Teachers Only — Season 1
In its first incarnation (April to June 1982), the setting was Millard Fillmore High School in Los Angeles. Diana Swanson is an English teacher, Ben Cooper is the school principal, Michael Dreyfuss an
About this season
In its first incarnation (April to June 1982), the setting was Millard Fillmore High School in Los Angeles. Diana Swanson is an English teacher, Ben Cooper is the school principal, Michael Dreyfuss and Gwen Edwards are fellow teachers, Mr. Brody is the assistant principal and Mr. Pafko is the janitor. Most of the scenes were in the faculty lunchroom and lounge from which students were excluded.
Episodes (8)
1. Diana, Substitute Mother
Aired 14 April 1982 • 30 min
Diana comes to the realization that her star student is troubled, but the situation escalates when the girl becomes a runaway. Also, Diana gives into a flirtation with her neighbor and agrees to a date.
2. The Dreyfuss Affair
Aired 21 April 1982 • 30 min
Two female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.
3. Cooper's Grab for Gusto
Aired 28 April 1982 • 30 min
Cooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.
4. Quote, Unquote
Aired 5 May 1982 • 30 min
Diana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.
5. The Make-Up Test
Aired 12 May 1982 • 30 min
Diana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.
6. I've Got a Crush on You
Aired 26 May 1982 • 30 min
Diana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.
7. The Once and Future Teacher
Aired 2 June 1982 • 30 min
Consumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.
8. Guns and Butter
Aired 9 June 1982 • 30 min
A survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.