CBS Schoolbreak Special

Season 8

CBS Schoolbreak Special is an American anthology series for teenagers that aired on CBS from April 1980 to January 1996. The series began under the title CBS Afternoon Playhouse, and was changed during the 1984 - 85 season. The concept was very similar to ABC's Afterschool Special.

Where to Watch Season 8

5 Episodes

  • The Fourth Man
    E1
    The Fourth ManWanting to seek his father's approval, a high school student starts using steroids to make the track team. But soon these drugs start to take a toll on his body.
  • Lies of the Heart
    E2
    Lies of the HeartHigh school senior is involved in a hit and run and is forced to deal with the consequences.
  • The Emancipation of Lizzie Stern
    E3
    The Emancipation of Lizzie SternAfter her mother announces her plans to move the family to another state, a 16-year-old girl decides to seek legal emancipation.
  • But He Loves Me
    E4
    But He Loves MeA teenage girl starts dating the most popular boy in school, and everything is wonderful until he starts being violent towards her.
  • Abby, My Love
    E5
    Abby, My LoveTeenage boy tries to help a girl who is being sexually abused at home.

Cast of Season 8

  • Amy DunklebergerWriter
  • D. Shone KirkpatrickWriter
  • Paul W. CooperWriter
  • Jeffrey AuerbachWriter
  • Melvin Van PeeblesWriter
  • Kathryn MontgomeryWriter
  • Susan AronsonProducer
  • Susan RohrerProducer
  • Craig S. CummingsProducer
  • Norman MarcusProducer
  • David J. EagleProducer
  • Michael KillenProducer
  • Kerry NealProducer

 

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