Episode
The Facts of Life: The Rich Aren't Different
Overview
Jo borrows one of Blair's watches and later breaks it. Jo's lack of remorse is what sends Blair to some serious action, she hauls Jo into small claims court. Meanwhile, Mrs. Garrett is having a hard time studying for her algebra class.
Details
- Series
- The Facts of Life
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 1984-12-12
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
The Rich Aren't Different is Episode 12 in Season 6 of The Facts of Life. It aired on 1984-12-12. The runtime is 30 min.
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For the Christmas season, Blair and some of her snobby friends plan on putting on a Christmas show at a home for boys. Her Christmas spirit quickly changes when she discovers that the home for boys is really a home for convicts.
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Episode 15: Working it Out
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Episode 16: Jazzbeau
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Episode 17: Two Guys From Appleton
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