The WORST episodes of Fame

Every episode of Fame ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Fame!

In this TV series adaptation of the 1980 motion picture, students at the School of the Arts pour their hearts and souls into their training to become stars in their chosen field.

Last Updated: 12/18/2025Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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#1 - The Ol' Ball Game

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/1985

Danny faces the problem of organizing his fellow students into a winning team after accepting a softball challenge issued by an old rival.

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#2 - Such Good Friends

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/1986

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#3 - A River to Cross

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/1986

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#4 - The First Time

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/1986

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#5 - Choices

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/1986

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#6 - Ebenezer Morloch

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/1985

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#7 - Broadway Danny Amatullo

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/1985

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#8 - His Majesty Donlon

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/1985

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#9 - Savage Streets

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/16/1985

Jesse is forced into joining a neighborhood gang, leading Nicole to have visions that Jesse is in danger. Meanwhile, Shorofsky befriends a young gang member who expresses an interest in the trumpet.

Directors: Nicholas Sgarro
Writer: Carol Gray
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#10 - White Light

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/1985

Christopher falls for a beautiful, talented new dancer with a secret; Danny feels uneasy when his recently separated mother starts dating Lou Mackie.

Directors: Allan Arkush
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#11 - Selling Out

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/1985

Jesse struggles with "selling out" after winning a prestigious song-writing contest. Meanwhile, Shorofsky also struggles with "selling out" when he auditions a former football jock and mediocre violin enthusiast, whose father, dependent on his son getting in, is willing to make a generous donation that could reform many budget-related deficiencies at the school.

Directors: Ray Danton
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#12 - Bronco Bob Rides Again

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/26/1985

After meeting his favorite western hero, Bronco Bob, and his sidekick, Prince the Miracle Horse, Danny involves the School of the Arts in a fund-raising production to help Bronco save Prince from the clutches of his acting rival, who, just to spite Bronco, plans to buy, shoot and stuff the horse.

Directors: Allan Arkush
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#13 - Leroy and the Kid

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/1985

The solution to Leroy's financing problem comes in the form of another big problem: his preteen niece. Meanwhile, Danny meets another Danny Amatullo.

Directors: Allan Arkush
Writer: Abe Polsky
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#14 - A Place to Belong

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/1985

Leroy becomes a member of the school faculty; Chris and Danny have to play women in their class; Nicole and Holly fight for a lead role, and new student, Dusty, a minister's daughter, finds herself feeling out of place.

Directors: Ray Danton
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#15 - School Is Out

Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/25/1985

As Summer vacation approaches, Jesse, Cleo and Nicole reminisce after Cleo reveals that she will not be returning to the School of the Arts in the fall.

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#16 - Baby Remember My Name

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/1987

In the series finale, Alumni Week brings back some familiar faces, including Miss Sherwood, Bruno, Coco, Doris, Holly, and Montgomery, who are interviewed for the School of the Arts first video yearbook. Meanwhile, Leroy questions his ability and his desire to make it on his own after Miss Grant suggests he leave the school to pursue his dancing; and Chris lies about his success in the real world when he is asked to be a guest speaker for Mr. Seeger's class.

Directors: Debbie Allen
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#17 - Who Am I, Really?

Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/11/1985

Nicole's biological mother returns and tries to involve herself in her daughter's life; voiceless Morloch enlists Chris' aid to make a speech.

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#18 - Reflections

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/1985

Holly's despair over her parents' marriage causes her to become anorexic; Doris decides on a Hawaiian theme for the school's Prom.

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#19 - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/6/1985

After being mugged, Doris puts on a brave front around her family or friends, but secretly struggles with nightmares and flashbacks; Dwight tries to control his emotions for Holly.

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#20 - Wishes

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/30/1985

Sherwood temporarily becomes vice-principal while Morloch attends a conference; Doris has a dream date; and Leroy, three months behind on his rent, shoots for $10,000 on a game show.

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#21 - Coco Returns

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/2/1985

A famous, retired director directs Coco in her first performance since returning to the School of the Arts to get a diploma.

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#22 - Teamwork

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/23/1985

Chris gets a break while performing with Danny then deserts his partner and finds competition from Leroy; Nicole and Holly room together.

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#23 - Danny De Bergerac

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/16/1985

Danny falls for Nicole while trying to smooth things between her and Jesse; Morloch gets a second chance with his college sweetheart.

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#24 - Parent's Week

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/9/1985

Parents' Week causes problems for Nicole, who has a difficult time dealing with the pressure her parents are putting on her; Meanwhile, Danny's parents decide to get divorced.

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#25 - Take My Wife... Please

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/2/1985

Drama teacher Trevor Kane discovers his ex-wife is the object of Chris' affections; Holly and Nicole try to help Cleo catch Leroy's attention.