The Facts of Life
“You take the good, you take the bad...”
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Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
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Season 1
Rough Housing
The series opens with the Drummonds (from Diff'rent Strokes) visiting Eastland to see Mrs. Garrett (their ex-housekeeper). They arrive right in the middle of the Harvest Queen competition and Blair is sure she's going to win. So when Cindy considers running, Blair makes some snide comments about Cindy's femininity.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
It's Parent's Night at Eastland and Blair's sophisticated mother arrives bringing with her, her flirtatious tendancies which prompt rumors when she becomes ""friendly"" with a married man.
The Return of Mr. Garrett
Mrs. Garrett is surprised by a visit from her ex-husband, Roger, who wants the two of them to remarry. However, his gambling ways rub off on the girls who begin gambling on poker games and loosing what little money they have..
I.Q.
Tootie accidentally comes across a paper which lists the I.Q. scores of each one of the girls. Nancy received the highest score and Sue Ann scored the lowest, this puts extra pressure on each one of them just prior to midterm exams.
Overachieving
Tootie's father comes for a visit and doesn't like the activities that Tootie is being exposed to. Believing that Mrs. Garrett is a bad influence, Mr. Ramsey decides to have Tootie transfer out of Eastland.
Emily Dickinson
Blair is so caught up with her latest boyfriend that she forgets about an English assignment in which she has to write a poem. So, at the last minute she plagiarizes a poem by Emily Dickinson and turns it in as her own. Things get worse when she's the only one who gets an A and Mr. Bradley enters her poem in a contest.
Dieting
Blair and Sue Ann kid each other about their weight and Sue Ann takes Blair's comments a little too seriously. However, when Blair sets Sue Ann up on a blind date which will involve going swimming, Sue Ann goes on a starvation diet leading to a collapse. Meanwhile, Mrs. Garrett also jumps on the dieting wagon, trying to fit in a size 12 dress.
The Facts of Love
Mrs. Garrett begins teaching a sex-education class at Eastland and her tactics are against the more prudish suggestions of Mr. Bradley. Meanwhile, Blair takes the ideas from class and expirements with her latest boyfriend, Steve.
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About The Facts of Life
“You take the good, you take the bad...”
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face. Across 9 seasons and 201 episodes, originally airing on NBC.
The Facts of Life Cast and Characters
The cast features Cloris Leachman (as Beverly Ann Stickle), Lisa Whelchel (as Blair Warner), Kim Fields (as Tootie Ramsey), Mindy Cohn (as Natalie Green), and Nancy McKeon (as Joanne Jo Polniaczek). Their performances are a major reason The Facts of Life has built such a passionate audience.
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The Facts of Life flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Facts of Life online for free?
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How many episodes does The Facts of Life have?
The Facts of Life has 201 episodes across 9 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Facts of Life good? What's the rating?
The Facts of Life holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 103 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Facts of Life?
The main cast includes Cloris Leachman, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, and Mindy Cohn, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Facts of Life available in English?
Yes — The Facts of Life was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Facts of Life released?
The Facts of Life first aired in 1979.
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Where can I watch The Facts of Life for free?
You can watch The Facts of Life online for free on Bowood.TV. All 201 episodes across 9 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does The Facts of Life have?
The Facts of Life currently has 9 seasons and a total of 201 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Facts of Life about?
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face. It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.
In which language is The Facts of Life originally available?
The Facts of Life was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Facts of Life first released?
The Facts of Life first premiered on August 24, 1979 (1979). The series has since concluded its run.
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