Episode 1
Career Day
30m
On career day, an inventor who is treated poorly by the Sweathogs offers a well-paying job to Gabe.
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Written by Eric CohenGuest stars Pat Morita
TV series
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975TV-144 seasons7.2 / 10
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Welcome Back, Kotter is an American television sitcom starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta. Videotaped in front of a live studio audience, it originally aired on the ABC network from September 9, 1975, to June 8, 1979.
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Synopsis
Welcome Back, Kotter is an American television sitcom starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta. Videotaped in front of a live studio audience, it originally aired on the ABC network from September 9, 1975, to June 8, 1979.
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Episode 2
Inherit The Halibut
30m
Freddie, class treasurer, is accused of stealing funds, and an impromptue trial is held in the classroom.
Where to watch Welcome Back, KotterEpisode 3
Sweatside Story
30m
The Sweathogs form a gang, but won't let Arnold in until the night of their first rumble, and Arnold, against the idea of being killed, brings along Gabe and Mr. Woodman in order to prevent the fight.
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Directed by Bill PerskyWritten by Eric Cohen
Episode 4
The Fight
30m
Sparked by the fact that Vinnie neglected to do Freddie's homework, the Sweathogs spend the better part of class fighting with one another.
Where to watch Welcome Back, KotterEpisode 5
The Museum
30m
Mr. Kotter takes the sweathogs on a field trip to a museum. Mrs. Kotter and Mr. Woodman are along as chaperones. They meet the unusual museum curator Mr.Gore (John Astin) who seems odd and superstitious. In the Egyptian display, he warns them of the mummy coming back to life if they joke and kid around. Naturally, the door shuts itself and everyone is trapped. They humorously begin to panic and make attempts to get out. Epstein manages to get the door open.
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Directed by Bill DavisGuest stars John Astin
Episode 6
Gabe Under Pressure
30m
Gabe is afraid to get a physical when the free clinic comes to Buchanan High.
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Directed by Jay Sandrich
Episode 7
Sweathog, Nebraska Style
30m
Julie's visiting sister, recently at odds with her long-time boyfriend, falls for Juan.
Where to watch Welcome Back, KotterEpisode 8
Sadie Hawkins Day
30m
A girl wants to ask Vinnie to the Sadie Hawkins Day dance, but his insensitivity leads her to ask Arnold in retaliation, leaving Vinnie with no date at all.
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Written by Eric Cohen
Episode 9
Hello, Ms. Chips
30m
The new student teacher discovers that all her training to work with remedial children hasn't prepared her for dealing with the Sweathogs.
Where to watch Welcome Back, KotterEpisode 10
Horshack vs. Carvelli
30m
When the opportunity to fight Carvelli in a boxing match arises, Arnold wants to be the one to do it; and when the other Sweathogs put down his manhood, he is even more determined to prove himself by getting in the ring.
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Written by Garry Shandling
Episode 11
Sweathog Clinic for the Cure of Smoking
30m
Epstein is caught smoking cigarettes. Gabe and the sweathogs try to get him to stop.
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Written by Eric Cohen
Episode 12
Hark, the Sweatkings
30m
At Christmas time, the Sweathogs are all too eager to tease resident bum Angie. But after Angie tells his life story to the class, they have a change of heart, and decide to help him get back up on his feet.
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Written by Peter MeyersonGuest stars Michael V. Gazzo
Episode 13
A Love Story
30m
When Juan's sister Carmen joines the Sweathogs, she catches the eye of Arnold, but Carmen is only interested in Vinnie. Juan, meanwhile, is displeased with the entire situation, and is ready to kill anybody who dares to lay a hand on his baby sister.
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Directed by James Komack, Gary ShimokawaGuest stars Lisa Mordente
Episode 14
Caruso's Way
30m
Vinnie's goofing off in gym gets him in trouble with the teacher, Mr. Caruso, who's reprimending after class gets out of hand when he hits Vinnie in front of the girls' locker room.
Where to watch Welcome Back, KotterEpisode 15
Sweatgate Scandal
30m
Tired of the way the school newspaper is always putting them down, the Sweathogs join the staff in order to redeem themselves; and the crack investigative team of ""Vinstein"" (Vinnie and Juan) are hot on the trail of the culprit behind the recent break-in of Principal Lazarus's office.
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Written by Eric Cohen
Episode 16
Kotter and Son
30m
Gabe's overly-critical father comes for a visit and, unconvinced that his son has chosen a worthwhile career, goes with Gabe to school in order to watch him in action with his Sweathogs.
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Written by Peter MeyersonGuest stars Harold J. Stone
Episode 17
Chicken a la Kotter
30m
Gabe, in need of money for a root canal, takes a second job as a restaurant mascot.
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Written by Raymond Siller
Episode 18
Has Anyone Seen Arnold? (1)
30m
For the school drama festival, Gabe is going to direct a scene from Cyrano de Bergerac. Arnold is set to play the lead, but recieves only heckling and ridicule from his fellow Sweathogs; and when Arnold turns up missing, Vinnie is forced to take his place on stage.
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Written by Peter Meyerson
Episode 19
There Goes Number 5 (2)
30m
When Arnold finally shows back up at school, it's discovered that his absence was due to the recent death of his fifth father. A feeling of responsibility within him, Arnold sets out to find a job to help support his siblings and his mother, who's only priority lies in finding a replacement father for her kids.
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Directed by James KomackGuest stars Andrea McArdle
Episode 20
The Littlest Sweathog
30m
Gabe and Julie find out that they are going to have a baby.
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Written by Eric Cohen
Episode 21
Radio Free Freddie
30m
It seems that Freddie has a future in radio, but he may also risk losing his friends for fame.
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Written by Peter Meyerson
Episode 22
I'm Having Their Baby
30m
With Gabe away at a teacher's convention, the Sweathogs take it upon themselves to watch over the pregnant Julie...but the harder they try to make Julie comfortable, the more trouble they seem to cause.
Where to watch Welcome Back, KotterEpisode 23
I Wonder Who's Kissing Gabe Now?
30mfinale
The art teacher falls in love with Gabe.
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Written by Peter Meyerson
Episode information updated Sep 13, 2026
More about Welcome Back, Kotter
Cast
Gabe KaplanGabe Kotter
John TravoltaVinnie Barbarino
John Sylvester WhiteMichael Woodman
Ron PalilloArnold Horshack
Robert HegyesJuan Epstein
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsFreddie Washington
Marcia StrassmanJulie Kotter
Stephen ShortridgeBeau ShortridgeCredits
- Created by
- Alan Sacks, Gabe Kaplan
- Written by
- Eric Cohen, Peter Meyerson, Liz Sage, Bill Richmond, Gene Perret, Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo, Jim Mulholland, Rick Hawkins, Pat Proft, Garry Shandling, Myles Wilder, Jerry Ross, Michael Weinberger, Carl Kleinschmitt, Raymond Siller, Marilyn Suzanne Miller
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 95
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States- Wolper Productions
Themes
sitcom
