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.
Teachers Only (Season 2)
The Rose (Episode 1)
Writer: Larry Tucker
Air date: 1983-02-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Diana enlists Cooper for moral support when the teacher she politely rebuffs makes the same romantic overtures to her best friend.
Cooper's Arrangement (Episode 2)
Writer: April Kelly
Air date: 1983-02-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Diana brings a lonely Cooper some cookies to boost his morale, but finds a different kind of cookie in his doorway.
Take This Job and Shove It (Episode 3)
Writer: April Kelly
Air date: 1983-02-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: With each convinced the other's job is easier, Diana and Cooper agree to switch duties for a week.
Praise the Lord, and Pasta Ammunition (Episode 4)
Writer: April Kelly
Air date: 1983-03-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A student-council representative takes advantage of a cafeteria-workers strike after Cooper refuses to meet with him.
Rex, the Wonder Husband (Episode 5)
Writer: Larry Tucker
Air date: 1983-03-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Once a charming con man, Diana's ex-husband proves he's changed his shady ways.
Teacher's Pet (Episode 6)
Air date: 1983-03-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Michael finds himself attracted to a new student, but Diana learns that she's not in school for academics.
Take the Money and Run (Episode 7)
Air date: 1983-04-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Diana is left holding the ticket when a teacher has a fatal heart attack upon learning he's won $150,000 in the state lottery.
Otherwise Engaged (Episode 8)
Air date: 1983-04-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Shari starts sporting a big diamond ring following Cooper's refusal to buy her a simple bracelet.
Beetlemania (Episode 9)
Writer: April Kelly
Air date: 1983-04-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: To protest the cancellation of their class, auto-shop students assemble Cooper's car in the teachers' lounge.
Leather and Lace (Episode 10)
Air date: 1983-04-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A whirlwind romance blows into a storm when Diana learns the truth about her new beau's occupation.
It's My Party, and I'll Cry If I Want To (Episode 11)
Air date: 1983-04-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Diana's party to announce a surprise award to the faculty results in more surprises than she planned.
Dead Mice Don't Wear Plaid (Episode 12)
Air date: 1983-05-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Michael thinks he's made a major scientific discovery after Sam exchanges a live rat for the laboratory rat that died while in Diana's care.
Loss of Innocence (Episode 13)
Writer: April Kelly
Air date: 1983-05-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Acute paranoia replaces Sam's usual vivaciousness after she's mugged while working late at school.
