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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 motion picture film, Dangerous Minds. Annie Potts stars in the

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    Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
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    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Diane Frolov, Ronald Bass, Andrew Schneider

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  2. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 2 - Hair Affair
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    #2 - Hair Affair

    S1:E2

    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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  3. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 3 - See Me
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    #3 - See Me

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 4 - Bad Apple
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    #4 - Bad Apple

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 5 - Family Ties
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    #5 - Family Ties

    S1:E5

    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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  6. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 6 - The Code
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    #6 - The Code

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 7 - Need Deep
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    #7 - Need Deep

    S1:E7

    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. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 8 - Jumped
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    #8 - Jumped

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 9 - Evolution
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    #9 - Evolution

    S1:E9

    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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  10. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 10 - Trust Me
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    #10 - Trust Me

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 11 - Moonstruck
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    #11 - Moonstruck

    S1:E11

    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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  12. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 12 - To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down
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    #12 - To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down

    S1:E12

    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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  13. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 13 - The Feminine Mystique
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    #13 - The Feminine Mystique

    S1:E13

    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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  14. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 14 - Everybody Wants It
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    #14 - Everybody Wants It

    S1:E14

    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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  15. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 15 - Three Guns
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    #15 - Three Guns

    S1:E15

    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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  16. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 16 - A Different Light
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    #16 - A Different Light

    S1:E16

    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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  17. Dangerous Minds Season 1 Episode 17 - Teach, Don't Touch
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    #17 - Teach, Don't Touch

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Dangerous Minds". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by James Hayman and written by Diane Frolov, Ronald Bass, Andrew Schneider, it aired on 9/30/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hair Affair".