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The Best Episodes of Dangerous Minds

Every episode of Dangerous Minds ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dangerous Minds!

Dangerous Minds is an American drama television series that aired on ABC network between September 1996 and March 1997. The series is based on the...
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC

Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Dangerous Minds". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by James Hayman and written by Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Ronald Bass, it aired on 9/30/1996. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "Hair Affair".

  • Pilot
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    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/1996

    Louanne has misgivings about the job, and scant details about her predecessor. As Louanne starts to connect with the kids, three draw special attention: one tough who misses school to help his family financially; an aggressive lad interested in trains; and a girl who's raising her own child. Soon, Louanne finds that she, too, may need help-when she faces the girl's abusive boyfriend.

    Director: James Hayman

    Writer: Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Ronald Bass

  • Hair Affair
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    #2 - Hair Affair

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/1996

    Due to financial cutbacks, Louanne accepts a student's suggestion to hold a fund-raiser; Gusmaro becomes increasingly disturbed about belonging to a street gang.

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  • See Me
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    #3 - See Me

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/1996

    Louanne arranges for Cornelius to return to school, an action which angers Bartkus; Gusmaro is reluctant to list his date of birth and Social Security number on a form; and the students prepare for a practice job interview.

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  • Bad Apple
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    #4 - Bad Apple

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1996

    Louanne tries to reach a new student, ""a hyperactive underachieve"", and she makes a first visit to Mickey's Tavern, the faculty's weekly hangout. Meanwhile, James is inspired by Mr. Griffin to plant an apricot tree in the schoolyard.

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  • Family Ties
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    #5 - Family Ties

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/1996

    When an unpopular student is slain, it turns out there's no one to bury him; the father of Callie's daughter returns, which delights the little girl, but not Callie; James and Gusmaro try to turn a goose into a pet.

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  • The Code
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    #6 - The Code

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/1996

    Louanne tries to understand ""the code"" to which her students adhere when two students swear that they won't continue a fight, and after Gusmaro is arrested for stealing a CD that someone else placed in his backpack. The class visits Alcatraz.

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  • Need Deep
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    #7 - Need Deep

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/1996

    When Blanca contemplates having a baby with her boyfriend so he can leave his gang, Louanne presses her to reconsider; James thinks his community service will be a piece of cake until he's ordered to serve as companion to a severely disabled boy; and Callie worries about her daughter's safety when Callie's mother's boyfriend becomes abusive.

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    #8 - Jumped

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/1996

    After James is viciously beaten in the locker room, Louanne places herself in jeopardy by trying to find the attackers. Meanwhile, Gusmaro, also attempting to help, considers joining a new gang; and Cornelius seeks a videotape that depicts the assault.

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  • Evolution
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    #9 - Evolution

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/1996

    After Callie shows compassion for a convicted child molester who's being beaten by protestors, her reaction is questioned by others. Meanwhile, Chaka and James try to photograph a ghost; and Blanca is hospitalized with a bleeding ulcer.

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  • Trust Me
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    #10 - Trust Me

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/1996

    When the students suspect a newcomer of being a narc, Louanne tries to prove them wrong. Meanwhile, Callie is worried about possible repercussions for having informed on a drug dealer; and Hal asks Louanne out to dinner.

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  • Moonstruck
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    #11 - Moonstruck

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/30/1996

    Cornelius is attracted to Callie and encourages by Mr. Griffin to ask her out. Meanwhile, James, who wants to have his grades raised in order to try out for basketball, strikes a deal with Louanne.

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  • To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down
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    #12 - To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/6/1997

    The news that her ex-husband is remarrying affects Louanne; a teacher's death causes Barkus to change his approach to students; and Cornelius is reluctant to take his graffiti talents to a higher level.

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  • The Feminine Mystique
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    #13 - The Feminine Mystique

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/1997

    Louanne arranges for a house to be built by volunteer labor for Blanca and her family, whose home was destroyed by fire. But when she asks the students for their help, she learns that the construction site is disputed territory between two rival gangs.

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  • Everybody Wants It
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    #14 - Everybody Wants It

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/10/1997

    The students ask (and some fail to ask) each other to a school Valentine's dance; Louanne takes a job as a waitress; Gusmaro works delivering liquor; and a new student joins the academy program.

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  • Three Guns
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    #15 - Three Guns

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/1997

    Gusmaro is with Louanne when preteens steal her car, and his self-confidence is shaken as a result. Meanwhile, Mr. Griffin brings Tibetan monks to school to talk about nonviolence; and James takes driving lessons from Mr. Bartkus.

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  • A Different Light
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    #16 - A Different Light

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/1997

    As the school's 50th anniversary approaches, Gusmaro discovers that the man for whom it's named was a racist. Meanwhile, Blanca learns a secret about Garrity and spreads it; and Alvina rebels against the cafeteria's food.

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  • Teach, Don't Touch
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    #17 - Teach, Don't Touch

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/1997

    After Louanne hugs a distressed student, the lad accuses her of molesting him. While her class and the faculty support her, opposition comes from the boy's father, who is president of the school board.

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