45 min

S1 · E1 · Sep 30, 1996

Pilot Episode 1

Louanne has misgivings about the job, and scant details about her predecessor. As Louanne starts to connect with the kids, three draw special attention: one tough who misses school to help his family financially; an aggressive lad interested in trains; and a girl who's raising her own child. Soon, Louanne finds that she, too, may need help-when she faces the girl's abusive boyfriend.

45 min

S1 · E2 · Oct 7, 1996

Hair Affair Episode 2

Due to financial cutbacks, Louanne accepts a student's suggestion to hold a fund-raiser; Gusmaro becomes increasingly disturbed about belonging to a street gang.

45 min

S1 · E3 · Oct 14, 1996

See Me Episode 3

Louanne arranges for Cornelius to return to school, an action which angers Bartkus; Gusmaro is reluctant to list his date of birth and Social Security number on a form; and the students prepare for a practice job interview.

45 min

S1 · E4 · Oct 21, 1996

Bad Apple Episode 4

Louanne tries to reach a new student, ""a hyperactive underachieve"", and she makes a first visit to Mickey's Tavern, the faculty's weekly hangout. Meanwhile, James is inspired by Mr. Griffin to plant an apricot tree in the schoolyard.

45 min

S1 · E5 · Oct 28, 1996

Family Ties Episode 5

When an unpopular student is slain, it turns out there's no one to bury him; the father of Callie's daughter returns, which delights the little girl, but not Callie; James and Gusmaro try to turn a goose into a pet.

45 min

S1 · E6 · Nov 11, 1996

The Code Episode 6

Louanne tries to understand ""the code"" to which her students adhere when two students swear that they won't continue a fight, and after Gusmaro is arrested for stealing a CD that someone else placed in his backpack. The class visits Alcatraz.

45 min

S1 · E7 · Nov 18, 1996

Need Deep Episode 7

When Blanca contemplates having a baby with her boyfriend so he can leave his gang, Louanne presses her to reconsider; James thinks his community service will be a piece of cake until he's ordered to serve as companion to a severely disabled boy; and Callie worries about her daughter's safety when Callie's mother's boyfriend becomes abusive.

45 min

S1 · E8 · Nov 25, 1996

Jumped Episode 8

After James is viciously beaten in the locker room, Louanne places herself in jeopardy by trying to find the attackers. Meanwhile, Gusmaro, also attempting to help, considers joining a new gang; and Cornelius seeks a videotape that depicts the assault.

45 min

S1 · E9 · Dec 9, 1996

Evolution Episode 9

After Callie shows compassion for a convicted child molester who's being beaten by protestors, her reaction is questioned by others. Meanwhile, Chaka and James try to photograph a ghost; and Blanca is hospitalized with a bleeding ulcer.

45 min

S1 · E10 · Dec 16, 1996

Trust Me Episode 10

When the students suspect a newcomer of being a narc, Louanne tries to prove them wrong. Meanwhile, Callie is worried about possible repercussions for having informed on a drug dealer; and Hal asks Louanne out to dinner.

45 min

S1 · E11 · Dec 30, 1996

Moonstruck Episode 11

Cornelius is attracted to Callie and encourages by Mr. Griffin to ask her out. Meanwhile, James, who wants to have his grades raised in order to try out for basketball, strikes a deal with Louanne.

45 min

S1 · E12 · Jan 6, 1997

To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down Episode 12

The news that her ex-husband is remarrying affects Louanne; a teacher's death causes Barkus to change his approach to students; and Cornelius is reluctant to take his graffiti talents to a higher level.

45 min

S1 · E13 · Jan 13, 1997

The Feminine Mystique Episode 13

Louanne arranges for a house to be built by volunteer labor for Blanca and her family, whose home was destroyed by fire. But when she asks the students for their help, she learns that the construction site is disputed territory between two rival gangs.

45 min

S1 · E14 · Feb 10, 1997

Everybody Wants It Episode 14

The students ask (and some fail to ask) each other to a school Valentine's dance; Louanne takes a job as a waitress; Gusmaro works delivering liquor; and a new student joins the academy program.

45 min

S1 · E15 · Mar 1, 1997

Three Guns Episode 15

Gusmaro is with Louanne when preteens steal her car, and his self-confidence is shaken as a result. Meanwhile, Mr. Griffin brings Tibetan monks to school to talk about nonviolence; and James takes driving lessons from Mr. Bartkus.

45 min

S1 · E16 · Mar 8, 1997

A Different Light Episode 16

As the school's 50th anniversary approaches, Gusmaro discovers that the man for whom it's named was a racist. Meanwhile, Blanca learns a secret about Garrity and spreads it; and Alvina rebels against the cafeteria's food.

45 min

S1 · E17 · Mar 15, 1997

Teach, Don't Touch Episode 17

After Louanne hugs a distressed student, the lad accuses her of molesting him. While her class and the faculty support her, opposition comes from the boy's father, who is president of the school board.

Dangerous Minds

Season 1

Pilot Episode 1

Hair Affair Episode 2

See Me Episode 3

Bad Apple Episode 4

Family Ties Episode 5

The Code Episode 6

Need Deep Episode 7

Jumped Episode 8

Evolution Episode 9

Trust Me Episode 10

Moonstruck Episode 11

To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down Episode 12

The Feminine Mystique Episode 13

Everybody Wants It Episode 14

Three Guns Episode 15

A Different Light Episode 16

Teach, Don't Touch Episode 17

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Dangerous Minds

Season 1

Pilot Episode 1

Hair Affair Episode 2

See Me Episode 3

Bad Apple Episode 4

Family Ties Episode 5

The Code Episode 6

Need Deep Episode 7

Jumped Episode 8

Evolution Episode 9

Trust Me Episode 10

Moonstruck Episode 11

To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down Episode 12

The Feminine Mystique Episode 13

Everybody Wants It Episode 14

Three Guns Episode 15

A Different Light Episode 16

Teach, Don't Touch Episode 17

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