Clarissa Explains It All
Overview
Clarissa Darling navigates the ups and downs of teenage life, tackling relatable issues like school pressures, crushes, and the onset of puberty. As she confronts challenges like pesky pimples and the awkwardness of her first training bra, her annoying little brother Ferguson adds to her daily struggles. With a witty and candid approach, Clarissa often breaks the fourth wall, sharing her thoughts and feelings directly with the audience, making her journey through adolescence both entertaining and heartfelt.
Episodes
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1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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9
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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6
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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8
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...
