Episodes
1. Booker
October 1, 1984
60 min
Young Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.
Guest Stars:
Shavar Ross, CCH Pounder, Thalmus Rasulala, James Bond III, Shelley Duvall
2. How to be Perfect in Just Three Days
October 8, 1984
60 min
A klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.
3. Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)
October 15, 1984
60 min
A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression.
4. Who Has Seen the Wind (2/2) / Boys and Girls
October 22, 1984
60 min
1. A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression. (Conclusion). 2. A girl growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada must deal with the gender roles she is expected to conform to.
5. The Boy who Loved Trolls
October 29, 1984
60 min
12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.
6. The House of Dies Drier (1/2)
November 5, 1984
60 min
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.
7. The House of Dies Drear (2/2)
November 12, 1984
60 min
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)
8. The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
November 19, 1984
58 min
The mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.
Guest Stars:
Peter Billingsley, Dick Van Patten, Gabe Kaplan
9. Islands
November 26, 1984
60 min
The parents of a tough 14-year-old send her to one of their friends, who lives a reclusive life on a remote island.
10. All Summer in a Day / Danny's Egg
December 3, 1984
60 min
1. An Earth girl tries to prepare children on a dark planet for the return of sunshine. 2. An Australian boy rescues and goes to great lengths to care for an emu egg.
11. The Box of Delights (1/3)
December 10, 1984
60 min
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. Parts 1 & 2 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
12. The Box of Delights (2/3)
December 17, 1984
60 min
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Continuation) Parts 3 & 4 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
13. The Box of Delights (3/3)
December 24, 1984
60 min
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Conclusion) Parts 5 & 6 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
14. Hide and Seek
January 7, 1985
60 min
A computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.
15. And the Children Shall Lead
January 14, 1985
60 min
A young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
16. Jen's Place
January 21, 1985
60 min
A 14-year-old enlists the services of a child-advocacy lawyer when she learns her parents have divided her life in their separation agreement.
17. Run, Rebecca, Run!
January 28, 1985
60 min
A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.
18. Bridge to Terabithia
February 4, 1985
60 min
Two 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.
19. Words by Heart (1/2)
February 11, 1985
60 min
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.
Guest Stars:
Alfre Woodard, Charlotte Rae, Robert Hooks