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(Change Layout)My So-Called Life  
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Season 1
1 :01x01 - My So-Called Life (Pilot) (Aug/25/1994)
At the start of her sophomore year at Liberty High, Angela Chase becomes friends with Rayanne Graff and dyes her hair red.
Guest Stars: Nada Despotovich as Ms. Mayhew, Tim Williams (2) as Guy #2, Devin Kamin as Jordan's Buddy, Cameron Arnett as Cop, Shane Powers as Guy #1, Margaret Nagle as Science Teacher, Francine Riber as First Bathroom Girl, Amy Leland as Second Bathroom Girl, Bianca Lawson as Third Bathroom Girl, Stanley DeSantis as Social Studies Teacher
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Winnie Holzman
Songs: Animalbag -- Everybody, R.E.M. -- Everybody Hurts
 
2 :01x02 - Dancing in the Dark (Sep/01/1994)
Rayanne arranges for Jordan to sell Angela a fake ID, while Patty and Graham stumble through ballroom-dancing lessons meant to put some spice back into their marriage.
Guest Stars: Margaret Nagle as Ms. Chavatal, Jeri Gaile as Dance Instructor, Danton Stone as Neil Chase, Mary Kay Place as Camille Cherski
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Winnie Holzman
Songs: Jawbox -- Cruel Swing
 
3 :01x03 - Guns and Gossip (Sep/08/1994)
Everyone at Liberty High is stunned when a gunshot is heard in one of the school's hallways. Meanwhile, a rumor starts circulating about Angela and Jordan.
Guest Stars: Patti D'Arbanville as Amber Vallon, Bennet Guillory as Mr. Foster
Director: Marshall Herskovitz
Writer: Justin Tanner
Songs: Cranberries -- Dreams
 
4 :01x04 - Father Figures (Sep/15/1994)
Angela gives Graham the silent contempt treatment while Patty must deal with her own father when both the Grateful Dead and the IRS come to town.
Guest Stars: Francesca P. Roberts as Ms. Mandeville, Kaley Cuoco as Young Angela, Winnie Holzman as Cathy Krzyzanowski
Director: Mark Rosner
Writer: Winnie Holzman
Songs: Grateful Dead -- Althea, Bettie Serveert -- Palomine
 
5 :01x05 - The Zit (Sep/22/1994)
Patty tries to talk Angela into a mother-daughter charity fashion show. Meanwhile, a list ranking the top 40 sophomore girls at Liberty High is released, and Sharon is voted Best Hooters.
Guest Stars: Johnny Green (2) as Kyle Vinnovich, Mary Kay Place as Camille Cherski
Director: Victor Du Bois
Writer: Betsy Thomas
Songs: Enigma -- Return to Innocence
 
6 :01x06 - The Substitute (Sep/29/1994)
The new English substitute challenges the way Angela and her classmates think, encourages them to fully express themselves, and gets them to finally wake up, pay attention, and take action.
Guest Stars: Lois Foraker as Ms. Jaffe, Roger Rees as Vic Racine, Bennet Guillory as Mr. Foster, Craig Kirkwood as Sam
Director: Ellen S. Pressman
Writer: Jason Katims
Songs: TLC -- What About Your Friends?
 
7 :01x07 - Why Jordan Can't Read (Oct/06/1994)
Angela and Jordan get close when she learns of his reading problem, and closer when she hears his new song. Patty and Graham try to cope with a possible pregnancy.
Guest Stars: Johnny Green (2) as Kyle Vinnovich, Shannon Leto as Shane, May Quigley as Mrs. Renée Lerner, Mary Kay Place as Camille Cherski
Director: Mark Piznarski
Writer: Liberty Godshall (1)
 
8 :01x08 - Strangers in the House (Oct/20/1994)
Angela's relationship with Sharon and Graham's job dissatisfaction both hit critical levels when Sharon's father has a heart attack.
Guest Stars: Johnny Green (2) as Kyle Vinnovich, May Quigley as Mrs. Renée Lerner, Sarah Martineck as Young Angela, Sumer Stamper as Young Sharon, Mary Kay Place as Camille Cherski
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Jill Gordon
Songs: Buffalo Tom -- Soda Jerk
 
9 :01x09 - Halloween (Oct/27/1994)
Halloween rolls into Three Rivers, blurring the line between facades and realities.
Guest Stars: Andrew Kavovit as Nicky Driscoll, Channon Roe as Billy, Lindsay Sloane as Ruthie, May Quigley as Mrs. Renée Lerner
Director: Mark Piznarski
Writer: Jill Gordon
Songs: Elvis Presley -- Blue Moon, Shelley Fabares -- Johnny Angel
 
10 :01x10 - Other People's Mothers (Nov/03/1994)
Angela goes to Rayanne's house for the first time and meets Rayanne's mother, Amber. On the weekend, Rayanne decides to throw a party on the spur-of-the-moment, but Patty's party for her parents' 45th anniversary is on the same night, and Angela must decide which party to attend.
Guest Stars: Rebekah Johnson (1) as Wanda, Ken Sagoes as Paramedic, Richard Danielson (1) as Ace, Patricia Fraser as Aunt Libby, Patti D'Arbanville as Amber Vallon
Director: Claudia Weill
Writer: Richard Kramer (1)
Songs: Juliana Hatfield -- Dame with a Rod, The Lemonheads -- Down About It, Toad the Wet Sprocket -- Fall Down, Juliana Hatfield -- Spin the Bottle
 
11 :01x11 - Life of Brian (Nov/10/1994)
Told from Brian's point of view. Everyone tries to figure out whether or not they're going to Liberty High's World Happiness Dance...and, more importantly, who they're going with.
Guest Stars: Senta Moses as Delia Fisher, Adam Biesk as Corey Halfrick, Johnny Green (2) as Kyle Vinnovich
Director: Todd Holland (1)
Writer: Jason Katims
Songs: The Lemonheads -- Dawn Can't Decide, Urge Overkill -- Dropout, Sunscreem -- Pressure, Archers of Loaf -- South Carolina, Billy Pilgrim -- Try, Haddaway -- What is Love?
 
12 :01x12 - Self-Esteem (Nov/17/1994)
Jordan won't publicly acknowledge his new relationship with Angela although they continue to meet each other covertly. The new English teacher encourages Rickie to join the Drama Club. Graham attends his first cooking class and meets a loud, outspoken woman named Hallie Lowenthal.
Guest Stars: Craig Kirkwood as Troy, May Quigley as Mrs. Renée Lerner, Shannon Leto as Shane, Jeff Perry as Richard Katimski, Lisa Waltz as Hallie Lowenthal, Karen Malina White as Abyssinia Churchill
Director: Michael Engler
Writer: Winnie Holzman
Songs: Afghan Whigs -- Fountain and Fairfax, Buffalo Tom -- Late at Night, Buffalo Tom -- Soda Jerk
 
13 :01x13 - Pressure (Dec/01/1994)
Angela considers sleeping with Jordan, while Graham considers starting his own restaurant.
Guest Stars: Lisa Waltz as Hallie Lowenthal, Jonathan Emerson as Brad
Director: Mark Piznarski
Writer: Ellie Herman
 
14 :01x14 - On The Wagon (Dec/08/1994)
Rayanne feels left out of Angela's life so she becomes the new lead singer for Jordan's band, Frozen Embryos. Patty suspects that Rayanne has started drinking again.
Guest Stars: Winnie Holzman as Cathy Krzyzanowski, Patti D'Arbanville as Amber Vallon
Director: Jeff Perry
Writer: Elizabeth Gill
Songs: Ramones -- I Wanna Be Sedated
 
15 :01x15 - So-Called Angels (Dec/22/1994)
After an encounter with his abusive uncle forces Rickie to leave home and turn to life on the street, Angela tries to help him with the aid of a mysterious homeless girl.
Guest Stars: Juliana Hatfield as Girl
Director: Scott Winant
Writer: Winnie Holzman
Songs: Juliana Hatfield -- Make It Home
 
16 :01x16 - Resolutions (Jan/05/1995)
It's New Year's in Three Rivers, and everyone is making resolutions and having varying amounts of success keeping them. Rickie has nowhere to turn after he stops staying at the Chases' house.
Guest Stars: Johnny Green (2) as Kyle Vinnovich, Winnie Holzman as Cathy Krzyzanowski, Dina Dayrit as Pencil Girl, Danton Stone as Neil Chase, Jeff Perry as Richard Katimski, Lisa Waltz as Hallie Lowenthal
Director: Patrick Norris
Writer: Ellie Herman
 
17 :01x17 - Betrayal (Jan/12/1995)
Rayanne wins the starring role in the school play, but her friendship with Angela reaches a critical point after she and Jordan get drunk and act impulsively.
Guest Stars: Josh Gummersall as Tough Guy, Adam Biesk as Corey Halfrick, Mary Kay Place as Camille Cherski, Jeff Perry as Richard Katimski, Lisa Waltz as Hallie Lowenthal, Senta Moses as Delia Fisher, Karen Malina White as Abyssinia Churchill
Director: Mark Piznarski
Writer: Jill Gordon
Songs: Violent Femmes -- Blister in the Sun, Sonic Youth -- Genetic
 
18 :01x18 - Weekend (Jan/19/1995)
Patty and Graham go away for the weekend with Neil and his girlfriend, Cheryl. Meanwhile, Rayanne pays a visit to the Chase residence and accidentally handcuffs herself to Patty & Graham's bed.
Guest Stars: Johnny Green (2) as Kyle Vinnovich, Danton Stone as Neil Chase, Mary Kay Place as Camille Cherski, Laura Innes as Cheryl
Director: Todd Holland (1)
Writer: Adam Dooley
Songs: Live -- I Alone, Frente! -- The Book Song
 
19 :01x19 - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities (Jan/26/1995)
Jordan enlists Brian to help him write a letter to Angela apologizing for his actions and telling her how he feels.
Guest Stars: Senta Moses as Delia Fisher, Lisa Waltz as Hallie Lowenthal, Jeff Perry as Richard Katimski
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Winnie Holzman
 
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