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Clarissa Explains It All

Clarissa Explains It All

19917.85 Seasons65 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Clarissa Darling is a teen girl dealing with typical pre-adolescent concerns such as school, boys, pimples, wearing her first training bra and an annoying little brother Ferguson.

Produced by Neena Beber, Chris Gifford
NetworksNickelodeon

Top Cast

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Hart

Clarissa Darling

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Jason Zimbler

Ferguson Darling

E

Elizabeth Hess

Janet Darling

Joe O'Connor

Joe O'Connor

Marshall Darling

S

Sean O'Neal

Sam Anders

Themes & Keywords

satiregrowing upfamily relationshipsbreaking the fourth wallteen comedysitcomjoyful

About Clarissa Explains It All

Clarissa Explains It All is a comedy, kids, family series that first aired in 1991 exploring themes of satire, growing up, family relationships, breaking the fourth wall, teen comedy, sitcom. it stars Melissa Joan Hart, Jason Zimbler, Elizabeth Hess. Clarissa Darling is a teen girl dealing with typical pre-adolescent concerns such as school, boys, pimples, wearing her first training bra and an annoying little brother Ferguson.

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