Blossom

Synopsis

Blossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with her divorced musician father, Nick, eldest brother and recovering substance abuser Anthony, and decidedly not-so-bright middle brother Joey. Along for the ride is Blossom's ditzy best friend, Six, who sometimes shows flashes of great perception.

First Air Date: 1990-07-05

Last Air Date: 1995-05-22

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 114

Created By: Don Reo

Networks: NBC

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Top Cast

Mayim Bialik as Blossom Russo
Joey Lawrence as Joey Russo
Michael Stoyanov as Anthony Russo
Jenna Von Oÿ as Six LeMuere
Ted Wass as Nick Russo
Barnard Hughes as Buzz Richman
Finola Hughes as Carol Russo
Samaria Graham as Shelly Lewis Russo
Courtney Chase as Kennedy Russo
Nikki Cox as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (1990) - (14 Episodes)

Season 2 (1991) - (24 Episodes)

Season 3 (1992) - (26 Episodes)

Season 4 (1993) - (28 Episodes)

Season 5 (1994) - (22 Episodes)

Season 1 (1990)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (1990-07-05)

As Blossom records a video diary entry, she hears her parents arguing. Then they tell Blossom they have an appointment with the family lawyer. Blossom daydreams about what will happen when her parents divorce.
Ep. 2: Blossom Blossoms (1991-01-03)

Blossom reaches puberty and substitutes an older friend for her absentee mother to talk about it.
Ep. 3: My Sister's Keeper (1991-01-07)

Blossom looks forward to her first prom date, with Joey's friend Bobby, but after Joey warns him about Bobby's reputation as a ladies' man, Nick forbids her to go out with him.
Ep. 4: Dad's Girlfriend (1991-01-14)

Blossom can't stand her dad's new girlfriend.
Ep. 5: Who's In Charge Here? (1991-01-21)

Nick leaves Blossom in charge of home one night while he performs on a cruise ship, and her imagination kicks into high gear when she sees Anthony's new girlfriend Stephanie stealing a family heirloom but is afraid to tell him for fear he will be driven back to drugs.
Ep. 6: Sex, Lies and Teenagers (1991-02-04)

While Nick is disturbed by Blossom's increasing interest in sex, she sneaks off to a make-out party with Six and two boys.
Ep. 7: I Ain't Got No Buddy (1991-02-11)

Blossom feels left out when Six befriends a chic new student. The kids keep Nick from seeing his divorce papers.
Ep. 8: Thanks for the Memorex (1991-02-18)

Prompted by old home movies Blossoms has transferred to video, the family retreats to the cabin by the lake where they'd shared happier times in the past.
Ep. 9: The Geek (1991-02-25)

Blossom blames herself for getting tricked into a date for the homecoming dance with a school geek. Joey wants to get his driver's license.
Ep. 10: Tough Love (1991-03-04)

Nick gives Anthony an ultimatum: get a job or get out of the house.
Ep. 11: Such a Night (1991-03-11)

Blossom leans on Six for support while calling a boy for a date. Anthony tries to help a friend stay sober. Nick gives Joey a hard lesson in mathematics.
Ep. 12: School Daze (1991-03-25)

Against her father's wishes, Blossom plans to drop out of her snooty private school and enroll in public school. Joey schemes to pass a history test.
Ep. 13: Papa's Little Dividend (1991-04-08)

Blossom and Six spy on a woman who claims a rattled Nick is the father of her child. Anthony preps for a blind date.
Ep. 14: Love Stinks! (1991-04-29)

It's bye-bye love for Blossom when a guy she's been yearning to see again tells her he's found someone else.