Lucas Tanner

Episode 0

Lucas Tanner

Wed, May 8, 1974 90 mins

After a student's death, rumors spread that it was caused by the negligence of one particular teacher.

Episode 1

A Matter of Love

Wed, Sep 11, 1974 60 mins

Lucas tries to convince a student of his from dropping out of school and in the meantime has to deal with her growing crush on him.

Episode 2

Instant Replay

Wed, Sep 18, 1974

Lucas' former writing colleague at Sport's Week Magazine arrives in Webster Groves to cover a major sporting event while Lucas must deal with a troubled student.

Episode 3

Thirteen Going on Twenty

Wed, Oct 2, 1974

Lucas attempts to help a child prodigy who has trouble adjusting to high school life with the older students.

Episode 4

Winners and Losers

Wed, Oct 9, 1974 60 mins

Coach Ed Scoley believes in fitness so decides it would be better if the less athletic inclined have their own class. Lucas believes that would ostracise the students to separate them and takes issue with Scoley's decision.

Episode 5

A Question of Privacy

Wed, Oct 16, 1974

Moral issues abound with the school board when Lucas comes to the aid of a popular teacher.

Episode 6

Three Letter Word

Wed, Oct 23, 1974

Lucas comes to the defense of a student whose published short story of her relationship with her boyfriend is considered too risque by her parents and certain members of the community.

Episode 7

By the Numbers

Wed, Nov 6, 1974 60 mins

A substitute teacher is frustrated when she fails to secure a full time position, while a teacher's poll created by a student is cause for concern for the entire school.

Episode 8

Echos

Wed, Nov 13, 1974

While Glendon's grandmother is seriously ill in the hospital, he stays with Lucas awaiting the outcome.

Episode 9

Look the Other Way

Wed, Nov 20, 1974

Kathy returns to school after running away from home and being away for a awhile. She must face some wild rumors and perhaps some truths about her time on the streets.

Episode 10

Cheers!

Wed, Dec 4, 1974

Ron Gibbons is one of Lucas Tanner's students and it becomes clear that the young man has a drinking problem. Even though he has offers of help Ron resists any efforts at treatment.

Episode 11

Merry Gentlemen

Wed, Dec 25, 1974

Lucas is battling the grief he feels as the anniversary of his wife and son's death approaches. A chance encounter with his former father-in-law resurrects past issues forcing Tanner to deal with them over Christmas.

Episode 12

The Bonus Baby

Wed, Jan 8, 1975 60 mins

Steve, a gifted athlete, receives an offer to turn professional that would aid his family financially. He bombarded with advice on what to do and turns to Lucas Tanner to help him make the right decision.

Episode 13

Pay the Two Dollars

Wed, Jan 15, 1975 60 mins

Lucas leaves the classroom to become the school counselor and comes to the aid of a student who is being harassed by an overly zealous policeman.

Episode 14

Those Who Cannot, Teach

Wed, Jan 22, 1975

Free spirited art student Rod Jernigan clashes often with unhappy by the book instructor Bert Nevins. When one of their disagreements turns physical Tanner is brought in to find out what actually happened.

Episode 15

What's Wrong with Bobbie?

Wed, Jan 29, 1975

Lucas meets Bobbie, a black youth eager for the education he can get at Truman H.S. Tanner encourages him but Bobbie's older brother Spence is adamantly opposed. He believes his sibling should stay in their neighborhood..

Episode 16

Collision

Wed, Feb 5, 1975

The Haileys are a devoted family but the parents tragically die in a car accident. The authorities decide it's best if the four children are split but Lucas Tanner fights for the siblings to stay together as they wish to be.

Episode 17

Why Not a Happy Ending?

Wed, Feb 12, 1975

Lucas' attempts to help a student cope with his mother's terminal illness become complicated when he develops romantic feelings for the woman.

Episode 18

Shattered

Wed, Feb 19, 1975 60 mins

A teacher becomes suicidal following an affair with a student.

Episode 19

The Noise of a Quiet Weekend

Wed, Feb 26, 1975 60 mins

Glendon accompanies Lucas on a weekend trip to New York and becomes lost in the city.

Episode 20

Requiem for a Son

Wed, Mar 12, 1975 60 mins

Episode 21

A Touch of Bribery

Wed, Apr 2, 1975 60 mins

Episode 22

One to One

Wed, Apr 9, 1975 60 mins

One of Lucas' students wants to be a professional musician. He seeks advice from Lucas on how to break the news to his over-bearing father.