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Fame•Season 5•Episode 19

Self-Defense

6.8/10 · 21 votesApr 5, 198660 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

The School of the Arts is plagued by a series of vandalism attacks by unknown vandals. Jesse is upset when he discovers that Nicole has a secret admirer who keeps sending her flowers. With the vandalism and unwanted flowers, Nicole seeks solace in Miss Grant's

Directed byAllan Arkush

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Seasons6

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Cast15

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

Carrie Hamilton

Carrie Hamilton

Reggie Higgins

Albert Hague

Albert Hague

Benjamin Shorofsky

L

Loretta Chandler

Dusty Tyler

Crew1

Allan Arkush

Allan Arkush

Director

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Episode Summary

"Self-Defense" is episode 19 of Fame season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 21 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Allan Arkush, it aired on April 5, 1986.

Next: E20 · W.S.O.A.Best of Season 5