Making the Grade (TV series)

Making the Grade
GenreSitcom
Created byGary David Goldberg
StarringJames Naughton
Graham Jarvis
Alley Mills
Steven Peterman
Zane Lasky
George Wendt
Philip Charles MacKenzie
ComposerTom Scott
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producerGary David Goldberg
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesUbu Productions
Paramount Television
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseApril 5 (1982-04-05) –
May 10, 1982 (1982-05-10)

Making the Grade is an American sitcom which aired on CBS from April 5 until May 10, 1982. It starred James Naughton, Graham Jarvis, Alley Mills, Steven Peterman, and boasted the first TV series roles for Philip Charles MacKenzie and George Wendt. It was set at Franklin High School in St. Louis, and aired as a part of CBS' Monday night comedy lineup.[1] The theme song was a modified version of Tom Scott's "Heading Home", which appeared on his Street Beat album three years earlier.

The quick cancellation of Making the Grade allowed series co-star George Wendt the opportunity to star in the series Cheers, which began airing just four months after the final episode of Making the Grade was broadcast. As well, series creator Gary David Goldberg's next series was the substantial hit Family Ties; also produced by Paramount Television and aired on NBC like Cheers, it too began airing four months after the cancellation of Making the Grade.

Cast

U.S. television ratings

Season Episodes Start date End date Nielsen rank Nielsen rating
1981–82 6 April 5, 1982 May 10, 1982 38[2] N/A

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Pilot"Mel DamskiGary David GoldbergApril 5, 1982 (1982-04-05)
2"Marriage, Dave Style"Jeff MelmanLloyd GarverApril 12, 1982 (1982-04-12)
3"Teach Me Tonight"Gary David GoldbergMichael J. WeithornApril 19, 1982 (1982-04-19)
4"Shepherd's Pie Syndrome"Mark TinkerRichard OrloffApril 26, 1982 (1982-04-26)
5"Guess Who's Coming to Class"Mel DamskiMerrill MarkoeMay 3, 1982 (1982-05-03)
6"Enter Miss Right"Mel DamskiSteve KlineMay 10, 1982 (1982-05-10)

References

  1. ↑ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present (9th ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. p. 839. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ "The TV Ratings Guide: 1981-82 Ratings History -- Primetime is Awash in a Bubble Bath as Nighttime Soaps Become the Rage". Retrieved April 9, 2018.
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