The Facts of Life Free Spirit (Season 2, Episode 15)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Facts of Life

Free Spirit (Season 2, Episode 15)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Mrs. Garrett's son Alex visits her at Eastland. Natalie is impressed by his claims of having played on several recording sessions for popular musicians, but Blair doesn't trust him.

Director

Bob Claver

Writers

Ann Gibbs (written by) | Joel Kimmel (written by) | Dick Clair (created by) | Jenna McMahon (created by) & 3 more

Producer

Jerry Mayer

Casting Director

Eve Brandstein

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 18, 1981

Release date

Mar 18, 1981 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
6 cast members

Name	Known for
Charlotte Rae Edna Garrett Edna Garrett See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
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)
Nancy McKeon Jo Polniaczek Jo Polniaczek See fewer	The Facts of Life (1979)
Tom Fitzsimmons Alex Garrett Alex Garrett See fewer	Great Performances (1971)