The Facts of Life - Season 4

Jo's future at Eastland is in jeopardy when she learns her scholarship funds are drying up.

Natalie could be suspended from Eastland when she refuses to reveal her source for a controversial article in the school paper.

Geri tries to give Tootie sound advice when she learns that Tootie is losing her hearing.

Jo wins the heart and money of Eastland's oldest living graduate.

Blair tutors a mentally impaired young man.

Natalie embarks on a desperate search for her natural mother after an emotional confrontation with her adoptive mother.

Jo is forced to make a difficult decision when her exceptional ability at her new job gains her a quick promotion.

Blair discovers she's the unsuspecting victim when a tax audit reveals her father has done some questionable accounting.

Natalie has started dating Alfred, a cadet at a nearby Military Academy. When Alfred starts boxing he becomes disheartened over facing a tough boxing opponent, especially in front of his father and Natalie, who's there covering the match for her school newspaper. The second of two failed attempts at a backdoor pilot for a series set at a boys academy.

Natalie may end up the odd woman out when she boycotts a school dance.

When the girls discover Mrs. Garrett's boyfriend is significantly older than her, they try to warn her that their romance won't last. Refusing to listen to their concerns, Mrs. Garrett soon realizes her relationship won't last because of how different their beliefs are.

Tootie discovers that the new student, a young princess, plans to run away.

Blair's behavior toward her new boyfriend could cost her her self-respect and her best friends.

The girls are determined to do everything in their power to spare Mrs. Garrett unnecessary stress.

Jo is furious when she learns that a favorite teacher is planning to leave Eastland.

The girls learn a valuable lesson when they join Tootie's college-aged brother and his roommate for a night on the town.

Blair is stunned by her socialite sister's decision to become a nun and then by a shocking announcement from Jo.

Blair believes that she is the only one capable of keeping her sister and Jo from becoming nuns.

A series of events disrupts Mrs. Garrett's attempts to entertain French visitors.

Tootie feels ignored when Natalie devotes all of her time to her new boyfriend.

Jo returns home for a visit and announces that she has decided to get a job instead of attending college.

Despite Mrs. Garrett's objections, the girls settle in for an all-night study session.

Blair and Jo share a common feeling of disdain toward their graduation from Eastland.