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Dangerous Minds

TV·1996–1997·1 season, 17 episodes·ABC·Drama·Created by Ronald Bass

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Dangerous Minds is an American drama television series that aired on ABC network between September 1996 and March 1997. The series is based on the motion picture film, Dangerous Minds. Annie Potts stars in the lead role originated by Michelle Pfeiffer.

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Episodes by season

Season0117Episodes1996–97AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01PilotSeptember 30, 1996Louanne has misgivings about the job, and scant details about her predecessor. As Louanne starts to connect with the kids, three draw specia
  2. S01E02Hair AffairOctober 7, 1996Due to financial cutbacks, Louanne accepts a student's suggestion to hold a fund-raiser; Gusmaro becomes increasingly disturbed about belong
  3. S01E03See MeOctober 14, 1996Louanne arranges for Cornelius to return to school, an action which angers Bartkus; Gusmaro is reluctant to list his date of birth and Socia
  4. S01E04Bad AppleOctober 21, 1996Louanne tries to reach a new student, ""a hyperactive underachieve"", and she makes a first visit to Mickey's Tavern, the faculty's weekly h
  5. S01E05Family TiesOctober 28, 1996When 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 lit
  6. S01E06The CodeNovember 11, 1996Louanne tries to understand ""the code"" to which her students adhere when two students swear that they won't continue a fight, and after Gu
  7. S01E07Need DeepNovember 18, 1996When Blanca contemplates having a baby with her boyfriend so he can leave his gang, Louanne presses her to reconsider; James thinks his comm
  8. S01E08JumpedNovember 25, 1996After James is viciously beaten in the locker room, Louanne places herself in jeopardy by trying to find the attackers. Meanwhile, Gusmaro,
  9. S01E09EvolutionDecember 9, 1996After Callie shows compassion for a convicted child molester who's being beaten by protestors, her reaction is questioned by others. Meanwhi
  10. S01E10Trust MeDecember 16, 1996When the students suspect a newcomer of being a narc, Louanne tries to prove them wrong. Meanwhile, Callie is worried about possible repercu
  11. S01E11MoonstruckDecember 30, 1996Cornelius is attracted to Callie and encourages by Mr. Griffin to ask her out. Meanwhile, James, who wants to have his grades raised in orde
  12. S01E12To'e Me Up, To'e Me DownJanuary 6, 1997The news that her ex-husband is remarrying affects Louanne; a teacher's death causes Barkus to change his approach to students; and Corneliu
  13. S01E13The Feminine MystiqueJanuary 13, 1997Louanne 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 t
  14. S01E14Everybody Wants ItFebruary 10, 1997The students ask (and some fail to ask) each other to a school Valentine's dance; Louanne takes a job as a waitress; Gusmaro works deliverin
  15. S01E15Three GunsMarch 1, 1997Gusmaro is with Louanne when preteens steal her car, and his self-confidence is shaken as a result. Meanwhile, Mr. Griffin brings Tibetan mo
  16. S01E16A Different LightMarch 8, 1997As the school's 50th anniversary approaches, Gusmaro discovers that the man for whom it's named was a racist. Meanwhile, Blanca learns a sec
  17. S01E17Teach, Don't TouchMarch 15, 1997After Louanne hugs a distressed student, the lad accuses her of molesting him. While her class and the faculty support her, opposition comes

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