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List of Kids Incorporated episodes

The children's television series Kids Incorporated produced a total of 151 episodes between 1984 and 1994.

Series overview

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Note: The airdates are guessed. The real airdates are unknown.

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
126September 1, 1984 (1984-09-01)December 28, 1984 (1984-12-28)
226September 14, 1985 (1985-09-14)December 26, 1985 (1985-12-26)
313+SpecialNovember 3, 1986 (1986-11-03)December 31, 1986 (1986-12-31)
413September 7, 1987 (1987-09-07)October 6, 1987 (1987-10-06)
513October 10, 1988 (1988-10-10)December 30, 1988 (1988-12-30)
615November 27, 1989 (1989-11-27)December 29, 1989 (1989-12-29)
720November 4, 1991 (1991-11-04)November 29, 1991 (1991-11-29)
813September 21, 1992 (1992-09-21)October 7, 1992 (1992-10-07)
910November 13, 1993 (1993-11-13)January 9, 1994 (1994-01-09)

Pilot (1983)

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Title Writers Directors Summary Recorded Released
"Kids Incorporated (The Beginning)" Michael J. Hill; John Robins; Carmi Zlotnik and Andrew Cordover Alan Cordover and Michael Dimich Mickey has the hottest band in the neighborhood, and tries to audition for a permanent job of performing at the local malt shop. Gloria wants to become a part of the band, but Mickey refuses to let a girl into his band. Gloria's best friend Renee and her little sister Stacy decide to help Gloria get into Mickey's band.

Songs: "Be Good Johnny", "Who Can It Be Now?", "Down Under", "Overkill", "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da", "Don't Stand So Close to Me", "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic", Heart Attack", "You're the One That I Want", "Physical", "Kiss on My List", "You Make My Dreams", "Private Eyes", "Defunkitize", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Hound Dog", "Don't Be Cruel", "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear", "Return to Sender", "Gloria", "Stray Cat Strut", "Rock This Town", "Mickey", "Kids in America", "He's So Shy" (revised version only), "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "She Loves You", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Beat It", "Rock with You", "Off the Wall", "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "Jessie's Girl", "Heartbreaker", "I've Done Everything for You", "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Kids Incorporated", "Holding Out for a Hero" (revised version only).

September 1, 1983 1985 (on VHS)

Episodes

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Season 1 (1984)

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The first season aired in syndication in 1984, and this is the only season to feature Jerry Sharell. He left "Kids Incorporated" after Season 1 due to being unhappy with the show’s often bizarre and outlandish story lines.

Episodes

Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
"Leader of the Pack" 1 When Mickey has a power trip, the rest of the band quits and wonders if they should hook up with the new rich kid (played by Christian Hoff).

Songs: "Jump", "The Heart of Rock & Roll", "Beat It", "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", "Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us"

September 1, 1984
"The Painter" 2 Marc B. Ray & John Boni Maurice Abraham The band finds out that someone has been vandalizing the neighborhood and try to catch the culprit for a $100 reward.

Songs: "Dynamite", "The Warrior", "I Can Dream About You", "Jump (For My Love)"

September 4, 1984
"The Angels" 3 Gloria wants to join an all girl's club called The Angels.

Songs: "Cover Me", "You Might Think", "Drive", "I'm So Excited"

September 11, 1984
"The Bully" 4 Marc B. Ray & John Boni Maurice Abraham The Kid makes fun of a bully (Trevor Weaver) and has to run for it when the bully demands to face him.

Songs: "Sunglasses at Night", "We're Not Gonna Take It", "Holding Out for a Hero", "Let's Hear It for the Boy"

September 26, 1984
"The Joker" 5 A practical joker comes to the P*lace and tries to be friends with Kids Inc. Jeff Cohen guest stars.

Songs: "Cruel Summer", "Baby I'm a Star", "Easy to Be Hard", "Right by Your Side" "Bop 'Til You Drop"

October 5, 1984
"The Basket Case" 6 Renee trades places with a runaway princess and learns that it's not the life she'd thought it was. Katie Barberi guest stars.

Songs: "ABC", "The Glamorous Life", "The Lucky One", "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "All Night Long (All Night)"

October 16, 1984
"The Ghost of the P*lace" 7 Marc B. Ray & John Boni Maurice Abraham Stacy becomes friends with a ghost and helps him get into a ghost society.

Songs: "Don't Fight It", "Go Insane", "When I'm All Alone", "Ghostbusters", "Let's Go Crazy"

October 23, 1984
"New Image" 8 Mickey attempts to rebrand Kids Inc.

Songs: "Who Wears these Shoes?", "Lucky Star", "Heavy Metal Madness", "Bet Your Life It's Me", "Missing You", "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"

Note: "Bet Your Life It's Me" is the first of three songs (along with "That's Dancin'" and "In That Dream") shared by both Kids Incorporated and the series version of "Fame"; both MGM co-produced series at the time.

October 29, 1984
"Go for the Gold" 9 When Kids Inc.'s amp blows up, Stacy tries to win money through a gymnastics competition to buy a new one. Guest appearance by U.S. Olympic gymnast Kathy Johnson.

Songs: "Physical", "Cool Places", "I'll Tumble 4 Ya", "Go for It", "Maniac"

November 4, 1984
"Robot Bop" 10 A robot is sent to take Riley's place. Richard Steven Horvitz guest stars.

Songs: "The War Song", "Dancing in the Dark", "Freak-A-Zoid", "Human Touch", "Mr. Roboto"

November 7, 1984
"Space Case" 11 An alien comes to study Earth for a school project and decides to take Renee back as his specimen. First of two consecutive appearances for John Franklin.

Songs: Old Time Rock and Roll", "I Just Called to Say I Love You", "You Keep Me Hangin' On", "Never Can Say Goodbye", "Footloose"

November 17, 1984
"The Leprechaun" 12 Marc B. Ray & Ron Bastone Maurice Abraham A leprechaun ends up at the P*lace and convinces The Kid and Stacy to teach him how to be a rock and roll star. Second of two consecutive appearances for John Franklin.

Songs: "I Want You Back", "Say It Isn't So", "Stuck on You", "Fame", "Last Dance"

November 18, 1984
"X Marks The Spot" 13 Marc B. Ray & Ron Bastone Maurice Abraham Gloria, Mickey, The Kid, and Stacy secretly plan a treasure hunt for Renee's birthday.

Songs: "Love Somebody", "Time After Time", "Treasure Hunt", "Celebration"

November 19, 1984
"Funny Money" 14 The Kid finds a briefcase full of counterfeit money; when he returns it to the owner, he finds himself wanted by the police.

Songs: "I Do' Wanna Know", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "Some Guys Have All the Luck", "Trouble", "Vacation"

November 25, 1984
"School's For Fools" 15 Marc B. Ray and John Boni Gary Halvorson Exams are coming up, but The Kid refuses to study or take his classes seriously, as he spends his time planning on being a huge star. David Hasselhoff guest stars.

Songs: "Teacher, Teacher", "Out of Touch", "Break My Stride", "Do You Love Me", "We Got the Beat"

November 26, 1984
"No Jockos" 16 Marc B. Ray and Bruce Reisman Jack Regas The kids throw a carnival, but they must fill in when the clown they hire breaks his leg.

Songs: "On the Dark Side", "Magic", "A Million Miles Away", "Be a Clown", "Dancing in the Street"

November 27, 1984
"Superbike" 17 Renee proves that old is better by fixing up an old bike that had been thrown away and giving it to Riley.

Songs: "Freedom" "Cool It Now" "It's a Miracle", "The Kid's American", "Shake It Up"

November 28, 1984
"She's So Shy" 18 George McGrath & Lynne Marie Stewart Jack Regas When Kids Inc. find out their dancer Wendy has a great voice, they devise a plan to get her to sing on stage with them.

Songs: "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "It Ain't Enough", "She's So Shy", "Dim All the Lights", "Neutron Dance"

December 2, 1984
"The Camp-Out Blues" 19 Marc B. Ray & Andrew Gordon Maurice Abraham Mickey, Gloria, Renee, and Stacy try to get Kid to face his fears and go camping with the Boy Scouts.

Songs: "Hello Again", "Our Lips Are Sealed", "I'm Not Frightened", "I'm Still Standing", "Freeze Frame"

December 5, 1984
"The Historical P*lace" 20 The kids work to have The P*lace declared a historical building so it won't be torn down.

Songs: "Goody Two Shoes", "You Make My Dreams", "We Belong", "Good Old Days", "The Belle of St. Mark"

December 9, 1984
"Dance Palace" 21 The band holds its first annual dance contest.

Songs: "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave", "Billie Jean", "Far from Over"

December 13, 1984
"Her or Me" 22 When Renee and Stacy feud, they demand that the other band members pick sides.

Songs: "I Do", "You Should Hear How She Talks About You", "Just Once", "Livin' in Desperate Times", "You Can't Hurry Love"

December 16, 1984
"NASA Space Week" 23 It's Space Week at The P*lace, and all the kids are writing to NASA in hopes of becoming the first kid in space. Gloria, however, is too scared.

Songs: "Twist of Fate", "Holiday", "Human Nature", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "Stand Up"

December 19, 1984
"Basketball Blues" 24 When the boys won't allow Renee to try out for their basketball team because she's a girl, she challenges them to a boys vs. girls basketball game. The boys' mysterious new star player (Moya Kordick), however, helps to make the point.

Songs: "I've Done Everything for You", "Head Over Heels", "I Can Do It", "Hit Me with Your Best Shot", "Every Little Thing He Does Is Magic"

December 21, 1984
"Siedah Garrett" 25 Marc B. Ray & John Boni Gary Halvorson Mickey and The Kid find out that their favorite singer, Siedah Garrett, is coming to The P*lace to film a video.

Songs: "Why Me?", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Misunderstanding", "Do You Want It Right Now", "Rock This Town"

December 23, 1984
"Civic Day Parade" 26 The kids want to make a float for the Civic Day Parade, but they each want to do a tribute to something different.

Songs: "The Tears of a Clown", "You're the One That I Want", "We Can Make It Together", "20/20", "Back in the U.S.A."

December 28, 1984

Season 2 (1985)

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Like the first season, the second season aired in syndication in 1985. Jerry Sherrell left the show, to be replaced by Ryan Lambert. This would be the final season of the syndication era.

Episodes

Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
New Kid in Town 27 Andrew Gordon Gary Halvorson When Mickey's family moves, a newcomer named Ryan takes his place.

Songs: "Don't You (Forget About Me)", "Stir It Up", "Show Some Respect", "The Search Is Over", "Tough All Over"

September 14, 1985
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Kid 28 Stanley Ralph Ross Michael Dimich The Kid, unable to figure out why Ryan likes books so much, ends up in a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde-esque dream world in which he ends up a nerd.

Songs: "Breakaway", "Message in a Bottle", "Rhythm of the Night", "Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover", "Celebrate Youth"

September 17, 1985
The Wallflower 29 George McGrath Gary Halvorson When a guy doesn't ask Gloria to a dance, she assumes it's because he doesn't like her.

Songs: "Time Is On Our Side", "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", "Everytime You Go Away", "That's Dancing", "Party Train"

September 20, 1985
I Love You Suzanne 30 Ryan becomes smitten with a cousin of Riley named Suzanne (played by Angela Lee (born 1970), before learning she's blind.

Songs: "Premonition", "It's the Same Old Song", "Too Late for Goodbyes", "New Attitude", "I Love You, Suzanne"

September 25, 1985
The Big Lie 31 George McGrath Gary Halvorson Renee accidentally spreads a rumor about Riley due to a misunderstanding.

Songs: "Don't Make Me Sorry", "Good Lovin'", "You're My Friend", "Dead Giveaway", "Over and Over"

October 2, 1985
The Boy From Togo 32 George McGrath Gary Halvorson An exchange student arrives from Togo, and the kids attempt to relate with him.

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"Middle of the Road", "Karma Chameleon", "Would I Lie to You?", "Say It Again", "Stay with Me Tonight" Note: The alternate title for this episode is "A Stranger in a Strange P*lace."

October 9, 1985
A Pain in the Neck 33 George McGrath Gary Halvorson Gloria has to have her tonsils removed.

Songs: "Thunder Road", "Jailhouse Rock", "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid", "That's What Friends Are For"[1], "Walking on Sunshine"

October 16, 1985
The Abominable Show-Man 34 Stanley Ralph Ross Gary Halvorson When a fast-talking con artist offers a chance at stardom for Gloria, it ends up going to her head.

Songs: "Sussudio", "Bad, Bad Trouble", "Wrapped Around Your Finger", "Running with the Night", "Last Train to Clarksville"

October 22, 1985
One Glass Slipper 35 Feeling left out because she's the youngest member of the band, Stacy has a Cinderella-inspired dream sequence in which she becomes "Stacyrella".

Songs: "Souls", "Come See About Me", "Material Girl", "The Greatest Love of All", "Change"

October 29, 1985
The Masked Mauler 36 The Kid goes up against a wrestler nicknamed "The Masked Mauler".

Songs: "Angel", "Call Me", "The Heat Is On", "How Did I Wind Up Here", "Music for the Modern World"

November 4, 1985
Peer Pressure 37 Andrew Gordon and Thomas W. Lynch Michael Dimich Stacy, seeking to not be seen as just a little kid, is pressured to smoke cigarettes when the singer of an opening act offers a pack.

Songs: "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", "Hungry Heart", "Peer Pressure", "Things Can Only Get Better", "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)"

November 9, 1985
Student Government Day 38 George McGrath Gary Halvorson The kids fill positions for Student Government Day, and the power goes to The Kid's head.

Songs: "Fresh", "Just Got Lucky", "Every Breath You Take", "Some Like It Hot", "Come the Night"

November 13, 1985
Riley's Rival 39 George McGrath Gary Halvorson When an old friend of Riley's comes to visit, Riley pretends to be the owner instead of simply a soda jerk.

Songs: "Masquerade", "My Guy", "No Lookin' Back", "Never Surrender", "Go Your Own Way"

November 14, 1985
No Rhyme or Reason 40 George McGrath Gary Halvorson The Kid and Stacy's mockery of Renee's entry in a poetry contest backfires when she wins a gourmet lunch.

Songs: "Freeway of Love", "One Fine Day", "My Special Friend", "It's My Party", "Uptown Girl"

November 18, 1985
Phantom of the P*lace 41 George McGrath Gary Halvorson A mysterious series of noises causes the kids to think a phantom is in the P*lace.

Songs: "He Could Be the One", "The NeverEnding Story, "Somebody's Watching Me", "Things That Go Bump in the Night", "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough"

November 19, 1985
Grandma, Won't You Dance with Me 42 George McGrath Gary Halvorson Ryan is embarrassed when his grandmother Ruth visits. Gwen Verdon guest stars.

Songs: "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)", "Rockin' Robin", "Forever", "It's Only Love", "Someday, Someway"

November 22, 1985
Identical Problems 43 George McGrath Gary Halvorson Renee learns that she needs glasses and Stacy gets the hiccups.

Songs: "Dangerous", "The Loco-Motion", "Unlucky Me", "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)", "Into the Groove"

November 23, 1985
Rock of Ages 44 Riley's time machine takes the kids back to see music from the past.

Songs: "Only You Know and I Know", "Let's Twist Again", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Time Warp, "Time Machine"

November 24, 1985
The Great Comeback 45 Stanley Ralph Ross Michael Dimich The kids meet a once-famous trombone player who is now homeless, and help her reunite with her long-lost daughter. Ruth Buzzi guest stars.

Songs: "Don't Lose My Number", "My Girl", "Miracles", "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)", "People Are People"

November 27, 1985
Classical Case 46 George McGrath Gary Halvorson Stacy and Renee's British cousin Samantha (Renee Sands in a dual role) visits, and they all clash over music styles.

Songs: "Tell Her About It", "Glory Days", "Agree to Disagree", "One Man Symphony", "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me"

November 30, 1985
Ryan, Ryan P.I. 47 George McGrath Gary Halvorson Ryan imagines he is a detective in a 1940s-era film noir.

Songs: "Back in My Arms Again", "Wouldn't It Be Good", "Dare Me", "Careless Whisper", "Dance to the Music"

December 2, 1985
A Lad and His Lamp 48 The Kid comes into possession of a magic lamp. Shabba Doo guest stars as the genie.

Songs: "Trapped", "Magic", "Leave a Tender Moment Alone", "Bit by Bit (Theme from Fletch)", "We've Got Chemistry",

December 10, 1985
Material Girl 49 Andrew Gordon and Thomas W. Lynch Michael Dimich Gloria develops a problem with greed.

Songs: "Money (That's What I Want)", "Gambler", "I'm Coming Out", "Possession Obsession", "No More Words"

December 14, 1985
Runaway Stacy 50 Stacy tries to run away from home because her parents won't let her have a pet rabbit.

Songs: "All Tied Up", "Games People Play", "Honesty", "Nowhere to Run", "I Believe in Me"

December 17, 1985
Sock Hop 51 George McGrath Gary Halvorson The kids hold a sock hop at the P*lace.

Songs: "Old Time Rock and Roll", "Back in the U.S.A.", "Rockin' Robin, "They Don't Know", "Dancing in the Street" "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me"

December 20, 1985
Decade of Hits 52 George McGrath Gary Halvorson An all-concert episode, primarily focusing on songs of the previous decade.

Songs: "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave", "The Greatest Love of All", "You're the One That I Want", "Let's Go", "Magic", "Celebration", "Gloria", "Maniac", "Beat It", "Dress You Up", "Kids Incorporated"

December 26, 1985

Season 3 (1986)

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The third season premiered on the Disney Channel on November 3, 1986. All of the cast from the previous season returned. Episodes would be aired on weekdays rather than Saturdays. 13 episodes aired in less than a month between November 3 and November 19, 1986 with a New Years' Eve special airing the following month. This was also Martika Marrero and Mario Lopez’s last season on "Kids Incorporated".

Episodes

Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
"O Lucky Me" 53 Lenny Shulman Michael Dimich Stacy finds a ring she thinks is bringing her good luck, causing her to panic when she loses it.

Songs: "The Heart of Rock & Roll", "Band of Gold", "Round and Round", "Danger Zone", "All I Need is a Miracle"

November 3, 1986
"All in a Night's Work" 54 Andrew Gordon Michael Dimich Riley's abrupt exit confuses the kids, who decide to investigate.

Songs: "Sidewalk Talk", "Rock Around the Clock", "It's a Mystery", "Secret", "No Lookin' Back"

November 4, 1986
"Crush on You" 55 Jan Silver Michael Dimich Renee struggles to tell a guy she likes him.

Songs: "Give Me a Shot", "Crush on You", "There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)", "How Will I Know", "You Can't Hurry Love"

November 5, 1986
"Help Wanted (Help!)" 56 Lenny Shulman Jules Lichtman Gloria, short on cash due to a cut in her allowance, applies for a job at the P*lace.

Songs: "The Heat Is On", "Nothin' At All", "If She Knew What She Wants", "She Works Hard for the Money", "Another Night"

November 6, 1986
"World Traveler" 57 Lenny Shulman Jules Lichtman A self-styled "world traveler" thrills the kids with his wild tales... until it's revealed he's really a runaway.

Songs: "You Belong to the City", "I Like the Weekends", "Who's Johnny", "Never", "If You Leave"

November 7, 1986
"Riley Gets Stung" 58 Lenny Shulman Gary Halvorson Riley, hoping to have success as an inventor, instead gets sucked in by a con man (Rip Taylor).

Songs: "Who's Zoomin' Who", "Singing Machine", "That's What Friends Are For", "We Built This City", "Restless"

November 10, 1986
"All's Well That Ends Well" 59 Lenny Shulman Gary Halvorson Renee and Stacy's cousin Samantha (again played by Renee Sands in a dual role) returns, this time setting her sights on teaching the kids various plays from William Shakespeare.

Songs: "America", "Tonight She Comes", "On My Own", "All's Well That Ends Well", "Living in America"

November 11, 1986
"Boy Wonder" 60 Lenny Shulman Gary Halvorson When The Kid's ego runs away with him, he tells the others they'd make great backup singers.

Songs: "King for a Day", "Don't Fight It", "A Genius", "In My Own Way", "20/20"

November 12, 1986
"The Gift" 61 George McGrath Gary Halvorson Renee and Stacy try to find the perfect birthday present for each other.

Songs: "And We Danced", "Mad About You", "You're a Friend of Mine", "If I Could", "Stir It Up"

November 13, 1986
"Rockin' Saddles" 62 Lenny Shulman Jules Lichtman Brendan Roberts is back, this time offering to sell the Kid answers to an upcoming test.

Songs: "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.", "I'll Show Them", "Don't Make Me Sorry", "No One Is to Blame", "Goodbye to You"

November 14, 1986
"Peter Pam" 63 Lenny Shulman Jules Lichtman Stacy, upset about no longer being the baby now that her mother is pregnant, daydreams that she is "Peter Pam".

Songs: "Neutron Dance", "Move Away", "Yo Ho Ho", "Take Me Home", "Back in Time"

November 17, 1986
"With a Twinkle in His Eye" 64 Andrew Gordon Micharl Dimich The kids bicker among themselves after an amplifier blows. The gang meets a mysterious man known only as Mr. Angel. Barney Martin guest stars.

Songs: "What Have You Done for Me Lately", "Manic Monday", "Reach Out for That Star", "When the Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)", "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes"

November 18, 1986
"Stacy and the Clown" 65 Andrew Gordon Michael Dimich The kids hold a special clown contest after Stacy meets a handicapped clown.

Songs: "Conga", "Rock This Town", "Say You, Say Me", "Walking on Sunshine", "Celebrating You"

November 19, 1986
"Rock in the New Year" Special Lenny Shulman Michael Dimich The kids are forced to make last-minute changes for their New Year's celebration after Riley's latest invention blows up and sends ice cream throughout the P*lace. The episode is a clip show, featuring performances from this and the previous season.

Songs: "Wild Wild Life", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "Show Some Respect", "Tough All Over", "It's My Party", "I'm Coming Out", "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid", "That's What Friends are For"[1], "Miracles", "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)", "That's What Friends Are For", "Step by Step", "Everybody Have Fun Tonight", "Dancing on the Ceiling", "Auld Lang Syne"/"Tomorrow Morning (A Brand New World)"

December 31, 1986

Season 4 (1987)

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Martika left the show prior to the fourth season, to pursue her new career in music; she was replaced by Connie Lew. Mario Lopez left "Kids Incorporated" after Season 3 ended (and eventually went on to star on Saved by the Bell), and Richard Shoff replaced Lopez as the group's new drummer. Unlike his predecessor, Richard was made one of the main cast, expanding the group from five to six members. This was the final season for Renee Sands and Rashaan Patterson.

Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
"A Kid's Line" 66 Lenny Shulman Michael Dimich The kids scramble to find a replacement for Gloria following her acceptance at a distant music school. Connie and Richie eventually join Kids Incorporated. Richie's family have just moved to town. This allows the gang to get a new drummer to replace Mario.

Songs: "Rhyme & Reason", "Bit by Bit (Theme from Fletch)", "Wrong for the Part", "True Blue", "I Will Be There"

September 7, 1987
"Modern Music" 67 Lenny Shulman Michael Dimich Riley's latest invention, a Max Headroom-like synthesizer, goes amok and nearly ruins things for the kids.

Songs: "Music for the Modern World", "Jump Start", "I Am the Beat", "Shakedown", "Mind Over Matter",

September 8, 1987
"Video Madness" 68 Jan Silver Michael Dimich Richie tries to produce a video project for his class, but his efforts are nearly ruined by the others' bickering.

Songs: "Let's Go!", "Time for a Change", "Some Guys Have All the Luck", "It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)", "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"

September 9, 1987
"Front Page News" 69 Andrew Gordon Sandi Fullerton Renee and Ryan compete for the open position of editor of the school newspaper.

Songs: "Point of No Return", "We Got the Beat", "Who, What, When, Where, and Why", "I Know", "Livin' on a Prayer"

September 10, 1987
"Trouble's Cooking" 70 Lenny Shulman Michael Dimich The Kid and Stacy dispute over who should get the $100 prize for purchasing what turns out to be the 1,000th chocolate malt sold at the P*lace.

Songs: "Flames of Paradise", "You Keep Me Hangin' On", "Don't Dream It's Over", "Two Sides to Every Story", "Love Will Save the Day"

September 11, 1987
"The Boy Who Cried Gorilla" 71 Howard Burkons and Blake Snyder Sandi Fullerton Richie's penchant for exaggeration causes the others not to believe him when he actually sees a gorilla.

Songs: "I Heard a Rumour", "Would I Lie to You?", "In Too Deep", "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "Twistin' the Night Away"

September 14, 1987
"You've Got the Wrong Date" 72 Jan Silver Michael Dimich Stacy's attempt to ask a guy she likes to take her out to their school's Sadie Hawkins Day dance ends up with the guy thinking Renee wants to go with him. Ryan Bollman guest stars as Jason.

Songs: "Cross My Broken Heart", "In That Dream", "Time After Time", "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)", "Right on Track"

September 15, 1987
"Russian 101" 73 Jan Silver and Ted Hardwick Michael Dimich Ryan develops a crush on a Russian ballet dancer.

Songs: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)", "Come Go with Me", "I Can Dream About You", "That's America", "One for the Mockingbird"

September 16, 1987
"When Movies Were Movies" 74 Howard Burkons and Blake Snyder Michael Dimich With an afternoon off, the kids attempt to pick a movie to see.

Songs: "Come as You Are", "I'm Still Standing", "Forever (Like Heroes and Fools)", "When Movies Were Movies", "The Finer Things"

September 17, 1987
"Now Appearing" 75 Andrew Gordon Gary Halvorson The kids are catch a show featuring a comedian named Billy Blaster, who turns out to be The Kid's estranged brother. Earth, Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey guest stars.

Songs: "Open Your Heart", "Back in My Arms Again", "True Colors", "Love Is a Contact Sport", "Never Say Never"

September 18, 1987
"Win a Date with Renee" 76 Andrew Gordon Gary Halvorson Richie comes up with his next get-rich-quick scheme in raffling a date with Renee. Head of the Class star Brian Robbins guest stars.

Songs: "Who's That Girl", "One Fine Day", "If I Say Yes", "I'm Only Human", "Only in My Dreams"

October 4, 1987
"Connie in Wonderland" 77 Lenny Shulman Gary Halvorson Connie gets on a healthy food and exercise kick. When none of the others show interest, she imagines herself in the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Songs: "Where's the Party", "I'll Tumble 4 Ya", "Twinkle, Twinkle", "Dominoes", "Never Enough"

October 5, 1987
"What's In a Name" 78 Michael Rudin Sandi Fullerton A new flavor of ice cream on the P*lace menu is set to be named after a band member. This leads the other band members to realize they don't know The Kid's given name.

Songs: "The Kid's American", "Walk Like an Egyptian", "Wot's It to Ya", "Sweet Freedom", "Something So Strong"

October 6, 1987

Season 5 (1988)

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Rahsaan Patterson and Renee Sands left the show prior to the fifth season, leaving Stacy Ferguson as the last remaining original band member. Added to the cast this season were Kenny Ford and Devyn Puett replacing Rahsaan Patterson and Renee Sands. This was the final season to feature Ryan Lambert, Connie Lew, and Moosie Drier.

Title Episode # Directors Summary Airdate
"The Pick-Ups" 79 Tom Trbovich Renee moves to England to live with Samantha for a year and the Kid is accepted into a foreign exchange student program. Kids Incorporated searches for their replacements. The gang allows Kenny and Devyn to join the band.

Songs: "So Emotional", "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car", "There's No Stopping Me", "Here to Stay", "Who Found Who"

October 10, 1988
"Kid's Court" 80 Jeff Margolis A dispute between Connie and Devyn over who wrote a particular song threatens to destroy their friendship.

Songs: "Stop! In the Name of Love", "Faith", "Who Wrote the Song", "Seasons Change", "It's the Same Old Song""

October 13, 1988
"The Kid's New Clothes" 81 Tom Trbovich The kids learn that a fashion designer has an idea for new costumes for the band, only to be less than enthused by the finished product.

Songs: "Out of the Blue", "Pink Cadillac", "One of a Kind", "Bad", "Seven Wonders"

October 18, 1988
"The Talent Search" 82 Tom Trbovich The kids audition for a role in a movie.

Songs: "La Bamba", "Expressway to Your Heart", "In My Dreams", "I Can Be What You Want Me to Be", "Mony Mony"

October 23, 1988
"You Don't Say" 83 Tom Trbovich Ryan lands in hot water with the school principal (guest star Alaina Reed Hall) following a bad review of the cafeteria food.

Songs: "Here I Go Again", "Pop Goes the World", "Got to Be True to Myself", "Think", "Check It Out"

November 4, 1988
"Kahuna Kids" 84 Moosie Drier When the air conditioning quits in the P*lace, the kids relax by traveling to The Shell Shack — a beach restaurant, shop, carnival, or amusement park run by a cousin of Riley's — only to learn it's set to be torn down for a garbage disposal plant.

Songs: "(Love Is Like a) Heat Wave", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "Summer Days", "Circle in the Sand", "Surfin' U.S.A."

November 17, 1988
"Richie for President" 85 Tom Trbovich Richie enters a tough battle for class president. Audra Lee guest stars.

Songs: "Who Will You Run To", "Say You Will", "Got My Mind Set on You", "Stick to It", "Stand by Me"

November 28, 1988
"The Guitarist" 86 Jeff Margolis While their guitarist is out of town, the kids audition a replacement guitar player who they learn later is disabled.

Songs: "Help!", "I Think We're Alone Now", "Love Will Save the Day", "With or Without You", "Man in the Mirror"

December 2, 1988
"When the Clock Strikes Twelve" 87 Jeff Margolis Ryan makes the baseball team, but his good fortune is quickly overshadowed by the bully angered at getting beaten out.

Songs: "Shake Your Love", "Catch Me (I'm Falling)", "I Need Help", "We Can Work It Out", "I Saw Him Standing There"

December 8, 1988
"The Frog Prince" 88 Tom Trbovich Stacy is hesitant to invite a nerdy guy to her birthday, but changes her mind after daydreaming her way into an adaptation of The Frog Prince fairy tale. Jason Hervey guest stars as Ethan.

Songs: "Lost in Emotion", "How Can I Forget You", "I Get Weak", "You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover", "Prove Your Love"

December 12, 1988
"The Open Book" 89 Tom Trbovich The kids read a paper Stacy wrote for an English assignment and conclude she is threatening to run away.

Songs: "Never Gonna Give You Up", "Paperback Writer", "Time for a Friend", "Strange But True", "Cherry Bomb"

December 19, 1988
"Richie in Love" 90 Tom Trbovich Richie develops a crush on Riley's college-aged cousin.

Songs: "Tell It to My Heart", "Heartache", "Is This Love", "Flames of Paradise", "Someday We'll Be Together"

December 26, 1988
"Constellation Connie" 91 Tom Trbovich Connie attempts to invent a time machine, but drags an alien to Earth instead.

Songs: "Crocodile Rock", "Music for the Modern World", "Try the Best You Can", "Another Part of Me", "Heaven Is a Place on Earth"

December 30, 1988

Season 6 (1989)

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Ryan Lambert, Connie Lew, and Moosie Drier departed the cast and were replaced by Jennifer Love Hewitt (then known as Love Hewitt) and Sean O'Riordan as The P*lace's new owner (named Flip). This is the final season to feature Stacy Ferguson, Devyn Puett, and Richard Shoff. The group was contracted back down to five members for the first time since season 3. For this season, and this season only, episodes would not be broadcast on Fridays. Instead, episodes would air Monday through Thursday only, with new episodes airing on Monday, and reruns of older episodes airing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Episodes

Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
"Sweet Dreams" 92 Lenny Shulman Marty Pasetta Jr. Ryan and Connie are gone. Robin has recently joined Kids Incorporated. Riley has left for college and the kids begin worrying about The P*lace's future.

Songs: "Edge of a Broken Heart", "Love Me Do" (Beatles), "Dreamin'", "Don't Take Away My Past", "The Doctor"

November 27, 1989
"The Storybook House" 93 Little Red Riding Hood shows up at the P*lace, and the kids help her find her way home. Ruth Buzzi makes her second guest appearance.

Songs: "Two Hearts", "Walk on Water", "Someone Who Believes in You", "You're Not King Kong", "Dancing with Myself"

November 28, 1989
"The Hero" 94 Blake Snyder Thomas W. Lynch Devyn gets a fan club of her own and develops a massive ego as a result. Audra Lee makes her second guest appearance.

Songs: "New Sensation", "I'm into Something Good", "She's a Star", "Wind Beneath My Wings", "Indestructible"

NOTE: "Indestructible" was co-written by Bobby Sandstrom, brother of former Kids Incorporated cast member Renee Sands.

November 29, 1989
"Career Jeers" 95 Lenny Shulman Greg V. Fera Stacy frets over a career aptitude test.

Songs: "Cross My Heart", "Don't Rush Me", "One Moment in Time", "Somebody Tell Me Why", "All Fired Up"

December 8, 1989
"Never Too Old" 96 Tina Seiler Marty Pasetta Jr. Stacy's grandfather has to move into a retirement home. Stacy is heartbroken and the gang tries to cheer her up.

Songs: "I Only Want to Be with You", "From Me to You" (The Beatles), "We're Old", "All This Time", "More Than You Know (Martika song)" NOTE: This is the first time Kids Incorporated covers a hit from a former cast member. ("More Than You Know" by Martika.)

December 9, 1989
"Pollution Problems" 97 Lenny Shulman Greg V. Fera The kids rally to protest water pollution. Bill Rafferty guest stars.

Songs: "Iko Iko", "The Loco-Motion", "All You Need Is Love" (The Beatles), "Hand in Hand", "The Way You Do the Things You Do"

December 10, 1989
"Roughing It" 98 Lenny Shulman Gary Halvorson The kids go on a camping trip, and run across a young homeless man.

Songs: "Satisfied", "Room to Move", "The Sun Rises", "You've Got a Friend", "Through the Storm"

December 14, 1989
"The Cover-Up" 99 Lou Chagrais and Lenny Shulman Thomas W. Lynch In this very special episode, the kids befriend a kid who is dealing with physical abuse.

Songs: "Sayin' Sorry (Don't Make It Right)", "Don't Tell Me Lies", "The Rap", "Lean on Me", "The Living Years"

December 15, 1989
"Play It Again, Kids Inc." 100 Lenny Shulman Gary Halvorson The kids are excited to go to a Debbie Gibson concert, until Flip accidentally loses the tickets.

Songs: "Your Mama Don't Dance", "All Geared Up", "As Time Goes By", "Smooth Criminal", "Takin' Care of Business""

December 16, 1989
"Magic Toy Shoppe" 101 Blake Snyder Thomas W. Lynch The kids learn of a toy drive to help a local orphanage, while Robin imagines herself in the story of a princess and a toy soldier.

Songs: "True Love is Hard to Find", "Symptoms of True Love", "I Still Believe", "Soldier of Love", "Waiting for a Star to Fall"

December 20, 1989
"Clique, Clique" 102 Lenny Shulman Michael Dimich Richie feels pressure to join a gang in order to hang with some "cool guys". Boxer Ray Mancini guest stars.

Songs: "Walk the Dinosaur", "Dial My Heart", "How Do You Help a Friend", "What You Don't Know", "Don't Look Back"

December 21, 1989
"Further Adventures of Cosmoboy" 103 Blake Snyder Marty Pasetta Jr. Kenny pretends to be a superhero named "Cosmoboy".

Songs: "Knocked Out", "Hit the Road Jack", "Be Who You Are", "My Prerogative", "Stand Back"

December 22, 1989
"Stop the Presses" 104 Kenny exaggerates others' stories to sell more newspapers.

Songs: "Do You Believe in Magic (song)", "Don't Be Cruel", "Leave Me Alone", "I Know I Can Turn It All Around", "Forever Your Girl"

December 27, 1989
"Elementary My Dear Kids" 105 Walter Eric Jacobson Greg V. Fera The kids search for a missing bracelet. Heather Tom guest stars.

Songs: "Straight Up", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Trust is What Friendship is All About", "Workin' Overtime", "Put a Little Love in Your Heart"

December 28, 1989
"Karate Kids" 106 David Mirsky Michael Dimich When Robin faces trouble with a bully, she enlists in a karate class. Billy Blanks guest stars.

Songs: "This Time I Know It's for Real", "Hold On", "Don't Give Up", "Livin' Right", "Every Little Step"

December 29, 1989

Season 7 (1991)

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The series resumed production after a year hiatus in 1990, but many of the cast members - Richard Shoff, Devyn Puett, and the only remaining original cast member Stacy Ferguson - had moved on to other projects by then, however Kenny Ford, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Sean O'Riordan all returned. New additions to the cast this season were Eric Balfour, Anastasia Horne, and Haylie Johnson. This was Jennifer Love Hewitt's final season on "Kids Incorporated" and the only season to feature Eric Balfour. The series would return to its original Monday through Friday line-up. Season 7 made its official debut on November 4, 1991 and ended on November 29, 1991.

Cast

Dancers

  • Charon Aldredge
  • Brian Friedman
  • Jennifer King
  • Danielle Marcus-Janssen
  • Anthony "Tony" Perrin
  • Angella Kaye
Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
"A Hard Date's Night" 107 Lenny Shulman Greg V. Fera Stacy, Devyn, and Richie have left the band. They are replaced by Haylie, Ana, and Eric. Eric, noticing how some girls are paying attention to him, decides to date three of them at once.

Songs: "Romeo", "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)", "It's the Right Time", "Heat of the Moment", "King of Wishful Thinking"

Note: The episode's title is a parody of The Beatles song A Hard Day's Night (song)

November 4, 1991
"P*lace Alone" 108 Curt Brunk Michael Dimich Attempting to prove they're "grown up"; Haylie and Robin try to protect the P*lace from a burglar.
Songs:
"Get Up! (Before the Night Is Over)", "Release Me", "I Can Do Anything", "The Power", "Save Me" 		November 5, 1991
"Teen Spotlight" 109 Lenny Shulman Greg V. Fera Kids Incorporated is featured in a segment on a teen-oriented show.
Songs:
"I'm Breaking Free", "Do You Love Me", "If Wishes Came True", "Friends", "I'll Be Good to You" 		November 6, 1991
"Thirteensomething" 110 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich A girl named Cynthia visits; and Kenny attempts to impress her.
Songs:
"The Book of Love", "Another Day in Paradise", "Don't Wanna Lose You", "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven", "High Enough"

Note: The episode's title is a parody of Thirtysomething, a television series that had just completed its run a few months before this episode aired.

November 7, 1991
"Pipe Dreams" 111 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich The kids get excited about an upcoming concert until Haylie accidentally loses the tickets. Ken Page guest stars.
Songs:
"U Can't Touch This", "How Can We Be Friends", "Give a Little Love", "Follow it Around", "Voices That Care" 		November 8, 1991
"History in the Making" 112 Lenny Shulman Greg V. Fera Eric is having trouble in his history class. If Eric's grades don't improve he's grounded and will have to quit the band.
Songs:
"Don't You Want to Be Mine", "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)", "Two to Make It Right", "History", "I'll Be Your Shelter" 		November 11, 1991
"Family Matters" 113 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich Ana's attempts to outdo Robin causes a rift between the two cousins.
Songs:
"Jealous Again", "You Can't Deny It", "Don't Treat Me Bad", "If You Don't Know Me By Now", "You're the One" 		November 12, 1991
"New Twist" 114 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich The annual tongue-twister contest is approaching at Robin's school; and her classmates name her the school's representative.
Songs:
"Can't Stop", "Hold On", "I Can Fly", "Get On Your Feet", "Forever Young" 		November 13, 1991
"Breaking Up is Hard to Do" 115 Ken Lipman David Grossman Ana's father comes to town on business; and Ana feels neglected when he doesn't spend much time with her. Ana believes that her parents are getting back together. Robin tries to warn her cousin that she's getting her hopes up. Ana eventually realizes that Robin was right.
Songs:
"Pump Up the Jam", "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)", "If You Asked Me To", "Real Love", "Don't Ever Go"

Note: Barry Williams (actor) guest stars as Ana's father. He previously starred as Greg Brady on The Brady Bunch. This was the first time that a former star from The Brady Bunch was on Kids Incorporated. In Season 8, Florence Henderson, who previously was Carol Brady, appeared in the episode "We Love Granny".

November 14, 1991
"Flip Out" 116 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich When Flip's sneaker fortune runs out; a financial advisor (played by guest star Karla DeVito) suggests making the P*lace a tea room for adults.
Songs:
"Club at the End of the Street", "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection", "Cry for Help", "Fairweather Friend", "This House" 		November 15, 1991
"Music Lessons" 117 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich Kenny attempts to cope with the sudden death of his music teacher.
Songs:
"Miss You Much", "Dancing Machine", "Power of Love/Love Power", "How Can I Go On", "Tomorrow" 		November 18, 1991
"While the Cat's Away" 118 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich An urgent meeting forces Flip to leave Kenny and Eric in charge.
Songs:
"Step by Step", "Let the Good Times Roll", "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)", "All Play and No Work", "Rhythm of My Heart" 		November 19, 1991
"Tall Order" 119 Haylie becomes self-conscious about being the shortest member of the band. Guest appearance by Mandy Carr and Randy Lathrop.
Songs:
"Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)", "Little Darlin'", "When I'm Back on My Feet Again", "Wild Child", "Follow Your Dream" 		November 20, 1991
"My Fair Ana" 120 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich Ana develops a crush on a boy (guest star R.J. Williams) she has math class with.
Songs:
"The Girl I Used to Know", "The Great Pretender", "You Need a New Attitude", "Individuality", "Waiting for Love" 		November 21, 1991
"Five Kids and a Dog" 121 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich Ana takes in a stray dog. Guest appearance by Paul Benvenuti and Foster (as the dog).
Songs:
"We'll Be Rockin'", "Cherish", "Walkin' the Dog", "Everything", "Downtown Train" 		November 22, 1991
"Mummy Dearest" 122 Blake Snyder David Grossman A mix-up in a delivery leads to a mummy being sent to the P*lace.
Songs:
"Where There's a Will", "Boris the Spider", "Coming Out of the Dark", "Call It Superstition", "If I Could Turn Back Time" 		November 25, 1991
"Double Trouble" 123 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich The kids meet a fun-loving kid new in town and his twin brother. Scott Wolf (credited as Scott Tyler Wolf) guest stars as Billy and Bobby.
Songs:
"Feels Good", "Lollipop", "How Can We Be Friends", "All Around the World", "Swear to Your Heart" 		November 26, 1991
"Earth Day Festival" 124 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich The kids hold a special festival for Earth Day.
Songs:
"After the Rain", "Yakety Yak", "Please Save Us the World", "This is the Right Time", "Save the Trees"
Note: Please Save Us the World would later become the only Kids Incorporated original to appear on a cast member's album when it appeared in Jennifer Love Hewitt's debut album Love Songs
Note: The three original songs are the most to appear in a single episode. 		November 27, 1991
"That's What Friends Are For" 125 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich Robin tries to help her friend Becky (played by Natasha Pearce) overcome her shyness.
Songs:
"Open Your Eyes", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Games", "Hold On", "When I See You Smile"
*Note*: The episode's title is a reference to the song That's What Friends Are For. 		November 28, 1991
"Secret Agent Girl" 126 Elaine Overbey Landau Michael Dimich Haylie gets a spy kit, but when she mistakes a comment the others made about getting rid of a doll and thinks they're talking about her, she threatens to quit.
Songs:
"Get Ready", "Impulsive", "Read My Mind", "Lies", "More Than Ever"
Note: This episode is sometimes called "The Spy Kit." "Secret Agent Girl", the episode's title is a parody of the song Secret Agent Man. 		November 29, 1991

Season 8 (1992)

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Most of the cast from the previous season returned, with the exception of Jennifer Love Hewitt and Eric Balfour. Added to the cast in the 8th season were Jared Delgin and Nicole Brown. This would be the final season for Kenny Ford and Sean O'Riordan and this was also the only season to feature Jared Delgin.

Cast

  • Nicole Brown
  • Jared Delgin
  • Kenny Ford
  • Anastasia Horne
  • Haylie Johnson
  • Sean O'Riordan

Dancers

  • Charon Aldredge
  • Brian Friedman
  • Jennifer King
  • Danielle Marcus-Janssen
  • Tony Perrin


Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
"(Jared for) President" 127 With Robin gone and Eric's family moving away, Nicole and Jared take their places in the band. After moving to town Jared decides to run for class president to meet new people.
Songs: "Can't Stop the Bum Rush", "Tell Him", "I'm So Cool", "Who Do You Love", "Rock House" 		September 21, 1992
"The Show" 128 Gary Stein and Sam Ingraffia Michael Dimich The PTA is putting on a show; and Ana is named student advisor only to run into difficulties from the PTA director (guest star Edie Adams).
Songs: "Music for the People", "You Make Me Crazy", "We Haven't Finished Yet", "Vibeology", "Good for Me" 		September 22, 1992
"Lay Off" 129 Ken Lipman Michael Dimich The kids are invited to a birthday party, only for the party to be canceled following the hostess' father being laid off. Late actress Brittany Murphy guest stars.
Songs: "Money Don't Matter 2 Night", "The Best Things in Life Are Free", "Round and Round", "I'll Be There", "This Generation" 		September 23, 1992
"We Love Granny" 130 Jared's grandmother comes for a visit. Jared is embarrassed when she treats him like a little kid.
Songs: "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody", "I Love Your Smile", "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)", "Good Vibrations", "Everything Changes"
Note: This marks the first cover of a song produced by another Kids Incorporated alumna, Shanice Wilson; who served as a dancer during the series' first season in 1984. Florence Henderson guest stars as Jared's grandmother. She previously starred as Carol Brady on The Brady Bunch. This was the second time that a former star from The Brady Bunch was on Kids Incorporated. Barry Williams (actor), Florence Henderson's TV son previously in the Season 7 episode "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do". 		September 24, 1992
"Kenny's Sister" 131 Ken Lipman Robby Benson Kenny's older sister Ellen (guest star Rain Pryor) comes to visit; and Kenny feels a need to compete with her academically.
Songs: "Bouncin'", "Pretty Little Angel Eyes", "Can't Forget You", "Live and Learn", "That's What Love is For"
 September 25, 1992
"Mystery, She Wrote" 132 Ted Alben and Greg Klein Robby Benson Ana runs into difficulty with writing a mystery for an English class.
Songs: "Who, Where, Why", "Too Many Fish in the Sea", "Tell Me When", "The Mystery of You", "Right Here, Right Now" 		September 28, 1992
"The Joke's On Us" 133 The kids miss an opportunity to see the taping of comedian Paul Rodriguez.
Songs: "Running Back to You", "Land of a Thousand Dances", "When You Believe in You", "Hooked on You", "Live for Loving You" 		September 29, 1992
"Fashion Forward" 134 Jared cooks up a fashion business idea; which turns out to be a lot of work for Haylie.
Songs: "I'm On the Fly", "Baby Baby", "The Promise of a New Day", "Don't Want to Be a Fool", "Spirit" 		September 30, 1992
"The Commercial" 135 Flip shoots a television commercial to promote the P*lace.
Songs: "Motownphilly", "I'm the One You Need", "Masterpiece", "A Magical Place", "God Gave Rock and Roll to You" 		October 1, 1992
"Party Out" 136 A party is held celebrating the opening of a new beach club; but only Kenny is invited.
Songs: "Party", "Please, Mr. Postman", "Tell Me What You Want Me to Do", "Temptation", "Dancing Shoes"

Note: According to the copyright, this episode was produced during season 7.

October 2, 1992
"Old Friends" 137 Michael Baber Morris Abraham Haylie's best friend Kasey begins to develop a romantic interest in her. Meanwhile, the kids hold a community clean-up event.
Songs: "We Got a Love Thang", "Every Heartbeat", "Save the Best for Last", "Under the Spell", "Real Real Real" 		October 5, 1992
"On Your Toes" 138 Jared tries to impress a girl by taking dance lessons. Guest appearances by Jennifer Hamilton and former Kids Incorporated dancer Wendy Brainard.
Songs: "Finally", "A Teenager in Love", "How Do I Deal With These Feelings", "What Goes Around", "Change" 		October 6, 1992
"The Boy of La Mancha" 139 Nicole has difficulty getting the other members of the town clean-up committee to take her seriously.
Songs:
"Jump", "Next to You", "Miracle", "Seal Our Fate", "Nayib's Song (I Am Here for You)"
Note: Haylie Johnson's little sister Ashley Johnson guest stars as an audience member in "The Boy of La Mancha". 		October 7, 1992

Season 9 (1993–1994)

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Kenny Ford, Sean O'Riordan, and Jared Delgin did not return for this season. Added to the cast were Charlie Brady and Anthony Harrell. With Flip gone, "The P*lace" was now managed by a new character, Dena (played by Dena Burton).

During this season, several changes were made in an attempt to freshen up the series; including a change in the logo, cutting the number of songs featured from seasons 1–8 from five down to four (and in two episodes, just three), and an updated, more rock-based closing theme. Also, this season marked the only time that adult characters other than the P*lace manager were given significance in the plots. Also, as part of massive set changes, the "Coco Club" was replaced by a pizza parlor.

Budget cuts and the expiration of Disney's lease with MGM prompted another hiatus in 1993, after only ten episodes of Season 9 had been filmed. The last episode of this season, which aired on January 9, 1994, proved to be the series finale. By the summer of 1995, when the show was scheduled to resume production, most of the cast members had gotten too old to sustain the Kids Incorporated image. Thus, the show did not continue.

The format of the show would have changed, giving the songs less importance and placing them in breaks in the main storyline action, and some proposed scripts had no songs at all. In addition, the show's filming would have moved from Los Angeles to Canada; there was some hype created for the new Kids Incorporated project in Los Angeles and New York, but it never came to fruition.

After its default cancellation, the show continued to be shown in reruns on the Disney Channel until May 30, 1996.

Cast

  • Charlie Brady
  • Nicole Brown
  • Anthony Harrell
  • Anastasia Horne
  • Haylie Johnson
  • Dena Burton

Dancers

  • Charon Aldredge
  • Ken Arata
  • Brian Friedman
  • Andre Fuentes
  • Danielle Marcus-Janssen
Title Episode # Writers Directors Summary Airdate
"The Boy Next Door" 140 Kenny and Jared are no longer part of Kids Incorporated. Charlie and Anthony have replaced them as members of Kids Incorporated. Flip has left The P*lace. The P*lace is now being run by a shy woman named Dena. Ana discovers that she likes a boy, however she is uncomfortable with him being in a wheelchair.

Songs: "Friday I'm in Love", "I Have Nothing", "Just Another Day"

November 13, 1993
"Don't Phone Home" 141 Ken Lipman Paul Hoen Nicole's phone privileges are taken away following her father discovering a large telephone bill on calls to her crush. Guest appearances by Irv Burton and Orson Van Gay II.

Songs: "You Want This", "Gone Too Soon", "We're Just Gonna Have Fun", "Faithful"

November 14, 1993
"Secret Admirer" 142 George McGrath Paul Hoen Haylie gets a secret admirer; and the kids try to figure out who he is. Brett Kelley guest stars.

Songs: "Warm It Up", "Saving Forever for You", "This Time", "Secret Fantasy"

November 15, 1993
"One Man Band" 143 Jennifer Wharton Thomas W. Lynch A young homeless teenager shows up at the P*lace looking for a job; and manages to gain the attention of Nicole. Guest appearance by Jason Strickland

Songs: "We've Got to Love One Another", "The Way It Is", "Mr. Wendal", "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding"

November 16, 1993
"Writing on the Wall" 144 The P*lace is vandalized with graffiti; only for "The Tagger" to turn out to be a one-time friend of Charlie's. Peter Ferrari guest stars.

Songs: "Hip Hop Hooray", "Believe", "Clean Up Your World", "Crazy"

November 17, 1993
"Taking a Stand" 145 Blake Snyder Gary Halvorson Haylie's parents won't let her attend a concert with the other members due to problems during the band's tour. Jeanine Jackson guest stars.

Songs: "Move This", "What About Your Friends", "In My Life", "You'll Never Have to Walk Alone"

December 24, 1993
"Face Your Fears" 146 Dena's college friend Kathy Brown comes to visit. Dena is afraid to see her because of a prank that she played on Kathy when they were in college.

Songs: "Jump Around", "More and More", "Ticket to Ride"

December 25, 1993
"Dating Anxiety" 147 A girl (played by jj Godwin) asks Charlie out on a date.

Songs: "I Got You (I Feel Good)", "Please Mr. Postman", "I Don't Know Why", "Do You Believe in Us"

January 7, 1994
"Teamwork" 148 Charlie and Anthony enter a local basketball tournament; but decline to invite the girls.

Songs: "Rhythm is a Dancer", "His Story", "I Do Believe in You", "Respect"

January 8, 1994
"Bullied" 149 A bully (played by David Fulps) attempts to intimidate Anthony into quitting Kids Incorporated.

Note: This episode, aired on January 9, 1994, would turn out to be the series finale, as the show was put on hiatus and eventually canceled.

Songs: "Funky Big Band"; "One", "Respect Yourself"; "Forever and Today"

January 9, 1994

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1.a b An original song composed specifically for the show, not to be confused with the Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager song of the same name.
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