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The Facts of Life

The Beginning of the End

  • Episode aired Apr 30, 1988
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7.8/10
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S9.E23
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  • E23
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When Blair discovers that Eastland Academy is in dire financial straits, she decides not to go to law school but buy it and save it from closing.When Blair discovers that Eastland Academy is in dire financial straits, she decides not to go to law school but buy it and save it from closing.When Blair discovers that Eastland Academy is in dire financial straits, she decides not to go to law school but buy it and save it from closing.
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  • Director
    • John Bowab
  • Writers
    • Howard Leeds
    • Ben Starr
    • Jerry Mayer
  • Stars
    • Cloris Leachman
    • Lisa Whelchel
    • Kim Fields
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  • Director
    • John Bowab
  • Writers
    • Howard Leeds
    • Ben Starr
    • Jerry Mayer
  • Stars
    • Cloris Leachman
    • Lisa Whelchel
    • Kim Fields
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    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Beverly Ann Stickleas Beverly Ann Stickle
    Lisa Whelchel
    Lisa Whelchel
    • Blair Warneras Blair Warner
    Kim Fields
    Kim Fields
    • Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramseyas Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey
    Mindy Cohn
    Mindy Cohn
    • Natalie Greenas Natalie Green
    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • Andy Moffettas Andy Moffett
    Sherrié Austin
    Sherrié Austin
    • Pippa McKennaas Pippa McKenna
    • (as Sherrie Krenn)
    Nancy McKeon
    Nancy McKeon
    • Jo Polniaczekas Jo Polniaczek
    Sam Behrens
    Sam Behrens
    • Wes Mitchellas Wes Mitchell
    Nicolas Coster
    Nicolas Coster
    • David Warneras David Warner
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Noreen Grisbeeas Noreen Grisbee
    Mayim Bialik
    Mayim Bialik
    • Jennifer Coleas Jennifer Cole
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Adam Brinkerhoffas Adam Brinkerhoff
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Terry Rankinas Terry Rankin
    Meredith Scott Lynn
    Meredith Scott Lynn
    • Ashley Payneas Ashley Payne
    Marissa Mendenhall
    • Sara Bellangeras Sara Bellanger
    Jason Naylor
    • Beldon Gloveras Beldon Glover
    Danny Dayton
    Danny Dayton
    • Mr. Averyas Mr. Avery
    Richard Mehana
    • Mr. Plimptonas Mr. Plimpton
    • Director
      • John Bowab
    • Writers
      • Howard Leeds
      • Ben Starr
      • Jerry Mayer
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    • Trivia
      The idea that Blair was to be the headmistress of Eastland was the basis of a proposed spin-off that NBC decided not to turn into a series.
    • Soundtracks
      The Facts of Life
      (theme song)
      Written by Alan Thicke, Gloria Loring and Al Burton
      Performed by Gloria Loring

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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