The Substitute - 9.8


Written by: Bennett Tramer
Directed by: Don Barnhart


Guest Stars:
Miss Simpson: Pamela Kosh
Mr. Tony Crane: Hank Stratton
Vicki, the actress: Bess Myer


Historic Moment: First ever Zack/Slater team-up


Synopsis: After Miss Simpson injures herself, a dashing new substitute named Tony Crane arrives. The girls instantly fall in love with him and soon begin to ignore the other guys in school. Zack, Slater, and Screech join forces to get rid of the substitute before he steals all of their women.


Critique: I liked this episode because it was just plain funny. I don't watch Saved by the Bell to see a dramatic masterpiece, I watch it to laugh. And that's what this episode is all about. It's just the little things that are really good in here. For instance, when the substitute smiles, his teeth glisten. And, one of the funniest things is Screech, of course. He doesn't say much, but when he does, it's worth it. Example, when they talk to Mr. Crane about everything, the guys leave and Screech hangs back to tell Tony, "Just stay away from our mothers." Overall, very funny, yet not perfect. The girls were kinda stupid in this one.
Grade: B+


Quote of the Episode:
Screech: "Fair Lisa, would that I were that blob of ketchup on your plate, so that you may dip your french fries in my face...." (Lisa then shoves a handful of fries into his mouth)


Interesting Information:
Miss Simpson used to play hockey
Position of Belding's office has changed
Actress the guys hire is named Vicki
They hide from Mr. Crane in lockers 140, 142, and 14