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Larry, the school thug, targets Kimberly after Willis shows him how to make it with girls.

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Arnold is tricked into playing Romeo in the school play opposite his arch rival Lisa.

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Arnold's good intentions to help his handicapped friend adjust to life in public school backfire.

Hall Monitor

A neighborhood merchant who is actually a child molester plans to make his move on the unsuspecting Arnold and Dudley.

The Bicycle Man

In return for a generous reward, Arnold agrees to help out a neighborhood merchant who is actually a child molester.

Kimberly's new boss pays special attention to her in hopes of landing a position in Mr. Drummond's company.

Independent Woman

Mr. Drummond is caught in a compromising situation when a storm sends Arnold, Willis and Kimberly home early from a weekend camping trip.

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Willis and his friend make a reckless decision when they mix drinking and driving.

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Willis oversteps the bounds of his authority in his after-school job at his father's office.

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