Clarissa Explains It All (1991)

S3E1 Janet's Old Boyfriend

Janet's former high school sweetheart, Joey Russo, now a well-known author, returns to town, prompting her to invite him for dinner with her family. Unfortunately, the evening takes a turn for the worse as tension escalates between Marshall and Joey. Additionally, when Joey attempts to give Clarissa some advice on her writing assignment, it doesn't go as planned, leaving everyone feeling more uneasy.