The Facts of Life
SitcomClassic comedy rhythm, multi-camera or single.This show: 9/10FriendshipA friend group's dynamics carry the show.This show: 8/10Coming of ageGrowing up as the central arc.This show: 8/10EpisodicSelf-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.This show: 8/10WholesomeKindness and decency at the core, with barely a trace of cynicism.This show: 7/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 7/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 7/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Lisa WhelchelKim FieldsMindy CohnNancy McKeonCharlotte RaeMackenzie Astin
Written by
Dick ClairHoward LeedsJerry MayerJenna McMahon
Starring
Lisa WhelchelKim FieldsMindy CohnNancy McKeonCharlotte RaeMackenzie Astin
Written by
Dick ClairHoward LeedsJerry MayerJenna McMahon
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The Facts of Life Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | ||
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| S1 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.2 | ||||||||||||||
| S2 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 5.4 | |||||||||||
| S3 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.6 | |||
| S4 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 6.1 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 8.3 | 8.4 | |||
| S5 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.8 | |
| S6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| S7 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | |||
| S8 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.5 | |||
| S9 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.2 |
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About
"Wholesome 80s sitcom built on genuine friendship"
This long-running sitcom follows a group of girls at a boarding school and later a Long Island storefront, guided by their no-nonsense housemother Mrs. Garrett. It's gentle, earnest network comedy built around a tight-knit group of friends with clashing personalities, tackling teen issues of the era with sitcom-broad humor and warm moral lessons. The pace is easy and episodic, driven by banter and the cast's chemistry rather than plot. It's comfort viewing more than sharp satire, nostalgic and old-fashioned, but likeable for its sincerity and the bond at its center.
Watch it for
the warm, lived-in chemistry between the girls and their housemother.
Maybe skip if
you need sharp writing or modern pacing rather than gentle, earnest sitcom comfort.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 11979
7.32K134h 30m
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Season 21980
7.52K167h 54m
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Season 31981
7.72K2412h
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Season 41982
7.52K2412h
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Season 51983
7.72K2613h
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Season 61984
7.62K26
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Season 71985
7.32K2430m
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Season 81986
7.42K24
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Season 91987
7.32K2430m
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Lisa Whelchel Blair Warner, Pinky
Kim Fields Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey, Didi
Mindy Cohn Natalie Green, Frenchie
Nancy McKeon Jo Polniaczek, Frizzo
Charlotte Rae Edna Garrett
Mackenzie Astin Andy Moffett, Badger
Cloris Leachman Beverly Ann Stickle, Mrs. Krebbs
Felice Schachter Nancy Olson
Julie Piekarski Sue Ann Weaver
Julie Anne Haddock Cindy Webster
Crew
Dick Clair
Howard Leeds
Jerry Mayer
Jenna McMahon
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