About this season
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.
Episodes (7)
1. Amy and the Angel
Aired 22 September 1982 • 60 min
2. Two Loves for Jenny
Aired 27 October 1982 • 60 min
A teen violinist is torn between her musical career and her boyfriend. (Also knowns as "Between Two Loves")
3. A Very Delicate Matter
Aired 10 November 1982 • 60 min
4. Please Don't Hit Me, Mom
Aired 19 January 1983 • 60 min
Please Don't Hit Me, Mom is a TV episode that was nominated for Outstanding Children's Program in the 34th Primetime Emmy Awards.
6. Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?
Aired 16 March 1983 • 60 min
7. But It's Not My Fault
Aired 23 March 1983 • 60 min
8. The Wave
Aired 30 March 1983 • 60 min
The Wave, is a short made-for-TV movie directed by Alex Grasshoff, based on Ron Jones' The Third Wave experiment. Though more prominently featured as an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special series, this show debuted October 4, 1981, almost two years before being featured in the Afterschool Special series. It starred Bruce Davison as the teacher Ben Ross, a character based on Jones. A novelization of the film The Wave, was released in the same year. Ron Jones' writings and Johnny Dawkins' screenplay were also basis of the 2008 German film The Wave