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The Best Episodes of ABC Afterschool Special Season 11

Every episode of ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of ABC Afterschool Special Season 11!

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Dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 Episode 8 - The Wave
    8.5/10(42 votes)

    S11:E8

    The Wave, is a short made-for-TV movie directed by Alex Grasshoff, based on Ron Jones' The Third Wave experiment. Though more prominently featured as an episode of the ABC Afterschool Special series, this show debuted October 4, 1981, almost two years before being featured in the Afterschool Special series. It starred Bruce Davison as the teacher Ben Ross, a character based on Jones. A novelization of the film The Wave, was released in the same year. Ron Jones' writings and Johnny Dawkins' screenplay were also basis of the 2008 German film The Wave

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 Episode 4 - Please Don't Hit Me, Mom
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    S11:E4

    Please Don't Hit Me, Mom is a TV episode that was nominated for Outstanding Children's Program in the 34th Primetime Emmy Awards.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 Episode 1 - Amy and the Angel
    7.3/10(65 votes)

    S11:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 Episode 6 - Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?
    6.8/10(54 votes)

    S11:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 Episode 7 - But It's Not My Fault
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    S11:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 Episode 2 - Two Loves for Jenny
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    S11:E2

    A teen violinist is torn between her musical career and her boyfriend. (Also knowns as "Between Two Loves")

    Director:Robert C. Thompson
    Writer:Paul W. Cooper

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  7. ABC Afterschool Special Season 11 Episode 3 - A Very Delicate Matter
    5.8/10(43 votes)

    S11:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"The Wave" is the best rated episode of "ABC Afterschool Special" season 11. It scored 8.5/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/30/1983. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Please Don't Hit Me, Mom".