Brought race, education, and social issues into a warm classroom ensemble.
Why it matters
Episode guide
112 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
History teacher Pete Dixon guides students through academic and social growing pains at Walt Whitman High. Humor and topical issues share a classroom. Soft comedy with a conscience.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Brought race, education, and social issues into a warm classroom ensemble.
Creators
James L. Brooks
Key cast
- Lloyd Haynes as Pete Dixon
- Denise Nicholas as Liz McIntyre
- Michael Constantine as Seymour Kaufman
- Karen Valentine as Alice Johnson
Flash facts
- ABC comedy-drama created by James L. Brooks; aired 1969–1974 (5 seasons).
- Set in a racially integrated Los Angeles high school.
- Won Emmys and helped launch Brooks's path toward later TV landmarks.
FAQ
What network aired Room 222?
Room 222 is associated with ABC (1969–1974).
Why is Room 222 in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Brought race, education, and social issues into a warm classroom ensemble.
Who are the key names behind Room 222?
Creators and principals include James L. Brooks.
Official & further reading
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