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The Facts of Life Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 1980 - 1981
Episode 1
The New Girl
Wed, Nov 19, 1980 30 mins
Arnold Jackson visits Mrs. Garrett just as she's preoccupied with a new student, a tough city kid who immediately gets herself and her schoolmates into trouble. First of two parts. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 2
The New Girl
Wed, Nov 26, 1980 30 mins
Conclusion. The girls are released from jail and put in the custody of Mrs. Garrett (Charlotte Rae), who promptly assigns them to KP. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 3
Double Standard
Wed, Dec 10, 1980 30 mins
A snobbish Blair learns a lesson from her snobbish boyfriend, but humiliates Jo in the process. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Harrison: Grant Wilson. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 4
Who Am I?
Wed, Dec 17, 1980 30 mins
Tootie is attracted to a young man determined to turn her against her school and her white friends. Tootie: Kim Fields. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Fred: Erik Moses. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 5
Cousin Geri
Wed, Dec 24, 1980 30 mins
Blair is embarrassed by her disabled cousin (played by Geri Jewell, who has cerebral palsy), but her friends find the girl simply charming. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 6
Shoplifting
Wed, Dec 31, 1980 30 mins
Mrs. Garrett tries to exchange a gift from Jo (Nancy McKeon), only to find it was shoplifted. Tootie: Kim Fields. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Saleslady: Hazel Shermet. Henry Douglas: Dick O'Neill.
Episode 7
Teenage Marriage
Wed, Jan 7, 1981 30 mins
Jo considers eloping with her boyfriend. First of two parts. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Tootie: Kim Fields. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Bink: Brian Fuld.
Episode 8
Teenage Marriage
Wed, Jan 14, 1981 30 mins
Conclusion. Mrs. Garrett tries to delay the wedding while she reaches the mother of the bride-to-be (Nancy McKeon). Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Howard: Hugh Gillin. Eddie: Clark Brandon. Manager: Bill Dana.
Episode 9
Gossip
Wed, Jan 21, 1981 30 mins
Tootie circulates rumors to gain attention, one of which could get Mrs. Garrett fired. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Cindy: Julie Anne Haddock.
Episode 10
Breaking Point
Wed, Jan 28, 1981 30 mins
Blair loses a school election to a bright new student (Denise Halma). Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 11
Sex Symbol
Wed, Feb 4, 1981 30 mins
After Natalie's first date with a boy, she is beset with invitations from his schoolmates. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Neil: Dan Spector. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 12
The Secret
Wed, Feb 25, 1981 30 mins
When Jo receives a scholastic award, she is hesitant to invite her father to the presentation ceremony. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 13
Bought and Sold
Wed, Mar 4, 1981 30 mins
Working as a sales rep, Blair pressures Natalie into purchases she can't afford. Duchess Dupres: Zsa Zsa Gabor. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Willis: Todd Bridges.
Episode 14
Pretty Babies
Wed, Mar 11, 1981 30 mins
A fashion photographer singles out Tootie to be his new "High Fashion Face." Dutton: John Mark Robinson. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Nancy: Felice Schachter.
Episode 15
Free Spirit
Wed, Mar 18, 1981 30 mins
Alex Garrett's stories about his musical career have Natalie on the verge of following in his footsteps. Alex: Tom Fitzsimmons. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 16
Brian and Sylvia
Wed, Mar 25, 1981 30 mins
Natalie and Tootie go to visit Tootie's aunt and uncle, who battle over careers. Sylvia: Rosanne Katon. Brian: Richard Dean Anderson. Tootie: Kim Fields. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Ethel: Ja'net DuBois.