Fame

The stories of the students and faculty of the New York City High School for the Performing Arts.

Cast:Carlo Imperato , Gene Anthony Ray , Debbie Allen , Albert Hague , Bronwyn Thomas , Ann Nelson , Carol Mayo Jenkins , Bill Hufsey , Valerie Landsburg , Derrick Brice , Leanne Gerrish , Darryl Tribble , Eartha Robinson , Jesse Borrego , Joni Palmer , Allysia Sneed , Kim Layton , Rocker Verastique

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Metamorphosis

Thu, Jan 7, 1982

Julie tries her best to fit in at the New York School for the Performing Arts, with a little bit of help from Doris and Montgomery.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Passing Grade

Thu, Jan 14, 1982

Coco and Lydia vie for a part in a show. Danny wants to meet Johnny Carson and becomes a waiter.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Tomorrow's Farewell

Thu, Jan 21, 1982

The school board has come to evaluate the school. Each of the kids are interviewed and we get a glimpse of their background.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Alone in a Crowd

Thu, Jan 28, 1982

Bruno is afraid of performing in public and must learn to overcome his fears.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ To Soar and Never Falter

Thu, Feb 4, 1982

Bruno is in love with a dance major named Kathy Murphy. When he is to write a piece of music for her, she performs for him and gets injured. It turns out that she has Multiple Sclerosis.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ The Sell-Out

Thu, Feb 11, 1982

When Bruno's dad buys him a new synthesizer, Bruno feels the need to get a job to help pay for it. Meanwhile, Julie wonders why Coco is suddenly so rude to her while they are doing a very important number together.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ The Strike

Thu, Feb 18, 1982

The School Of The Arts is plagued by a teachers' strike just as the kids are set to work on a musical production of Othello. Meanwhile Leroy is cast for the part of Othello, but feels he just can't speak the way the script was written.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Street Kid

Thu, Feb 25, 1982

Doris, while pretending to be a hooker, meets a real hooker named Tracy, and tries to help her out.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ But Seriously Folks

Thu, Mar 4, 1982

Danny starts taking caffeine pills to juggle school and his new midnight gig at a comedy club. Meanwhile Doris has her first screen-test for a hamburger commercial.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Come One, Come All

Thu, Mar 11, 1982

Montgomery's mother, a famous movie star, has agreed to direct the school variety show. The only problem is she wants to use it to showcase herself.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ The Crazies

Thu, Mar 18, 1982

Doris learns that sometimes honesty is not always the best policy. When Shorofsky is hospitalized, Bruno realizes that he is important to his life.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Exposé

Thu, Mar 25, 1982

When Julie gets replaced by a mannequin in a production number, she feels unimportant until a reporter threatens to do an expose on her.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ A Musical Bridge

Thu, Apr 1, 1982

Montgomery tries to get Bruno to cash in on his songwriting abilities.

14Season 1

S1.E14 ∙ A Big Finish

Thu, Apr 15, 1982

The janitor has a secret. He was a famous Broadway dancer and he is hiding a friend (also a famous dancer) and a dog in his office.

15Season 1

S1.E15 ∙ Reunions

Thu, Apr 29, 1982

Leroy wants his mom to come to the last show of year but she is in Detroit. Shorofsky's old flame visits and tells the students about the Holocaust.

16Season 1

S1.E16 ∙ A Special Place

Thu, May 6, 1982

Budget cutbacks prompts the School Board to fire one of the school's teachers.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ And the Winner Is....

Thu, Sep 30, 1982

Bruno's script is chosen to be produced and he is given the chance to choose the cast. Unfortunately he can't make up his mind as to whom to choose.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Your Own Song

Thu, Oct 7, 1982

Coco tries to get along with a learning disabled student.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Feelings

Thu, Oct 14, 1982

Julie's dad is getting remarried, and Julie does not like it one bit. Also, Leroy tries out for a touring dance troupe.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Class Act

Thu, Oct 21, 1982

A famous dancer visits the school wooing Lydia but not having the same compassion for her students

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Teachers

Thu, Oct 28, 1982

Lydia takes a part time job teaching aerobics at Richard Simmons club. Mr. Shorofsky tries to prevent Bruno from entering a scholarship contest.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Beginnings

Thu, Nov 4, 1982

Students cry racism when a ballet teacher won't let Leroy's girlfriend have a solo part.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Solo Song

Thu, Nov 11, 1982

A blind substitute teacher interferes with Lydia's preparation for a performance that the school board will attend.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Winners

Thu, Nov 18, 1982

Coco auditions for a big part in a movie. Doris goes on a crash diet.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Words

Thu, Nov 25, 1982

Miss Sherwood finds blacked out words in a student's book. Coco tries to convince her boyfriend Julio to go back to school.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Childhood's End

Thu, Dec 2, 1982

When her grandmother dies, Coco questions her decision to become a performer. The kids attempt to find Julie's stolen cello.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Homecoming

Thu, Dec 9, 1982

Doris tries to reunite her father and brother after years of apart, while the students share Miss Grant's need to impress her former teacher.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ A Tough Act to Follow

Thu, Dec 16, 1982

Danny's grief over the death of Mr. Crandall threatens to cause his expulsion, but help comes from an unexpected source.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Relationships

Thu, Jan 6, 1983

The love bug bites as Sherwood registers with a video dating service; Bruno falls for an older woman; and a singing cowboy lassos Doris' heart.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ Star Quality

Thu, Jan 13, 1983

Leroy narrowly escapes being failed out of school with the help of an elderly tap dancer and a little boy.

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Sunshine Again

Thu, Jan 20, 1983

Shorofsky and Bruno both promise a show's dress rehearsal to different people. Doris is worried that her grandmother may move into her parents' home.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Love Is the Question

Thu, Jan 27, 1983

A young man learns about friendship and trust when he finds himself in love with Julie Miller.

17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ Blood, Sweat and Circuits

Thu, Feb 10, 1983

Bruno accepts a challenge from Miss Sherwood to try to create "art" from a computer and when the school acquires one, he's delighted, until he learns that the machine's purpose is to replace Mrs. Berg.

18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ Friendship Day

Thu, Feb 17, 1983

Preparations for "Friendship Day" at School of the Arts has put everyone at odds with each other.

19Season 2

S2.E19 ∙ Not in Kansas Anymore

Thu, Feb 24, 1983

Doris slips, hits her head and dreams she's entered the "Land of Oz".

20Season 2

S2.E20 ∙ The Kids from Fame in Concert

Thu, Mar 3, 1983

This episode was comprised of excerpts from the Kids from Fame live concert in the United Kingdom.

21Season 2

S2.E21 ∙ ...Help from My Friends

Thu, Mar 10, 1983

After a series of school lockers are vandalized, Dwight finds a suicide note and Doris tries to enlist her friends in helping her find the note's author.

22Season 2

S2.E22 ∙ Ending on a High Note

Thu, Mar 31, 1983

In order to appear in a show with a famous actor, Leroy and Danny become involved coaching a boys' choir in basketball.

23Season 2

S2.E23 ∙ U.N. Week

Thu, Apr 7, 1983

Students from "a more academically prestigious" school visit the School of the Arts for U.N Week and act snobbishly towards the kids.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 1

Sat, Oct 15, 1983

The excitement of a new school year is dampened when Bruno's father suddenly dies and he is forced to drop out of school.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Gonna Learn How to Fly: Part 2

Sat, Oct 22, 1983

Leroy and Christopher try to settle their differences in a fist fight, while Bruno gets a waiters job where he can also play his music.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Hail to the Chief

Sat, Oct 29, 1983

Problems occur when the President of the United States decides to visit a benefit show at the school.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Fame on Tour: Happy Birthday Israel

Sat, Nov 5, 1983

This "episode" was comprised of excerpts from the Kids from Fame concert in Israel.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Knockout

Sat, Nov 12, 1983

Leroy helps Sherwood learn how to talk jive, so she could reach a student with a problem; and helps Billy Hall become a better dancer.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Rules

Fri, Nov 18, 1983

Bruno falls for Lisa Connors, who just happens to be Shorofsky's student teacher.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Consequences

Sat, Nov 26, 1983

Danny is forced to choose between friends when he discovers Chris cheated on a test, using Holly's answers.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Break Dance

Sat, Dec 10, 1983

Chris and Michael coach two rival gangs, who agree to settle their differences with a break dance competition. While Coco leaves school to pursue her career.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Secrets

Sat, Jan 7, 1984

An undercover narcotics officer becomes a student at the school to the dislikes of Miss Grant and others.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Equals

Sat, Jan 14, 1984

Holly becomes interested in a voice coach who is in a wheelchair.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Fame Looks at Music '83

Sat, Jan 28, 1984

Contains excerpts from a 1983 concert featuring "The Kids from Fame" paying tribute to the music of 1983.

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Appearances

Sat, Feb 4, 1984

Holly and Christopher are cast as lovers in a play, while Danny helps a girl trying to avoid returning to the Soviet Union by becoming a dance student.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Bottle of Blues

Sat, Feb 11, 1984

Doris tries to get everyone to help her cure her old boyfriend of his alcoholism.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Lisa's Song

Sat, Feb 18, 1984

Doris is contacted by a ghost during rehearsals of a play. The ghost needs Doris' help to finish her role, so she can rest in peace.

15Season 3

S3.E15 ∙ A Way of Winning

Sun, Feb 26, 1984

Morloch learns about Leroy's high school success in track and tries to get him to go for a college scholarship, despite Lydia's objections.

16Season 3

S3.E16 ∙ Stages

Sun, Mar 4, 1984

Holly's mother moves in with her, but it soon proves to be a mistake when she starts to get in the way of things.

17Season 3

S3.E17 ∙ Sheer Will

Sun, Mar 18, 1984

The kids discover Danny has leukemia, and they try to help him make the decision to fight it.

18Season 3

S3.E18 ∙ Catch a Falling Star

Sun, Mar 25, 1984

Leroy and Reardon team up to try to rehabilitate a wine derelict who was once a top night club performer with Leroy's late uncle.

19Season 3

S3.E19 ∙ A Friend in Need

Sun, Apr 1, 1984

Blind substitute teacher Jim Hamilton returns to the School of the Arts, and finds himself falling for Lydia.

20Season 3

S3.E20 ∙ The Deal

Sun, Apr 29, 1984

Bruno is caught in the middle when Caruso's landlord threatens to close the coffee house, unless his friend is accepted into the School Of The Arts.

21Season 3

S3.E21 ∙ Home Again

Sun, May 6, 1984

A new substitute teacher has a secret. She used to be this famous singer, and only Dwight remembers her past.

22Season 3

S3.E22 ∙ Signs

Sun, May 13, 1984

Chris temporarily goes deaf and learns how to ask for help at his new school. While Doris works with some deaf children.

23Season 3

S3.E23 ∙ Heritage

Sun, May 20, 1984

Lydia teaches a dance class to a basketball team, while Shorofsky asks Doris to perform for a Holocaust Survivors reunion.

24Season 3

S3.E24 ∙ The Home Front

Sun, May 27, 1984

Chris's schoolwork suffers when his father becomes unemployed. Doris has a hard time accepting Alicia into the school until she sees how Alicia comes to Chris' rescue.

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Indian Summer

Sat, Sep 29, 1984

Doris and Danny console each other over sour flings; Love holds surprise for both Sherwood and Leroy; Holly sets her sights on an older man.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Czech-Mate

Sat, Oct 6, 1984

Christopher falls hard for a visiting Czech student; Leroy tries to avoid a new admirer; Doris runs for student-body president.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Spontaneous Combustion

Sat, Oct 13, 1984

Leroy makes the biggest sacrifice of those protesting a directive prohibiting dancing and singing in the halls.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ I Never Danced for My Father

Sat, Oct 20, 1984

Leroy won't let his estranged father back into his life. Meanwhile, Danny can't get his father to support his career choice.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll

Fri, Oct 26, 1984

Comprised of excerpts from the second U.S. concert by "The Kids from Fame" paying tribute to the history of Rock 'N' Roll.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Blizzard

Sat, Nov 3, 1984

A broken furnace and a prowler are two of the problems facing those stranded at the school by a blizzard.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ The Monster That Devoured Las Vegas

Sat, Nov 10, 1984

An opening-night hex threatens Cassidy's directorial debut when Morloch inadvertently breaks a show-business dictum.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ The Return of Doctor Scorpio

Sat, Nov 17, 1984

A school alumnus and Shakespearean actor volunteers to be in the school's anniversary show in hopes of revitalizing his career.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ The Ballad of Ray Claxton

Sat, Nov 24, 1984

A feature on the school brings Nicole to the attention of a prisoner, who brings his talents to the attention of the school.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Nothing Personal

Thu, Nov 1, 1984

Christopher writes a less-than-rave review of Cleo's debut as a lead dancer; Nicole and Jesse look for romance in the personal ads.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ The Rivalry

Sat, Dec 15, 1984

Lydia has a dancing showdown with Holly's mother, who thinks Lydia and Holly lack the drive to succeed in show business.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Dreams

Sat, Jan 5, 1985

The kids learn that Jesse is an illegal alien, and Immigration Service plans to have him deported. Jesse has to prove to Immigration Service that he has the "talent" to stay.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Tomorrow's Children

Sat, Jan 12, 1985

Sherwood fights student apathy when Morloch institutes an ROTC program at the school and cancels a show to benefit the nuclear-freeze movement.

14Season 4

S4.E14 ∙ The Heart of Rock 'N' Roll II

Sat, Jan 26, 1985

This episode contains excerpts from the second half of the concert.

15Season 4

S4.E15 ∙ Take My Wife... Please

Sat, Feb 2, 1985

Two love triangles evolve: one with Danny, Cleo and Leroy; and the other involving Christopher, his drama teacher and the teacher's ex-wife.

16Season 4

S4.E16 ∙ Parent's Week

Sat, Feb 9, 1985

Nicole has a difficult time dealing with the pressure her parents are putting on her; Meanwhile Danny's parents decide to get divorced.

17Season 4

S4.E17 ∙ Danny De Bergerac

Sat, Feb 16, 1985

Danny falls for Nicole while trying to smooth things between her and Jesse; Morloch gets a second chance with his college sweetheart.

18Season 4

S4.E18 ∙ Team Work

Sat, Feb 23, 1985

When Christopher experiences fame, he abandons his comedic partner Danny and attempts to sabotage Leroy as he becomes competition. When Nicole moves in with Holly for a week, tension builds between the pair.

19Season 4

S4.E19 ∙ Coco Returns

Sat, Mar 2, 1985

A retired director working on a student production clashes with Coco---who has just returned after being "out there" on her own.

20Season 4

S4.E20 ∙ Wishes

Sat, Mar 30, 1985

Sherwood temporarily becomes vice-principal; Doris has a dream date; and Leroy shoots for $10,000 on a game show.

21Season 4

S4.E21 ∙ Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Sat, Apr 6, 1985

Mugging victim Doris appears to handle the experience better than her family or friends; Dwight tries to control his emotions for Holly.

22Season 4

S4.E22 ∙ Reflections

Sat, May 4, 1985

Holly's despair over her parents' marriage causes her to become anorexic; Doris decides on a Hawaiian theme for the school's Prom.

23Season 4

S4.E23 ∙ Who Am I, Really

Sat, May 11, 1985

Nicole's parents are shocked by the sudden appearance of Nicole's biological mother.

24Season 4

S4.E24 ∙ The Ol' Ball Game

Sat, May 18, 1985

Morloch and Danny set up a softball game, but their team lacks spirit---until it receives an injection of sports 'woman' ship.

25Season 4

S4.E25 ∙ School Is Out

Sat, May 25, 1985

Jesse, Cleo and Nicole reminisce before summer vacation---and Cleo's move to Hollywood.

1Season 5

S5.E1 ∙ A Place to Belong

Sat, Oct 12, 1985

New student, Dusty joins the school and feels particularly out of place. Leroy becomes Miss Grant's dance assistant. Chris and Danny prepare to play female roles in drama class.

2Season 5

S5.E2 ∙ Leroy and the Kid

Sat, Oct 19, 1985

Leroy's eight year old niece causes trouble when she imposes on her uncle and the faculty at the School of the Arts. Danny has trouble getting actors' equity when he finds out another Danny Amatullo is registered. Christopher struggles with the role of Hamlet.

3Season 5

S5.E3 ∙ Bronco Bob Rides Again

Sat, Oct 26, 1985

Danny meets his hero Bronco Bob from the old western movies. When he finds that Bronco is down on his luck and on the verge of losing his prized horse Prince the Miracle Horse to repossession by a spiteful rival, Danny may be the one to give Bronco the courage to prevail and win his horse back.

4Season 5

S5.E4 ∙ Selling Out

Sat, Nov 2, 1985

Jesse wins a song-writing contest but struggles with remaining true to himself when a couple of big-shots try to re-write his work. Mr. Shorofsky has to decide whether to let a mediocre violinist into the School of the Arts when the hopeful's father offers the school much needed money.

5Season 5

S5.E5 ∙ White Light

Sat, Nov 9, 1985

Christopher falls for a new student, Julie Chandler, who he discovers to be a coke addict. Her persistent use does not only hurts their relationship but may cause Julie an inevitable-and early-demise. After his parents' separation, Danny feels uneasy when his mother, Gina Amatullo (Played by Betty Karlen), starts dating Lou Mackie.

6Season 5

S5.E6 ∙ Savage Streets

Sat, Nov 16, 1985

When violence erupts among neighborhood gang rivals, The Ravens and the Skulls, the Ravens' leader asks Jesse to join their gang. Although unwilling initially, when The Skulls' leader kills Jesse's good friend, he joins the gang to avenge the murder of his friend.

7Season 5

S5.E7 ∙ His Majesty Donlon

Sat, Nov 23, 1985

Prince Freddy of Vatonia visits New York City to make a speech for a United Nations' event. When the prince's life is threatened, Christopher, the prince's perfect look-a-like, is chosen to switch places with the prince. Christopher is willing to go along with the charade until he is attacked by gunmen.

8Season 5

S5.E8 ∙ Broadway Danny Amatullo

Sat, Nov 30, 1985

When Danny finds out that a notable agent regularly attends a local restaurant, him and the gang set out to audition for him right it the restaurant. After a spirited rendition of Prince's "Baby, I'm a Star," the agent sees Danny fit for work as an agent despite Danny's life-long aspirations to be an actor. This puts Danny's acting duties in the school's latest production on the back burner.

9Season 5

S5.E9 ∙ Ebenezer Morloch

Fri, Dec 13, 1985

With Mr. Morloch's strict enforcement of school board regulations, he is seen as a "Scrooge." On Christmas eve, while working on the school's budget, Mr. Morloch falls asleep in his office where he dreams he is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come who come to show him the importance of Christmas cheer.

10Season 5

S5.E10 ∙ Choices

Sat, Jan 4, 1986

Mr. Morloch has left the school to coach a semi-pro ball team in Buffalo. Holly is leaving to star in a soap opera being shot in Hollywood. Nicole decides to audition for several roles and when she gets a small role in a Broadway play, new principal Mr. Dyrenforth, tells her she has to choose school or the play. An old neighbor tries to use his connection with Leroy to sway his audition.

11Season 5

S5.E11 ∙ The First Time

Sat, Jan 11, 1986

A series of unlucky events has Mr. Dyrenforth convinced that he is jinxed. When Nicole refuses to have sex with Jesse, the two break-up deciding to date other people for a school dance. Danny and Reggie go to the dance together and find that they share a liking toward each other.

12Season 5

S5.E12 ∙ A River to Cross

Sat, Feb 1, 1986

When the school decides to work on a production of "Huck Finn," Bobby expresses uneasiness with the portrayal of his character Jim. Outraged by the content and lack of disapproval from his fellow Black students and faculty members, he leads a protest to have the play banned from the school.

13Season 5

S5.E13 ∙ Such Good Friends

Sat, Feb 8, 1986

After his niece, Tina, burns down his apartment, Leroy gets Tina to stay with Mrs. Berg while he stays with Miss Grant. Carl, Miss Grant's old boyfriend returns and as they get reacquainted, Tina does all she can to keep them apart in hopes that Leroy and Miss Grant will get married and adopt her.

14Season 5

S5.E14 ∙ Holmes Sweet Holmes

Sat, Feb 15, 1986

After a rehearsal for the school's production of "Sherlock Holmes," a pipe in the dressing room bursts. The school is in need of serious renovation only, the school cannot fund the repair work and plans are made to sell the property. Danny and Christopher try to prove that the janitor, Ralph, is accepting bribe money from a contracting firm seeking to use the property to build parking space.

15Season 5

S5.E15 ∙ Double Exposure

Sat, Feb 22, 1986

Competition between Danny and Jesse for the lead in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" heats up when it is determined that who ever plays the role has to pass the biology midterm. Jesse is caught with the answers to the test after he passes and gets the lead and Danny is determined to make him suffer. The yearbook money has gone missing.

16Season 5

S5.E16 ∙ The Inheritance

Sat, Mar 1, 1986

Lamar, Leroy's brother and Tina's father returns for Tina under the pretense of establishing a life for Tina when he discovers that she has inherited her deceased nanny's $22,000 estate. Leroy is suspicious of his brother's intentions. Dwight is directing a play about the Dewey Decimal System and builds a character around Holly which drives the cast crazy.

17Season 5

S5.E17 ∙ The Comedian

Sat, Mar 22, 1986

When Danny and Chris gain local success with their comedy act, Comedian Sandy Webb, who is running a comedy workshop at the School of the Arts, steals their act and prompts the break up of the pair and Danny's dismissal of comedy. Reggie starts joking around when she realizes that people are taking her portrayal of Lady Macbeth as a joke.

18Season 5

S5.E18 ∙ Stagefright

Sat, Mar 29, 1986

Christopher develops severe stage fright after he makes and early entrance on stage. Jesse attempts the tapping record and Kate asserts that she wants to transfer out of Miss Grant's dance class into Miss Turner's class.

19Season 5

S5.E19 ∙ Self Defense

Sat, Apr 5, 1986

The School of the Arts is plagued by a series of vandalism attacks by unknown vandals. Jesse is upset when he discovers that Nicole has a secret admirer who keeps sending her flowers. With the vandalism and unwanted flowers, Nicole seeks solace in Miss Grant's karate class.

20Season 5

S5.E20 ∙ W.S.O.A.

Sat, Apr 26, 1986

As the deejay for W.S.O.A., the school's radio station, Jesse receives calls from Roberta, a suicidal sixteen year-old. After being advised by a psychologist for the school board to continue talking with her, he struggles to keep her alive. Mr. Dyrenforth calls on Dwight to help him enforce a new dress code.

21Season 5

S5.E21 ∙ Contacts

Sat, May 3, 1986

In an effort to establish contacts, Chris gets a job waiting for Laura, an agent, who mistakenly asks him to read for her. Impressed, she sets up an audition for him but with Chris and Laura getting close, Chris' relationship with Kate is put in jeopardy. The dancers from Miss Grant's class are upset with Leroy when he gets them a job with a summer stock company and turns down the offer when the producer revokes their pay.

22Season 5

S5.E22 ∙ To Tilt at Windmills

Sat, May 10, 1986

Mr. William Quigley, an eccentric substitute teacher, fills in for Miss Sherwood who falls ill with a cold and leads a protest against the mandatory I.Q. tests.

23Season 5

S5.E23 ∙ Losin' It

Sat, May 17, 1986

Leroy severely injures his knee and is forced to go through an operation and rehabilitation. He recovers but when he returns to the school, he fears injuring himself again instead taking his anger out on Henry Lee, a returning applicant. Miss Grant is determined to push Leroy back into dancing before he gives it up forever. Reggie has a crush on Max.

24Season 5

S5.E24 ∙ The Incident

Sat, May 24, 1986

Jesse is hospitalized as he suffers a concussion. He's unconscious and thus unable to testify to what happened. Mr. Dyrenforth, Miss Sherwoord, and Christopher try to get to the bottom of what happened but with conflicting recollections from Mr. Torrence, Nicole, Jesse - through Mrs. Berg who claims she's a medium, and Christopher, they remain unsure about the true events.

1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ Back to Something New

Mon, Oct 6, 1986

As the new school year beings, a few changes have taken place; Christopher has graduated and is moving on to unknown future, Miss Sherwood has finally published her novel and has moved to Maine, and Ian Ware has joined as a freshman but is discouraged when Mr. Shorofsky opts to retire.

2Season 6

S6.E2 ∙ The Last Dance

Mon, Oct 13, 1986

Christopher's cousin is having a wedding with Jesse and Nicole set to dance as a couple. Nicole feels that things have changed and breaks up with Jesse but after getting back together, the two are unsure about where their relationship stands. Danny and Jillian start dating but her over-protective family smothers her.

3Season 6

S6.E3 ∙ New Faces

Mon, Oct 20, 1986

After being reacquainted with an old actor friend, Paul Seeger, Lydia gets him a job as an acting teacher at the School of the Arts. His toughness isn't received well at first by the kids, but as he opts to leave, they have a change of heart. Danny is asked to give a tour to Hannah Cooper an 11 year-old prodigy who's unwilling to play for anyone.

4Season 6

S6.E4 ∙ Judgment Day

Mon, Oct 27, 1986

On the anniversary of Leroy's commencement as a teacher at the School of the Arts, he's faced with accusations that he picked one student over the other for the lead because she was Black. Mr. Shorofsky and Ian butt heads on their tastes in music.

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ All Talking, All Singing, All Dancing

Mon, Nov 3, 1986

Jesse presents his 30's-styled play to Mr. Dyrenforth who decides to fund the play with hopes of obtaining the prize money of $20,000 from the Kimble foundation. The board decides not to supply the funds but Lou Mackie donates the necessary production money. All is well until Nicole, who plays lead comes down with Laryngitis.

6Season 6

S6.E6 ∙ Hold That Baby

Mon, Nov 10, 1986

Chris' sister leaves him with her 9-month old son Spike when she has an emergency and Chris is put through the ups and downs of parenting. Mrs. Berg leaves Mr. Dyrenforth to his own devices to attend her brother's anniversary and he learns how valuable she is. Nicole, Dusty, Reggie, and Jillian form a band which creates disagreements between the girls.

7Season 6

S6.E7 ∙ A Different Drummer

Mon, Nov 17, 1986

Reggie challenges conventionalism in order to help the homeless and ends up in a bit of trouble with Mr. Dyrenforth and the law. Dusty's father, Reverend Tyler, visits his daughter in New York but is determined to take her back to Colorado as he finds the school environment risqué.

8Season 6

S6.E8 ∙ Mr Wacky's World

Mon, Nov 24, 1986

Frustrated with not getting work as an actor, Danny goes to the cable access station to get his own show. While in the building, he walks onto the set of "Mr. Whacky's World" and gets a job playing Noodles. With expectations to remain Mr. Whacky's stooge, Danny's left conflicted. Dusty misinterprets Jesse's friendly gestures for a romantic interest.

9Season 6

S6.E9 ∙ All I Want for Christmas

Mon, Dec 8, 1986

When Tina comes to visit Leroy, he plans to make her a believer in the Christmas spirit. Between studying and working, he makes little time for Tina which leaves her despondent. Mr. Shorofsky is getting his tonsils removed and two kids sharing his room think he's Santa Claus.

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S6.E10 ∙ Fame and Fortune

Mon, Dec 29, 1986

Nicole gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she's invited to sing back-up for her idol Frannie Fortune but Nicole gets a quick lesson in the dog-eat-dog nature of the business. After Mr. Dyrenforth reveals that he's lonely, Danny, Jesse, and Leroy decide to boost his love life by advertising the principal with his plastered pictures all over the city.

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S6.E11 ∙ Go Softly Into Morning

Mon, Jan 5, 1987

After an eventful party, Miss Grant is frustrated to learn that Danny and Nicole have not shown up for an important rehearsal. That frustration turns to grief when they learn that Nicole was killed while being driven home by a drunk driver, Mickey Garth. With the school grieving, Jesse takes it the worse vowing to kill Mickey.

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S6.E12 ∙ Love Kittens Go to High School

Wed, Jan 28, 1987

The School of the Arts has been selected as the location for director Jeff Stave's new film "Kittens Go to High School." Appointed student assistant to Mr. Stave, Jillian falls for him but reality sets in and it becomes clear that they can't be together. Maxie Sharp, the lead actress in the film enrolls at the School of the Arts.

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S6.E13 ∙ The Crimson Blade

Mon, Feb 2, 1987

Mr. Dyrenforth is due for appendicitis and the board elects Ms. Fleming to fill in for him. Ms. Fleming enforces a doctrine that prohibits singing and dancing in the hallways. Miltie, in an effort to finally do a good deed, dresses up as the Crimson Blade and anonymously performs various acts of heroism.

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S6.E14 ∙ Pros and Cons

Mon, Feb 9, 1987

After rekindling her relationship with her high school fling, Lydia learns that her lover makes a living as a stock swindler. Ian becomes jealous when his father starts hanging around the school, and hits it off with his friends.

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S6.E15 ∙ The Big Contract

Mon, Feb 16, 1987

Lou's brother Duke shows up and Lou is anything but trilled. After hearing Chris sing, Duke signs him to do an album for him. Lou warns Chris about his brother's slimy ways but Chris thinks Lou is jealous. Mr. Seger is asked to supervise the newspaper committee but has to deal with Reggie and Maxie's constant arguing.

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S6.E16 ∙ Stradi-Various

Mon, Feb 23, 1987

After receiving a violin from Bavaria that was originally sent to him in 1947 and after seemingly mystical occurrences take place at the school, Mr. Shorofsky reveals to the students the legend that explains the magic of the violin. The students, convinced of its magical powers, begin to fight over its possession.

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S6.E17 ∙ That Was the Weekend That Was

Mon, Mar 16, 1987

Jesse gets the key to the school to catalog Shorofky's collection of sheet music over the weekend. Joe Mackey is hosting the Grand Gathering of Muskrats at his cafe and convinces Leroy to be initiated as a new member. Chris needs to learn how to cook so he can audition for the host of the cooking show "Macho Gourmet". When Miltie convinces Jesse to throw a party at school to raise money for repairs, what could possibly go wrong?

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S6.E18 ∙ Ian's Girl

Mon, Mar 23, 1987

When Ian's old girlfriend visits him, feeling homesick and missing her, he decides to go back to England something to which she objects. Mr. Shorofsky wants to send Ian to a competition for classical guitarists and Ian openly objects. The gang prepares Lou for his campaign for President of the Metropolitan Bowling Operators Association.

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S6.E19 ∙ Best Buddies

Mon, Mar 30, 1987

When Danny's old friend comes to visit him, he surprises him with more than the news that he's working for Lou when he reveals to Danny that he's gay. Danny has an especially difficult time dealing with his friend's homosexuality. Leroy and Miss Grant compete with their choreography with a spot for the winner's routine to appear a stereo store's local commercial.

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S6.E20 ∙ The Lounge Singer Who Knew Too Much

Mon, Apr 20, 1987

While typing up Chris' resume at work in a top secret company, Jillian accidentally sends top secret information to Chris' home address. Chris becomes the subject of a pursuit by two men traveling in an ice cream truck. Reggie, Ian, and Dusty take part in a student video contest but their subjects prove to be troublesome.

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S6.E21 ∙ Reggie and Rose

Mon, Apr 27, 1987

After helping her out when she gets kicked out of her English class, Reggie's close friend and the cafeteria lady, Rose, joins the school of the arts under Reggie's suggestion but when asked to audition with Reggie for a summer stock company, Rose gives up on both the stock company and the school but rekindles her passion for performing.

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S6.E22 ∙ Of Cabbages and Kings

Mon, May 4, 1987

The National Cultural Center selects The School of the Arts to contribute an item to a time capsule to be opened a century later but no one is able to agree on what that item should be. When Mr. Shorofsky gives Miltie an ultimatum; write a song or fail, he tries to pass off a fourteenth century ballad as his own.

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S6.E23 ∙ Alice Doesn't Work Here Anymore

Mon, May 11, 1987

When Mrs. Berg learns that her old lover is coming to visit her, realizing that her lie of running the school has come back to haunt her, the kids help her pose as school principal. Gordon, a squeamish animal-loving student has difficulty in Chemistry class with dissecting frogs so he and Reggie try to convince Mr. Dyrenforth to approve a simulation computer program that provides the ability for virtual dissection.

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S6.E24 ∙ Baby, Remember My Name

Mon, May 18, 1987

The school is trying its hands at its first video yearbook and with alumni week in session, Bruno, Coco, Doris, Montgomery, Holly, and Chris are interviewed for the video. Miss Grant recommends Leroy for a lead in the alumni week show which is to be choreographed by big-time graduate Michael Taftner but he is not convinced that Leroy can take on the part. When Chris is asked to be guest speaker for Mr. Seger's class, he lies about his success which the two but heads over.