High Anxiety

what happens

Kim becomes overwhelmed by her hectic schedule, as she tries to balance pre-med courses with work and extracurricular activities. She also obsesses over her grades, suffering from nightmares about getting too many B's to make it into medical school. She buys a datebook and tries to plan every moment of her day, ignoring her friends' warnings that her lack of sleep could endanger her health. Kim finally agrees to cut back on her activities after fainting in the Pit. Mr. Gaines quarrels with his wife over the presence of their grown son, whom he wants to throw out of the house. Mr. Gaines crashes at Col. Taylor's place after Velma kicks him out, and quickly wears out his welcome.

who made it

directed

Debbie Allen

written

Thad Mumford

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Lou Myers as Vernon Gaines
• Bebe Drake as Velma Gaines
• John Ashley Hamilton as Dr. Settle