Welcome Back, Kotter

Welcome Back, Kotter70%

TV 1975-09-09 30m Comedy Family
★ 7.2 / 10 · 57 votes
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Welcome Back, Kotter is an American television sitcom starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta. Videotaped in front of a live studio audience, it originally aired on the ABC network from September 9, 1975, to June 8, 1979.

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Status
Ended
Runtime
30m
Seasons
4
Episodes
95
Studio
Wolper Productions
Network
ABC
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Created by
Alan Sacks Gabe Kaplan
Cast
Gabe Kaplan Gabe Kaplan Gabe Kotter John Travolta John Travolta Vinnie Barbarino John Sylvester White John Sylvester White Michael Woodman Ron Palillo Ron Palillo Arnold Horshack Robert Hegyes Robert Hegyes Juan Epstein Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Freddie Washington Marcia Strassman Marcia Strassman Julie Kotter Stephen Shortridge Stephen Shortridge Beau Shortridge Vernee Watson Vernee Watson Debralee Scott Debralee Scott Ernest Harada Ernest Harada Mr. Jan Charles Fleischer Charles Fleischer Carvelli
Season 1 1975 · 22 eps
  1. 1 The Great Debate The sweathogs out debate a smarter debate class. Sep 9, 1975 30m
  2. 2 Basket Case Gabe insists that basketball ace Washington pass his social-studies test. Sep 16, 1975 30m
  3. 3 Welcome Back (Pilot) A flashback recalls Gabe's first meeting with his class. The Sweathogs Out Debate A Superior Class. Sep 9, 1975 30m
  4. 4 Whodunit? Tired of her reputation as easy, Rosalie Totsy tells the Sweathogs that she's pregnant -- and that one of them is the father -- in an effort to make the boys admit that the tales … Sep 30, 1975 30m
  5. 5 The Election Barbarino is running for Student Body President but his campain turns into disaster. Oct 7, 1975 30m
  6. 6 No More Mister Nice Guy After returning to his roots by taking over the Sweathogs' history class for a day, Mr. Woodman turns into a nice guy; and Kotter turns into the new Mr. Woodman. Oct 14, 1975 30m
  7. 7 Classroom Marriage With Vernajean's family moving, she and Freddie decide that they must get married in order to stay together. Their classmates act out married life to discourage the young couple. Oct 21, 1975 30m
  8. 8 One of Our Sweathogs Is Missing After losing a fight with Todd Ludlow, Juan is made fun of by his fellow Sweathogs. His feelings and his pride hurt, he runs away -- to the Kotters' bathroom. Oct 28, 1975 30m
  9. 9 Mr. Kotter, Teacher Gabe's teaching theories in question, he is temporarily suspended. The Sweathogs, liable to lose their teacher, come to his defense. Nov 4, 1975 30m
  10. 10 The Reunion Gabe is less than thrilled when an old too-perfect classmate, and his too-perfect wife, decide to pay him a visit. Nov 18, 1975 30m
  11. 11 Barbarino's Girl In order to bring up Vinnie's grades, Judy Borden, highly unpopular with the Sweathogs, is called in to tutor him. But when the two start liking one another, problems arise. Nov 25, 1975 30m
  12. 12 California Dreamin' The sweathogs go bananas over Bambi, a pretty blonde girl from California. We get some very funny scenes of the guys in various costumes: Epstein as a guru, Freddy in a colorful… Dec 2, 1975 30m
  13. 13 Arrividerci, Arnold Arnold is promoted to a regular class, but is less than happy about the forced transition. Dec 16, 1975 30m
  14. 14 The Longest Weekend When Julie goes away on a ski trip with a friend, stories from the Sweathogs and Mr. Woodman lead Gabe to be worried about the possibility of Julie cheating on him while she is aw… Jan 6, 1976 30m
  15. 15 The Sit-In The Sweathogs, diverged from a food-fight, hold a sit-in to protest the school cafetieria's Wednesday liver. Jan 13, 1976 30m
  16. 16 Follow The Leader (1) The class votes to make Freddie the new leader of the Sweathogs, taking Vinnie down a notch. Vinnie becomes so upset with the loss of his title that he quits school. When his pare… Jan 20, 1976 30m
  17. 17 Follow The Leader (2) The sweathogs soon tire of Freddy as leader. Mr. Woodman even admits that he misses Barbarino. Julie and Vinnie turn up at the apartment, and Mr. Kotter has a heartfelt talk with … Jan 22, 1976 30m
  18. 18 Dr. Epstein, I Presume Juan, because of his love for animals, decides that he would like to be a veterinarian. A guidance couselor quickly thwarts his dream, until he performs an emergency operation on … Jan 29, 1976 30m
  19. 19 One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest A flu epidemic hits Buchannan and everybody gets sick except for Kotter, Horshack and a few students in the other classes. In the end, the few healthy students team up with the r… Feb 5, 1976 30m
  20. 20 The Telethon Kotter and the ""Sweathogs"" raise a telethon to raise $700 for new supplies. If not the remiedial class will be cut. Feb 12, 1976 30m
  21. 21 Kotter Makes Good Gabe is forced to take final exams when it's revealed by Mr. Woodman that he wasn't really qualified to graduate when he did. Feb 19, 1976 30m
  22. 22 Father Vinnie Vinnie's grandmother's dying wish is for him to become a priest, and he takes the request seriously, until the strain of being holy becomes too much for him. Feb 26, 1976 30m
Season 2 1976 · 23 eps
  1. 1 Career Day On career day, an inventor who is treated poorly by the Sweathogs offers a well-paying job to Gabe. Sep 23, 1976 30m
  2. 2 Inherit The Halibut Freddie, class treasurer, is accused of stealing funds, and an impromptue trial is held in the classroom. Sep 30, 1976 30m
  3. 3 Sweatside Story The Sweathogs form a gang, but won't let Arnold in until the night of their first rumble, and Arnold, against the idea of being killed, brings along Gabe and Mr. Woodman in order … Oct 7, 1976 30m
  4. 4 The Fight Sparked by the fact that Vinnie neglected to do Freddie's homework, the Sweathogs spend the better part of class fighting with one another. Oct 21, 1976 30m
  5. 5 The Museum Mr. Kotter takes the sweathogs on a field trip to a museum. Mrs. Kotter and Mr. Woodman are along as chaperones. They meet the unusual museum curator Mr.Gore (John Astin) who … Oct 28, 1976 30m
  6. 6 Gabe Under Pressure Gabe is afraid to get a physical when the free clinic comes to Buchanan High. Nov 4, 1976 30m
  7. 7 Sweathog, Nebraska Style Julie's visiting sister, recently at odds with her long-time boyfriend, falls for Juan. Nov 11, 1976 30m
  8. 8 Sadie Hawkins Day A girl wants to ask Vinnie to the Sadie Hawkins Day dance, but his insensitivity leads her to ask Arnold in retaliation, leaving Vinnie with no date at all. Nov 18, 1976 30m
  9. 9 Hello, Ms. Chips The new student teacher discovers that all her training to work with remedial children hasn't prepared her for dealing with the Sweathogs. Dec 2, 1976 30m
  10. 10 Horshack vs. Carvelli When the opportunity to fight Carvelli in a boxing match arises, Arnold wants to be the one to do it; and when the other Sweathogs put down his manhood, he is even more determined… Dec 9, 1976 30m
  11. 11 Sweathog Clinic for the Cure of Smoking Epstein is caught smoking cigarettes. Gabe and the sweathogs try to get him to stop. Dec 16, 1976 30m
  12. 12 Hark, the Sweatkings At Christmas time, the Sweathogs are all too eager to tease resident bum Angie. But after Angie tells his life story to the class, they have a change of heart, and decide to help … Dec 23, 1976 30m
  13. 13 A Love Story When Juan's sister Carmen joines the Sweathogs, she catches the eye of Arnold, but Carmen is only interested in Vinnie. Juan, meanwhile, is displeased with the entire situation, a… Dec 30, 1976 30m
  14. 14 Caruso's Way Vinnie's goofing off in gym gets him in trouble with the teacher, Mr. Caruso, who's reprimending after class gets out of hand when he hits Vinnie in front of the girls' locker roo… Jan 6, 1977 30m
  15. 15 Sweatgate Scandal Tired of the way the school newspaper is always putting them down, the Sweathogs join the staff in order to redeem themselves; and the crack investigative team of ""Vinstein"" (Vi… Jan 13, 1977 30m
  16. 16 Kotter and Son Gabe's overly-critical father comes for a visit and, unconvinced that his son has chosen a worthwhile career, goes with Gabe to school in order to watch him in action with his Swe… Jan 20, 1977 30m
  17. 17 Chicken a la Kotter Gabe, in need of money for a root canal, takes a second job as a restaurant mascot. Jan 27, 1977 30m
  18. 18 Has Anyone Seen Arnold? (1) For the school drama festival, Gabe is going to direct a scene from Cyrano de Bergerac. Arnold is set to play the lead, but recieves only heckling and ridicule from his fellow Swe… Feb 3, 1977 30m
  19. 19 There Goes Number 5 (2) When Arnold finally shows back up at school, it's discovered that his absence was due to the recent death of his fifth father. A feeling of responsibility within him, Arnold sets … Feb 3, 1977 30m
  20. 20 The Littlest Sweathog Gabe and Julie find out that they are going to have a baby. Feb 10, 1977 30m
  21. 21 Radio Free Freddie It seems that Freddie has a future in radio, but he may also risk losing his friends for fame. Feb 17, 1977 30m
  22. 22 I'm Having Their Baby With Gabe away at a teacher's convention, the Sweathogs take it upon themselves to watch over the pregnant Julie...but the harder they try to make Julie comfortable, the more trou… Feb 24, 1977 30m
  23. 23 I Wonder Who's Kissing Gabe Now? The art teacher falls in love with Gabe. Mar 3, 1977 30m
Season 3 1977 · 27 eps
  1. 1 Sweathogs Back-to-School Special The Sweathogs and administrators at James Buchanan High reminisce about Gabe's past two years at the school. Past episodes are recalled through flashbacks. Sep 29, 1977 30m
  2. 2 And Baby Makes Four (1) Julie goes into labor. Sep 15, 1977 30m
  3. 3 And Baby Makes Four (2) Julie gives birth to twin girls. Sep 15, 1977 30m
  4. 4 And Baby Makes Four (3) Julie's parents come to see the babies. Sep 22, 1977 30m
  5. 5 Brother, Can You Spare a Million? Emotions mix when it seems that the Sweathogs may win the lottery. Oct 6, 1977 30m
  6. 6 Just Testing Everybody helps Vinnie cram for a make-up test. Oct 13, 1977 30m
  7. 7 The Deprogramming of Arnold Horshack Arnold is accepted into a religious cult. Mr. Kotter and the three other sweathogs try to get Arnold to snap out of it. Eventually, he does and goes back to his former self, com… Oct 20, 1977 30m
  8. 8 What a Move Juan, with the help of his uncle, hooks the Kotters up with a new apartment. Oct 27, 1977 30m
  9. 9 A Novel Idea The characters in Mr. Woodman's new novel seem to have an awful lot in common with the Sweathogs... Nov 3, 1977 30m
  10. 10 Barbarino in Love (1) During a talent competition, Vinnie falls for a girl who the Sweathogs are competing against, and starts spending more time with her then rehearsing with the Sweathogs. Nov 10, 1977 30m
  11. 11 Barbarino in Love (2) Vinnie is torn between trying to win the talent competition, or letting his new girlfriend beat him. Nov 17, 1977 30m
  12. 12 Kotter for Vice Principal Kotter has a dream about life when the Sweathogs are old. Nov 24, 1977 30m
  13. 13 Swine and Punishment Freddie cheats on an English test. Dec 8, 1977 30m
  14. 14 Epstein's Madonna Juan paints a great masterpiece on the walls of the school. Jan 12, 1978 30m
  15. 15 Sweathog Christmas Special At Christmas time, the gang reminisces over past episodes. Jan 5, 1978 30m
  16. 16 Sweatwork Arnold voices angst and pioneers for change on the school radio station, gathering fans in the process. Jan 19, 1978 30m
  17. 17 Meet Your New Teacher: Batteries Not Included The Sweathogs' new tutor is a computer. Despite initial raises in grades, Gabe becomes displeased with the machine, as it is turning him obsolete to the class. Jan 26, 1978 30m
  18. 18 Angie A new girl joins the Sweathogs. Dec 22, 1977 30m
  19. 19 Epstein's Term Paper Juan buys four term papers - one for each Sweathog - from Carvelli, only to end up with an essay that Gabe had turned in eleven years earlier. Feb 2, 1978 30m
  20. 20 There's No Business Like Show Business (1) Gabe finds success as a stand-up comic, using material regarding the Sweathogs. But when the oppportunity for a full-time comedy gig arises, it could mean the end of his teaching … Feb 9, 1978 30m
  21. 21 There's No Business Like Show Business (2) Gabe must choose between the comedy life, or his life at Buchanan. Feb 16, 1978 30m
  22. 22 What Goes Up Freddie becomes addicted to drugs after taking prescribed pain killers. Despite the other Sweathogs' best efforts, the only thing that can bring Freddie around is Arnold's faith i… Feb 23, 1978 30m
  23. 23 Good-Bye, Mr. Kripps Mr. Kripps, the shop teacher, has a heart attack and dies while yelling at Vinnie, who blames himself for the man's death. Mar 9, 1978 30m
  24. 24 Horshack and the Madame X Arnold, saddened by the rejection he keeps recieving from the opposite sex, gets advice and comfort from Julie before quickly falling in love with her. May 18, 1978 30m
  25. 25 The Kiss After performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on a female student who has passed out in the classroom, Gabe is accused of molestation, and is in danger of losing his job. May 11, 1978 30m
  26. 26 The Return of Hotsy Totsy Rosalie ""Hotsy"" Totsy has grown up ... a little too fast. The Sweathogs go to a local strip club on a dare, and learn that Hotsy has gotten a job performing there (yup, she bare… Sep 10, 1977 30m
  27. 27 Class Encounter of the Carvelli Kind When Carvelli and Murray come on as exchange students, Carvelli seemingly goes crazy with stories of aliens. Dec 15, 1977 30m
Season 4 1978 · 23 eps
  1. 1 The Drop-Ins (1) Gabe announces that he is now the vice-principal and Mr. Woodman is the principal. The Sweathogs are pleased, until Gabe gets strict. After Vinnie visits the school to tell the … Nov 25, 1978 30m
  2. 2 The Drop-Ins (2) With Barbarino now an ordlery at a hospital, the Sweathogs try to get jobs there, too. Meanwhile, Kotter tries to get the gang to return to school. Sep 18, 1978 30m
  3. 3 Beau's Jest Sep 25, 1978 30m
  4. 4 Don't Come Up and See Me Sometime Vinnie throws the Sweathogs out of his new apartment. Sep 11, 1978 30m
  5. 5 Once Upon a Ledge Horshack saves a lonely, overlooked girl named Mary Johnson from commiting suicide by jumping off the ledge of the school. Oct 2, 1978 30m
  6. 6 The Sweatmobile The Sweathogs remember how they tried to buy a used car from Vinnie's uncle. Sep 11, 1978 30m
  7. 7 Barbarino's Boo-Boo When Mr. Woodman comes to Vinnie's hospital for an operation, Vinnie loses him and he and the other Sweathogs try to find him. Oct 21, 1978 30m
  8. 8 X-Rated Education The gang is liable to get in trouble when the x-rated film Carvelli brought into school is accidentally mixed up with a film on sexual education. Oct 28, 1978 30m
  9. 9 The Barbarino Blues Vinnie becomes depressed when it seems that he has lost his way with women. Nov 4, 1978 30m
  10. 10 Washington's Clone A younger student begins to imitate Freddie, not much to Freddie's liking. Nov 11, 1978 30m
  11. 11 Frog Day Afternoon After Horshack refuses to disect a frog in class, his grade is in jeopardy. Oct 9, 1978 30m
  12. 12 A Little Fright Music The Sweathogs opt to change Mr. Woodman's tired old school song. Dec 2, 1978 30m
  13. 13 A Winter's Coat Tale Vinnie is saddened when his new coat is stolen. Dec 16, 1978 30m
  14. 14 Bride and Gloom Juan asks Vinnie to marry his immigrant cousin. Jan 13, 1979 30m
  15. 15 Barbarino's Baby Vinnie is forced to deliver a baby in an elevator. Feb 3, 1979 30m
  16. 16 The Goodbye Guy Mr. Woodman's niece Kelly is babysitting for the Kotters when Juan drops by the apartment. The two abruptly fall in love and decide to move in together, but the romance begins to … Feb 10, 1979 30m
  17. 17 Come Back, Little Arnold To get up his nerve with Mary, Carvelli offers Arnold liquor. He doesn't like the idea at first, but as time goes on, he becomes addicted to drinking; developing a scary and unlik… Feb 24, 1979 30m
  18. 18 The Sweat Smell of Success Convinced that the school newspaper is too dull, Juan sets out to turn it into a tabloid, bringing down his friends' names in the process. Mar 3, 1979 30m
  19. 19 The Gang Show Freddie and Juan plan to do an act together for the upcoming talent contest, while Carvelli has some bribed judges up his sleeves. Arnold and Beau take over as judges, leaving Mur… Mar 17, 1979 30m
  20. 20 Oo, Oo, I Do (1) Arnold's relationship with Mary gets serious. Then he finds out he has to move and leave the school. Upset, Arnold decides to propose marriage to Mary. She accepts. May 25, 1979 30m
  21. 21 Oo, Oo, I Do (2) Arnold gets upset when the other Sweathogs tease him about not being able to provide for Mary, and he vanishes. Mary finds him and convinces him not to worry, and the two get marr… May 25, 1979 30m
  22. 22 I'm Okay, But You're Not Beau plays a number or pranks on Mr. Woodman. Jun 1, 1979 30m
  23. 23 The Breadwinners While Horshack adjusts the married life, Epstein sets up an interview for a job. Washington gets the job before Epstein, unaware that it's the same job. The two get into a fight a… Jun 8, 1979 30m
Specials 6 eps
  1. 1 Only A Few Degrees from A Sweathog Hosted by Marcia Strassman. Everybody is back to talk about the show (except, predictably, Travolta) with some fun memories and stories about the production. As well, there are so… 30m
  2. 2 Original Screen test - John Travolta 30m
  3. 3 Original Screen test - Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs 30m
  4. 4 Original Screen test - Marcia Strassman 30m
  5. 5 Original Screen test - Robert Hegyes 30m
  6. 6 Original Screen test - Ron Palillo 30m
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