TV 101

Episode 1

Rolling

Tue, Nov 29, 1988

A divorced TV-news photographer returns to his former high school to teach journalism, and persuades his students to produce a cable newscast.

Episode 2

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Tue, Dec 6, 1988

Keegan sends the class out around campus to find out "Everything You Wanted to Know About Teenagers, but Were Afraid to Ask."

Episode 3

The Unbearable Rightness of Penny

Tue, Dec 13, 1988

Penny has questions about ethics when she discovers Steadman's student lieutenant has framed a school bully by planting a weapon in the thug's locker.

Episode 4

Home

Tue, Dec 20, 1988

To cheer up Mr. Keegan, his students present him with an unusual gift and several surprises on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Holden shadows a graffiti artist around campus.

Episode 5

On the Road

Wed, Jan 4, 1989

Upset by the class' reaction to his Christmas video, Sherman goes on the road; Holden refuses to reveal the mystery graffiti artist's identity and faces possible suspension.

Episode 6

Kangaroo Gate

Wed, Jan 11, 1989

Penny tries to expose the shady doings of the favorite son in the school elections, while Amanda, his girlfriend and running mate, does her best to cover up for him.

Episode 7

The Last Temptation of Checker: Part 1

Wed, Jan 18, 1989

Checker re-establishes his drug contacts to impress a pretty transfer student. Meanwhile Mr. Keegan tries to help a burned out veteran teacher.

Episode 8

The Last Temptation of Checker: Part 2

Wed, Jan 25, 1989

Vance's new girlfriend leads him deeper into the school drug world, while Mr. Keegan is torn whether to tell Vance his suspicions that she is an undercover narcotics agent.

Episode 9

Clicks

Wed, Feb 1, 1989

Amanda finds herself having to choose between her cliquey friends and her new boyfriend, who happens to be from the wrong side of the tracks.

Episode 10

First Love: Part 1

Sat, Feb 25, 1989

The class covers Mr. Steadman's daughter's wedding. Chuck and Jamie lovemaking results in her pregnancy.

Episode 11

First Love: Part 2

Sat, Mar 4, 1989

After seeking advice from family and friends, Chuck and the pregnant Jamie finally decide to marry.

Episode 12

First Love: Part 3

Sat, Mar 11, 1989

Jamie has second thoughts about marrying Chuck when she considers the emotional and economical stress it could bring into their lives.

Episode 13

Keegan's Past

Sat, Mar 25, 1989

Mr. Keegan begins to crave the excitement of his days as a TV journalist when a former colleague visits. Meanwhile Sherman is stunned to discover a friend is using steroids.

Episode 14

Teacher of the Year

Monique falls under the spell of a charismatic teacher who runs a cult

Episode 15

Modern, Steamy Romance

Sat, Aug 26, 1989

Penny asks Vance to help her shed her "Goody Two-Shoes" image

Episode 16

Bang, Zoom: Part 1

Sat, Aug 26, 1989

Penny inadvertently captures an incident of gun violence involving students at school

Episode 17

Bang, Zoom: Part 2

Sat, Aug 26, 1989

Fallout continues as an incident of gun violence touches the lives of all the students