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The Facts of Life: Season 2, Episode 1

The New Girl: Part 1 (19 Nov. 1980)

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A new student, Jo Polniaczek, arrives at Eastland.

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A new student, Jo Polniaczek, arrives at Eastland. Written by Attmay

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Blair Warner: [insulting Jo's clothes] She must think we're into nostalgia, she's still wearing flared jeans.
Joanne 'Jo' Polniaczek: Uh in a minute you're gonna be wearing flared teeth!
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