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Season 4 - Episode Guide

Episodes

The Facts of Life Goes to Paris

Episode: S04 Special | Airdate: Sep 25, 1982 (120 min)

The Facts of Life Goes to Paris

Mrs. Garrett and the girls embark on an overseas vacation to Paris, France during summer recess. Mrs. Garrett attends a prestigious cooking academy and the four girls take part in a program at a French boarding school.

This movie is split into 4 episodes in syndication airing.

Ain't Miss Beholden

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 29, 1982

Ain't Miss Beholden

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

The Source

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 6, 1982

The Source

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

The Sound of Silence

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 27, 1982

The Sound of Silence

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

The Oldest Living Graduate

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Nov 3, 1982

The Oldest Living Graduate

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

Different Drummer

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Nov 10, 1982

Different Drummer

Blair tutors a mentally impaired young man.

Dearest Mommie

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 17, 1982

Dearest Mommie

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

A Woman's Place

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 24, 1982

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.

Daddy's Girl

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Dec 1, 1982

Daddy's Girl

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

The Big Fight

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1982

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.

For the Asking

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 15, 1982

For the Asking

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

September Song

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Dec 22, 1982

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.

A Royal Pain

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Jan 5, 1983

A Royal Pain

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

Magnificent Obsession

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jan 12, 1983

Magnificent Obsession

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

Under Pressure

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Jan 19, 1983

Under Pressure

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

Teacher's Pet

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Jan 26, 1983

Teacher's Pet

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

Let's Party!

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Feb 9, 1983

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.

Best Sister (Part 1)

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Feb 16, 1983

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.

Best Sister (Part 2)

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Feb 23, 1983

Best Sister (Part 2)

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

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Mar 9, 1983

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

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

Who's on First?

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Mar 30, 1983

Who's on First?

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

Help from Home

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: Apr 6, 1983

Help from Home

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

Take My Finals, Please

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: Apr 27, 1983

Take My Finals, Please

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

Graduation

Episode: 4x23 | Airdate: May 4, 1983 (60 min)

Graduation

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

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