Ep 2. 24 Hour Famine

Mr. D is a Canadian sitcom that follows a high school teacher named Gerry Duncan, played by comedian Gerry Dee, as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of teaching and his personal life. Season 1, episode 2 titled "24 Hour Famine" follows Gerry as he tries to get his students involved in a school-wide fundraiser while also dealing with his own personal struggles.

The episode opens with Gerry announcing to his class that their school will be participating in a 24-hour famine to raise money for famine relief in Africa. However, Gerry quickly realizes that the students are not motivated to participate and are more concerned with winning a competition against a rival school. Gerry decides to get creative and offers to give the class with the most participants an A+ on their next test.

Meanwhile, Gerry is dealing with his own struggles at home. His sister, Cookie, is visiting and they have a strained relationship due to a past disagreement. Gerry's attempts to make amends with her are met with resistance, causing tension throughout the episode.

As the 24-hour famine progresses, Gerry becomes increasingly obsessed with winning the competition against the rival school. He even spends the night hiding in the school, counting the participants to make sure his class is in the lead. In the middle of the night, Gerry runs into a group of students who are secretly eating food. Gerry makes them feel guilty and convinces them to give up their food in order to help those in need.

The next day, Gerry announces the winner of the competition and surprisingly, it's not his class. However, he realizes that the true winners are those who will benefit from the money they've raised. He also makes amends with his sister and they reconcile their relationship.

Overall, "24 Hour Famine" is a lighthearted episode that touches on the themes of charity, competition, and the importance of family. It showcases the comedic talents of Gerry Dee and his ability to balance humor with heartwarming moments. The episode is a great example of the type of humor and storytelling that makes Mr. D such a beloved show.