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The Facts of Life Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1981 - 1982
Episode 1
Growing Pains
Wed, Oct 28, 1981 30 mins
Tootie, ever tired of being treated like a kid, thinks that drinking will prove that she's mature. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Blair: Lisa Whelchel.
Episode 2
Fear Strikes Back
Wed, Nov 4, 1981 30 mins
Natalie becomes the victim of a rape attempt. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Instructor: Louis Welch. Lucy: Paige Conner.
Episode 3
A Baby in the House
Wed, Nov 11, 1981 30 mins
A former student brings her baby for a visit, then disappears, leaving her infant in their care. Lisa Whelchel, Mindy Cohn, Charlotte Rae, Kim Fields, Nancy McKeon. Alison: Heather Kerr.
Episode 4
A Friend in Deed
Wed, Nov 18, 1981 30 mins
Blair's mother hides the truth about her suspected breast cancer. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 5
Front Page
Wed, Nov 25, 1981 30 mins
A vengeful Jo turns out a story linking her journalism teacher to a drug bust. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Roy: Loren Lester. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 6
Give and Take
Wed, Dec 2, 1981 30 mins
Mrs. Garrett becomes despondent when she suffers a financial setback. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Tootie: Kim Fields. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 7
Sweet Sorrow
Wed, Dec 9, 1981 30 mins
Jo is paired with a good-looking student in a marriage class. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Eddie: Clark Brandon.
Episode 8
From Russia With Love
Wed, Dec 16, 1981 30 mins
Natalie's plans for a romantic weekend are disrupted when her grandmother arrives unexpectedly. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Blair: Lisa Whelchel.
Episode 9
Dear Me
Wed, Dec 23, 1981 30 mins
Tootie invents an imaginary boyfriend to discourage her matchmaking peers, but then has to deal with their curiosity. Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel.
Episode 10
Cousin Geri Returns
Wed, Dec 30, 1981 30 mins
The girls set up a date between the much-admired French teacher and Blair's handicapped cousin (Geri Jewell), but get suspicious when he asks for another date. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 11
Legacy
Wed, Jan 6, 1982 30 mins
A bequest from Blair's grandfather shakes a secret out of her family tree. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Parker: Roger Perry. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 12
Green Eyed Monster
Wed, Jan 13, 1982 30 mins
Natalie is jealous when Tootie lands the lead in the production of "South Pacific." Mindy Cohn, Kim Fields, Charlotte Rae. Miss Downes: Hazel Shermet.
Episode 13
The Americanization of Miko
Wed, Jan 20, 1982 30 mins
A Japanese father's traditionalism alienates his daughter (Lauren Tom). Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon. Mr. Wakamatsu: Mako.
Episode 14
The Marriage Brokers
Wed, Jan 27, 1982 30 mins
The girls are surprised to learn that Mrs. Garrett's date has been her very affectionate friend---for years. Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 15
Starstruck
Wed, Feb 3, 1982 30 mins
Tootie receives an invitation to a concert---from Jermaine Jackson. Tootie: Kim Fields. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 16
The Four Musketeers
Wed, Feb 10, 1982 30 mins
The girls are released from Mrs. Garrett's custody and told that they can go their separate ways. Charlotte Rae, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon, Lisa Whelchel.
Episode 17
The Affair
Wed, Feb 17, 1982 30 mins
Natalie discovers her father is having an extramarital affair. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 18
Runaway
Wed, Feb 24, 1982 30 mins
Tootie is confronted with teenage prostitution when she runs off to Manhattan. Kristie: Tammy Lauren. Mike: Darrell Fetty. Waitress: Linda Darlow. Miko: Lauren Tom.
Episode 19
New York, New York
Wed, Mar 3, 1982 30 mins
Enemies Blair and Jo take a look at themselves during reunions with old friends. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Dina: Dana Kimmel. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 20
Kids Can Be Cruel
Wed, Mar 17, 1982 30 mins
Natalie's out to even a score with Blair. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Carl: Dan Frischman. Dink: Scott McGinnis. Jo: Nancy McKeon. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 21
Mind Your Own Business
Wed, Mar 24, 1982 30 mins
Natalie discovers that Blair sneaked a peek at her diary. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 22
The Academy
Wed, Mar 31, 1982 30 mins
Blair's blind date---courtesy of Jo turns out to be a Dead End Kid. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Buzz: Jimmy Baio. George: Peter Frechette.
Episode 23
Jo's Cousin
Wed, Apr 14, 1982 30 mins
While visiting her family, Jo tries to pretty up her lovesick tomboy cousin (Megan Follows). Sal: Donnelly Rhodes. Bud: D.W. Brown. Paul: John Mengatti.
Episode 24
Read No Evil
Wed, May 5, 1982 30 mins
Mrs. Garrett protests the disappearance of books from the library shelves for "reevaluation," and an angry editorial gets Natalie (Mindy Cohn) bounced from the school paper. Charlotte Rae. Parker: Roger Perry. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Jo: Nancy McKeon.
