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Welcome Back, Kotter•Season 1•Episode 3

Welcome Back (Pilot)

7.7/10 · 156 votesSep 9, 197530 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

A flashback recalls Gabe's first meeting with his class. The Sweathogs Out Debate A Superior Class.

Directed byJames Komack

Written byPeter Meyerson

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Cast7

Gabe Kaplan

Gabe Kaplan

Gabe Kotter

John Travolta

John Travolta

Vinnie Barbarino

John Sylvester White

John Sylvester White

Michael Woodman

Ron Palillo

Ron Palillo

Arnold Horshack

Robert Hegyes

Robert Hegyes

Juan Epstein

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Freddie Washington

Marcia Strassman

Marcia Strassman

Julie Kotter

Crew2

P

Peter Meyerson

Writer

James Komack

James Komack

Director

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Episode Summary

"Welcome Back (Pilot)" is episode 3 of Welcome Back, Kotter season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 156 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by James Komack and written by Peter Meyerson, it aired on September 9, 1975.

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