TV Series · 1982

Teachers Only

30 min · Comedy · Ended

Composite

2.6

IMDb

5.6 / 10

70 votes

TMDB

6.0 / 10

2 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

Teachers Only is an NBC television sitcom centered around the faculty of a high school; in the first season the school was Millard Fillmore High in Los Angeles, but in the second it is Woodrow Wilson High in New York with a changed cast. In both seasons Norman Fell played Principal Ben Cooper, but Lynn Redgrave's character, Diana Swanson, who had been an English teacher in the first season, became a guidance counselor in the second season. Redgrave and Fell were already established names when this show aired, but two of the supporting stars in the second season, Jean Smart would go on, three years later, to play her best known role, that of interior design studio receptionist Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the long running show, Designing Women. Also, Jean's co-star Teresa Ganzel became well known for her many game show appearances in the 1980s as well as her appearance in the comedic miniseries, Fresno. This show ran for only two seasons, in 1982 and 1983.

Cast

Lynn Redgrave

Diana Swanson

Norman Fell

Principal Ben Cooper

Jean Smart

Shari Kirkland

Teresa Ganzel

Samantha Keating

Tim Reid

Michael Horne

Joel Brooks

Barney Betelman

Steve Ryan

Spud Le Boone

Crew

Production

Larry Tucker Producer

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (8 ep)

1. Diana, Substitute Mother

Apr 14, 1982 · 30 min

Diana comes to the realization that her star student is troubled, but the situation escalates when the girl becomes a runaway. Also, Diana gives into a flirtation with her neighbor and agrees to a date.
2. The Dreyfuss Affair

Apr 21, 1982 · 30 min

Two female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.
3. Cooper's Grab for Gusto

Apr 28, 1982 · 30 min

Cooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.
4. Quote, Unquote

May 5, 1982 · 30 min

Diana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.
5. The Make-Up Test

May 12, 1982 · 30 min

Diana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.
6. I've Got a Crush on You

May 26, 1982 · 30 min

Diana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.
7. The Once and Future Teacher

Jun 2, 1982 · 30 min

Consumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.
8. Guns and Butter

Jun 9, 1982 · 30 min

A survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.