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.
Diana, Substitute Mother
Apr 14, 1982
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.
The Dreyfuss Affair
Apr 21, 1982
Two female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.
Cooper's Grab for Gusto
Apr 28, 1982
Cooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.
Quote, Unquote
May 5, 1982
Diana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.
The Make-Up Test
May 12, 1982
Diana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.
I've Got a Crush on You
May 26, 1982
Diana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.
The Once and Future Teacher
Jun 2, 1982
Consumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.
Guns and Butter
Jun 9, 1982
A survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.
