List of Clueless episodes

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This is a list of episodes of the 1996–1999 ABC/UPN sitcom Clueless. A total of 62 episodes were produced spanning 3 seasons airing from September 20, 1996 to May 25, 1999.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 18 September 20, 1996 February 14, 1997
2 22 September 23, 1997 May 19, 1998
3 22 October 6, 1998 May 25, 1999

Episodes

Season 1 (1996–97)

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1 1 "As If a Girl's Reach Should Exceed Her Grasp" Amy Heckerling Amy Heckerling & Pamela Pettler September 20, 1996
Cher takes over as "Miss Buzzline", the school's newspaper advice column, but her bad advice causes trouble with her friends.
2 2 "To Party or Not to Party" John Fortenberry Julie Brown September 27, 1996
Cher enrolls into drama class and meets a handsome guy named Donal (Christopher Daniel Barnes). They then set a date at a late-night Jazz club, despite Mel giving Cher a strict curfew.
3 3 "City Beautification" Damon Santostefano Joe Stillman October 4, 1996
Cher and Dionne volunteer to clean a local city park.
4 4 "Do We with Bad Haircuts Not Feel?" Amy Heckerling Amy Heckerling & Pamela Pettler October 11, 1996
Cher gets a bad haircut from a celebrity hairdresser (Taylor Negron).
5 5 "We Shall Overpack" Paul Bartel Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg October 18, 1996
During class a teacher falls over a backpack and gets hurt. The Headmaster forbids the students from now on to carry backpacks. Cher and Dionne do not accept this ban and organize a protest.
6 6 "Making Up is Hard to Do" John Fortenberry Tracy Gamble & Richard Vaczy October 25, 1996
Dionne and Murray break up, with Cher playing mediator between their arguing.
7 7 "Don't Stand So Close to Me" Amy Heckerling Amy Heckerling November 1, 1996

After Mel puts her on a strict budget, Cher tries to search for the "perfect" outfit to impress her substitute teacher while Mr. Hall's sick.

Note: This is the pilot episode of the series.
8 8 "Kiss Me Kip" John Fortenberry Julie Brown November 8, 1996
Cher's new crush is the actor Kip Killmore, who hires Mel as his lawyer. She then finds out that Kip isn't as dreamy as she once thought.
9 9 "I Got You Babe" Amy Heckerling Amy Heckerling November 15, 1996
Cher falls deeply in love with a college student. What's so ironic about is that his name is Sonny (Paul Rudd). They are a match made in heaven until Sonny finds out how old Cher is.
10 10 "Driving Me Crazy" John Fortenberry Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg November 22, 1996
Cher becomes determined to get her driver's license. Brittany Murphy guest stars as Jasmine, a transfer student from New York.
11 11 "Romeo & Cher" Rusty Cundieff Story by: Susan Meyers & Judy Toll
Teleplay by: Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg
December 13, 1996
Cher falls for the son of Mel's legal rival.
12 12 "Cher, Inc." Paul Bartel Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg December 20, 1996
Cher starts a fashion muff business.
13 13 "Fixing Up Daddy" Joe Pennella Sandra Tsing Loh January 3, 1997
Cher sets Mel up with Sheila Kendall (Donna Pescow), a successful lawyer and author. But putting the two together makes Cher feel neglected.
14 14 "The Party's Over" Linda Day Tim O'Donnell January 10, 1997
The Bronson Alcott High School receives a new head mistress Miss DeWitt (Connie Stevens), who forbids cell phones, miniskirts and suspends Mr. Hall.
15 15 "I'm in with the Out Crowd" John Tracy Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg January 24, 1997
Cher and Dionne try turn back Felice Lesser (Jennifer Elise Cox), a science nerd turned football bimbo, back to her normal self. Meanwhile, Murray becomes jealous when Sean spends all his time with the science nerds.
16 16 "All Teed Off" Neal Israel Tim O'Donnell January 31, 1997
Murray and Sean are having a new passion – golf - with Dionne feeling neglected. She then seeks advice from Cher, who suddenly teams up with Dionne against Murray and Sean in a "Battle of the Sexes" golf game.
17 17 "Mr. Wright" Henry Winkler Julie Brown February 7, 1997
Cher becomes attracted to the new student David Wright (Seth Peterson), who seems like the perfect guy. But she soon figures out that he is not as perfect as she assumed. Melissa Joan Hart guest stars as Sabrina Spellman.
18 18 "Secrets & Lies" Paris Barclay Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg February 14, 1997

It's Valentine's Day and Cher unintentionally tells Murray that Sean and Dionne once dated which sends Murray on a jealous rage.

Note: This was the last episode of the series to air on ABC, As well as David Lascher, Twink Caplan, Michael Lerner and Wallace Shawn making their final appearances.

Season 2 (1997–98)

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19 1 "Back to School" Tim O'Donnell Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg September 23, 1997

Mr. Mazza (John J. York), a new teacher has Cher and her friends thinking about their futures.

Note: This is the first episode to air on UPN and Doug Sheehan joins the cast as Mel Horwitz replacing Michael Lerner.
20 2 "Salsa, Chlorine & Tears" Linda Day Valerie Ahern & Christian McLaughlin September 30, 1997
Cher has fallen in love with Ricardo (Jacob Vargas), a young Mexican singer from a salsa club. But then it turns out that he is cleaning pools during the day and is also a bad kisser.
21 3 "Suddenly Stupid" Linda Day Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg October 7, 1997
Cher and Dionne once again help Felice, who dumbs herself down to have guys interested in her.
22 4 "Sharing Cher" Anson Williams Valerie Ahern & Christian McLaughlin October 14, 1997
Dionne and Amber compete for Cher's attention to attend a Luscious Jackson concert.
23 5 "Chick Fight Tonight" John Tracy Julie Brown October 21, 1997
A new girl named Oddrey (Linda Cardellini), who is completely different from everyone else at school, challenges Cher to a fight.
24 6 "Trick or Treat" Joanna Kerns Brad Johnson October 28, 1997
Cher, Dionne, Sean and Murray are invited by Amber to attend an exclusive Hollywood Halloween party, which turns out to be a stage crew party instead.
25 7 "Homecoming Queen" Neal Israel Julie Brown November 4, 1997
The election to the homecoming queen is approaching. Cher is angry, when she discovers that her secret admirer Marshall (Danny Strong) suggested her as a candidate.
26 8 "Shop 'Til You Drop" Henry Winkler Tom J. Astle November 11, 1997
Cher and Dionne have a hard time with their woodshop class being taught by Mr. Hubley (Tim Conway), a misogynist.
27 9 "The Intruder" Tim O'Donnell Brad Johnson November 18, 1997
Mel unexpectedly shows up at Cher's Parent-Teacher conference, and becomes interested in her art teacher, Ms. Rebecca Morgan (Deborah Harmon).
28 10 "Intruder Spawn" Linda Day Valerie Ahern & Christian McLaughlin November 25, 1997
Mel and Rebecca go on vacation to Newport Beach and Cher volunteers to babysit Rebecca's son, Cody (Blake McIver Ewing).
29 11 "Valley of the Malls" John Tracy Shannon O'Donnell December 9, 1997
Cher gets a job at a record store in The Valley to pay for a birthday gift for Mel. She begins falling for her boss, Brian (Brad Rowe), who unfortunately dislikes Beverly Hills girls.
30 12 "A Very P.C. Holiday" John Tracy Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg December 16, 1997
Hoping to give Mel an innovative Hanukkah present, Cher auditions to sing in the school pageant.
31 13 "Labor of Love" Linda Day Brad Johnson January 13, 1998
Cher and her friends observe professionals off campus for the annual career day.
32 14 "Dance Fever" Tim O'Donnell Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg February 3, 1998
Everyone interrupts Cher's chance to dance with a potential boyfriend at the dance.
33 15 "In Boyfriend We Trust" Linda Day Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg February 24, 1998
Cher spots her new boyfriend with his ex.
34 16 "The Joint" Linda Day Brad Johnson March 3, 1998
Dionne and Cher's old friend, Emily, surprises them both when she returns from New York. But, much to their surprise, Emily is now a morbid goth, and later gets them in trouble for smoking a joint. Meanwhile, Sean and Murray go camping with Mel and Emily's father.
35 17 "Life is a Beach" Joanna Kerns Julie Brown March 17, 1998
Cher and friends act out their fantasies at the beach.
36 18 "PG Seventeen" Neal Israel Brad Johnson April 14, 1998
Cher and friends learn a friend must postpone college due to an unplanned pregnancy.
37 19 "Let's Stay Together" John Tracy Valerie Ahern & Christian McLaughlin April 28, 1998
Dionne and Murray break up right before Cher's birthday party.
38 20 "Friends" Linda Day Amy Engelberg & Wendy Engelberg May 5, 1998
Newly separated Murray and Dionne pretend to have dates to spark jealousy. Meanwhile, Cher, Amber and Sean visit a retirement home to gain extra credit at school. There, they meet people with personalities similar to their own.
39 21 "Sean's Video" Linda Day Shannon O'Donnell May 12, 1998
Cher directs Sean and the gang in a music video.
40 22 "Cashless" Tim O'Donnell Valerie Ahern & Christian McLaughlin May 19, 1998
Cher has a garage sale when the family accountant leaves them penniless.

Season 3 (1998–99)

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41 1 "Bakersfield Blues" Tim O'Donnell Tim O'Donnell October 6, 1998
Cher and Mel adjust to life in Bakersfield. Dionne, Sean and Murray plan to visit Cher after they learn that Amber has moved into Cher's home with her family.
42 2 "Back from Bakersfield" Tim O'Donnell Tim O'Donnell October 13, 1998
Cher's friends decide to rescue her and bring her back to Beverly Hills by finding Mel a huge case that he can use his lawyer skills on to make money and move back home.
43 3 "Model Smoker" Linda Day Adam Hamburger & David Hamburger October 20, 1998
Cher falls for a handsome model and then learns he's a smoker.
44 4 "Scream Murray, Scream! (Part 1)" Neal Israel Brad Johnson October 27, 1998
Frightening phone calls scare Cher and Dionne while a killer stalks the gang. This episode and the episode following it, parodies of the Scream films.
45 5 "Scream Again Murray, Scream Again! (Part 2)" Neal Israel Brad Johnson November 3, 1998
The gang must find the stalker before their lives turn into real-life horror.
46 6 "Cher and Cher Alike" Julie Brown Julie Brown November 10, 1998
Cher lands the lead in the school's production of Grease.
47 7 "Father's Keeper" Linda Day Stephanie Phillips November 17, 1998
Dionne finds a way for Cher to attend college and not worry about Mel.
48 8 "Never P.E.T.A. Squirrel" Tim O'Donnell James Krieg November 24, 1998
A squirrel terrorizes the Horowitz household on Thanksgiving.
49 9 "Our Lady of Rodeo Drive" Neal Israel Brad Johnson December 15, 1998
An mechanic believes that a holy apparition resides in Cher's BMW.
50 10 "Nice Girls Finish Last" Neal Israel Gene Laufenberg January 19, 1999
The gang helps Dionne soften her demeanor.
51 11 "Mercy Date" Brian K. Roberts James Krieg January 26, 1999
Cher attends a sci-fi convention with Marshall.
52 12 "Child Bride" Tim O'Donnell Gene Laufenberg February 9, 1999
Cher and Dionne try to stop Amber from marrying an elderly millionaire named Bronson Alcott (Bert Remsen), a man their high school is named after.
53 13 "Popularity" Neal Israel Adam Hamburger & David Hamburger February 16, 1999
Cher tutors Doug Sampson (Marc Blucas) the school's basketball star, who learns he really dislikes the sport.
54 14 "My Best Friend's Boyfriend" Joanna Kerns Stephanie Phillips February 23, 1999
Dionne feels betrayed when her boyfriend starts liking Cher.
55 15 "None for the Road" Daniel Silverberg James Krieg & Gene Laufenberg March 2, 1999
Cher's birthday party is an incredible bash until Sean, Murray and Adam (Cher's current boyfriend) end up in the hospital; leaving tragic news in the end. Guest appearance by 'N Sync.
56 16 "Cher's Weekend at Bernie's" Linda Day Stephanie Phillips April 20, 1999
Cher looks for clues after her teacher, Mr. Bernie Pimmler (Clive Revill) dies.
57 17 "Parent Trap" Linda Day Adam Hamburger & David Hamburger April 20, 1999
On the verge of divorce, Amber's parents display marital woes in public.
58 18 "Big Sissies" Neal Israel Julie Brown April 27, 1999
Amber mentors a girl from another part of town and shows her the good life in Beverly Hills.
59 19 "A Test of Character" Linda Day Brad Johnson May 4, 1999
Dionne joins a band and enters the school talent contest, but fails the mandatory drug test.
60 20 "Prom Misses, Prom Misses" David Kendall Gene Laufenberg May 11, 1999

Cher and Dionne audition potential prom dates from sign-up sheets, while Amber is escorted by a Leonardo DiCaprio lookalike. Meanwhile, Murray becomes attracted to Sean's prom date, Niecy Jackson (Shar Jackson) and wants to ditch his current date, Lydia (Gabrielle Union).

Note: Both Shar Jackson and Lamont Bentley of Moesha guest starred as their characters Niecy Jackson and Hakeem Campbell respectively. During the time that Clueless aired on UPN it followed Moesha on its Tuesday night lineup.
61 21 "Graduation" Neal Israel Brad Johnson May 18, 1999
Sean is in trouble after his secret of living in a neighborhood outside of the school district is revealed. Meanwhile, Murray reveals that he is going Africa to work with his father instead of going to college.
62 22 "All Night Senior Party" Tim O'Donnell Adam Hamburger & David Hamburger May 25, 1999

Due to Murray's announcement to go to Africa, Dionne makes the decision of losing her virginity to him on the day before he leaves, however they end up getting in a fight and he leaves early before they have sex.

Note: While it was presumed (or implied) in the feature film that Dionne and Murray had been somewhat sexually active, in the television series, Dionne was suddenly a virgin again as it is revealed in this episode.

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