Natalie is excited about a job offer to write a weekly column for a New York newspaper. The fact that the job would make her miss school as well as bring her unnecessary pressure causes her to get into an argument with her mother. During the argument, Natalie brings up the fact that she's adopted, this leads her adopted mother to give her the name of her birth mother. … Continue readingDearest Mommie

Blair makes a new friend in Leo, a young man whom she tries to mold despite the fact that he's mentally retarded. His mental retardation throws Blair for a loop and she has a hard time accepting his handicap. … Continue readingDifferent Drummer

Jo interviews an Eastland alumna. After her interview Jo changes her mind about giving money to the school. … Continue readingThe Oldest Living Graduate

Natalie discovers that Tootie has a hearing problem. Tootie forces Natalie to keep quiet and refuses to get some help for her problem. … Continue readingThe Sound of Silence

Natalie makes up a source for the topic of her newspaper article on abortion and if she doesn't reveal who the source is, she could be kicked out of school. However, little does she know, that their is someone at Eastland who could fill the shoes of the ""made up source"" … Continue readingThe Source

Jo discovers that her scholarship funds are being cut. However, the one thing that could keep her at Eastland, she refuses to do. That is to apply for a scholarship through Warner Industries, which is Blair's father's company. … Continue readingAin't Miss Beholden

Jo stands up for her rights. She protests that books which are believed to have a bad influence on people are being banned. … Continue readingRead No Evil

Jo's cousin, a 14 year old tomboy, who is lovesick, calls for her help. … Continue readingJo's Cousin

A friend of Jo's, Buzz, who attends a military academy, needs her to fix him up with a wealthy socialite, since he made a bet with some of his buddies. So Jo fixes him up with Blair who thinks he dates wealthy women including Gloria Vanderbilt's daughter. … Continue readingThe Academy

Wanting to give Natalie a gift for helping her with her chemistry, Blair takes a peek in Natalie's diary to see if she could get an idea on what to get. However, gifts are the last thing on Blair's mind when she discovers that Natalie thinks she's an egotistical witch. … Continue readingMind Your Own Business