Clarissa Explains It All
Get clear on those murky teenage waters with Clarissa Darling, a high-school student with ex-hippie parents, the world's most obnoxious little brother, "Fergface" Ferguson, neighbor Sam, and pet alligator, Elvis.
The Flu
When Marshall and Janet come down with the flu, it's up to Clarissa and Ferguson to take care of the household chores. Ferguson is sent to the store to buy ingredients for chicken soup but returns with 8 pounds of chocolate goodies.
ESP R Us
Clarissa and her friend Olivia often share the same thoughts and tastes, so Olivia is convinced she's a psychic. Clarissa decides to have Olivia take a psychic test to prove her wrong. When the test results arrive they're accompanied by a bill.
Commitment
Clarissa likes Clifford, but she isn't ready to go steady. He dates another girl who spreads a rumor that Clarissa is too fickle to commit. Clarissa decides to prove her wrong by going steady with another boy.
Road trip
The annual family vacation to Lake Winnemucca is usually filled with doom and disaster. But this year is going to be different. . .the whole family is going to the Grand Canyon!
The Bicycle Thief
Clarissa poo-poos riding her bike as she approaches driving age... until her bike is stolen and realizes how useful it is as transportation.
Boy Thoughts
Ferguson convinces Clifford to star in his cable access show called "Boy Thoughts." Once the show is a hit, Clifford doesn't have time for Clarissa.
Hero Worship
Eve, the meek and mousy new girl in school, worships Clarissa and starts copying her style. Clarissa gets fed up when she starts taking over her life.
A Little Romance
Sam comes in after a bad date. Clarissa tells him he just hasn't found the right "one" yet. As they list the qualities of the perfect girl for Sam, it occurs to him that the perfect girl is...Clarissa!
The Zone
Clarissa goes to music class and the only instrument left is the flute. It used to be a drag to play but lately she's been playing effortlessly and beautifully.
Tale of Two Moms
Sam's mom Debbie is in town for two weeks for the Roller Derby playoffs. Sam is upset because he never gets to really see her and the hotel she's planning on staying in is across town. Clarissa invites Debbie to stay at her house.
Don't I Know You?
Clarissa carefully scrutinizes a portrait she found in the attic of Madame "CL". Janet tells her it was her great-great-aunt once removed. Olivia comes over and convinces Clarissa to dance with her in the talent show.
Babysitting
After being asked to babysit Little Elsie Soaperstein, Clarissa prepares for her dangerous babysitting job with this little monster.
Educating Janet
Janet's a substitute teacher at Clarissa and Ferguson's school for two weeks. Clarissa feels it's cramping her style and is miserable when Janet is offered a permanent position.
The Cycle
Clarissa is dropping hints about how badly she wants a car, but her parents just keep saying "NO CAR"! But they didn't say "NO MOTORCYCLE"!
