The Facts of Life On the Edge (Season 9, Episode 21)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

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The Facts of Life

On the Edge (Season 9, Episode 21)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Beverly Ann doesn't want Andy to get his ear pierced. A social worker, from the center where Jo works, threatens to jump from a building.

Director

Writers

Howard Leeds (developed by) | Ben Starr (developed by) | Jerry Mayer (developed by) | Dick Clair (created by) & 2 more

Producers

Ross Brown | Rita Dillon

Composer

Editor

Ken Denisoff (video tape)

Casting Directors

Marc Hirschfeld | Meg Liberman

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 12, 1988

Release date

Mar 12, 1988 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 6 wins & 14 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
13 cast members

Name	Known for
Cloris Leachman Beverly Ann Stickle Beverly Ann Stickle See fewer	The Last Picture Show (1971)
Lisa Whelchel Blair Warner Blair Warner See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Kim Fields Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Mindy Cohn Natalie Green Natalie Green See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Mackenzie Astin Andy Moffett Andy Moffett See fewer	The Magicians (2015)
Sherrié Austin Pippa McKenna (as Sherrie Krenn) Pippa McKenna (as Sherrie Krenn) See fewer	Logan (2017)
Nancy McKeon Jo Polniaczek Jo Polniaczek See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Alexandra Borrie Sandy Sandy See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Suzanne Krull Melissa Melissa See fewer	Race to Witch Mountain (2009)
Jane Dulo Mrs. Beets Mrs. Beets See fewer	Soylent Green (1973)
John Harnagel Police Officer Police Officer See fewer	My Blue Heaven (I) (1990)
Sonya Winton Annie Annie See fewer	Lovecraft Country (2020)
Sidney Chankin Mr. White Mr. White See fewer	The Running Man (1987)

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