Manda Thatcher

**Manda Thatcher** is a Class of 2016 graduate at Webster Community School as she started the series on the first episode of season two on Webster and was main character from season two to season three. Tough, devious and rebellious, Manda usually gets whatever she wants and will do anything to do that. Manda is a fun-loving girl who’s never had to deal with real consequences for any of her actions. Manda will cause a lot of problems for the students at Webster. She is best friends with Amber Collins and friends with Danny Magana, Heather Watson, Devin Piper and Houston Nicholas.

## Character History

### Season 2

Manda made her first appearance in the season two premiere Safe and Sound (1), as a sophomore. She is first seen as she's late to Ms. Benson's English class. Ms. Benson tells her to sit next to Amber Collins, who has been exiled by all of classmates. Manda tells Amber that she'll be her friend after Amber tells Manda what happened. Manda notices Devin Piper and instantly starts flirting with him. However his girlfriend Sam Burge tells her off and the girls are about to fight but Devin stops them. Manda wants Devin to be her boyfriend so when she finds out that he's directing the school play she decides to co-direct the play with him. However they disagree on what play to do and Devin goes behind her back and tells Principal Crosby that they want to do his play. Manda finds out about this and goes to his house to confront him. Manda ends up quitting the play and along with Angel Moon, she plans on getting the play shut down. In Sledgehammer (1), now a junior, Manda makes fun of Sam's weight. This causes Sam to develop an eating disorder. Manda wants something different and thinks that

she might actually be ready for a real relationship. Amber suggests that she asks out Houston Nicholas and Manda agrees and goes ask him out. Houston tells her that he's not looking for another serious. Manda tells him that she's ok with that and they go off to have sex. A few days pass and Manda starts feeling weird. She starts to think that she might be pregnant. Amber tells her that she should tell Houston about it but Manda is nervous to tell him. Manda tells Houston and he agrees to sit with her to look at the pregnancy test. Manda finds out that she isn't pregnant. Houston tells her that with her possibly being pregnant he thought about actually dating her and the two of them begin their relationship. In What Goes Around... Comes Around (1), Manda finds out that Amber is sexually harrassed by her boss Joe and is furious so she tells Amber to stand up to him. Also in the same episode Manda makes another fat joke and it sends Sam down a emotionally spiral. Devin finally confronts Manda about her behavior and Manda decides to get Sam some help for her eating disorder.

### Season 3

In **Sweet Nothing (1)**, Manda has started her senior year. She attends Danny's back to school senior party to celebrate them starting their senior year. She's standing with Amber and Danny when they see Heather and Macy. Manda and Amber are both confused to see Macy and Manda makes a slick comment about her being at the party. In **Sweet Nothing (2)**, new girl Kali Royce is standing in the hallway reeling about her big secret being spread around the school. Manda sees her and calls her "baby mama", as her secret is that she's a teen mom. Kali, who thinks that her new friends Sam and Jess spread her secret asks Manda who told her she was a teen mom. Manda reveals that Kali did, as she overheard their conversation and she was the one who told people. In **Good For You (1)**, Manda overhears freshman Rosie DiMaggio wish that she would find a boyfriend. Manda suggests that she change up her look to attract the boys. In **Family Portrait (1)**, Manda is hanging with Houston at his house in the living room. Houston's parents come in and his mother asks Manda if she's staying for dinner. Manda politely declines as she has to head home.

The next day Houston calls Manda over to his house. Manda wonders why he called her over, as he seemed nervous when he called her. Houston tells her that his parents are hiding something from him and he needs moral support. Houston confronts his mother about the family secret. His mother reveals that his father is not his actual biological father but instead it's some random man. Houston is furious with his mother and Manda is left there feeling like she's in an awkward situation. In **Family Portrait (2)**, Manda tries asking Houston who he's feeling since his family news but Houston asks to talk about something else. Manda starts gossiping about one of the kids at school when Houston starts talking about his family problems. Houston doesn't know how his mother could do that to him and his father. Manda reminds Houston that people make mistakes and that fact that this mistake is why was born. She sticks up for his mother as she feels that keeping the secret saved him from a lot of hurt. Houston realizes what his mother did for him and decides to apologize to her.

    In **Poetic Justice (1)**, Manda goes to Amber's court trial against Joe. Manda tries to see where Amber's head it at before the trial, as Amber is nervous about the whole thing. Amber is worried that she will lose so Manda and Amber's younger brother, Leo try to get her to be more positive. They are all waiting for her verdict and Amber is feeling confident about the turn out. Manda is proud of Amber and calls her strong. Manda and Leo are also confident about Amber's case but they are all shocked when the judge says that Joe's not guilty. In **Poetic Justice (2)**, Manda is in class and she notices that Amber hasn't been herself since she lost the trial. Manda reveals to Amber that she tried to confront Joe at his job but she ended up getting banned from the store. In **Hold It Against Me (2)**, Manda is in history class and Houston is having trouble answer a question that Mr. Gilroy asked him. Manda correctly answers it and Mr. Gilroy comments how she's doing better in his class. Houston says that it was a lucky guess. Manda offers to help him study but Houston tells her that he's already studying with Topher Potter. Manda tries talking to Houston after school but he is very distant towards her and tells her that he has to home and get some sleep. Amber finds Manda and Manda asks if she thinks Houston's losing interest in her. Amber suggests that Manda sext him to spark up his interest. Manda sees Houston the next day and asks about what she sent him. Houston says that he liked it and then apologizes for being weird towards Manda. Houston reveals that he's jealous that Manda is a good student while he struggles. Manda makes him tell better by telling him all the things that he's good at. The two of them end up making up and sharing a sweet moment.

In **The Boy Is Mine (2)**, Manda shows up at Houston’s house late in the middle of the night. After Houston expresses his confusion Manda asks Houston to spend the night because she left her house due to getting into an argument with her father. Houston is sure that his parents won’t mind and she happy her boyfriend helped her out. The next morning before school Houston asks Manda why she and her father were arguing. She shares that he believes that she never changed and is the same bad girl she used to be. Houston asks her about her mother and if her father ever hit her. Manda tells him that her father doesn’t abuse her mother however she believes she weak because she never stands up to her father. Houston thinks that Manda needs to have a mature conversation with him but she unsure. After school Houston asks Manda if she thought about what he said. Manda still doesn’t want to talk to her father. Houston tells her she will have to because his parents only let her stay at his house for one night. Manda agrees to talk to him and thanks Houston for helping her realize this.

In **Poker Face (1)**, the seniors are talking about graduation as it’s coming up pretty soon. Everyone starts talking about the change in Heather’s personality this year. The group notices that Macy is hiding what’s going on with Heather. During class everyone is talking about her again. Macy tells Manda and Amber that they don’t care about Heather. Macy is in the hot seat so Topher tries to keep her from spilling Heather’s secret. Manda becomes annoyed with Topher, questioning how he knows about Heather because her and Amber are Heather’s real friends.They all start guessing what can be wrong with Heather. Manda guesses that she might be a stripper. Heather comes in and tells everyone that she was raped before leaving class. Manda and Amber approach Heather, Topher and Macy. The girls tell Heather that they actually do care for their friend. Manda still confused how Topher knew about Heather’s rape asks how he found out. Heather reveals to her that she told him after having a break down. Manda expresses to Heather that she wants the old her back. Heather doesn’t know how to so Topher tells her that she needs help and that she can’t do everything on her own. In **You Get What You Give (1)**, Manda asks Amber about her Yale interview. Amber shares that they rejected her due to her case with Joe, as they believe her could bring a negative light to their university. Manda suggests that she talk to someone that Joe used to work with to get some information on him. Amber remembers that the former Power Squad captain Kelly Nixon used to work for him. Manda tells her to call Kelly.

In **Take On Me (1)**, while she’s talking to Amber, Danny approaches them and announces that he was accepted into Norte Dame. The girls are both happy for him but Amber begins to act weird. Mandy and Danny both notice this so they finally get Amber to tell them what’s wrong. Amber reveals that she’s scared about life after high school and to lose contact with them. Manda and Danny also are scared but they assure her that they will still be close. In **Ring the Alarm**, Manda and Amber are at the mall talking about prom when Amber notices a guy staring at Manda. It turns out that he’s her ex-boyfriend Daryl. Daryl spots Manda and decides to greets her. Daryl tries flirting with her but she shuts it down by telling him she had a boyfriend. It’s the night of prom and Houston’s mother wants him to get Manda so they can take pictures. Houston is blown away when he sees her prom look. While outside she gets a text from Daryl, much to her annoyance. She tells Houston about it but not to worry. While at prom Manda admits to Houston that Daryl used to be a bad influence on her while they dated and she’s changed for the better since going to Webster and dating him. Just then Daryl comes in claiming to want his “Mandy” back. Just as Houston is about to defend her, Daryl pulls out a gun and threaten to shoot Manda if anyways tries to call the police. Manda tries to defuse the situation and offers to leave with him to stop him and keep her friends safe. Houston attacks Daryl to save Amanda. The gun goes off and Daryl is shot. Manda is happy that her boyfriend had her back but feels like she ruined prom. Houston tells her that no one blames her. She still however feels bad that Daryl shot but it’s revealed that it wasn’t fatal and he’ll end up arrested. In **Never Can Say Goodbye**, Manda announces that she was accepted into Berkeley. Amber congratulations her friend but seems down about something. Amber finally talks to Manda during graduation. She shares that she’s scared that their friendship will end after they graduate. Manda tells Amber that no matter how far apart they are from each other they will still be best friends.

## Trivia

* Manda is the one that gave Rosie the idea to change her look.
* Manda has a bad past.
* Since dating Houston, Manda has become a better person.
* She went to Berkeley for college.
* Manda is the first character on the show to have a pregnancy plotline. In her case it was only a scare.
* She was the first character to have a bad relationship with their parents.
* Kacey and Kali share similarities to her.
* Manda is the first character to have a pregnancy scare. The second was Kenzie.

## Relationships

Main article: Manda-Daryl Relationship

* Daryl Jensen
	+ Start Up: Before Safe and Sound (1) (201)
	+ Break Up: Before Safe and Sound (1) (201)
		- Reason: Unknown.

Main article: Manda-Houston Relationship

* Houston Nicholas
	+ Start Up: Take Care (2) (213)
	+ Break Up: Before Never Can Say Goodbye (324)
		- Reason: Manda was going to University and Houston was staying at Webster and they didn’t want to hold each other back.