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17. When Worlds Collide

Kevin is left embarrassed when his mother takes a job in the office at school.

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Norma takes a job as a temporary secretary in the front office at Kevin's school, making Kevin nervous about his school image and reputation. On her first day, during a fire drill, Norma also embarrasses Kevin by waving and shouting hello at him from across the schoolyard. As a result, Kevin asks Norma not to speak to him while at school, which she reluctantly agrees to. The next day, school bully Tony Barbella pressures Kevin to steal a green late pass, but Norma catches Kevin in the act and he leaves it behind. As a result, Norma is unable to perform her duties suitably and is fired. Later that night, however, Kevin notices Norma typing an application for admission to Rider Community College. Recurring guest: Tony Nitolli as Tony Barbella. Absent: Olivia d'Abo as Karen Arnold; Danica McKellar as Winnie Cooper.

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