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Season 1 – Dangerous Minds

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Yet another short-lived series spawned from a movie, this one continues the adventures of indomitable ex-Marine Louanne Johnson, who uses unconventional methods to reach out to her intelligent but surly inner-city students.
Dangerous Minds — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Annie Potts does a commendable job of making the character of Louanne Johnson her own, but Dangerous Minds suffers from the same fatal flaw as its cinematic inspiration -- namely, a lack of authenticity.

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Diane Werts Newsday 10/20/2021
The pilot attempts to cover too much territory, too easily, but it reveals Potts really does have the right stuff to shine dramatically as a teacher out to open hearts as well as minds Go to Full Review Noel Holston and Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune 10/19/2021
Unfortunately, this series makes the same mistake as the 1995 movie did: Instead of allowing relationships to be established over the course of the season, Superteach is in too big a hurry to get everyone in a class hug. Go to Full Review Michael Hill Washington Post 06/18/2019
"Dangerous Minds" offers a truly leaden knock-off of the Michele Pfeiffer flick. Go to Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal 10/25/2021
The first episode is very good -- and promising. Plus: Potts is a great actress and a tough teacher. Go to Full Review Rick Kushman Sacramento Bee 10/20/2021
2.5/4
She gives every moment -- and dollar -- to her students, a common flaw in TV teachers that is as unrealistic as it is unfair to the drama and to real teachers. Go to Full Review Barbara Righton Ottawa Citizen 10/20/2021
The steady beat of the soundtrack's urban music is catchy, and the freeze-frame camera work is stylish. Potts is more believable (and a lot tougher) than Pfeiffer, but the kids in her class toe the line way too quickly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Annie Potts

Louanne Johnson

Tamala Jones

Callie Timmons

Cedrick Terrell

James Revill

Michael Jace

Jerome Griffin

Jenny Gago

Actor

Greg Serano

Gusmaro Lopez

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 1996 Pilot A former Marine (Annie Potts) uses her wits to teach English in an inner-city high-school. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 1996 Hair Affair Students suggest a beauty-parlor competition to raise funds for Louanne's class; Gusmaro (Greg Serano) wants to quit his gang. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 1996 See Me Cornelius jeopardizes his chances for readmittance by provoking a fight with Bud (Stanley Anderson); Louanne (Annie Potts) learns a secret about Gusmaro's past. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 1996 Bad Apple The students and teachers do not share Louanne's eagerness to welcome a disruptive youth into the academy program; the faculty has its first get-together. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 1996 Family Ties The violent, on-campus killing of a Parkmont student touches Louanne (Annie Potts) and her students in unexpected ways. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 11, 1996 The Code Louanne's students take a field trip to Alcatraz; Gusmaro may be covering for a friend when he is arrested for shoplifting. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 18, 1996 Need Deep Blanca considers having a baby to free her boyfriend from his gang; James' community service involves a severely disabled boy. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 25, 1996 Jumped Louanne and her students try to find the perpetrators after James suffers a brutal beating; Blanca dances at a salsa club. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 1996 Evolution Callie is ostracized when she protects a paroled child molester living in her neighborhood; Blanca ends up in the hospital. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 16, 1996 Trust Me Students think Bianca's new boyfriend is a narc; Louanne and Hal go on a contentious date. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 30, 1996 Moonstruck Griffin consoles a dejected Cornelius after Cornelius' date with Callie doesn't go as planned. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 1997 To'e Me Up, To'e Me Down An art teacher (Tone Loc) tries to harness Cornelius' artistic energy after the teen is arrested for tagging; Louanne's ex-husband remarries. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 1997 The Feminine Mystique Louanne mediates between two gangs to ensure the safety of students helping Habitat for Humanity build a home for Blanca's family. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 10, 1997 Everybody Wants It A beautiful and rich new student attracts Gusmaro's attention; Louanne moonlights as a waitress; the students prepare for the Valentine's Day dance. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 1, 1997 Three Guns Car-jackers target Louanne and Gusmaro; Bud teaches James how to drive; Buddhist monks speak to the academy students about nonviolence. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 8, 1997 A Different Light Gusmaro dares Tracy to tell her father about their relationship; Alvina starts a food fight and has to work in the cafeteria. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 15, 1997 Teach, Don't Touch Louanne faces suspension when parents misinterpret an act of comfort as immoral; remarks of supportive students severely damage her case. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider
Network
ABC
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 1996