Season 1 • Episode 17
LatestAfter Louanne hugs a distressed student, the lad accuses her of molesting him. While her class and the faculty support her, opposition comes from the boy's father, who is president of the school board.
Dangerous Minds is an American drama television series that aired on ABC network between September 1996 and March 1997. The series is based on the motion picture film, Dangerous Minds. Annie Potts stars in the lead role originated by Michelle Pfeiffer.
Acting
Annie Potts tries her absolute hardest, bless her.
Production
Shot on actual LA locations that reek of authenticity budget.
Creator
Ronald Bass
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This arrived during a wave of 'hero teacher' media (Lean on Me, Stand and Deliver, the actual Dangerous Minds film) that critics now side-eye for white savior narratives. The TV version doubled down weekly.
Creator Ronald Bass also wrote the original film's screenplay—he basically photocopied his own homework for smaller screens, then watched it die.
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