Blossom (1990)
Synopsis
Blossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with her divorced musician father, Nick, eldest brother and recovering substance abuser Anthony, and decidedly not-so-bright middle brother Joey. Along for the ride is Blossom's ditzy best friend, Six, who sometimes shows flashes of great perception.
Network
NBC
Episodes
Pilot
As Blossom records a video diary entry, she hears her parents arguing. Then they tell Blossom they have an appointment with the family lawyer. Blossom daydreams about what will happen when her parents divorce.
Blossom Blossoms
Blossom reaches puberty and substitutes an older friend for her absentee mother to talk about it.
My Sister's Keeper
Blossom looks forward to her first prom date, with Joey's friend Bobby, but after Joey warns him about Bobby's reputation as a ladies' man, Nick forbids her to go out with him.
Dad's Girlfriend
Blossom can't stand her dad's new girlfriend.
Who's In Charge Here?
Nick leaves Blossom in charge of home one night while he performs on a cruise ship, and her imagination kicks into high gear when she sees Anthony's new girlfriend Stephanie stealing a family heirloom but is afraid to tell him for fear he will be driven back to drugs.
Sex, Lies and Teenagers
While Nick is disturbed by Blossom's increasing interest in sex, she sneaks off to a make-out party with Six and two boys.
I Ain't Got No Buddy
Blossom feels left out when Six befriends a chic new student. The kids keep Nick from seeing his divorce papers.
Thanks for the Memorex
Prompted by old home movies Blossoms has transferred to video, the family retreats to the cabin by the lake where they'd shared happier times in the past.
The Geek
Blossom blames herself for getting tricked into a date for the homecoming dance with a school geek. Joey wants to get his driver's license.
Tough Love
Nick gives Anthony an ultimatum: get a job or get out of the house.
Such a Night
Blossom leans on Six for support while calling a boy for a date. Anthony tries to help a friend stay sober. Nick gives Joey a hard lesson in mathematics.
School Daze
Against her father's wishes, Blossom plans to drop out of her snooty private school and enroll in public school. Joey schemes to pass a history test.
Papa's Little Dividend
Blossom and Six spy on a woman who claims a rattled Nick is the father of her child. Anthony preps for a blind date.
Love Stinks!
It's bye-bye love for Blossom when a guy she's been yearning to see again tells her he's found someone else.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Blossom
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
114
Production
Impact Zone Productions, Witt/Thomas Productions, Touchstone Television
