"My So-Called Life" Episode Guide v1.0.3a (c) 1998, Tom Walsh (avs@netport.com) and Audrey DeLisle (rad@crl.com) This guide may be reproduced in its entirety for noncommercial purposes only. For other uses, please contact the author. The following is an episode guide for the show "My So-Called Life." ********************************************************************* * NOTE: I do NOT have tapes of this show available for trade. * * Please post to the newsgroup alt.video.tape-trading for requests. * ********************************************************************* The text version is available at the AVIMall: http://www.avimall.com/entertain/MySoCalledLife.txt A pointer to this site is available at the Ultimate TV List: http://tvnet.com/UTVL/ Also http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821/1mysocal.txt Of course, there is a page at the Internet Movie Database: http://us.imdb.com/M/title-exact?%22My%20So-Called%20Life%22%20(1994) ABOUT THE SHOW: "My So-Called Life" was a drama about teenager Angela Chase's problems with high school, growing up, and life in general. Although a critic's choice and popular among teenagers, it wasn't popular among the general public and was cancelled even after attempts to save it. "My So-Called Life" was a production of the Bedford Falls Company and AKA Productions, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. Screen Credits: Created by Winnie Holzman Produced by Brook Kennedy Executive Producers: Marshall Herskovitz & Edward Zwick Co-ordinating Producer: Charles S. Carroll Executive Story Editor: Liberty Godshall Title Design: Kathie Broyles Theme & music by W.G.Snuffy Walden Company: The Bedford Falls Company in association with ABC Productions Edited by Robert Frazen Copyright 1994 a.k.a. productions, Inc. (still uses Bedford Falls Company assoc w/abc productions placard) Bedford Falls theme is "Dance by the Light of the Moon" ABOUT THIS GUIDE: Episode titles and production numbers come from the online Library of Congress Information Service (telnet://locis.loc.gov). I do not assume that the LOCIS information is completely correct (I have found errors), so you shouldn't either. I will correct errors as I find them or as they are pointed out to me. Original air dates come from television listings. VERSION HISTORY: v1.0.0 8 February 1998 Initial version v1.0.1 22 February 1998 More descriptions and cast information added v1.0.2 1 March 1998 More descriptions added v1.0.3 7 March 1998 Final descriptions added v1.0.3a 9 March 1998 Minor corrections made CAST: PERFORMER - CHARACTER Claire Danes - Angela Chase Bess Armstrong - Patty Chase Tom Irwin - Graham Chase Lisa Wilhoit - Danielle Chase A.J. Langer - Rayanne Graff Wilson Cruz - Rickie Vasquez Devon Gummersall - Brian Krakow Jared Leto - Jordan Catalano Devon Odessa - Sharon Cherski EPISODES: ABC - The show appeared on ABC on Thursdays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. The order below is production number, episode title, and original air date. *** SEASON 1 (1994-95) 19 EPISODES *** 59300. "Pilot" 25 August 1994 D: Scott Winant W: Winnie Holzman Rayanne helps Angela negotiate the high-school "battlefield", where Angela nurses an infatuation for the enigmatic Jordan. Meanwhile, on the home front, tensions escalate between Angela and her uptight mom. Guests: Ms. Mayhew......................Nada Despotovich First Bathroom Girl.............Francine Riber Second Bathroom Girl............Amy Leland Third Bathroom Girl.............Bianca Lawson Social Studies Teacher..........Stanley De Santis Science Teacher.................Margaret Nagle Guy #1..........................Shane Powers Guy #2..........................Tim Williams Cop.............................Cameron Arnett Jordan's Buddy..................Devin Kamienny Party Band......................Animalbag 59301. "Dancing in the Dark" 1 September 1994 D: Scott Winant W: Winnie Holzman Rayanne schemes to have Jordan deliver a fake ID to Brian's house, where Angela has agreed to work on a science project with Brian. Meanwhile, Graham and Patty take ballroom-dancing lessons to put some kick back into their marriage. Guests: Camille.........................Mary Kay Place Neil............................Danton Stone Dance Instructor................Jeri Gaile Ms. Chavatal....................Margaret Nagle 59302. "Guns and Gossip" 8 September 1994 D: Marshall Herskovitz W: Justin Tanner Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden A gun goes off at school. Rickie's involved--and Brian is a witness. Meanwhile, a rumor's going around that Angela and Jordan had sex. Guests: Amber.........................Patti D'Arbanville-Quinn Mr. Foster....................Bennet Guillory Mr. Demitri...................Stanley DeSantis Mrs. Szowski..................Julie Halston Crystal.......................Shar Jackson Gina..........................Marisa Schuman Senior........................Chad Wood New Girl......................Venus DeMilo Thomas Goon #1.......................Lucas Dudley Goon #2.......................David Masters Parent #1.....................Eric Payne Parent #2.....................Lin Shaye 59303. "Father Figures" 15 September 1994 D: Mark Rosner W: Winnie Holzman Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden Angela's been giving Graham the cold shoulder, and doesn't warm up when he gives her his Grateful Dead tickets. Meanwhile, Patty and Tom are audited by the IRS, and Patty has to settle business and personal accounts with her father. Guests: Chuck Wood....................Paul Dooley Cathy Krzyzanowski............Winnie Holzman Ms. Mandeville................Francesca P. Roberts Young Angela..................Kaley Cuoco Waitress......................Pamela Gordon Kid...........................Russell Armstrong Crystal.......................Shar Jackson 59304. "The Zit" 22 September 1994 D: Victor DuBois W: Betsy Thomas A pimple heightens Angela's insecurities about her looks, just as Patty asks her to be in a mother-daughter fashion show. Meanwhile, Sharon is cited in a poll rating the physical attractions of sophomore girls. Guests: Camille.......................Mary K. Place Kyle..........................Johnny Green Model.........................Tracy Lindsey Mr. Renaldi...................Del Zamora Salesman......................Bill Damaschke Gina..........................Marisa Schumann Lydia.........................Venus De Milo Thomas 59305. "The Substitute" 29 September 1994 D: Ellen S. Pressman W: Jason Katims A rebellious substitute teacher creates a revolution in Angela's English class. Guests: Vic Racine....................Roger Rees Mr. Foster....................Bennet Guillory Mr. Demitri...................Stanley DeSantis Ms. Jaffe.....................Lois Foraker Sam...........................Craig Kirkwood Joel..........................Chad Wood Iris..........................Liza Del Mundo Rhonda........................Lackey Bevis Yvette........................Malinda Williams Darryl........................Art Chudabala 59307. "Why Jordan Can't Read" 6 October 1994 D: Mark Piznarski W: Liberty Godshall Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden Angela and Jordan begin a new chapter in their relationship when she learns that he has difficulty reading. Meanwhile, Patty believes she might be pregnant. Guests: Camille.......................Mary Kay Place Mrs Learner...................May Quigley Kyle..........................Johnny Green Guard.........................Michael Lowry Shane.........................Shannon Leto 59308. "Strangers in the House" 20 October 1994 D: Ron Lagomarsino W: Jill Gordon Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden Angela keeps her distance from Sharon, who temporarily moves in with the Chases after her father has a heart attack--which hits close to home for Graham. Guests: Camille.......................Mary Kay Place Mrs. Learner..................May Quigley Young Angela..................Sarah Martineck Young Sharon..................Sumer Stamper Kyle..........................Johnny Green Doctor........................Bruce Winant Note: postponed from 13 October 1994 59401. "Halloween" 27 October 1994 D: Mark Piznarski W: Jill Gordon On Halloween, the legendary death of a Liberty High student haunts Angela, who fears Jordan might be expelled. Guests: Nicky.........................Andrew Kavoit Costume Lady..................Harriet Leider Ms. Lerner....................May Quigley Ruthie........................Lindsay Sloane Billy.........................Channon Roe Iris..........................Liza Del Mundo 59306. "Other People's Mothers" 3 November 1994 D: Claudia Weill W: Richard Kramer Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden Rayanne decides to have a big blow-out, which conflicts with the anniversay party that Patty is throwing for her parents. Guests: Amber.........................Patti D'Arbanville-Quinn Vivian........................Barbara Bain Aunt Libby....................Patricia Fraser Ace...........................Richard Danielson Paramedic.....................Ken Sagoes Wanda.........................Rebekah Johnson Tattoo Artist.................David Fosbinder Nurse.........................Angela Knight Pizza Guy.....................Steve Lee 59402. "Life of Brian" 10 November 1994 D: Todd Holland W: Jason Katims Music: W.G. Snuffy Walden Brian is tripped up by the complexities of asking a girl, Delia, to a school dance, especially since his ideal date would be Angela and he ends up with two dates. Guests: Delia.........................Senta Moses Rickie........................Wilson Cruz Corey.........................Adam Biesk Kyle..........................Johnny Green 59403. "Self-esteem" 17 November 1994 D: Michael Engler W: Winnie Holzman Angela kisses off studying geometry to spend time making out with Jordan; she is rebuked by Rayanne and Sharon because Jordan does not acknowledge the relationship. A new teacher tries to woo Rickie into joining the drama club; Graham is dispassionate about his cooking class. Guests: Mr. Katimski..................Jeff Perry Ms. Lerner....................May Quigley Abyssinia.....................Karen Malina-White Troy..........................Craig Kirkwood Hallie Lowenthal..............Lisa Waltz Chuck Wood....................Paul Dooley 59404. "Pressure" 1 December 1994 D: Mark Piznarski W: Ellen Herman Jordan turns up the heat on Angela to have sex; and Graham warms to the idea of going in on a restaurant venture, which Patty tries to support. Guests: Hallie Lowenthal..............Lisa Waltz Brad..........................Jonathan Emerson Dr. Skolnick..................Terri Hoyos Dr. Linda Shield..............Mary Woronov (woman on tape) Cynthia Hargrove..............Sarah Ann Morris Bus Driver....................Momo Yashima Chelsea.......................Stephanie Dicker Rhonda........................Lackey Bevis Gunther.......................Robert Gant Liz...........................Monica Loeffler 59405. "On the Wagon" 8 December 1994 D: Jeff Perry W: Elizabeth Gill Rayanne stops drinking and becomes obsessed with Jordan's band, testing her friendship with Angela and Rickie. Guests: Amber.........................Patti D'Arbanville-Quinn Ms. Krysanowski...............Winnie Holzman Ralph.........................Brandon Rudley Joey..........................Brad Joseph Dubin Woman M.C.....................Jane Morris 59406. "So-called Angels" 22 December 1994 D: Scott Winant W: Winnie Holzman At Christmastime, Rickie has nowhere to live and Angela is drawn to an angelic homeless teen, Angel (singer Juliana Hatfield, who performs). Guests: Angel.........................Juliana Hatfield ? Social Worker/cop...........Robert Katims Church Worker.................Ben Mittleman 59407. "Resolutions" 5 January 1995 D: Patrick R. Norris W: Ellen Herman Rickie makes a New Year's resoluton to move out of the Chases' house--but he has nowhere to go and needs Angela's help. Meanwhile, Graham is tempted to go in on Hallie Lowenthal's restaurant venture. Guests: Hallie Lowenthal..............Lisa Waltz Mr. Katimski..................Jeff Perry Kyle..........................Johnny Green Neil..........................Danton Stone Pencil Girl...................Dina Dayrit Katimski's housemate..........John Prosky [Cathy (uncredited)...........Winnie Holzman] 59408. "Betrayal" 12 January 1995 D: Mark Piznarski W: Jill Gordon Rayanne auditions for the school production of "Our Twon", but no town may be big enough for her and Angela after word gets out that Rayanne and Jordan have fooled around. Angela forgets about Jordan and flirts with Corey. Patty's friend meets Graham's business partner. Guests: Hallie Lowenthal..............Lisa Waltz Camille.......................Mary Kay Place Abbysinia.....................Karen Malina-White Mr. Katimski..................Jeff Perry Corey.........................Adam Biesk Delia.........................Senta Moses Tough Guy.....................Josh Gummersall 59409. "Weekend" 19 January 1995 D: Todd Holland W: Adam Dooley Patty and Graham go away to a B&B with Graham's brother and his new girlfriend; and Rayanne accidentally handcuffs herself to the Chase's bed while Angela's in command of the house. Guests: Neil..........................Danton Stone Cheryl........................Laura Innes Camille.......................Mary Kay Place Warren........................Jack Nance Kyle..........................Johnny Green 59410. "In Dreams Begin Responsiblities" 26 January 1995 D: Elodie Keene W: Winnie Holzman Jordan hungers to make things right with Angela, and Brian cooks up a passionate letter of apology for him to give her. Meanwhile, Patty contacts an old friend with experience in the restaurant business, while Graham makes a test meal for prospective investors. Guests: Hallie Lowenthal..............Lisa Waltz Mr. Katimski..................Jeff Perry Delia.........................Senta Moses Investor......................Carl Gabriel Yorke Tony Poole....................John Mascaro