Teachers Only is an NBC television sitcom centered around the faculty of a high school; in the first season the school was Millard Fillmore High in Los Angeles, but in the second it is Woodrow Wilson High in New York with a changed cast. In both seasons Norman Fell played Principal Ben Cooper, but Lynn Redgrave's character, Diana Swanson, who had been an English teacher in the first season, became a guidance counselor in the second season. Redgrave and Fell were already established names when this show aired, but two of the supporting stars in the second season, Jean Smart would go on, three years later, to play her best known role, that of interior design studio receptionist Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the long running show, Designing Women. Also, Jean's co-star Teresa Ganzel became well known for her many game show appearances in the 1980s as well as her appearance in the comedic miniseries, Fresno. This show ran for only two seasons, in 1982 and 1983.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 23 episodes
When the show returned in February to May 1983, the school was now Woodrow Wilson High School in New York with Mr. Cooper as Principal, Diana as a Guidance Counselor and a new supporting cast. Samantha Keating and Michael Horne are teachers
- 1S2 E1
The Rose
Feb 12, 198330 min
Diana enlists Cooper for moral support when the teacher she politely rebuffs makes the same romantic overtures to her best friend.
- 2S2 E2
Cooper's Arrangement
Feb 19, 198330 min
Diana brings a lonely Cooper some cookies to boost his morale, but finds a different kind of cookie in his doorway.
- 3S2 E3
Take This Job and Shove It
Feb 26, 198330 min
With each convinced the other's job is easier, Diana and Cooper agree to switch duties for a week.
- 4S2 E4
Praise the Lord, and Pasta Ammunition
Mar 5, 198330 min
A student-council representative takes advantage of a cafeteria-workers strike after Cooper refuses to meet with him.
- 5S2 E5
Rex, the Wonder Husband
Mar 12, 198330 min
Once a charming con man, Diana's ex-husband proves he's changed his shady ways.
- 6S2 E6
Teacher's Pet
Mar 19, 198330 min
Michael finds himself attracted to a new student, but Diana learns that she's not in school for academics.
Starring
Lynn Redgrave
Diana Swanson
Norman Fell
Principal Ben Cooper
Jean Smart
Shari Kirkland
Teresa Ganzel
Samantha Keating
Tim Reid
Michael Horne
Joel Brooks
Barney Betelman
Steve Ryan
Spud Le Boone
Adam Arkin
Michael Dreyfuss
Kit McDonough
Lois
Norman Bartold
Assistant Principal Brody
- V
Van Nessa Clarke
Gwen Edwards
- R
Richard Karron
Mr. Pafko
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Teachers Only?
- Teachers Only is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Teachers Only are there?
- Teachers Only has 2 seasons and 23 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Teachers Only?
- Teachers Only has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 14, 1983.
- Who stars in Teachers Only?
- Teachers Only stars Lynn Redgrave, Norman Fell, Jean Smart, Teresa Ganzel, Tim Reid.
