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CBS Schoolbreak Special

CBS Schoolbreak Special is an American anthology series for teenagers that aired on CBS from April 1980 to January 1996. The series began under the title CBS Afternoon Playhouse, and was changed during the 1984 - 85 season. The concept was very similar to ABC's Afterschool Special.

1984 5.5/10 community score 13 seasons · 65 episodes Ended

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Where to watch in United States

2 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

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First aired
Seasons
13
Episodes
65
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S13 E3

Crosstown

Aired 1h

When her parents split up, a teenage girl must move out of the suburbs and into the big city.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

13 season entries

  • Season 13

    3 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 12

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 11

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 10

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 9

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 8

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 7

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 6

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

Show 5 more season entries

  • Season 5

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

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