Taken from Version 1.2 (the latest version) of the MSCL bible, and posted for your edification. Er, enlightenment. heck, just f.y.i. BTW, AOL people should save this as a text file and try viewing it with one of them nifty non-proportional fonts so all the tabs are lined up. Just so it looks purty. -virany 5. THE SO-CALLED EPISODES This is my meager attempt at providing a short episode guide for reference. Guest star appearances have been omitted for the sake of space-saving. I'd recommend trying Dave Chapman's far superior episode guide (see the fans section later on). But in the meantime... Except where noted, MSCL airs on ABC Thursdays at 8 p.m. PST/EST and at 7 p.m. CDT. Episode Air Date Title Writer Director Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 08-25-94 My So-Called Life (Pilot) WH SW 1.2 09-01-94 Dancing in the Dark WH SW 1.3 09-08-94 Guns and Gossip JT MH *1 1.4 09-15-94 Father Figures WH MR 1.5 09-22-94 The Zit BT VD *2 1.6 09-29-94 The Substitute JK ESP 1.7 10-06-94 Why Jordan Can't Read LG MP 1.8 10-20-94 Strangers in the House JG RL *3 1.9 10-27-94 Halloween JG MP *4 1.10 11-04-94 Other People's Daughters RK CW *5 1.11 11-11-94 Life of Brian JK TH *6 1.12 11-18-94 Self-Esteem WH ME 1.13 12-01-94 Pressure EH MP *7 1.14 12-08-94 On the Wagon EG JP 1.15 12-22-94 So-Called Angel WH&JK SW *8 * WRITERS: WH = Winnie Holzman; JT = Justin Tanner; BT = Betsy Thomas; JK = Jason Katims; LG = Liberty Godshall; JG = Jill Gordon; RK = Richard Kramer; EH = Ellen Herman; EG = Elizabeth Gill; * DIRECTORS: SW = Scott Winant; MH = Marshall Herskovitz; MR = Mark Rosner; VD = Victor DuBois; ESP = Ellen S. Pressman; MP = Piznarski; RL = Ron Lagomarsino; CW = Claudia Weill; TH = Todd Holland; ME = Michael Engler; JP = Jeff Perry Notes: 1. In some areas of the country, MSCL was pre-empted due to coverage of an airplane crash in Pittsburgh. The episode was subsequently broadcast on a "special night" -- Tuesday, 10-04-94, at 10 p.m. (normally the spot for "NYPD Blue"). Incidentally, this Tuesday showing earned MSCL its highest ratings to date. 2. This episode is the only one so far that has had end credits deviating from the usual white credits on black. Instead, we get footage of Angela, Rayanne, and Rickie clowning around with Patty's dress. 3. This episode was supposed to air on Oct. 13th, but at the last minute was unexpectedly pre-empted for the 2-hour season premiere of "Matlock." 4. This is the first of the episodes shot months after the first batch. Note Jared's changed hairdo and Danielle's growth spurt. 5. The exec producer end credits are black on white for this one. 6. Only one (so far?) narrated by a character other than Angela. 7. Pre-empted on Thanksgiving Thursday (11-25-94) for a two-hour MacGyver movie called "Trail to Doomsday." 8. Pre-empted on 12-15 for a special tribute to Elvis (thank you, thank you very much). This "special episode" has no opening theme song, no voice-over, and no b&w exec. end-credits. 9. Pre-empted on 12-29 for a special tribute to Lassie, that b- er, lovable mutt we all supposedly grew up with. *** Mini-summaries *** 1.1 Welcome to Angela Chase's so-called life. Angela dyes her hair a shade of "Crimson glow", upsetting the status quo of her seemingly picture-perfect teenage existence. 1.2 Rayanne arranges for Jordan to sell Angela a fake ID, while Patty and Graham stumble through ballroom-dancing lessons meant to re-spice their marriage. 1.3 A gunshot in the hallway and a rumor about Angela and Jordan send ripples through the Liberty High School community. 1.4 Angela gives Graham the "silent contempt" treatment while Patty must deal with her own father when both the Grateful Dead and the IRS come to town. 1.5 In this episode on image and self-image, Angela's zit, Patty's face, Sharon's hooters, and Rayanne's slut potential are all under scrutiny when a sophomoric list on the sophomore girls coincides with the Annual Mother-Daughter Fashion Show. 1.6 An unconventional substitute teacher temporarily turns Angela's English class into a Dead Poets Society and causes a stir when he takes over the school's literary magazine. 1.7 Angela and Jordan get close when she learns of his reading problem, and closer when she hears his new song. Back on the ranch, Patty and Graham cope with possible pregnancy. 1.8 Angela's relationship with Sharon and Graham's job dissatisfaction both hit critical levels when Sharon's father has a heart attack. 1.9 Halloween rolls into Three Rivers, blurring the line between facades and realities. 1.10 Angela is entranced by Rayanne's hip hippie mom, while Patty gets the daughter treatment from her own mother. 1.11 Everyone's love life gets screwed up by the school World Happiness Dance. 1.12 Jordan won't acknowledge his new relationship with Angela, Graham starts his cooking classes, and a new teacher invites Rickie to join the drama club. 1.13 Angela considers sleeping with Jordan, while Graham considers starting his own restaurant. 1.14 Feeling left out of Angela's life, Rayanne becomes lead singer of the Frozen Embryos. Meanwhile, Patty thinks Rayanne has started drinking again, and can't decide if she should meddle with Amber's mothering. 1.15 Christmas in Three Rivers finds Rickie out on the street after a fight with his abusive uncle. Angela, aided by a mysterious homeless girl with an angelic voice and a guitar, tries to help him, putting her at odds with Patty. Meanwhile, Brian faces Christmas alone, and Sharon and Rayanne (wo)man the phones at a teen hotline.