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Fame•Season 4•Episode 9

The Ballad of Ray Claxton

6.9/10 · 20 votesNov 24, 198460 min

Ranked #20 of 25 in Season 4•−0.5 vs season avg

A TV news feature on the school brings Nicole to the attention of a prisoner, and her to his talent as a songwriter.

Directed byAllan Arkush

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Seasons6

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Season 4 Episodes25

Cast13

Debbie Allen

Debbie Allen

Lydia Grant

Cynthia Gibb

Cynthia Gibb

Holly Laird

Gene Anthony Ray

Gene Anthony Ray

Leroy Johnson

Carlo Imperato

Carlo Imperato

Danny Amatullo

Nia Peeples

Nia Peeples

Nicole Chapman

Jesse Borrego

Jesse Borrego

Jesse Velasquez

Billy Hufsey

Billy Hufsey

Christopher Donlon

C

Carol Mayo Jenkins

Elizabeth Sherwood

Ann Nelson

Ann Nelson

Mrs. Berg

Valerie Landsburg

Valerie Landsburg

Doris Schwartz

Albert Hague

Albert Hague

Benjamin Shorofsky

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Cleo Hewitt

Crew1

Allan Arkush

Allan Arkush

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Ballad of Ray Claxton" is episode 9 of Fame season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 20 votes, ranking #20 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Allan Arkush, it aired on November 24, 1984.

Next: E10 · Nothing Personal Best of Season 4