Season 1

01 James at 15 Episode 15th September 1977 A 15-year-old whose family moves from Oregon to Boston misses the girlfriend he left behind, so he runs away to see her. On the way he hooks up with a female art student in her 20s who is also hitchhiking across the country, from whom he learns some valuable lessons about life. 02 Friends Episode 227th October 1977 James throws a party to make new friends -- among them, Sly and Marlene. 03 The Girl with the Bad Rep Episode 33rd November 1977 When even the girl with the bad rep turns down James, he brags to Sly that they made out anyway. 04 Kathy's in the Shower Episode 410th November 1977 Kathy is caught having a secret affair with her professor. 05 Higher Ground Episode 524th November 1977 James joins a cult. 06 The Apple Tree, the Singing and the Gold Episode 615th December 1977 Bobby, James' old friend back home in Oregon, comes to Boston because he needs to have some medical tests done. James's new friend, Patricia, finds herself falling in love with Bobby, who turns out to be fatally ill. 07 Fast and Loose Episode 722nd December 1977 James' fast and loose new friend leads him to commit a crime. 08 Mrs. Carson Episode 829th December 1977 James is hot for teacher, who happens to be pregnant. 09 Unrequited Love... Twice Episode 95th January 1978 James is pursued romantically by both Sandy's friend and one of Paul's students. 10 Actions Speak Louder Episode 1019th January 1978 James befriends a deaf classmate, and puts himself in his shoes. 11 Star-Crossed Lovers Episode 1126th January 1978 Marlene develops a crush on a rock star. 12 The Gift Episode 129th February 1978 James loses his virginity to a Swedish foreign exchange student and turns 16. 13 The Blowout Episode 1316th February 1978 James is uncomfortable at a Valentine's Day party. 14 Listless Fever Episode 1423rd February 1978 James fears that Gun may have given him a little something ""extra."" 15 Champions Episode 152nd March 1978 Marlene's all-girls basketball team challenges James' all-boys basketball team to a championship. 16 An Hour Before Midnight Episode 169th March 1978 James's classmate, who edits his school paper, has a drinking problem. James works with a teenage reporter who declares that she is an alcoholic, fluffs an important Interview with a Pulitzer Prize winner and arrives drunk when invited to dinner at the Hunters. 17 Knocking Heads Episode 171st June 1978 James and a teacher knock heads over James' controversial football articles in the school paper. 18 Rebel Without a Car Episode 188th June 1978 James solves his car crisis by taking his parents' out without asking them. 19 Hunter Country Episode 1915th June 1978 After helping James with his campaign for class president, Marlene begins to disagree with his philosophy, and decides to run against him. 20 Ducks Episode 2022nd June 1978 James helps an old lady rescue ducks from a city pond. 21 Queen of the Silver Dollar Episode 2129th June 1978 While away on state finals with his swim team, James wins a bet by taking a girl back to his hotel room -- which soon comes back to haunt him.