Clarissa Explains It All

Clarissa Explains It All: Summary

Originally on:Nickelodeon
Status:Ended
Premiered:March 1, 1991
Last Aired:December 3, 1994

Clarissa Explains It All was a classic Nickelodeon sitcom that ran for 5 seasons and produced 65 episodes. Clarissa, as some preferred to call it, featured plot lines that teenagers can relate to. Clarissa's family members were her annoying little brother (Ferguson), her health nut mom (Janet), and her architect dad (Marshall). Her next door neighbor, Sam, was always welcome in her room. In fact, he used a ladder to climb through her window at any time pleased. Clarissa also had, for a short time, a pet aligator named Elvis.

The series aired on Nickelodeon in the United States as part of their SNICK line-up from 1991-1994, lasting for 5 seasons (and continuing on in reruns for years).
In 1994, the series received an Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Children's Program'. In addition, Melissa Joan Hart, Sean O'Neal, and Jason Zimbler also received multiple Young Artist Award nominations, Melissa won 3 for her role as Clarissa.

FAQ
Is it true that there was a planned Clarissa spin-off? Yes, a spin-off was in the works called Clarissa NOW, where she was a newspaper editor and living her life in New York City. The pilot was aired but no other episodes of the new series were ever produced.

What is Melissa Joan Hart (Clarissa) doing now?
After Clarissa, Melissa Joan Hart made appearances in many different projects, the most well known being the role of Sabrina Spellman on the hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Does the series currently air in the US?
The series was airing on Noggin until April 2003. However, it no longer can be seen anywhere in the States. Clarissa Explains It All was a classic Nickelodeon sitcom that ran for 5 seasons and produced 65 episodes. Clarissa, as some preferred to call it, featured plot lines that teenagers can relate to. Clarissa's family members were her annoying little brother (Ferguson), her health nut mom (Janet), and her architect dad (Marshall). Her next door neighbor, Sam, was always welcome in...

The Last Episode

Aired: Saturday December 3, 1994

It's a sad day as Clarissa completes her last assignment for the Dispatch. An article dedicated to the future. where will everyone be in 20 years?

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Melissa Joan HartClarissa Marie Darling (photos)
Joe O'ConnorMarshall Darling
Elizabeth HessJanet Darling
Jason ZimblerFerguson Darling
Sean O'NealSam Anders

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skellington8
member since: Nov 5, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
I miss this show! ...Continue »
12/28/07 04:08pm | report abuse
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BTRAV
member since: Jun 21, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Why did I watch that?"
Before she was Sabrina, she was Clarissa... ...Continue »
04/11/07 07:07pm | report abuse
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insane_beaver
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The Bottom Line: "Classic"
An annoying, yet cathy theme song. Not my favorite; the rest is perfect. ...Continue »
02/26/07 09:58pm | report abuse
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xomelissxo
member since: Aug 9, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
This show is a true classic of Nick. ...Continue »
08/10/06 12:06pm | report abuse
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spoiledheart101
member since: Jul 22, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
I absoluetly love this show and I miss it. ...Continue »
07/23/06 11:17am | report abuse