
James at 16
James at 15 (later James at 16) is an American drama series that aired on NBC during the 1977–1978 season. Protagonist James Hunter is the son of a college professor who has moved his family across the country to take a teaching job, transplanting James from Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts. James has a hard time fitting into his new surroundings.
Cast: Lance Kerwin, Lynn Carlin, Linden Chiles
Season 1
21 episodes
- 1. James at 15A 15-year-old whose family moves from Oregon to Boston misses the girlfriend he left behind, so he runs away to see her. On the way he hooks up with a female art student in her 20s who is also hitchhiking across the country, from whom he learns some valuable lessons about life.CC1 h 0 minSep 5, 1977
- 2. FriendsJames throws a party to make new friends -- among them, Sly and Marlene.CC1 h 0 minOct 27, 1977
- 3. The Girl with the Bad RepWhen even the girl with the bad rep turns down James, he brags to Sly that they made out anyway.CC1 h 0 minNov 3, 1977
- 4. Kathy's in the ShowerKathy is caught having a secret affair with her professor.CC1 h 0 minNov 10, 1977
- 5. Higher GroundJames joins a cult.CC1 h 0 minNov 24, 1977
- 6. The Apple Tree, the Singing and the GoldBobby, James' old friend back home in Oregon, comes to Boston because he needs to have some medical tests done. James's new friend, Patricia, finds herself falling in love with Bobby, who turns out to be fatally ill.CC1 h 0 minDec 15, 1977
- 7. Fast and LooseJames' fast and loose new friend leads him to commit a crime.CC1 h 0 minDec 22, 1977
- 8. Mrs. CarsonJames is hot for teacher, who happens to be pregnant.CC1 h 0 minDec 29, 1977
- 9. Unrequited Love... TwiceJames is pursued romantically by both Sandy's friend and one of Paul's students.CC1 h 0 minJan 5, 1978
- 10. Actions Speak LouderJames befriends a deaf classmate, and puts himself in his shoes.CC1 h 0 minJan 19, 1978
- 11. Star-Crossed LoversMarlene develops a crush on a rock star.CC1 h 0 minJan 26, 1978
- 12. The GiftJames loses his virginity to a Swedish foreign exchange student and turns 16.CC1 h 0 minFeb 9, 1978
- 13. The BlowoutJames is uncomfortable at a Valentine's Day party.CC1 h 0 minFeb 16, 1978
- 14. Listless FeverJames fears that Gun may have given him a little something ""extra.""CC1 h 0 minFeb 23, 1978
- 15. ChampionsMarlene's all-girls basketball team challenges James' all-boys basketball team to a championship.CC1 h 0 minMar 2, 1978
- 16. An Hour Before MidnightJames's classmate, who edits his school paper, has a drinking problem. James works with a teenage reporter who declares that she is an alcoholic, fluffs an important Interview with a Pulitzer Prize winner and arrives drunk when invited to dinner at the Hunters.CC1 h 0 minMar 9, 1978
- 17. Knocking HeadsJames and a teacher knock heads over James' controversial football articles in the school paper.CC1 h 0 minJun 1, 1978
- 18. Rebel Without a CarJames solves his car crisis by taking his parents' out without asking them.CC1 h 0 minJun 8, 1978
- 19. Hunter CountryAfter helping James with his campaign for class president, Marlene begins to disagree with his philosophy, and decides to run against him.CC1 h 0 minJun 15, 1978
- 20. DucksJames helps an old lady rescue ducks from a city pond.CC1 h 0 minJun 22, 1978
- 21. Queen of the Silver DollarWhile away on state finals with his swim team, James wins a bet by taking a girl back to his hotel room -- which soon comes back to haunt him.CC1 h 0 minJun 29, 1978
James at 16
A touching story about the joys and pains of adolescence!
James at 15 (later James at 16) is an American drama series that aired on NBC during the 1977–1978 season. Protagonist James Hunter is the son of a college professor who has moved his family across the country to take a teaching job, transplanting James from Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts. James has a hard time fitting into his new surroundings.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Dan Wakefield
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.



















