The Facts of Life
The Big Fight
Season 4, Episode 9 · Aired 1982-12-08
Synopsis
Natalie has started dating Alfred, a cadet at a nearby Military Academy. When Alfred starts boxing he becomes disheartened over facing a tough boxing opponent, especially in front of his father and Natalie, who's there covering the match for her school newspaper. The second of two failed attempts at a backdoor pilot for a series set at a boys academy.
In the series
This episode is part of The Facts of Life (1979–1988) on NBC.
Eastland School lessons, very special episodes, and Blair Warner privilege energy.
Key cast
- Charlotte Rae as Edna Garrett
- Nancy McKeon as Jo Polniaczek
- Lisa Whelchel as Blair Warner
- Kim Fields as Tootie Ramsey
- Mindy Cohn as Natalie Green