The Facts of Life

Season 4

23 episodes

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  1. S04E01

    Ain't Miss Beholden

    Jo's future at Eastland is in jeopardy when she learns her scholarship funds are drying up.

  2. S04E02

    The Source

    Natalie could be suspended from Eastland when she refuses to reveal her source for a controversial article in the school paper.

  3. S04E03

    The Sound of Silence

    Geri tries to give Tootie sound advice when she learns that Tootie is losing her hearing.

  4. S04E04

    The Oldest Living Graduate

    Jo wins the heart and money of Eastland's oldest living graduate.

  5. S04E05

    Different Drummer

    Blair tutors a mentally impaired young man.

  6. S04E06

    Dearest Mommie

    Natalie embarks on a desperate search for her natural mother after an emotional confrontation with her adoptive mother.

  7. S04E07

    A Woman's Place

    Jo is forced to make a difficult decision when her exceptional ability at her new job gains her a quick promotion.

  8. S04E08

    Daddy's Girl

    Blair discovers she's the unsuspecting victim when a tax audit reveals her father has done some questionable accounting.

  9. S04E09

    The Big Fight

    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.

  10. S04E10

    For the Asking

    Natalie may end up the odd woman out when she boycotts a school dance.

  11. S04E11

    September Song

    When the girls discover Mrs. Garrett's boyfriend is significantly older than her, they try to warn her that their romance won't last. Refusing to listen to their concerns, Mrs. Garrett soon realizes her relationship won't last because of how different their beliefs are.

  12. S04E12

    A Royal Pain

    Tootie discovers that the new student, a young princess, plans to run away.

  13. S04E13

    Magnificent Obsession

    Blair's behavior toward her new boyfriend could cost her her self-respect and her best friends.

  14. S04E14

    Under Pressure

    The girls are determined to do everything in their power to spare Mrs. Garrett unnecessary stress.

  15. S04E15

    Teacher's Pet

    Jo is furious when she learns that a favorite teacher is planning to leave Eastland.

  16. S04E16

    Let's Party!

    The girls learn a valuable lesson when they join Tootie's college-aged brother and his roommate for a night on the town.

  17. S04E17

    Best Sister (Part 1)

    Blair is stunned by her socialite sister's decision to become a nun and then by a shocking announcement from Jo.

  18. S04E18

    Best Sister (Part 2)

    Blair believes that she is the only one capable of keeping her sister and Jo from becoming nuns.

  19. S04E19

    Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

    A series of events disrupts Mrs. Garrett's attempts to entertain French visitors.

  20. S04E20

    Who's on First?

    Tootie feels ignored when Natalie devotes all of her time to her new boyfriend.

  21. S04E21

    Help from Home

    Jo returns home for a visit and announces that she has decided to get a job instead of attending college.

  22. S04E22

    Take My Finals, Please

    Despite Mrs. Garrett's objections, the girls settle in for an all-night study session.

  23. S04E23

    Graduation

    Blair and Jo share a common feeling of disdain toward their graduation from Eastland.

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