer from Dallas General (Hospital). Mrs. Garrett is a Democrat. The girls make a plan to reunite on January 1, 2000.



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#102. Mother and Daughter (February 29th, 1984 - #517)

Tootie's inability to communicate with her visiting lawyer mother sparks an explosive confrontation.

Directed by Norman Cohen
Written by Jerry Mayer

Co-star: Pamela Segall Guest star: Chip Fields as Pauline Ramsey

Notes: Mrs. Garrett calls Tootie's mom Diane - she is credited as Pauline in the closing credits incorrectly.



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#103. All By Herself (March 14th, 1984 - #514)

Blair's zealousness usurps all of cousin Geri's responsibility for organizing a charity auction.

Directed by Judi Elterman
Teleplay by Bob Myer & Bob Young
Story by Bob Myer & Bob Young and Cheri Eichen & Bill Steinkellner

Guest stars: Susan Davis as Winifred Morris, Kip King as the Florist, Ernie Sabella as the Husband, Mary Burk as the Customer, and Geri Jewell as Cousin Geri

Notes: Geri's last name is Tyler.



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#104. Seems Like Old Times (March 21st, 1984 - #524)

Jo's love for her former Brooklyn beau is re-ignited during an unexpected visit, but a sobering secret could extinguish any possibility of a future for them.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters

Co-star: Pamela Segall
Guest stars: Paul Keith as Delivery Man and Clark Brandon as Eddie

Note: Eddie is married to an American girl he met while in Italy.



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#105. Joint Custody (May 2nd, 1984 - #523)

The future of Edna's Edibles is jeopardized by the troubled marriage of Mrs. Garrett's son Raymond.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Bob Myer & Bob Young

Guest stars: Joel Brooks as Raymond and Kim Darby as Doris



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#106. The Way We Were (Part 1) (May 9th, 1984 - #525)

Amidst the frenzy of a closing school year, the girls take time to reminisce about the good timesat least until Jo and Blair go at it again for what may be the last time.

Flashbacks are shown as the girls get ready for summer vacation.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: none

Notes: Originally aired as an one-hour episode. Tootie has a cat named Jeffy who was never before seen and is never seen again after this episode.



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#107. The Way We Were (Part 2) (May 9th, 1984 - #526)

When Tootie and Natalie try to convince Jo and Blair that they shouldn't let a minor mishap ruin their friendship, their advice seems to stir up more trouble than it solves.

More flashbacks as the girls reminisce.

Directed by Asaad Kelada
Written by Jerry Mayer

Guest stars: none



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