The Class of ’74

Cynthia leads the delicate attempt to escape the mess she and Annabel, Mimi and Greg find themselves in across the state line in Port Chester, New York involving fake IDs, hiding evidence, a heroin drug bust, a smashed up car and coordinating lies to the police. (Oh, is that all?) 

Will they ever reach the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills to watch the U.S. Open final between Billie Jean King and Rosie Casals? 

Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer. 

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A group of Brighton High friends set out for Forest Hills with stolen cigarettes, a plan to buy beer, and dreams of cruising Long Island Sound in a 22-foot Chris-Craft, but an unexpected event turns their trip into a tense cliffhanger.

Meanwhile, secrets about relationships, family histories, and sexual fantasies surface, and Cynthia and her friends have a lot to think about. 

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Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

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After seeing Evan kissing someone else, Cynthia struggles with jealousy, humiliation, and embarrassment. Looking for a place to cry, she walks in on a group of illicit pot smokers, then on a pair of grappling lovers, and then becomes a witness to forgery! 

Cynthia’s "Introduction to Guitar" class unexpectedly bucks up her spirits and after the ever-glamorous Senora Cordova encourages Cynthia to pull herself together, she meets up with Annabel and Mimi to leave for the U.S. Tennis Open, but they’re not even out of the school parking before Detective Fiducia arrives, triggering what will undoubtedly be a tidal wave of gossip across Brighton High.

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Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

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Season 2 Episode 2: Cynthia faces a whirlwind day — her father’s chest pain turns out to be costochondritis, Mimi undergoes yet another surprising makeover, and Cynthia and friends get VIP tickets to the women's final at Forest Hills. Evan returns to school, new student Lincoln neatly silences a bully about Frank Robinson's 500th home run, and more surprises are in store before homeroom is even over! 

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Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

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Season 2, Episode 1: On the Valentine's Day premiere, Cynthia faces a day of crises — her father rushed to the hospital with a suspected heart attack while Clay lies injured and restrained after a violent incident. Between frantic phone calls, a mysterious tip about a mistaken abduction, and the arrival of a devoted housekeeper, Cynthia struggles to keep calm amid fear and uncertainty.

Detective Fiduccia pursues leads, friendships are tested, and domestic life rearranges itself as the community rallies around the Seton family. The episode blends suspense, emotional family moments, and small acts of care that set the tone for the season.

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A concise refresher of Season One before Two begins tomorrow. Newcomers to the story are welcome to listen to this for a little but then Laura will send you away before the plot spoilers of Season One begin.

The Class of '74 opens in 1971, following 15-year-old Cynthia Schuyler as she navigates high school, shifting relationships, and a changing America.

Recaps key Season-One events: Cynthia's complicated love life (and relationships in general!), new and troubled classmates, Clay Seton's injury, and what happened to Cynthia's father in Washington DC— setting the stage for the first episode of Season Two.

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Written & Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

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The story of the early 1970's continues! 

Season Two of The CLASS OF '74 premiers on Saturday, February 14.

Cynthia and the Brighton High gang return to raise more hell — so get ready for more rock-and-roll teenage fun, chaos and complicated relationships!

In this special 1-hour season finale, Cynthia navigates rumors, tensions, and uneasy alliances after a chaotic weekend—Teddy begs her to intervene in the prosecution of Victor Wronski, Betsy’s behavior sparks gossip, while Didi and others tease out uncomfortable details.

A mysterious new student, Lincoln, causes a stir at school, while a late, shaky call from Clay leaves Cynthia reeling. There are multiple cliffhangers setting up Season Two, which begins on Valentine's Day, 2026. 

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The cover photo of the Shah and Empress of Iran in 1971 was taken by by Carlo Bavagnoli.

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Cynthia sees Mimi off on her first day of school, learns Not-Fred's real name, hears rumors about a drug dealer, juggles questions about her fractured friendship with Betsey Satterfield, tries not to reveal anything about Clay's situation, learns about the gold standard in such a way as to put her asleep, and is celebrated in Spanish for her ham radio adventure reporting on Attica.

Going into the season finale, attractions, budding romances and mysteries abound.

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Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Assisted by Ryann Robinson

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After learning that Victor Wronski  — the steroid-fueled attacker — has left the hospital, Cynthia worries about Evan's safety while trying to follow the detective's plea to keep quiet. Meanwhile Mimi embraces a bold new persona with dramatic flair, winning attention at school, and Cynthia navigates friendships, family moments, and the tension between grown-up investigations and teenage life.

The episode mixes suspense about Wronki's freedom, tender family scenes, and Mimi's surprising transformation into a confident, theatrical presence.

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Written and Narrated by Laura Van Wormer

Assisted by Ryann Robinson

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