Clarissa Explains It All

- Season 5

(1993)

Since Clarissa's parents have forbidden her from buying a 'car', she comes up with a scheme to buy Olivia's brother's motorcycle.

To complete a homework assignment, Clarissa attempts to reinvent her mother.

After becoming editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, Clarissa learns that power is accompanied by responsibility.

Piper, daughter of Janet's college roommate, visits for a week. Clarissa works to overcome Piper's aloofness.

During a party, Clarissa falls for a drummer named Paulie while pretending to be a 'hypercool' dressed character called Jade. Clarissa initially assumes the Jade alter-ego when meeting Paulie but eventually reveals her true self.

Problems arise after Clarissa and Sam are respectively assigned internships under the other's father.

Clarissa composes an essay for a scholarship. Marshall considers a lucrative job offer from a large corporate firm.

Janet and Clarissa invent a delicious snack that bounces. Mother and daughter then collaborate to market their creation as a novelty health snack called Bouncey Balls.

Ferguson reads a book on mind control then uses the included glasses to hypnotize friends and family. Clarissa counters Fergs attempts to control her mind by fighting fire with fire.

Clarissa pens a school paper advice column under the pseudonym, Alice B. Talking. Ferguson prepares for performing a stand-up comedy routine for talent night.

Clarissa is assigned to write an article about a local woman's sighting of an UFO. After interviewing the elderly lady, Clarissa decides to investigate further.

Clarissa and Sam get arrested for protesting against a local company's animal testing.

Clarissa finishes her last article for the newspaper, dedicated to the future. This arises the question: Where will they be in 20 years?