Peter Billingsley

Challenger’s shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.

After several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch.

To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.

Punky wants Henry to stand up for her rights when Richmond Matzie and his father and the boys won’t let Punky race the new remote control car that she won,…

Misled by schoolmate Richmond Matzie, Punky shoplifts a winter scarf for Henry as a Christmas present, and unknowingly switches bags with Mike — and an innocent Mike is put in…