Otherworld
Overview
Otherworld, a brief American sci-fi series that aired on CBS in early 1985, consists of just eight episodes from late January to mid-March. Created by Roderick Taylor, the show presents a terrestrial twist on classic space adventures, reminiscent of Lost in Space. Taylor uniquely added a personal touch by appearing in a cameo role throughout each episode, enhancing the show's exploratory spirit. Despite its short run, Otherworld aimed to captivate audiences with its imaginative narrative and engaging characters.
Episodes
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1
Rules of Attraction
As the Sterlings navigate their new existence in a parallel universe, they discover that the locals are actually androids. Unaware of their true natu...
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Revenge
When her younger brother Ferguson shows off her training bra during show and tell, Clarissa devises a scheme to launch Ferg-face into the cosmos using...
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2
The Zone Troopers Build Men
The Sterlings begin their new lives in the farming community of Tarka, adopting the surname Hardin for protection after acquiring a crystal from Comm...
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2
No T.V.
Title: No TV Plot: In a bid to bypass her mother's strict rule of a week without television in the Darling household, Clarissa finds a way to hook he...
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3
Paradise Lost
When the Sterlings find themselves stranded on a deserted island, they stumble upon a seemingly idyllic resort. However, hidden beneath its luxurious ...
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3
Clarissa News Network
Clarissa becomes fascinated by the world of news and dreams of being like Jane Pauley. For her inaugural story, she chooses to explore her mother’s ...
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4
Rock and Roll Suicide
Residing in Centrex City, Trace and Gina join a school talent competition showcasing a revolutionary style of music known as Rock and Roll. Their perf...
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4
Haunted House
Clarissa finds herself dreading the impending visit from her Aunt Mafalda from Canada, whose bear hugs tend to drain the energy from her unsuspecting ...
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5
Village of the Motorpigs
As the Sterlings explore the treacherous Seplicer Mountains within the Forbidden Zone, they find themselves taken hostage by a wild faction known as ...
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5
New Addition
Title: A Surprising Revelation Plot: Clarissa, with her keen sense of observation, concludes that her parents are expecting a new baby. In an effort ...
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6
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
When the Sterlings visit the matriarchal town of Ador, the female members of the family are initially delighted by the unique social structure. Howev...
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6
School Picture
Clarissa is resolved to avoid her usual blue cardigan and knee socks for her school photo. She hatches a plan to dress herself in the trendiest attire...
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7
Mansion of the Beast
As the Sterlings journey through the eerie Animula woods, they come across Virago, a creature that is both man and beast, endowed with extraordinary ...
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7
Urge To Drive
Despite her age disqualifying her from getting a driver's license, Clarissa is fixated on obtaining a 1976 Gremlin she discovers in the classifieds.
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8
Princess Metra
Other characters: Thell Upon her arrival in the region of Metraplex, Gina is wrongly identified as the legendary Princess Metra. Recognizing the pli...
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8
Bully
When a selfish bully pressures Ferguson into giving up his sister's walkman, Clarissa steps in to defend him. Instead of resorting to violence, her de...
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9
Brain Drain
After taking an I.Q. test, Ferguson becomes convinced that he is a genius. However, his aspirations of building a perfect society shatter when he face...
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10
Clarissa Makes A Cake
Clarissa steps up to organize a celebration for her parents' anniversary, but things quickly go awry. Tensions rise as her parents begin to argue and ...
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11
Sick Days
When Clarissa is invited to portray a column in a pageant honoring ancient Greece, she devises a scheme to feign illness. However, the pageant proves ...
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12
Cool Dad
Clarissa is embarrassed at the thought of her dad presenting at her school's career night. In an attempt to appear trendy, he makes several unsuccessf...
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13
Parents Who Say No!
Title: Parents Who Say No! Plot: Clarissa is eager to leave behind her mundane babysitting gigs, so she seeks her parents' approval to apply for a po...
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Clarissa's Crush
Clarissa develops a serious infatuation with the charming local weatherman, Flip Fontana. However, her excitement turns to disillusionment when she fi...
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2
She Drives Me Crazy
Title: Sibling Showdown Plot: Clarissa signs up herself and Ferguson for a contest aimed at siblings with exceptional bonds, all for a chance to snag...
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3
Sam Darling
During a weekend visit with the Darlings, Sam finds himself engrossed in conversations with Mr. and Mrs. Darling, which stirs feelings of jealousy in ...
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4
President Ferguson
Ferguson stirs up a frenzy by launching his campaign for school President, transforming the Darling home into a bustling headquarters for his election...
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5
ME 101
Title: ME 101 Plot: Following a disappointing result on a magazine quiz titled 'How Well Do You Know Your Daughter?', Janet decides to deepen her rel...
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6
Misguidance Counselor
Title: Misguided Guidance Plot: Clarissa's school advisor, Ms. Cheesebrow, encourages her to engage in more conventional pursuits like Home Economics...
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7
Sam in Love
Clarissa helps Sam find a new girlfriend, Elise Quackenbush, but soon feels sidelined when Sam decides to cancel their plans in favor of spending more...
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8
A New Look
Title: A Fresh Image Plot: While waiting in line at the supermarket, Marshall catches the eye of a commercial producer who believes he has the ideal ...
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9
Total TV
Title: TV Mania Plot: Clarissa decides to focus her school project on television and commits to a full 24-hour viewing marathon to gather insights fo...
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10
The Understudy
Clarissa is thrilled to be selected as the understudy for the main role in the school play, viewing it as an effortless opportunity. However, her exci...
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11
Can't Buy Love
Title: Can't Buy Love Plot: Ferguson is eager to be part of the Junior Yacht Club, especially after befriending its founder, J. Elliot Fundsworth III...
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12
The Great Debate
Title: The Big Argument Plot: Clarissa begins to feel anxious about her parents' relationship when a heated disagreement arises. Marshall is eager to...
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13
The Return of Mafalda
Clarissa's excitement for her slumber party takes a nosedive when her parents leave town and enlist the help of their strict Aunt Mafalda to look afte...
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Janet's Old Boyfriend
Janet's former high school sweetheart, Joey Russo, now a well-known author, returns to town, prompting her to invite him for dinner with her family. U...
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2
Sam's Swan Song
When Sam’s mother, Debbie, comes to visit, she reveals her plan to take Sam back to Seattle with her. As the news sinks in, Clarissa and Sam reminis...
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3
Poetic Justice
Clarissa gets selected to represent her school at a poetry banquet after her computer assists her in crafting an unusual yet beloved poem.
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4
The Darling Wars
With the house to themselves for the evening, Clarissa and Ferguson decide to engage in an epic battle of frightful pranks. Each tries to outdo the ot...
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5
Punch the Clock
Title: Juggling Jobs Plot: Clarissa discovers valuable lessons about finance and accountability when she takes on multiple part-time positions and fi...
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6
The Silent Treatment
Following a heated dispute with Clarissa, Ferguson decides to ignore her completely, hoping the Silent Treatment will win her back. Clarissa is determ...
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7
Involunteering
When Janet invites the family to take part in Volunteer Day at the Children's Museum, Clarissa starts brainstorming ways to avoid her responsibilities...
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8
Take My Advice...Please
Title: Take My Advice...Please Plot: Clarissa sets out to sabotage Ferguson's budding relationship with Fiona by inundating him with terrible suggest...
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Marshall's Midlife Crisis
When Marshall's birthday rolls around, he finds himself disenchanted with everything and decides to put the house on the market, planning to relocate ...
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10
Football Fever
Title: Football Fever Plot: Marshall wagers with his neighbor that a Darling can secure a spot on the varsity football team. However, Ferguson soon d...
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11
Life of Crime
After Clarissa inadvertently leaves a clothing store wearing lingerie she didn’t purchase, she begins to have vivid nightmares of being pursued as a...
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12
Marshall's Parents Visit
The Darlings get quite a shock when Marshall's parents arrive, transformed in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Clarissa is faced with the challenge of step...
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13
Blind Date
When Sam arranges a double blind date for himself and Clarissa, she begins to think about all the potential disasters that could unfold and wonders wh...
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The Flu
Title: The Flu Plot: As Marshall and Janet fall ill with the flu, Clarissa and Ferguson are left to manage the household duties. Things take a turn f...
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2
ESP R Us
Title: ESP R Us Plot: Olivia is convinced she possesses supernatural abilities, while Clarissa remains skeptical about her claims. When Olivia partic...
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3
Commitment
Title: Uncertainty Plot: Clarissa begins to experience anxiety about her commitment to Clifford, leading her to question their future together. At th...
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4
Road Trip
Every year, the family trip to Lake Winnemucca is a recipe for chaos. This time, they opt for a fresh experience at the Grand Canyon. However, things ...
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5
The Bicycle Thief
After leaving her bicycle in the front yard, Clarissa discovers it has been taken. She quickly realizes that, although it wasn’t a car, it was her s...
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6
Boy Thoughts
Ferguson manages to persuade Clarissa's boyfriend, Clifford, to appear on his cable access program named 'Boy Thoughts'. However, after the show gains...
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7
Hero Worship
Clarissa finds herself in a dilemma when Eve, the shy and timid newcomer at school, begins to imitate her fashion sense and encroaches on her social l...
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8
A Little Romance
Following a string of disappointing dates, Sam comes to the conclusion that Clarissa is the right match for him. They make plans for a date, but thing...
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9
Tale of Two Moms
Sam's mother, Debbie, returns to town just in time for the roller derby playoffs. However, things take a turn when Clarissa offers for Debbie to stay ...
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10
The Zone
Title: The Zone Plot: When Clarissa is chosen by her music teacher to perform a flute solo at the school recital, she is overwhelmed by anxiety. As...
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11
Don't I Know You?
Facing off against the reigning champion Cindy Sparkle in the talent show, Clarissa seeks guidance from her great-great-aunt's journal, hoping to unco...
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12
Babysitting
After swearing off babysitting for Elsie Soaperstein, Clarissa finds herself caving in when guilt-tripped into watching her on the Soapersteins' anniv...
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13
Educating Janet
Title: Teaching Janet Plot: Clarissa and Ferguson find themselves struggling with Janet's new role as a teacher at their high school. Ferguson is ann...
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The Cycle
Olivia's brother decides to sell his motorcycle, so Clarissa offers to keep it in the garage, intending to purchase it later. While her parents have c...
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2
A New Mom
Clarissa is tasked with a history project where she must take something outdated and transform it into something new. Inspired, she decides to give he...
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3
Editor In Chief
Clarissa discovers valuable lessons about accountability when she takes on the role of editor in chief for her school newspaper.
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4
Piper Comes to Visit
Clarissa faces quite a challenge when Piper, the daughter of her mother's childhood friend, arrives for a visit. Unfortunately, Piper isn't exactly wa...
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5
Alter Ego
Clarissa and Sam arrive at a party in eye-catching, edgy costumes. Clarissa sports a wig, a tattoo, and a nose ring, adopting the persona of Jade. At ...
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Sam's Dad
Clarissa and Sam decide to join the school internship program to gain some practical experience. Clarissa finds herself working under Mr. Ander, while...
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The Firm
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Janet and Clarissa, Inc.
Title: Janet and Clarissa, Inc. Plot: Clarissa receives a school project to create and promote an eco-friendly product, prompting her to collaborate ...
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9
Dear Clarissa
Clarissa lands her own advice column in the school newspaper, excited to help her classmates. However, she quickly discovers that offering sound guida...
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10
Ferguson Explains It All
Title: Ferguson's Mind Games Plot: Ferguson acquires a set of cutting-edge mind control glasses and is eager to test them on his family. Unbeknownst ...
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11
U.F.O.
Clarissa learns that genuine science can be quite strange. After chatting with a woman who claims to have seen a UFO, she becomes determined to invest...
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12
Clarissa Gets Arrested
Title: Clarissa's Dilemma Plot: Clarissa takes a stand against animal experimentation at Woolcott Industries, leading to her and Sam's unexpected arr...
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13
The Last Episode
Clarissa feels a wave of melancholy as she wraps up her final piece for the Dispatch, an article focused on the future. She ponders where everyone mig...
