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Punky Brewster S1E1 — Punky Finds a Home (1)
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Punky Brewster•Season 1•Episode 1

Punky Finds a Home (1)

8.0/10 · 93 votesSep 16, 198423 min

Ranked #12 of 22 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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In the series opener, in Chicago, 8-year-old Penelope ""Punky"" Brewster and her dog Brandon are found living in an empty apartment by the building's grouchy manager, photography studio owner Henry Warnimont. Punky tells Henry that it all started when her father walked out on her

Directed byJack Shea
Written byDavid W. Duclon
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Soleil Moon Frye

Soleil Moon Frye

Punky Brewster

George Gaynes

George Gaynes

Henry Warnimont

Cherie Johnson

Cherie Johnson

Cherie Johnson

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Susie Garrett

Betty Johnson

Ami Foster

Ami Foster

Margaux Kramer

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David W. Duclon

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Jack Shea

Director

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Episode Summary

"Punky Finds a Home (1)" is episode 1 of Punky Brewster season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 93 votes, ranking #12 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jack Shea and written by David W. Duclon, it aired on September 16, 1984.

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