TV 101 (Season 1)

Rolling (Episode 1)

Writer: Karl Schaefer

Air date: 1988-11-29

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: A divorced TV-news photographer returns to his former high school to teach journalism, and persuades his students to produce a cable newscast.

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Episode 2)

Writer: Karl Schaefer

Air date: 1988-12-06

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Keegan sends the class out around campus to find out "Everything You Wanted to Know About Teenagers, but Were Afraid to Ask."

The Unbearable Rightness of Penny (Episode 3)

Air date: 1988-12-13

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Penny has questions about ethics when she discovers Steadman's student lieutenant has framed a school bully by planting a weapon in the thug's locker.

Home (Episode 4)

Air date: 1988-12-20

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: To cheer up Mr. Keegan, his students present him with an unusual gift and several surprises on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Holden shadows a graffiti artist around campus.

On the Road (Episode 5)

Writer: Matt Dearborn

Air date: 1989-01-04

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Sherman goes on the road because he is upset by the class's reaction to his Christmas video. Meanwhile Holden refuses to reveal the mystery graffiti artists identity, and may face suspension.

Kangaroo Gate (Episode 6)

Air date: 1989-01-11

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Penny tries to expose the shady doings of the favorite son in the school elections, while Amanda, his girlfriend and running mate, does her best to cover up for him.

The Last Temptation of Checker (1) (Episode 7)

Writer: Michael Cassutt

Air date: 1989-01-18

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Checker re-establishes his drug contacts to impress a pretty transfer student. Meanwhile Mr. Keegan tries to help a burned out veteran teacher.

The Last Temptation of Checker (2) (Episode 8)

Air date: 1989-01-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Vance's new girlfriend leads him deeper into the school drug world, while Mr. Keegan is torn whether to tell Vance his suspicions that she is an undercover narcotics agent.

Clicks (Episode 9)

Writer: Matt Dearborn

Air date: 1989-02-01

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Amanda finds herself having to choose between her cliquey friends and her new boyfriend, who happens to be from the wrong side of the tracks.

First Love (1) (Episode 10)

Writer: Michael Cassutt

Air date: 1989-02-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: The class covers Mr. Steadman's daughter's wedding. Chuck and Jamie lovemaking results in her pregnancy.

First Love (2) (Episode 11)

Writer: Michael Cassutt

Air date: 1989-03-04

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: After seeking advice from family and friends, Chuck and the pregnant Jamie finally decide to marry.

First Love (3) (Episode 12)

Air date: 1989-03-11

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Jamie has second thoughts about marrying Chuck when she considers the emotional and economical stress it could bring into their lives.

Keegan's Past (Episode 13)

Air date: 1989-03-25

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: Mr. Keegan begins to crave the excitement of his days as a TV journalist when a former colleague visits. Meanwhile Sherman is stunned to discover a friend is using steroids.