Julie Piekarski

Jack and Terri think Janet is trying to seduce Furley's shy nephew.

Tootie's gossiping causes a rift between Blair, Jo, and Nancy, and almost costs Mrs. Garrett her job.

A boy with whom Natalie studies spreads rumors about their friendship that damage her reputation while supposedly helping his own.

Mrs. Garrett visits Kimberly's school and takes on its pushy principal with some surprising results.

Jo painfully learns the ropes of journalism when her enthusiasm for writing a "hot" news story turns into an opportunity for revenge against her journalism teacher.

"You take the good, you take the bad ... ." Originally set at the prestigious Eastland School for Young Women, housemother Mrs. Garrett is the caretaker and confidante of a special group of girls. Over time, this group shrinks to be centered on only four young women: wealthy and spoiled Blair, gossipy Tootie, eager-to-please Natalie and tough girl Jo. Over the years, the girls graduate from school, and the story lines evolve with them.