The Facts of Life

You take the good, you take the bad...

★ 7.1 /10 100 votes

August 24, 1979 - May 7, 1988 9 Seasons 201 Episodes 30 min Ended TV-PG

Drama Comedy

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1979 • 13 Episodes

Season 2

1980 • 16 Episodes

Season 3

1981 • 24 Episodes

Season 4

1982 • 24 Episodes

Season 5

1983 • 26 Episodes

Season 6

1984 • 26 Episodes

Season 7

1985 • 24 Episodes

Season 8

1986 • 24 Episodes

Season 9

1987 • 24 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Dick Clair, Norman Lear, Jenna McMahon
                                

                                    Network
                                    NBC
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Lisa Whelchel

Blair Warner

Kim Fields

Tootie Ramsey

Mindy Cohn

Natalie Green

Nancy McKeon

Joanne Jo Polniaczek

Charlotte Rae

Edna Garrett

Mackenzie Astin

Andy Moffett

Cloris Leachman

Beverly Ann Stickle

Pamela Adlon

Kelly Affinado

Sherrié Austin

Pippa McKenna

George Clooney

George Burnett

Felice Schachter

Nancy Olson

Julie Piekarski

Sue Ann Weaver

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Facts of Life about?

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.

How many seasons does The Facts of Life have?

The Facts of Life has 9 seasons with 201 episodes.

When did The Facts of Life premiere?

The Facts of Life premiered on August 24, 1979.

Is The Facts of Life still running?

No, The Facts of Life has ended. The final episode aired on May 7, 1988.

Where can I watch The Facts of Life?

The Facts of Life originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created The Facts of Life?

The Facts of Life was created by Dick Clair.

What is the rating of The Facts of Life?

The Facts of Life has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.