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UMfan77 · 01-26-2009, 09:47 AM

I was at the library the other day and checked out season 3 of The Facts of Life. I watched it as soon as I got home and can't believe how great each and every episode is! It's hard to find a sitcom type show that makes such a profound impact on the viewer. Each episode dealt with all sort of controversial issues (teenage motherhood, power of the press, rape, racism, etc). This show first aired when I was a toddler, so I don't remember any episodes and that's why I consider myself a "new fan". This is Season 3 considered one of their best seasons?

Robert 13 · 01-26-2009, 01:23 PM

Welcome UMfan77! Happy to see you re-discover FOL. Season 3 is great. What has been your favorite episode so far?

I have to say "Runaway" and "New York New York" are among my faves this season but "The Four Musketeers" is a classic FOL episode.

What's great is you can watch these episodes over and over again and never tire of the storyline. I LOVE FOL!!! We need Season 4 on dvd!!!

UMfan77 · 01-26-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert 13

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I have to say "Runaway" and "New York New York" are among my faves this season but "The Four Musketeers" is a classic FOL episode.

You know what? The episodes "Runaway" and "New York New York" weren't on the DVD's I got. The whole season was only on 2 discs, so I wonder if the library has a different version of Season 3. That stinks!

FOLrocks1 · 03-02-2009, 11:51 PM

Yeah you should check into that because it sounds like one of the discs is missing. Season 3 is awesome, one of my favorites actually. Probably my favorite from the early years. I actually prefered the later seasons lol.

Nanc and Lisa! · 03-03-2009, 11:33 PM

I really enjoyed season 3 as well. but I am sooooo ready for season 4 to be here too.

Robert 13 · 03-04-2009, 05:14 PM

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Yeah you should check into that because it sounds like one of the discs is missing. Season 3 is awesome, one of my favorites actually. Probably my favorite from the early years. I actually prefered the later seasons lol.

I love the later seasons too! They have a sort of "Golden Girls" feel to them. Maybe it was the decor. Pastels really ruled back then. ~ha,ha~

Two of my favorite episodes from the later seasons are the ones where Stacey Q guest-starred. So much fun.

Tootie (thinking up a stage name): Ginger....Curry

Natalie: Great Tootie. When in doubt, name yourself after a spice rack.

Also love the El Debarge episode.

Girl at the radio station: Well, it's called what we're up to and it's about...well...what we're up to.

Nat's #1 Fan · 03-04-2009, 06:44 PM

I love the later seasons too, especially season 6. I think it's because that was when I really started liking the show. I'd enjoyed watching it in the earlier seasons but it was seasons 5 and 6 that made me realize that I truly loved the show

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The El Debarge episode cracks me up too!

When I was a kid (about 11) and I first watched it, I cringed the whole time and thought it was one of my least favorites but watching it again as an adult I liked it much better and now it's one of my favorites. Always makes me laugh when I'm having a bad day

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Blair: Don't worry, they have machines to cover up the mistakes.
Natalie: Do they have a machine that will cover up Tootie burping halfway through the song?

Priceless! I also liked The Lady That Came to Dinner episode where Jo dresses up as the White Rabbit lmao.

FOLrocks1 · 03-04-2009, 11:28 PM

I really loved the Over Our Heads era...Edna's Edibles was great too. You're right, the pastels were AWESOME! It just gave the show such a great feel. And once they were older, I felt the quality got better too. The girls were older and the story lines got better.

Robert 13 · 03-05-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nat's #1 Fan

I love the later seasons too, especially season 6. I think it's because that was when I really started liking the show. I'd enjoyed watching it in the earlier seasons but it was seasons 5 and 6 that made me realize that I truly loved the show

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The El Debarge episode cracks me up too!

When I was a kid (about 11) and I first watched it, I cringed the whole time and thought it was one of my least favorites but watching it again as an adult I liked it much better and now it's one of my favorites. Always makes me laugh when I'm having a bad day

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Blair: Don't worry, they have machines to cover up the mistakes.
Natalie: Do they have a machine that will cover up Tootie burping halfway through the song?

Priceless! I also liked The Lady That Came to Dinner episode where Jo dresses up as the White Rabbit lmao.

OMG! I love that one too. I laugh hysterically when she comes out with the ukulele and starts singing "come to the cabaret".

Robert 13 · 03-05-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FOLrocks1

I really loved the Over Our Heads era...Edna's Edibles was great too. You're right, the pastels were AWESOME! It just gave the show such a great feel. And once they were older, I felt the quality got better too. The girls were older and the story lines got better.

The fashions were fun too. There's that episode where Natalie is looking for a new image and she goes and puts a scarf on and comes back downstairs and says "How's this?" and Jo says "Night and day". LOL!!!

That's the one where the girls make New Year's Resolutions. One of my faves! Good story too.

Nanc and Lisa! · 03-05-2009, 01:44 PM

all this makes me want to complete my Facts dvd collection soooo much moreeeee. it is getting ridiculous at this point

Nat's #1 Fan · 03-09-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert 13

OMG! I love that one too. I laugh hysterically when she comes out with the ukulele and starts singing "come to the cabaret".

Hahahahahahahahahahaha! I forgot all about that part

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Robert 13 · 03-10-2009, 10:03 AM

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Hahahahahahahahahahaha! I forgot all about that part

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And then she sings that other song "There were bells in the air...but I never heard them ringing...no I never heard them ringing...til there was you...you...boo" LOL!!!

Jude The Obscure · 03-14-2009, 12:52 PM

^oh my, that woman was ANNOYING!!

Gemini_89 · 08-10-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by UMfan77

I was at the library the other day and checked out season 3 of The Facts of Life. I watched it as soon as I got home and can't believe how great each and every episode is! It's hard to find a sitcom type show that makes such a profound impact on the viewer. Each episode dealt with all sort of controversial issues (teenage motherhood, power of the press, rape, racism, etc). This show first aired when I was a toddler, so I don't remember any episodes and that's why I consider myself a "new fan". This is Season 3 considered one of their best seasons?

Who are your favorite characters and least favorite characters?

03-02-2009, 11:51 PM	#4
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	Yeah you should check into that because it sounds like one of the discs is missing. Season 3 is awesome, one of my favorites actually. Probably my favorite from the early years. I actually prefered the later seasons lol.
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03-03-2009, 11:33 PM	#5
Nanc and Lisa! Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2008 Location: Over Our Heads Posts: 314	I really enjoyed season 3 as well. but I am sooooo ready for season 4 to be here too.
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01-26-2009, 09:47 AM	#1
UMfan77 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 28, 2003 Posts: 1,064	New Fan Here!! I was at the library the other day and checked out season 3 of The Facts of Life. I watched it as soon as I got home and can't believe how great each and every episode is! It's hard to find a sitcom type show that makes such a profound impact on the viewer. Each episode dealt with all sort of controversial issues (teenage motherhood, power of the press, rape, racism, etc). This show first aired when I was a toddler, so I don't remember any episodes and that's why I consider myself a "new fan". This is Season 3 considered one of their best seasons?

01-26-2009, 01:23 PM	#2
Robert 13 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,521	Welcome UMfan77! Happy to see you re-discover FOL. Season 3 is great. What has been your favorite episode so far? I have to say "Runaway" and "New York New York" are among my faves this season but "The Four Musketeers" is a classic FOL episode. What's great is you can watch these episodes over and over again and never tire of the storyline. I LOVE FOL!!! We need Season 4 on dvd!!!

03-04-2009, 06:44 PM	#7
Nat's #1 Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 25, 2008 Location: Whiting, IN Posts: 215	I love the later seasons too, especially season 6. I think it's because that was when I really started liking the show. I'd enjoyed watching it in the earlier seasons but it was seasons 5 and 6 that made me realize that I truly loved the show . The El Debarge episode cracks me up too! When I was a kid (about 11) and I first watched it, I cringed the whole time and thought it was one of my least favorites but watching it again as an adult I liked it much better and now it's one of my favorites. Always makes me laugh when I'm having a bad day . Blair: Don't worry, they have machines to cover up the mistakes. Natalie: Do they have a machine that will cover up Tootie burping halfway through the song? Priceless! I also liked The Lady That Came to Dinner episode where Jo dresses up as the White Rabbit lmao.

03-04-2009, 11:28 PM	#8
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	I really loved the Over Our Heads era...Edna's Edibles was great too. You're right, the pastels were AWESOME! It just gave the show such a great feel. And once they were older, I felt the quality got better too. The girls were older and the story lines got better.

03-05-2009, 01:44 PM	#11
Nanc and Lisa! Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2008 Location: Over Our Heads Posts: 314	all this makes me want to complete my Facts dvd collection soooo much moreeeee. it is getting ridiculous at this point

03-14-2009, 12:52 PM	#14
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	^oh my, that woman was ANNOYING!!