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(1982–1993)
Sam gets Coach's help to help him pass a geography class and get his high school diploma. But he eventually finds an easier way to pass the course.
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| Episode complete credited cast: | |||
| Ted Danson | ... | Sam Malone | |
| Shelley Long | ... | Diane Chambers | |
| Nicholas Colasanto | ... | Ernie 'Coach' Pantusso | |
| Rhea Perlman | ... | Carla Tortelli | |
| John Ratzenberger | ... | Cliff Clavin | |
| George Wendt | ... | Norm Peterson | |
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Sam is being very secretive. Diane finds out that his secret is that he's gone back to school. But later, initially to her horror, she finds out that he is not getting his college degree, but rather his high school diploma, which he will earn if he passes the one course he is taking. Coach shows some interest in going back to school as well, and although Coach needs a few more credits than Sam to graduate - actually a few more years - he decides to take the same Geography course as Sam. Nearing the end of the course, Coach and Sam are getting the highest marks in the class and are enjoying their experience. Coach is getting his good grades through hard work and studying. Sam on the other hand, as Diane eventually deduces, is getting his high marks because he and Miss Purdy, the teacher, have a special relationship, not quite typical of a teacher/student. In other words, they're sleeping together. Diane chastises him, although she doesn't need to as Sam knows what's happening is wrong.... Written by Huggo
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Sam Malone: Yeah, but you'll enjoy yourself.
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Diane's recreational reading: *The Psychology of Self-Esteem* by Nathaniel Branden. See more »Goofs
Sam only dials six digits on the telephone when calling his teacher. See more »Quotes
Diane Chambers: ...if this is part of some involved scheme to get me back in bed with you, you will be very disappointed.Sam Malone: Yeah, but you'll enjoy yourself.
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31 January 1985 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Sam takes it upon himself to finish high school. He was only one course short. Of course, Diane makes fun of him. He and Coach take the class together. Sam gets his grades by sleeping with his cute instructor while Coach busts his butt. But some sense of morality comes into play eventually. I loved the Coach's method for remembering facts.