Pearl (1996–1997)

1. S01E01PilotSeptember 16, 1996—Pearl, a longshoreman's widow turned college freshman, enrolls in a tough class taught by an arrogant professor.
2. S01E02Teacher's PetSeptember 18, 1996—To get in with Prof. Pynchon, zealous Pearl becomes his teaching assistant. Bad idea. Running his errands turns her into a ""pack mule with
3. S01E03Your Cheatin' HeartSeptember 23, 1996—To compensate for cheating on a philosophy test, Pearl persuades Prof. Pynchon to give her an oral makeup exam, which evolves into a freewhe
4. S01E04BillySeptember 30, 1996—Scottish comedian Billy Connolly guest stars as Billy Pynchon, Stephen's long lost, scotch-swilling, blue collar brother, who is attempting
5. S01E05The Naked TruthOctober 7, 1996—Pearl's longtime friendship with Annie is tested.
6. S01E06Pynchon's PynchonOctober 14, 1996—When Pynchon's former university professor, who intimidated him when he was a student, shows up during class, Pynchon is reminded of what it
7. S01E07Ticket to RideOctober 30, 1996—Unable to drive, Pynchon asks Pearl for a ride into New York City to see a play and she mistakenly thinks he's asked her out on a date. Once
8. S01E08Homecoming (1)November 6, 1996—When Carlo, Pearl's new classmate, falls hard for her and asks her to a dance, Pearl lies, saying she is already going - with Professor Pync
9. S01E09Homecoming (2)November 13, 1996—Dates for the grand homecoming ball hinge on a lost wager, an attempted bribe, second thoughts and, yes, fate.
10. S01E10Lessons in LoveNovember 20, 1996—When the University threatens to remove controversial books from its library, Pynchon is arrested for chaining himself to the library doors
11. S01E11The TutorDecember 11, 1996—When Pearl, confused about what courses to enroll in next semester, asks Pynchon for advice on the subject, he recommends the services of a
12. S01E12Christmas DazeDecember 18, 1996—An attack dog that Pynchon's brother sent him for Christmas proves to be a bit overzealous and prevents Pynchon and Pearl from leaving the c
13. S01E13Power PlayJanuary 8, 1997—Prof. Pynchon's students have written papers on the abuse of power - and that's just what happens when he gleefully assigns them to grade on
14. S01E14Pearls Before SwineJanuary 15, 1997—When Uncle Bobo's widow Tina arrives to collect a $5,000 debt incurred by Pearl's deceased husband, Pearl fears she will have to drop out of
15. S01E15Mission ImPearlsibleJanuary 29, 1997—When Pearl, Amy and Frankie get stuck with a freak student nicknamed ""Weird Guy Bob"" who sabotages their group project, they end up using
16. S01E16Dean CuisineFebruary 5, 1997—Unbeknownst to either Pynchon or Pearl, Annie fixes them up on a blind date for an important dinner at Dean Aston Martin's house and things
17. S01E17The Write Stuff (1)February 12, 1997—Outlandish dream sequences depict Pearl's attempts to write fiction, including a scenario in which she works on the loading dock at a hospit
18. S01E18The Write Stuff (2)February 19, 1997—Pearl's work of ""fiction"" continues with Joey having a litter of kids, Annie becoming a star in the world of country music and Pearl roman
19. S01E19The Two Mrs. RizzosJune 4, 1997—Annie's ex-boyfriend and current pen pal, Freddy Rizzo, is released from prison, but her hopes to rekindle the flame are dashed when he disc
20. S01E20Mommy DearestJune 11, 1997—Frankie's mother, Miriam Spivak, arrives in town and announces that she's left Frankie's father, but matters become worse when Pearl discove
21. S01E21My So-Called Real LifeJune 18, 1997—When Frankie decides he wants to be a documentary filmmaker, Pynchon allows him to turn in a film in lieu of a written term paper and Franki
22. S01E22Billy ReturnsJune 25, 1997—When Pynchon's brother returns to town and asks Pearl on a date, Pearl questions his intentions. Although Pearl is attracted to Billy she is

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