The Facts of Life

  • Premiered: Aug 1979
  • Episodes: 201
  • Followers: 27
  • Ended
  • NBC
  • Saturday at 20
  • Comedy Family

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Season 4
4x1
Ain't Miss Beholden
Episode overview
Air date
Sep 29, 1982
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.
4x2
The Source
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 06, 1982
Natalie makes up a source for the topic of her newspaper article on abortion and if she doesn't reveal who the source is, she could be kicked out of school. However, little does she .. show full overview
4x3
The Sound of Silence
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 27, 1982
Natalie discovers that Tootie has a hearing problem. Tootie forces Natalie to keep quiet and refuses to get some help for her problem.
4x4
The Oldest Living Graduate
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Air date
Nov 03, 1982
Jo interviews an Eastland alumna. After her interview Jo changes her mind about giving money to the school.
4x5
Different Drummer
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 10, 1982
Blair makes a new friend in Leo, a young man whom she tries to mold despite the fact that he's mentally retarded. His mental retardation throws Blair for a loop and she has a hard time accepting his handicap.
4x6
Dearest Mommie
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 17, 1982
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 .. show full overview
4x7
A Woman's Place
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 24, 1982
Jo's got a great part time job as a mechanic working along side her boyfriend, Doug. However, when her talent of fixing motorcycles causes her to get a promotion to weekend service .. show full overview
4x8
Daddy's Girl
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 01, 1982
The IRS invades Blair's life when they question her tax return. Little does Blair know that the title her dad has placed on her is a cover to get out of paying income tax. Blair is .. show full overview
4x9
The Big Fight
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Air date
Dec 08, 1982
Yet another episode that revolves around the boys at a military academy. One of the young cadets, Alfred, invites Natalie to see him box in a tournament. However the only reason he .. show full overview
4x10
For the Asking
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 15, 1982
A Sadie Hawkins Day dance prompts Natalie to debate asking out a boy she's been eyeing. However, his ignoring of her prompts her to boycott the dance and plans on spending the evening .. show full overview
4x11
September Song
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 22, 1982
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 .. show full overview
4x12
A Royal Pain
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 05, 1983
A new student arrives at Eastland claiming to be a royal princess. All seems to go okay, but then Tootie catches her with a boy. Since it is against the rules to have an uninvited guest, Tootie starts to become suspicious.
4x13
Magnificent Obsession
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 12, 1983
Blair's latest boyfriend, Chad, means everything to her and she goes all out trying to please him. However, one evening when he takes her out to a dance, he leaves with another woman. .. show full overview
4x14
Under Pressure
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 19, 1983
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 .. show full overview
4x15
Teacher's Pet
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 26, 1983
Jo has become close friends with her English teacher, Gail, even inspiring Jo to think about becoming a teacher herself. However, Jo is disappointed to learn that Gail is leaving .. show full overview
4x16
Let's Party!
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 09, 1983
Tootie is excited about the impending visit of her brother Marshall, however is stay becomes one of fear when he invites the girls to a college party where beer is being served. After .. show full overview
4x17
Best Sister (Part 1)
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Air date
Feb 16, 1983
Jo goes away for her first "college weekend" with her latest boyfriend Jason at Yale. Just after Mrs. Garrett leaves to take Jo there, Blair's sister, Meg, arrives for a surprise visit. .. show full overview
4x18
Best Sister (Part 2)
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 23, 1983
Blair, Natalie and Tootie can't believe that Jo wants to become a nun and Blair accuses Meg of recruiting. However, the real reason Blair can't except Meg, comes to the surface when Jo .. show full overview
4x19
Guess What's Coming to Dinner
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 09, 1983
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 .. show full overview
4x20
Who's on First?
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 30, 1983
Natalie begins dating an attractive guy and begins spending all her time with him, which leaves Tootie out in the cold.
4x21
Help from Home
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 06, 1983
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, .. show full overview
4x22
Take My Finals, Please
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 27, 1983
It's finals week at Eastland and the girls are planning an all night study session. They soon find out that studying is going to be hard with so many distractions, including Blair and .. show full overview
4x23
Graduation (1)
Episode overview
Air date
May 04, 1983
Blair and Jo share a common feeling of disdain toward their graduation from Eastland.
4x24 Season finale
Graduation (2)
Episode overview
Air date
May 04, 1983
As graduation day arrives, Monica is furious that Blair's father won't attend, Rose is furious at Charlie due to his sudden tranformation into a big spender and Natalie and Tootie are .. show full overview

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