Series synopsis
Blossom is an American drama comedy family television series that premiered on NBC on July 5, 1990. It ended on May 22, 1995. It was created by Don Reo. It stars Mayim Bialik, Joey Lawrence, Michael Stoyanov and Jenna Von Oÿ.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- Courtney Chase as Kennedy Russo
- Michelle Collins
- Don Novello
- Tommy Newsom
- A. J. Langer
- Debra Jo Rupp
- Portia Dawson
- Jessica Hahn
- Andrew Hill Newman
- Paul Eiding
- Jonathan Brandis
- Reggie Jackson
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 114 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 14 | July 5, 1990 | April 29, 1991 |
| Season 2 | 24 | September 16, 1991 | May 4, 1992 |
| Season 3 | 26 | August 10, 1992 | May 17, 1993 |
| Season 4 | 28 | September 19, 1993 | May 23, 1994 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 26, 1994 | May 22, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot 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. |
July 5, 1990 |
| 2 |
Blossom Blossoms Blossom reaches puberty and substitutes an older friend for her absentee mother to talk about it. |
January 3, 1991 |
| 3 |
My Sister's Keeper 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. |
January 7, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Second Base Blossom debates whether or not to let Jimmy get to second base; Anthony prepares for an earthquake. |
September 16, 1991 |
| 2 |
Here Comes the Buzz! Nick's control of the Russo household is undermined when he ex-father-in-law visits. |
September 23, 1991 |
| 3 |
The Joint Blossom and Six find a marijuana cigarette, then Blossom loses it in the house, where it's found by Nick, who wants to weed out the dope the joint belongs to. |
September 30, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Runaway Nick wakes up to find that Blossom has run away with Vinnie. |
August 10, 1992 |
| 2 |
Dear Mom Blossom writes a letter to her mother about Vinnie. |
August 17, 1992 |
| 3 |
No Cure for Love Tony is depressed about splitting up with Rhonda; Blossom is happily in love with Vinnie, until he suggests they should see other people; Joey thinks it is his fault that the girl he split up with was in an accident. |
August 24, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blossom in Paris (1) After moving to Paris to live with her mother, Blossom finds a new boyfriend, friendly waiter Laurent, who gives her a tour of the romantic city par excellence. |
September 19, 1993 |
| 2 |
Blossom in Paris (2) Joey and Anthony take jobs as air couriers to Paris. |
September 19, 1993 |
| 3 |
Blossom in Paris (3) Vinnie shows up in Paris; Anthony and Joey are followed; Nick and Six's mother spend the night together. |
September 19, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Life (1) Major changes in the Russo household unsettle Blossom: Carol and Kennedy move in; Anthony and Shelly move out; and Joey hits the road with his baseball team. |
September 26, 1994 |
| 2 |
A New Life (2) Blossom and Nick fight over her resistance to change, particularly Carol, and she runs away from home to join Joey on his road trip. |
October 3, 1994 |
| 3 |
Puppy Love Blossom is furious when Joey refuses to set her up on a date with his handsome but dumb teammate Richie, but has to admit he was right when a double date with Joey's dim new girlfriend Tanya bores her to distraction. Meanwhile, Kennedy finds a lost bulldog and is heartbroken when his owner claims him; and Shelly keeps picking on Anthony but won't say why - until we finally learn she is pregnant. |
October 10, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 5, 1990 |
| Last aired | May 22, 1995 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |