Welcome Back, Kotter
“Up your nose with a rubber hose!”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 95 Episodes
30 min per episode
1975 – 1979
Premiered: Tue, Sep 9, 1975
Gabe KaplanLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 23: “The Breadwinners”
While Horshack adjusts the married life, Epstein sets up an interview for a job. Washington gets the job before Epstein, unaware that it's the same job. The two get into a fight and end up in a gym ready to box.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Sacks, Gabe Kaplan
James Komack, Eric Cohen, Alan Sacks, George Yanok
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Cohen
Producer
Alan Sacks
Producer
George Yanok
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Welcome Back, Kotter about?
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.
How many seasons does Welcome Back, Kotter have?
Welcome Back, Kotter comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Welcome Back, Kotter?
Key cast members in Welcome Back, Kotter include Gabe Kaplan, John Travolta, John Sylvester White, Ron Palillo, Robert Hegyes.
Who created or directed Welcome Back, Kotter?
Welcome Back, Kotter was developed and directed by Alan Sacks, Gabe Kaplan.