TV 101

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TV 101

1988TMDB 7.0Drama

Recently divorced Kevin Keegan is a photo journalist who quits his job and returns to alma mater, Roosevelt High School, to teach journalism. He then teaches his class how to produce a television news program instead of a traditional sch...

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About TV 101

Recently divorced Kevin Keegan is a photo journalist who quits his job and returns to alma mater, Roosevelt High School, to teach journalism. He then teaches his class how to produce a television news program instead of a traditional school newspaper... TV 101 is an American drama series that aired on CBS from 1988 until 1989. The series stars Sam Robards, Brynn Thayer, Leon Russom and Andrew Cassese. Other notable cast members include Stacey Dash, Teri Polo, Alex Désert and Matt LeBlanc. The music for this show was created and produced by Todd Rundgren.

Quick Facts

Streaming Snapshot

Release Year

1988

TMDB Rating

7.0

Available Sources

19

Watch Path

/tv/tv-101-14787

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1 seasons available

Season 1

13 episodes | 1988-11-29

Rolling
E1

Rolling

Episode 1
60 min1988-11-29TMDB N/A

A divorced TV-news photographer returns to his former high school to teach journalism, and persuades his students to produce a cable newscast.

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask)
E2

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Episode 2
60 min1988-12-06TMDB N/A

Keegan sends the class out around campus to find out "Everything You Wanted to Know About Teenagers, but Were Afraid to Ask."

The Unbearable Rightness of Penny
E3

The Unbearable Rightness of Penny

Episode 3
60 min1988-12-13TMDB N/A

Penny has questions about ethics when she discovers Steadman's student lieutenant has framed a school bully by planting a weapon in the thug's locker.

Home
E4

Home

Episode 4
60 min1988-12-20TMDB N/A

To cheer up Mr. Keegan, his students present him with an unusual gift and several surprises on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Holden shadows a graffiti artist around campus.

On the Road
E5

On the Road

Episode 5
60 min1989-01-04TMDB N/A

Sherman goes on the road because he is upset by the class's reaction to his Christmas video. Meanwhile Holden refuses to reveal the mystery graffiti artists identity, and may face suspension.

Kangaroo Gate
E6

Kangaroo Gate

Episode 6
60 min1989-01-11TMDB N/A

Penny tries to expose the shady doings of the favorite son in the school elections, while Amanda, his girlfriend and running mate, does her best to cover up for him.

The Last Temptation of Checker (1)
E7

The Last Temptation of Checker (1)

Episode 7
60 min1989-01-18TMDB N/A

Checker re-establishes his drug contacts to impress a pretty transfer student. Meanwhile Mr. Keegan tries to help a burned out veteran teacher.

The Last Temptation of Checker (2)
E8

The Last Temptation of Checker (2)

Episode 8
60 min1989-01-25TMDB N/A

Vance's new girlfriend leads him deeper into the school drug world, while Mr. Keegan is torn whether to tell Vance his suspicions that she is an undercover narcotics agent.

Clicks
E9

Clicks

Episode 9
60 min1989-02-01TMDB N/A

Amanda finds herself having to choose between her cliquey friends and her new boyfriend, who happens to be from the wrong side of the tracks.

First Love (1)
E10

First Love (1)

Episode 10
60 min1989-02-25TMDB N/A

The class covers Mr. Steadman's daughter's wedding. Chuck and Jamie lovemaking results in her pregnancy.

Season 1 First Love (2)E11

First Love (2)

Episode 11
60 min1989-03-04TMDB N/A

After seeking advice from family and friends, Chuck and the pregnant Jamie finally decide to marry.

First Love (3)
E12

First Love (3)

Episode 12
60 min1989-03-11TMDB N/A

Jamie has second thoughts about marrying Chuck when she considers the emotional and economical stress it could bring into their lives.

Keegan's Past
E13

Keegan's Past

Episode 13
60 min1989-03-25TMDB N/A

Mr. Keegan begins to crave the excitement of his days as a TV journalist when a former colleague visits. Meanwhile Sherman is stunned to discover a friend is using steroids.