While agonizes over whether Cliff Randall will invite her to the Grateful Dead concert, she has to contend with a over-eager girl trying to be her friend. When reality sinks in, she reaches out to Barbara at the last moment.

While he's recovering from a back injury, Schneider needs an assistant maintenance man to help out with his work around the building. Barbara suggests that Schneider hire her disabled friend, Jackie. Schneider reluctantly takes on the kid who does his best to prove he can do the job. However, when there is a gas leak in the building, Jackie's competence is put to the test.

Sally, an old school friend of Barbara's shows up for a visit with some news, she's now a mother. Originally, she agreed with the father to give the baby up for adoption but after one look at the baby, decided to keep it. However, the big bombshell is dropped when she mentions that the father is Cliff Randall, Barbara's boyfriend.

The pace of Barbara's restaurant job proves to be faster than she anticipated.

Ann learns that a secretary she just hired is a reputed drug user.

Barbara learns a lesson about beauty after Schneider accidentally opens a door smack into her nose.

Hoping to attract desirable males, Barbara decides to change her image.

The girls put on a New Year's show at a retirement home.

An insecure boy interested in dating Barbara bolsters his confidence by taking out a notorious classmate first.

Barbara has been steadily dating Cliff and soon finds herself trying to gently discourage Bob from pursuing her. However, Bob is sure he can win her away from Cliff, that's when Ann encourages Bob to perhaps date other women. He does but Barbara's reaction to Bob's new girlfriend is incredibly telling.

Barbara has begun her college education and feels very independent, balancing school work with social activities. Meanwhile, Ann begins to feel undereducated as she hears Barbara's experiences and makes a decision to go to college. The big surprise comes when she is taking the same course as Barbara.

Barbara's classmate phones to say she's taken a drug overdose. Conclusion.

Frustrated over not getting enough attention at home, Barbara rebells by running away to a Chicago motel room with Bob Morton.

Barbara fears that her marriage plans will dissolve after she learns that she can't conceive a child.

The girls cajole David into chaperoning a party while Ann is away.

Julie and Barbara become rivals when they fall for the leader of a rock group. First of two parts.

Conclusion. The battle for the band leader continues as Barbara tries to win him back from Julie.

Barbara's high school graduation has arrived and she's all excited, except for two issues. First, she's unsure if she wants to attend the University of Wisconsin, like her father did and second she's up in arms, trying to make a decision on whether to hang out at a party with friends or one with just family after graduation.

Ann's ex-husband announces his plans to remarry. First of two parts.

Julie turns to her boyfriend when she and her mother reach an impasse regarding education, employment and marriage. (Part 1 of 4)

Their possessions stolen, runaways Julie and her boyfriend consider calling Barbara for help. (Part 4 of 4)

As David works on Barbara and Julie, and as they pressure Ann to consider marrying David, Ann is faced with a serious decision..... she is not ready to marry again. David goes on without her.

Barbara schedules back to back dates with two guys but the first won't take her home.

Ann discovers David and a young woman in a state of dishabille.

Ann is overcome by guilt after Chuck and Julie run away. (Part 2 of 4)