Ep 13. The Chain Letter
- December 28, 1983
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7.5 (56)
The episode "The Chain Letter" is an iconic installment in the classic television series "Facts of Life" season 5. In this episode, viewers follow the lives of four young girls who are all students at the Eastland School for Girls. As the episode begins, the girls receive a chain letter in the mail. This letter informs them that they must pass the message along to five other people or suffer a terrible curse. At first, the girls don't believe in the curse, but as strange things begin to happen around them, they start to worry that the letter may be more than just a silly game.
Throughout the episode, viewers watch as each of the girls deals with the chain letter in her own way. Some are skeptical, while others are convinced that the curse is real. Tensions rise as the weeks go by, and the girls start to turn against one another.
Meanwhile, the headmistress of Eastland, Mrs. Garrett, is keeping a watchful eye on the girls. She knows that they have been acting strangely lately, and she's worried about what might happen if they don't come together as a team. She tries to talk to the girls about the letter, but they're too scared to listen to reason.
As the days pass, the girls begin to realize that the curse may not be as harmless as they thought. Strange accidents start to happen around them, and they start to worry that they may be in danger. They decide to band together and break the chain by not passing the letter on to anyone else.
In the end, the girls learn a valuable lesson about the power of superstition and the importance of sticking together in the face of adversity. The chain letter may have been just a silly game, but it forced them to confront their deepest fears and come out stronger for it.
Overall, "The Chain Letter" is a classic episode of "Facts of Life" that showcases the show's ability to tackle serious issues with humor and heart. Viewers of all ages can relate to the girls' experiences and learn a valuable lesson about the dangers of superstition and the importance of friendship.
