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S01E01: PilotCorky tries to mainstream into the 9th grade, the same grade as Becca. Becca worries that Corky may stop her from getting to the boy she really wants, Tyler Benchfield, a star on the football team. Corky dreams of being King at the homecoming dance with Ron Lieberman. Corky is accused of cheating off Rona's paper but it was exactly the opposite. Tyler introduces the Thatchers to his brother Donny, who also has Down's Syndrome. Doubts arise arise over whether Corky should indeed mainstream as opposed to going into a special-ed program, or a private school (which the Thatcher's can't afford). But at a serious parent-principle meeting, Corky dispels all doubts by reciting ""The Raven"", the famous Edgar Allan Poe poem.
Sub-plot: For Libby's 40th birthday, Drew buys her a heart-shaped ring that they can't afford. Paige moves home.
Air Date:
Sep 12, 1989
Runtime:
60 minutes
Casts:
Kellie Martin, Bill Smitrovich, Patti LuPone, Chris Burke, Chad Lowe, Tracey Needham, Monique Lanier, Elizabeth Berkley, Josh Lucas, Andrea F. Friedman
