Oct 1972 - Jan 1997
4.6
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Dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
S14 Ep3
10.0
6th Nov 1985
A teen-aged girl named Karen Anderson suspects that Molly Stewart, the 6-year-old girl she is baby-sitting, is behaving quite strangely around an adult friend of the Stewarts. Turns out that the man is likely molesting Molly. Karen tries to bring the matter to the Stewarts' attention, but they only take action when it is almost too late. This special takes a look at child molestation and explores the warning signs people should notice.
S11 Ep4
10.0
19th Jan 1983
Please Don't Hit Me, Mom is a TV episode that was nominated for Outstanding Children's Program in the 34th Primetime Emmy Awards.
S11 Ep2
10.0
27th Oct 1982
A teen violinist is torn between her musical career and her boyfriend. (Also knowns as "Between Two Loves")
S10 Ep3
10.0
28th Oct 1981
After juvenile delinquent Renie Lake is caught dealing drugs in a stolen van, she is court ordered to live with her father and rigid step-family. Despite living with a family that seems to dislike her, she re-enrolls in High School and befriends a hearing-impaired girl.
S10 Ep1
10.0
23rd Sep 1981
""She Drinks a Little"" ... or does she a lot, lot more? That's what Cindy's friends try to convince her as she denies that her mother may be a flat-out alcoholic. Eventually, Cindy sees that her mother indeed has a serious drinking problem and needs help. This ABC Afterschool Special showcases Alateen, the national support group for teenagers with alcoholic family members.
S9 Ep2
5.5
15th Oct 1980
High school senior discovers his summer girlfriend has given birth to his child, and decides to fight for custody.
S15 Ep2
7.0
1st Oct 1986
A teen-aged boy and his girlfriend secretly place personal ads for his divorced mother, Ellie, in an effort to find Mr. Right. The two screen potential dates, but none of them seem right for Ellie. In the end, it is Ellie who finds the man who she deems ""the perfect guy.
S2 Ep3
9.0
16th Jan 1974
A small-for-his-age sixth-grade student and his wild attempts to flee a bully after word gets around he thinks of him as a Neanderthal.
S1 Ep5
10.0
7th Feb 1973
A partially-animated special about two youngsters who are miniaturized, then travel through their Uncle's body to understand more about his health.
S4 Ep4
10.0
4th Feb 1976
This cute story centers around an insecure 6th grader, Duffy Moon (played by Ike Eisenmann), whose discovery of ""Cosmic Awareness"" leads him on a journey to self-discovery and confidence that he can do anything.
S1 Ep4
3rd Jan 1973
Introduces William Shakespeare to young people through sketches, readings and music.
S1 Ep5
10.0
7th Feb 1973
A partially-animated special about two youngsters who are miniaturized, then travel through their Uncle's body to understand more about his health.
