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The Facts of Life Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1982 - 1983
Episode 1
Ain't Miss Beholden
Wed, Sep 29, 1982 30 mins
Jo discovers that her scholarship funds are being cut. However, the one thing that could keep her at Eastland, she refuses to do. That is to apply for a scholarship through Warner Industries, which is Blair's father's company.
Episode 2
The Source
Wed, Oct 6, 1982 30 mins
Natalie fabricates her source for an article on a schoolmate's abortion, then risks expulsion for refusing to reveal the nonexistent name to the fuming headmaster (Roger Perry). Annie: Lisa Lucas. Jenny: Dawn Schroder. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 3
The Sound of Silence
Wed, Oct 27, 1982 30 mins
Tootie refuses to acknowledge a hearing loss that may be responsible for a slip in her grades. Geri: Geri Jewell. Roy: Loren Lester. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 4
Oldest Living Graduate
Wed, Nov 3, 1982 30 mins
Jo interviews the school's oldest living graduate (Amzie Strickland), who decides to leave her fortune to Jo instead of the school. Headmaster: Roger Perry. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 5
Different Drummer
Wed, Nov 10, 1982 30 mins
Blair's motives are called into question when she develops a friendship with a handsome---and handicapped---admirer (Thomas Byrd). Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 6
Dearest Mommie
Wed, Nov 17, 1982 30 mins
Natalie is excited about a job offer to write a weekly column for a New York newspaper. The fact that the job would make her miss school as well as bring her unnecessary pressure causes her to get into an argument with her mother. During the argument, Natalie brings up the fact that she's adopted, this leads her adopted mother to give her the name of her birth mother.
Episode 7
A Woman's Place
Wed, Nov 24, 1982 30 mins
The mechanic Jo works with blows a gasket when she's promoted over him. Doug: Dean Simone. Garo: Pierrino Mascarino. Natalie: Mindy Cohn. Jo: Nancy McKeon.
Episode 8
Daddy's Girl
Wed, Dec 1, 1982 30 mins
Blair faces a tax audit after signing a tax return prepared by her father. Warner: Nicolas Coster. Garfield: Kenneth Tigar. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.
Episode 9
The Big Fight
Wed, Dec 8, 1982 30 mins
A cadet invites Natalie to a boxing match he's fighting. Mindy Cohn. Major: David Ackroyd. Buzz: Jimmy Baio. Knight: Peter Frechette.
Episode 10
For the Asking
Wed, Dec 15, 1982 30 mins
Natalie boycotts the Sadie Hawkins dance on the grounds that it's "male chauvinist manipulation." Mindy Cohn, Charlotte Rae. Ben: Brian Robbins.
Episode 11
September Song
Wed, Dec 22, 1982 30 mins
The latest man in Mrs. Garrett's life is Henry, her jogging buddy. However, their relationship could turn into a marriage when he proposes. Later, Henry hurts his back and the girls become nursemaids this gives Mrs. Garrett a quick taste of what living with Henry would be like.
Episode 12
A Royal Pain
Wed, Jan 5, 1983 30 mins
A new student arrives with mixed credentials: she's a princess and a habitual runaway. Lisa Whelchel, Charlotte Rae. Greg: Jimmy Baron. Tootie: Kim Fields.
Episode 13
Magnificent Obsession
Wed, Jan 12, 1983 30 mins
Blair makes a fool of herself over a young heel who treats her like an old shoe. Chad: Gary Hudson. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae. Natalie: Mindy Cohn.
Episode 14
Under Pressure
Wed, Jan 19, 1983 30 mins
When the girls learn the Mrs. Garrett has high blood pressure, they do everything in their power to lessen the load. Their attempts include, getting Mr. Parker to plan his own party and take care of a banking problem. However the exploits only make matters worse when Mrs. Garrett wonders why Mr. Parker doesn't want her to plan the party and Blair's attempt at trying to fix the bank problem leads to Mrs. Garrett's car being stolen.
Episode 15
Teacher's Pet
Wed, Jan 26, 1983 30 mins
Jo learns that a young teacher and close friend---has decided to exit Eastland. Nancy McKeon, Lisa Whelchel. Geri: Geri Jewell.
Episode 16
Let's Party
Wed, Feb 9, 1983 30 mins
The girls learn about the hazards of drinking and driving when they go to a party thrown for them by Tootie's brother (Kevin Sullivan). Kim Fields, Nancy McKeon, Mindy Cohn. Paul: Michael Harrington.
Episode 17
Best Sister
Wed, Feb 16, 1983 30 mins
Blair's gadabout sister stuns everyone with her decision to become a nun; and Jo returns from a Yale weekend with news of her own. First of two parts. Nancy McKeon, Lisa Whelchel, Charlotte Rae, Kim Fields.
Episode 18
Best Sister
Wed, Feb 23, 1983 30 mins
Conclusion. Blair flies into a rage as her sister prepares to enter a convent. Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon, Charlotte Rae.
Episode 19
Guess What's Coming to Dinner?
Wed, Mar 9, 1983 30 mins
Mrs. Garrett is expecting a visit from a French chef whom she once was an understudy for. However, when he arrives with some of his relatives and then quickly departs leaving his family at Eastland, Mrs. Garrett and the girls are forced to entertain the visitors who speak no English.
Episode 20
Who's on First?
Wed, Mar 30, 1983 30 mins
Natalie begins dating an attractive guy and begins spending all her time with him, which leaves Tootie out in the cold.
Episode 21
Help From Home
Wed, Apr 6, 1983 30 mins
Jo has been accepted at Langley College along with Blair but doesn't tell anyone that she has since she doesn't plan on going due to her and her parents financial situation. However, when she takes a trip home for the weekend, she learns that her entire family found out the truth and are now counting on her to do well.
Episode 22
Take My Finals, Please
Wed, Apr 27, 1983 30 mins
Mrs. Garrett disapproves of the girls' all-night study session as Blair and Jo prepare for their finals. Charlotte Rae, Nancy McKeon, Lisa Whelchel, Mindy Cohn, Kim Fields.
Episode 23
Graduation
Wed, May 4, 1983 30 mins
As graduation day approaches for Blair and Jo, Natalie and Tootie become increasingly tearful. First of two parts. Mindy Cohn, Kim Fields, Nancy McKeon. Charlie: Alex Rocco. Monica: Marj Dusay.
Episode 24
Graduation
Wed, May 4, 1983 30 mins
Conclusion. Mrs. Garrett quells crises before the ceremonies that will send Blair and Jo to college---20 minutes away. Charlie: Alex Rocco. Rose: Claire Malis. Monica: Marj Dusay. Blair: Lisa Whelchel. Mrs. Garrett: Charlotte Rae.