CBS Schoolbreak Special 1984
What is CBS Schoolbreak Special?
The television series "CBS Schoolbreak Special" is an American anthology series. It was designed for teenagers and aired on CBS.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 24, 1984
- Networks
- CBS
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 65 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The television series "CBS Schoolbreak Special" is an American anthology series. It was designed for teenagers and aired on CBS. The series initially began under a different title, CBS Afternoon Playhouse, before being changed during a later season. The concept of the series was similar to that of ABC's Afterschool Special. The series aired for a period of time that includes the 1984-85 season. It concluded in January 1996.
Should you watch it?
“Anthology episodes address teenage topics on a major broadcast network.”
- Offers standalone stories about teen experiences
- Provides a historical snapshot of 80s‑90s television for youth
- Older production values may feel dated
- Episodes vary in relevance to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy concise, issue‑driven dramas aimed at teenage viewers.
The series presents age‑appropriate narratives suitable for teen audiences, though some topics reflect its era.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 Dead Wrong: The John Evans Story Jan 24, 1984
- E2 Welcome Home, Jellybean Mar 27, 1984
- E3 All the Kids Do It Apr 24, 1984
- E4 The Alfred G. Graebner Memorial High School of Rules and Regulations Jun 12, 1984
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Hear Me Cry Oct 16, 1984
- E2 Contract for Life: The S.A.D.D. Story Dec 11, 1984
- E3 The Exchange Student Jan 22, 1985
- E4 The Day the Senior Class Got Married Mar 5, 1985
- E5 Ace Hits the Big Time Apr 2, 1985
- E6 Student Court Apr 23, 1985
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 The War Between the Classes Oct 22, 1985
- E2 Have You Tried Talking to Patty? Jan 14, 1986
- E3 Babies Having Babies Jan 28, 1986
- E4 God, the Universe and Hot Fudge Sundaes Apr 1, 1986
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 The Drug Knot Sep 10, 1986
- E2 Little Miss Perfect Jan 13, 1987
- E3 My Dissident Mom Jan 14, 1987
- E4 The Day They Came to Arrest the Book Jan 27, 1987
- E5 What If I'm Gay? Mar 31, 1987
- E6 Juvi Apr 21, 1987
- E7 An Enemy Among Us Jul 21, 1987
Season 5 · 4 episodes
- E1 Soldier Boys Oct 20, 1987
- E2 Never Say Goodbye Jan 12, 1988
- E3 Home, Sweet Homeless Mar 29, 1988
- E4 Gangs Apr 19, 1988
Frequently asked questions
When did CBS Schoolbreak Special first air?
It premiered in April 1980.
When did the series end?
The final episode aired in January 1996.
What was the original title of the series?
It began as CBS Afternoon Playhouse.
During which season was the title changed to CBS Schoolbreak Special?
The change occurred in the 1984‑85 season.
What type of audience was the series intended for?
It was an anthology series aimed at teenage viewers.