The Facts of Life Episode Ratings Heatmap
1979 · 5 Seasons · 103 Episodes · Overall Score: 3.5/10 (1 rated)
Season 1 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 1 Details →Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
| Episode | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 |
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| Ep 1 | 3.5 | – | – | – | – |
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| Season Avg | 3.5 | – | – | – | – |
Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 5 seasons and 103 episodes, The Facts of Life has earned an overall series rating of 3.5 out of 10. The series displays remarkable consistency across its narrative arc, maintaining reliable ratings from premiere to conclusion.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Rough Housing"), rated at an extraordinary 3.5/10 with 4 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Rough Housing"), landing at 3.5/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of The Facts of Life
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Season 1, Ep 1 | Rough Housing | 3.5 | 4 | Aug 24, 1979 |