Dangerous Minds (TV series)  Dangerous Minds is an American drama television series that aired on ABC network between September 1996 and March 1997. The series is based on the film of the same name. Annie Potts stars in the lead role originated by Michelle Pfeiffer. Based on a real person and on the movie of the same name, Marine veteran Louanne Johnson is an unconventional teacher who inspires her class of bright but "difficult" inner-city students, and makes a real difference in their lives, outside school as well as inside.