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Season 1
April 14, 1982

Season 1

In its first incarnation (April to June 1982), the setting was Millard Fillmore High School in Los Angeles. Diana Swanson is an English teacher, Ben Cooper is the school principal, Michael Dreyfuss and Gwen Edwards are fellow teachers, Mr. Brody is the assistant principal and Mr. Pafko is the janitor. Most of the scenes were in the faculty lunchroom and lounge from which students were excluded.

01. Diana, Substitute Mother

Diana comes to the realization that her star student is troubled, but the situation escalates when the girl becomes a runaway. Also, Diana gives into a flirtation with her neighbor and agrees to a date.

30min
April 14, 1982

02. The Dreyfuss Affair

Two female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.

30min
April 21, 1982

03. Cooper's Grab for Gusto

Cooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.

30min
April 28, 1982

04. Quote, Unquote

Diana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.

30min
May 5, 1982

05. The Make-Up Test

Diana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.

30min
May 12, 1982

06. I've Got a Crush on You

Diana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.

30min
May 26, 1982

07. The Once and Future Teacher

Consumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.

30min
June 2, 1982

08. Guns and Butter

A survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.

30min
June 9, 1982

09. The Rose

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