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The Facts of Life

1979–1987 Comedy • Drama

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
9
Total Episodes
201
First Air Date
Aug 24, 1979
Most Recent Air Date
Jun 4, 2011
Network / Platform
Crave
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
18.2
Seasons
9
Episodes
201

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1979 • 13 episodes

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Season 2

1980 • 16 episodes

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Season 3

1981 • 24 episodes

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Season 4

1982 • 24 episodes

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Season 5

1983 • 26 episodes

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Season 6

1984 • 26 episodes

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Season 7

1985 • 24 episodes

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Season 8

1986 • 24 episodes

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Season 9

1987 • 24 episodes

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