TV series
The Facts of Life
1979–1988, English, on NBC. Created by Dick Clair & Norman Lear & Jenna McMahon.
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Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 201
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online.
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Latest episode
S9 E24: The Beginning of the Beginning
Aired 7 May 1988
Seasons 9
Cast & crew
- Dick ClairCreator
- Norman LearCreator
- Jenna McMahonCreator
- Lisa WhelchelBlair Warner · 201 ep
- Kim FieldsTootie Ramsey · 201 ep
- Mindy CohnNatalie Green · 201 ep
- Nancy McKeonJoanne Jo Polniaczek · 188 ep
- Charlotte RaeEdna Garrett · 153 ep
- Mackenzie AstinAndy Moffett · 72 ep
- Cloris LeachmanBeverly Ann Stickle · 48 ep
- Pamela AdlonKelly Affinado · 26 ep
- Sherrié AustinPippa McKenna · 24 ep
- George ClooneyGeorge Burnett · 24 ep
- Felice SchachterNancy Olson · 19 ep
- Julie PiekarskiSue Ann Weaver · 17 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 August 1979
- Last aired
- 7 May 1988
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Facts of Life: quick answers
Is The Facts of Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Facts of Life are there?
The Facts of Life has 9 seasons and 201 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Facts of Life finished?
Yes. The Facts of Life ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Facts of Life on?
The Facts of Life isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Facts of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Facts of Life is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Facts of Life?
If you liked The Facts of Life, try The Steve Harvey Show, Girlfriends, Freaks and Geeks.
Who created The Facts of Life?
The Facts of Life was created by Dick Clair and Norman Lear and Jenna McMahon and stars Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn.