TV 101

1988 - 1989

Rolling

29th November 1988

Episode 1

A divorced TV-news photographer returns to his former high school to teach journalism, and persuades his students to produce a cable newscast.

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask)

6th December 1988

Episode 2

Keegan sends the class out around campus to find out "Everything You Wanted to Know About Teenagers, but Were Afraid to Ask."

The Unbearable Rightness of Penny

13th December 1988

Episode 3

Penny has questions about ethics when she discovers Steadman's student lieutenant has framed a school bully by planting a weapon in the thug's locker.

Home

20th December 1988

Episode 4

To cheer up Mr. Keegan, his students present him with an unusual gift and several surprises on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Holden shadows a graffiti artist around campus.

On the Road

4th January 1989

Episode 5

Sherman goes on the road because he is upset by the class's reaction to his Christmas video. Meanwhile Holden refuses to reveal the mystery graffiti artists identity, and may face suspension.

Kangaroo Gate

11th January 1989

Episode 6

Penny tries to expose the shady doings of the favorite son in the school elections, while Amanda, his girlfriend and running mate, does her best to cover up for him.

The Last Temptation of Checker (1)

18th January 1989

Episode 7

Checker re-establishes his drug contacts to impress a pretty transfer student. Meanwhile Mr. Keegan tries to help a burned out veteran teacher.

The Last Temptation of Checker (2)

25th January 1989

Episode 8

Vance's new girlfriend leads him deeper into the school drug world, while Mr. Keegan is torn whether to tell Vance his suspicions that she is an undercover narcotics agent.

Clicks

1st February 1989

Episode 9

Amanda finds herself having to choose between her cliquey friends and her new boyfriend, who happens to be from the wrong side of the tracks.

First Love (1)

25th February 1989

Episode 10

The class covers Mr. Steadman's daughter's wedding. Chuck and Jamie lovemaking results in her pregnancy.

First Love (2)

Episode 11

After seeking advice from family and friends, Chuck and the pregnant Jamie finally decide to marry.

First Love (3)

11th March 1989

Episode 12

Jamie has second thoughts about marrying Chuck when she considers the emotional and economical stress it could bring into their lives.

Keegan's Past

25th March 1989

Episode 13

Mr. Keegan begins to crave the excitement of his days as a TV journalist when a former colleague visits. Meanwhile Sherman is stunned to discover a friend is using steroids.

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Sam Robards•Andrew Cassese•Stacey Dash

Recently divorced Kevin Keegan is a photo journalist who quits his job and returns to alma mater, Roosevelt High School, to teach journalism. He then teaches his class how to produce a television news program instead of a traditional school newspaper... TV 101 is an American drama series that aired on CBS from 1988 until 1989. The series stars Sam Robards, Brynn Thayer, Leon Russom and Andrew Cassese. Other notable cast members include Stacey Dash, Teri Polo, Alex Désert and Matt LeBlanc. The music for this show was created and produced by Todd Rundgren.

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Sam Robards Image

Sam Robards

Kevin Keegan

Andrew Cassese Image

Andrew Cassese

Sherman Fischer

Stacey Dash Image

Stacey Dash

Monique

Alex Désert Image

Alex Désert

Holden Hines

Stewart Goddard

Marty Voight

Matt LeBlanc Image

Matt LeBlanc

Chuck Bender

Teri Polo Image

Teri Polo

Amanda Hampton

Monique Salcido

Angela Hernandez

Mary B. Ward

Penny Lipton

Andrew White

Vance Checker

Leon Russom Image

Leon Russom

Principal Steadman

Brynn Thayer Image

Brynn Thayer

Emilie Walker

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Scott Brazil

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