Ep 10. Field Trip

Mr. D is an engaging Canadian sitcom that follows the trials, tribulations, and misadventures of Gerry Duncan, a hapless high school teacher at Xavier Academy. In season 1 episode 10, titled "Field Trip," Gerry and his colleagues take their students on a field trip to a local museum, but things don't go as planned.

The episode kicks off with Gerry and his fellow teachers preparing for the field trip, with Gerry attempting to make a good impression on his students and colleagues. However, things quickly spiral out of control when the bus driver hired for the trip is revealed to be drunk, forcing Gerry to take the wheel and drive the bus himself.

The journey to the museum is fraught with mishaps, with the bus getting stuck in traffic and one of the students suffering from motion sickness. Once they finally arrive at the museum, the students split off into groups with their teachers to explore the exhibits. Gerry is assigned to lead a group of unruly students who are more interested in goofing off than learning anything.

As the day wears on, the chaos ramps up, with Gerry struggling to keep his students under control while dealing with his own personal issues. He runs into an ex-girlfriend at the museum and feels compelled to impress her, while at the same time dealing with his own insecurities about his teaching abilities.

Despite the chaos, there are moments of genuine connection and learning, with Gerry managing to connect with his students on a deeper level. There are also some hilarious moments, including a scene where Gerry and his students accidentally set off an alarm while trying to sneak into a restricted area of the museum.

Overall, "Field Trip" is an entertaining and engaging episode of Mr. D, with plenty of laughs, heart, and relatable moments for anyone who has ever struggled as a teacher or dealt with difficult students. Whether you're a fan of the show or a newcomer, this episode is definitely worth a watch.