LUXEN TV Series

CBS Schoolbreak Special

1984·13 Seasons·65 Episodes·★ 5.5

CBS Schoolbreak Special is an American anthology series for teenagers that aired on CBS from April 1980 to January 1996. The series began under the title CBS Afternoon Playhouse, and was changed during the 1984 - 85 season. The concept was very similar to ABC's Afterschool Special.

LUXEN Decision Guide

Does this fit your time and taste?

A focused series choice with a clear genre identity and enough story commitment to reward a viewer who wants more than a one-off watch.

Best fit

Who it is for

A good fit when you want a series you can spend some time with and already know the broad kind of story you want.

Commitment

Long-form commitment · 13 seasons

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Read the synopsis.

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The series

Seasons

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Season 1

4 episodes

1984

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Season 2

6 episodes

1984

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Season 3

4 episodes

1985

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Season 4

7 episodes

1986

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Season 5

4 episodes

1987

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Season 6

6 episodes

1988

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Season 7

6 episodes

1989

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Season 8

5 episodes

1990

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Season 9

5 episodes

1991

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Season 10

5 episodes

1992

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Season 11

4 episodes

1993

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Season 12

6 episodes

1994

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Season 13

3 episodes

1995