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The Facts of Life

1979 – 1987 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United States of America

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.

7.1(397 reviews)

26.436% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Aug 24, 1979
Last air date: May 7, 1988
Status: Ended
Seasons: 9
Episodes: 201
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: NBC
Creator / showrunner: Dick Clair, Norman Lear, Jenna McMahon
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: TAT Communications Company, Embassy Television

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Keywords

boarding schoolwealthysitcom

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1979 · 13 episodes

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Cast

Cloris Leachman

Beverly Ann Stickle

Lisa Whelchel

Blair Warner

Kim Fields

Tootie Ramsey

Mindy Cohn

Natalie Green

Nancy McKeon

Joanne Jo Polniaczek

Mackenzie Astin

Andy Moffett

Sherrié Austin

Pippa McKenna

Media

No trailer available

Reviews & ratings

7.1

397 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful