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1 Pilot It's November 1963, plus Meg Pryors dream to appear on the Philly Based American Bandstand.Her best friend Roxanne helps her get the chance to appear. At dinner that night, her dreams are crushed. Jack refuses to let her go on. Meanwhile, JJ announces that he doesn't want to play football anymore and quits the team.
2 The End Of The Innocence Michelle Branch guest stars on this episode. It's the week of Thanksgiving in 1963, and due to the assassination of JFK, no one feels thankful.
3 New Frontier Meg is asked to dance by Bandstand regular Jimmy Riley, before he is whisked away by another regular Teresa. J.J. rejoins the football team. When Henry's son Sam earns a track scholarship to almost all white East Catholic, Jack invites Sam to dinner to meet J.J.
4 Pryor Knowledge Jimmy stops by the shop to ask Jack if he can take Meg out, and he allows her to go. Meg teaches J.J. how to dance so he can take Beth to a mixer.
5 The Fighting Irish Jimmy aks meg to be his partner on Bandstand. A Notore Dame recruiter is interested in JJ, but JJ doesn't show up.
6 Soldier Boy Roxanne is positive Meg is the "Blurry Girl" in a teen magazine dancing with Jimmy Riley. At Bandstand rehersal, Meg meets Jay Black(played by Nick Carter) of Jay and The American's as he performs their hit "Come A Little Bit Closer", and they hit it off, as does Roxanne and Carl the drummer. They plan a party that night at the Pryor's. Patty finds out about the party and wants to impress her spelling-bee-foe Kevin by inviting him to party with Jack Black.
7 Cold Snap Usher guest stars as Marvin Gaye. Meg is angered to hear Luke, the new record shop employee, talking bad about the music she's about to buy. Roxanne uses her Bandstand connections to start her own business of selling autographed 45's, starting with Marvin Gaye.
8 Black And White JJ discovers while preparing for the city championships, that some of Philadelphia's police officers have offered his teammates money to throw the game. Although Tommy denies it at 1st, forcing him to question their integrity as well as that of his police officer uncle Pete who stops by the house for a sudden strategy session. Jack expands his customer base to include a few black customers and Sam deals with backlash from his former friends over the impending game.
9 The Home Front Christmas takes hold. Meg decides to spend more time with Luke, venturing to the rough streets of North Philly with Roxanne to hear him play with a local church choir.
10 Silent Night Ashanti guest stars in this episode. With Christmas being just a day away, Meg and Jimmy Riley are voted one of "Bandstand's" favorite couples by the readers of a teen magazine, landing them a date under the mistletoe for their 1st kiss, which hurts her budding relationship with Luke. JJ is accepted to the University Of Notre Dame, which prompts him to reconsider his break-up with Beth.
11 I Wanna Hold Your Hand The Beatles' arrival in America sends the country and the Pryor household into a frenzy. Meanwhile, JJ receives word that Notre Dame has denied him a full scholarship.
12 Great Expextations Helen is more concerned than Jack when Meg get's 2 C's on her report card. She thinks it would be a good idea for Meg to accompany her to Temple class.
13 The Pursuit Of Happiness In the aftermath of his confession to Beth, JJ struggles to put their relatonship back together again, but quickly realizzes that it might be too little too late. Meanwhile, Meg strikes a musical friendship with Sam as they decide to save money by sharing records, causing problems with JJ who quickly reminds his sister about the trouble she faced after her previous interactions with Sam.
14 Heartache While preparing for the East Catholic High School Valentine's Day dance, Meg tries to convince Luke the importnce of the holiday. Roxanne waits for a brave boy to ask her to the dance.
15 False Start In the 1st track meet of the season, JJ and Sam square off to determine who will race one of the fastest runners in the city.
16 Act Of Contrition Helen's classmates lead her to believe that their professor, Mr. Witt has acrush on her.
17 Past Imperfect
18 The One Wayne Brady guest stars in the episode. Meg struggles with her feelings for both her exboyfriend and the fake one.
19 Where The Boys Are In the midst of a special memory lane "Bandstand," Meg copes with a hostile Bobby Darin while attempting to help roving columnist Roxanne land an interview with the hit singer. Meanwhile, Jimmy Riley surprises Meg when announcing he joined the marines.
20 The Carpetbaggers As Meg's recently rekindled romance with Luke begins to heat up, she grows concerned over his level of "experience" in matters of love.
21 Fear Itself Meg Meg and Roxanne are chosen for East Catholic's Prom Committee. Their assignment: get "cool" seniors onto the "Bandstand" set so they can take candid photos known as "senior snaps." Will's Soap Box Derby is coming up, and he's afraid of the hills. Meanwhile, JJ is afraid of testing his newly healed leg.
22 Secret Lies B2K guest stars in this episode.
23 Down The Shore Third Eye Blind guest star in this episode as The Kinks. It's June 19, 1964, and Jim Bunning's on the mound for the Phils and Pryors have just begun their annual Wildwood vacation. Roxanne isn't with them because of being mad at meg. Her new friend Carol invited her to a beach club at "the Crest". Meg returns the favor, getting Carol and her friends into a Bandstand beach "hop" featuring The Kinks.
24 High Hopes JJ, tender ankle and all, arrives at Lehigh to begin football practice. Meg gets her learner's permit and wants Luke to teach her to drive. Meanwhile, the store on Girard Avenue is about to open, but riots in Harlem have prompted the Philadelphia police to consider a curfew for North Philly.
25 City On Fire Kelly Rowland and Stacie Orrico guest star in the season finale episode. Racial tensions begin to flare in North Philly sparking a massive riot, while an oblivious Meg makes final preparations for her sweet 16 birthday party. Meg being unaware of the violent situation building around her, attempts to save her relationship with Sam, by visiting him at the new store, but finds herself in the middle of the urban chaos.

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