The Facts of Life Taking a Chance on Love: Part 1 (Season 6, Episode 6)
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TV Episode | Comedy, Family

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The Facts of Life

Taking a Chance on Love: Part 1 (Season 6, Episode 6)

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TV Episode | Comedy, Family

Jo meets a guy named Sam Hall. They date, and after a while he reveals that he has a 7-year-old son named Robbie, who lives with him. Robbie invites Jo to parents' night at his school; she says yes and bonds with him and Sam there.

Director

Asaad Kelada

Writers

Gail Honigberg (written by) | Dick Clair (created by) | Jenna McMahon (created by) | Howard Leeds (developed by) & 2 more

Producer

Kimberly Hill

Cinematographer

Richard Hissong

Production Designer

Chuck Murawski

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 7, 1984

Release date

Nov 7, 1984 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 15 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Charlotte Rae Edna Garrett Edna Garrett See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Lisa Whelchel Blair Warner Blair Warner See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Kim Fields Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Mindy Cohn Natalie Green Natalie Green See fewer	Palm Royale (2024)
Nancy McKeon Jo Polniaczek Jo Polniaczek See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Kristoffer Tabori Sam Hall Sam Hall See fewer	Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003)
Kelly Ann Conn Penny Penny See fewer	Remington Steele (1982)
David Tiefen Guy Reynolds Guy Reynolds See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Dean Cameron Rick Rick See fewer	Summer School (1987)
Ethan Tudor W. Neighbor Kid (uncredited) Neighbor Kid (uncredited) See fewer	Young Blood: Evil Intentions (2012)