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Episodes - Afterschool Special All That Glitters (1990) A high-school class starts a company to learn economics but succumbs to shady business practices. The Almost Royal Family (1984) A family establishes its own kingdom on a tiny island in the St. Lawrence River. Amy & the Angel (1982) An angel (Albert Macklin) counsels a teen (Helen Slater) who has given up. With James Earl Jones. Andrea's Story: A Hitchhiking Tragedy (1983) A 15-year-old girl (Michele Greene), her parents (Carrie Snodgress, Matt Clark) and boyfriend (Moosie Drier) must overcome the trauma of her assault. Are You My Mother? (1986) While scanning film footage of homeless people, a producer's daughter sees a woman who may be her mother. Bonnie Raitt Has Something to Talk About (1995) Bonnie Raitt discusses her life and career with Whoopi Goldberg. Boys Will Be Boys (1994) A sexually harassed student (Ami Dolenz) sues her high school; with Joan Van Ark; Richard Karn; Jane Kaczmarek; Larry Wilcox. But It's Not My Fault! (1983) A troubled adolescent (Billy Warlock) re-evaluates his behavior after he's confined to a juvenile detention center for purse snatching. Can a Guy Say No? (1986) In an effort to shed his boyish image, a teenager begins dating a girl with a reputation. The Celebrity and the Arcade Kid (1983) A teenage movie star (Darnell Williams) trades places with a video-game-playing look-alike. Starring: Shelley Fabares, Dick Sargent. The Cheats (1989) Three girls steal answers to a final exam. With Daphne Maxwell Reid. Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale (1985) An unhappy girl (Kyra Sedgwick) confides in a mysterious woman (Pearl Bailey). Class Act: A Teacher's Story (1987) A high-school teacher's (Ron Leibman) unorthodox methods change his students' lives and his own. Daddy Can't Read (1988) A high-school student recruits illiterate adults for a reading program, unaware her father is a potential candidate. Daddy, I'm Their Mama Now (1982) Responsibility for the upbringing of two younger brothers threatens to overwhelm a teenage girl (Mallie Jackson). Daddy's Girl (1996) A family wedding provides a chance for a teen (Elise Neal) to reunite with her estranged father (Bo Rucker); with Brenda Pressley; Sharif Rashed. Date Rape (1988) Both victim (Danielle Von Zerneck) and perpetrator (Reed Edward Diamond) see damaging effects of date rape. The Day My Kid Went Punk (1987) Tired of his conservative image, a 16-year-old music student dons punk garb. A Desperate Exit (1986) A teenager (Rob Stone) tries to learn why his popular friend (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) committed suicide. Divorced Kids' Blues (1987) The anatomy of a divorce is seen through the eyes of a teenage boy. Stars Ronee Blakely, Stephen Mailer. Don't Touch (1985) A baby sitter suspects one of her charges is the victim of a child molester. Educating Mom (1995) When a woman (Jane Kaczmarek) enrolls in her son's high school to earn her diploma, they both have a learning experience; with Will Friedle. Educating Mom (1996) A woman in her 30s, determined to finish high school, attends classes with her teenage son. A Family Again (1988) A girl (Tonya Crowe) fights for family unity after her older sister dies. With Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker. Fast Forward (1995) A magical stranger (Gerald McRaney) shows a bright but hard-drinking teen (Geoffrey Scott Brown) a dim future. First the Egg (1985) A class experiment requires a 16-year-old girl (Justine Bateman) to be responsible for the care of an egg. Getting Even: A Wimp's Revenge (1986) A young cartoonist becomes a superhero in his imagined clashes with the school bully. The Gift of Amazing Grace (1986) A sour-voiced member (Tempestt Bledsoe) of a gospel-singing family reluctantly abides by its tradition. Girlfriend (1993) A black classmate's death prompts friendship between two teen girls of different races. The Great Love Experiment (1984) Members (Scott Renderer, Tracy Pollan, Pete Kowanko) of a high-school clique attempt to change an unpopular student's (Kelly Wolf) personality. The Hand-Me-Down Kid (1983) A 12-year-old girl tries to hide the fact that she accidentally lost her big sister's bicycle to a thief. The Hero Who Couldn't Read (1984) A teacher (Clarence Williams III) tries to convince a basketball star (Eric Wallace) that athletics cannot replace literacy; guest Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. High School Narc (1985) A police officer (Michael Knight) poses as a student to conduct a narcotics investigation. I Hate the Way I Look (1993) Oprah Winfrey moderates a teen forum on appearance and self-esteem. I Want to Go Home (1985) A mother's need to be close to her children forces her to kidnap them from their father. In the Shadow of Love: A Teen AIDS Story (1991) A drama concerns the rise of AIDS among teens. With Harvey Fierstein, Jane Pratt. It's No Crush, I'm in Love (1983) The arrival of a handsome new teacher (Mark LaMura) changes a teenage girl's (Cynthia Nixon) mind about romance. It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (1991) Suggestive lyrics to teen band's song stir controversy. With Allison Bartlett, Carole King, David Jones. Jacqui's Dilemma (1994) Comments bridge the drama of a pregnant teen (Melissa Thompson); with Joycelyn Elders. Jacqui's Dilemma (1994) Comments bridge the drama of a pregnant teen (Melissa Thompson); with Joycelyn Elders. Just a Regular Kid: An AIDS Story (1987) An AIDS-stricken teenager (Christian Hoff) fights prejudice to remain in school. Just Tipsy, Honey (1989) A teenager has trouble facing her mother's drinking and its destructiveness. The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit (1987) Parents (Shelley Berman, Marion Ross) encourage their child with Down's syndrome to lead a normal life. Learning Not to Hurt (1993) Oprah Winfrey introduces a report on preventing teen violence; host Roz Abrams. The Less Than Perfect Daughter (1991) A girl with a bad relationship with her mother runs away and quits school. Long Road Home (1995) A teen (Micah Dyer) and his young stepmother (Kristen Cloke) drive across the American West; with Jameson Parker, Darlene Carr. Love Hurts (1993) An aspiring 16-year-old pianist (Holly Shaw) dates an abusive high-school athlete. Magical Make-over (1994) Changing her image overnight garners a teen (Amy Hargreaves) unexpected results; with B.D. Wong. Me and My Hormones (1996) Three generations of women in the same household experience life changes; with Marion Ross; Robin Strasser; Courtney Peldon. Miracle at Trapper Creek (1997) Some teens try to straighten out their lives by joining the Job Corps in Montana. Mom's on Strike (1984) An overworked mother (Mary Kay Place) pitches a tent in the front yard to protest her family's insensitivity. Montana Crossroads (1993) A college-bound girl (Kellie Martin) staying at her grandfather's (Don Murray) Montana ranch deals with familial ties. With Jacklyn Zeman. My Dad Can't Be Crazy ... (Can He?) (1989) A young man (Wil Wheaton) fears his father's (Don Murray) odd behavior is mental illness. My Mom's Having a Baby (1977) A pediatrician (Dr. Lendon Smith) explains human reproduction to three youngsters. No Greater Gift (1986) A terminally ill youth (Ajay Naidu) is determined to save his hospital roommate's life by becoming an organ donor. With Betty Thomas. Notes for My Daughter (1995) A teen (Grace Johnston) tries to cope with her mother's (Kate Burton) breast cancer. One Too Many (1985) Drunken driving impacts on four teenagers (Lance Guest, Val Kilmer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mare Winningham). Out of Step (1984) A teenage dancer forms a strong friendship with a talented young musician who lacks self-confidence. Over the Limit (1990) A high-school athlete decides to reveal the painful truth about a drunken-driving accident. The Perfect Date (1990) A 16-year-old (Richard Murphy) meets the girl of his dreams after his date with the prom queen falls through. POSITIVE: A Journey Into AIDS (1995) Actors Michael Sutton and Kimberly McCullough ('General Hospital') visit hospices, show the AIDS quilt, and meet people infected by HIV. Private Affairs (1989) One girl learns her father is having an affair; another contracts a venereal disease.