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Season 1

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Gabe Kotter is a high-school teacher with a bunch of unruly students in his class. The student troublemakers are led by Vinnie Barbarino, who has a knack for rhyming insults.

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22 Episodes

The Great Debate
E1
The Great DebateThe sweathogs out debate a smarter debate class.
Basket Case
E2
Basket CaseGabe insists that basketball ace Washington pass his social-studies test.
Welcome Back (Pilot)
E3
Welcome Back (Pilot)A flashback recalls Gabe's first meeting with his class. The Sweathogs Out Debate A Superior Class.
Whodunit?
E4
Whodunit?Tired of her reputation as easy, Rosalie Totsy tells the Sweathogs that she's pregnant -- and that one of them is the father -- in an effort to make the boys admit that the tales they tell about their ""fun dates"" with her aren't true.
The Election
E5
The ElectionBarbarino is running for Student Body President but his campain turns into disaster.
No More Mister Nice Guy
E6
No More Mister Nice GuyAfter returning to his roots by taking over the Sweathogs' history class for a day, Mr. Woodman turns into a nice guy; and Kotter turns into the new Mr. Woodman.
Classroom Marriage
E7
Classroom MarriageWith Vernajean's family moving, she and Freddie decide that they must get married in order to stay together. Their classmates act out married life to discourage the young couple.
One of Our Sweathogs Is Missing
E8
One of Our Sweathogs Is MissingAfter losing a fight with Todd Ludlow, Juan is made fun of by his fellow Sweathogs. His feelings and his pride hurt, he runs away -- to the Kotters' bathroom.
Mr. Kotter, Teacher
E9
Mr. Kotter, TeacherGabe's teaching theories in question, he is temporarily suspended. The Sweathogs, liable to lose their teacher, come to his defense.
The Reunion
E10
The ReunionGabe is less than thrilled when an old too-perfect classmate, and his too-perfect wife, decide to pay him a visit.
Barbarino's Girl
E11
Barbarino's GirlIn order to bring up Vinnie's grades, Judy Borden, highly unpopular with the Sweathogs, is called in to tutor him. But when the two start liking one another, problems arise.
California Dreamin'
E12
California Dreamin'The sweathogs go bananas over Bambi, a pretty blonde girl from California. We get some very funny scenes of the guys in various costumes: Epstein as a guru, Freddy in a colorful shirt, Horshack as a movie producer, and Vinnie as a surfer. When Mr. Kotter gets fed-up with them disrupting the class, it's revealed that Bambi was just pretending to be from California in order to get attention.
Arrividerci, Arnold
E13
Arrividerci, ArnoldArnold is promoted to a regular class, but is less than happy about the forced transition.
The Longest Weekend
E14
The Longest WeekendWhen Julie goes away on a ski trip with a friend, stories from the Sweathogs and Mr. Woodman lead Gabe to be worried about the possibility of Julie cheating on him while she is away.
The Sit-In
E15
The Sit-InThe Sweathogs, diverged from a food-fight, hold a sit-in to protest the school cafetieria's Wednesday liver.
Follow The Leader (1)
E16
Follow The Leader (1)Sweathogs tapping at the window for breakfast, coupled with the love, attention and time Mr. Kotter lavishes upon his students finally drive the neglected Julie to leave Gabe. Meanwhile, Kotter's classroom lesson on democracy goes awry when the Sweathogs vote Barbarino out and Freddie in as their new leader, provoking the rejected Vinnie to drop out of school.
Follow The Leader (2)
E17
Follow The Leader (2)The sweathogs soon tire of Freddy as leader. Mr. Woodman even admits that he misses Barbarino. Julie and Vinnie turn up at the apartment, and Mr. Kotter has a heartfelt talk with them about the situation. Fortunately, all is forgiven, with Julie moving back home and Vinnie returning to class.
Dr. Epstein, I Presume
E18
Dr. Epstein, I PresumeEpstein goes to the guidance counselor to talk about being a veterinarian. She says he is not smart enough and he should look for a career in manual labor. So he gives his animals Kotter because he thinks he can't take care of them anymore.
One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest
E19
One Flu Over The Cuckoo's NestA flu epidemic hits Buchannan and everybody gets sick except for Kotter, Horshack and a few students in the other classes. In the end, the few healthy students team up with the remaining Sweathogs in the classroom.
The Telethon
E20
The TelethonKotter and the ""Sweathogs"" raise a telethon to raise $700 for new supplies. If not the remiedial class will be cut.
Kotter Makes Good
E21
Kotter Makes GoodGabe is forced to take final exams when it's revealed by Mr. Woodman that he wasn't really qualified to graduate when he did.
Father Vinnie
E22
Father VinnieVinnie's 87 year old grandmother is in the hospital possibly on her death bed. When his grandmother dies he decides he must honor her death bed request of him and become a priest. He now walks the hallways of Buchanan telling everyone he loves them and organizing prayer meetings. But what is he to do when faced with an after school date with Bambi? Kotter and the rest of the guys must convince Vinnie that he just isn't cut out to be a priest.