Big John, Little John

6.8
197630m

A middle-aged schoolteacher transforms into a 12-year-old boy at inopportune moments.

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 1976

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1. A Sizeable Problem

While on a trip to Florida, John Martin stumbles upon the legendary fountain of youth and sips a handful of the liquid. The consequences are unforeseeable, for he begins to revert to his childhood at certain times that are neither predictable nor controllable.

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2. Peter Panic

Big John is cast as Captain Hook in his school's production of Peter Pan, while Little John ends up having to play Peter Pan at the same time.

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3. Very Little John

John tries a new formula in the laboratory that he hopes will cure him from his conversions.

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4. The Great Escape

John Martin is detained when a sheriff demands his ID and he cannot produce it. He gets his freedom when his personality changes in prison.

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5. Big Scare, Little Scare

John has summoned Mr. Boswell, Stanley’s dad, to account for his son’s continuous tardiness to class for five days.

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6. Big Shot, Little Shot

Everyone braces for flu shots in the midst of a flu epidemic.

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7. Time for Change

John believes he has discovered the secret of the Fountain of Youth, so he calls a press conference to announce his discovery.

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8. The Principal Who Came to Dinner

Big John's voice in Little John's body and vice versa puts not only Martin in a squeeze but his family as well.

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9. Bully for You

Stanley is again late for the class. The teacher is speaking to his students about the importance of facing up bullies. This leads to trouble for Little John when he's threatened by the class bully, Gasey.

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10. Off the Wall

John is assigned to find who is behind the vandalism inflicted on the school walls.

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11. The Missing John

Little John receives a severe reprimand for having played unwillingly a joke on the school principal.

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12. Speak for Yourself, John

The school prepares for their annual Thanksgiving dance, "Plymouth Rock".

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13. Abracadabra

Homer wants to quit school and become a magician after believing he made Little John change into Big John.

Cast

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Herb Edelman

Big John Martin

Photo of Robbie Rist

Robbie Rist

Little John Martin

Photo of Joyce Bulifant

Joyce Bulifant

Marjorie Martin

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