Episode
The Facts of Life: The Americanization of Miko
Overview
The new Japanese student, Miko, is excited about being the newest student at Eastland as well as being in America. However, her strict father doesn't think Eastland is a good influence especially since she snuck out to see a rock concert and borrowed Jo's bike causing $400 in damage.
Details
- Series
- The Facts of Life
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1982-01-20
Episode context
The Americanization of Miko is Episode 13 in Season 3 of The Facts of Life. It aired on 1982-01-20.
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Episode 12: Green-Eyed Monster
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