Teachers Only

Season 1

1982 · 8 episodes · 4h 0m in all

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

1. 1

   1. Diana, Substitute Mother

   14 Apr 1982 · 30 min

   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.

2. 2

   2. The Dreyfuss Affair

   21 Apr 1982 · 30 min

   Two female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.

3. 3

   3. Cooper's Grab for Gusto

   28 Apr 1982 · 30 min

   Cooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.

4. 4

   4. Quote, Unquote

   5 May 1982 · 30 min

   Diana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.

5. 5

   5. The Make-Up Test

   12 May 1982 · 30 min

   Diana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.

6. 6

   6. I've Got a Crush on You

   26 May 1982 · 30 min

   Diana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.

7. 7

   7. The Once and Future Teacher

   2 Jun 1982 · 30 min

   Consumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.

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   8. Guns and Butter

   9 Jun 1982 · 30 min

   A survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.