Season 1 (1982)
In its first incarnation (April to June 1982), the setting was Millard Fillmore High School in Los Angeles. Diana Swanson is an English teacher, Ben Cooper is the school principal, Michael Dreyfuss and Gwen Edwards are fellow teachers, Mr. Brody is the assistant principal and Mr. Pafko is the janitor. Most of the scenes were in the faculty lunchroom and lounge from which students were excluded.
Episodes: 8
Star Cast: Lynn Redgrave , Norman Fell , Adam Arkin , Kit McDonough ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Diana, Substitute Mother
Air Date: 1982-04-14
Diana comes to the realization that her star student is troubled, but the situation escalates when the girl becomes a runaway. Also, Diana gives into a flirtation with her neighbor and agrees to a date.
Ep.2 The Dreyfuss Affair
Air Date: 1982-04-21
Two female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.
Ep.3 Cooper's Grab for Gusto
Air Date: 1982-04-28
Cooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.
Ep.4 Quote, Unquote
Air Date: 1982-05-05
Diana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.
Ep.5 The Make-Up Test
Air Date: 1982-05-12
Diana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.
Ep.6 I've Got a Crush on You
Air Date: 1982-05-26
Diana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.
Ep.7 The Once and Future Teacher
Air Date: 1982-06-02
Consumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.
Ep.8 Guns and Butter
Air Date: 1982-06-09
A survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.
