Ep 1. Parent Teacher Night

Mr. D is a Canadian sitcom that follows the life of high school teacher Gerry Duncan, played by comedian Gerry Dee. In season 3 episode 1 titled "Parent Teacher Night," Gerry nervously prepares for the most dreaded event of the school year - parent-teacher night.

The episode begins with Gerry hyperventilating in his classroom as he reads over his notes for the upcoming parent-teacher night. He's sweating profusely and his hands are shaking as he contemplates all the possible scenarios that could go wrong during the event. After a pep talk from his best friend, Robert, Gerry decides to suck it up and face the music.

As soon as the parents arrive, it's immediately clear that things are not going to go smoothly. Gerry finds himself faced with a range of challenging parents, from the overly involved to the non-existent. In particular, he struggles to handle a mother who refuses to believe that her son could ever be anything less than perfect and an estranged father who only showed up to parent-teacher night to prove a point to his ex-wife.

Despite the challenges, Gerry manages to keep his cool for the most part. He delivers his spiel about the school year and his teaching methods with aplomb, even managing to get a few laughs out of the more receptive parents. But it's not all smooth sailing - a confrontation with an angry father leaves Gerry feeling shaken and unsure of himself.

Throughout the episode, we see snippets of the other teachers' experiences during parent-teacher night. Lisa struggles to deal with a mother who is overly critical of her daughter's academic performance, while Trudy is forced to deal with a pair of bickering parents who can't seem to agree on anything.

As the night drags on, Gerry becomes increasingly tired and frazzled. By the time the last parent leaves, he's ready to collapse on his desk. But he's not done yet - just as he's packing up to leave, he's confronted by the angry father from earlier, who has returned to demand an explanation for Gerry's assessment of his son.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Gerry is left to face the irate father on his own. It's clear that there will be consequences for what happened on parent-teacher night, but for Gerry, the biggest challenge is simply getting through the night without losing his cool or his job.

Overall, "Parent Teacher Night" is a hilarious and relatable episode that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to deal with difficult parents or stressful work events. The writing is sharp and the performances are top-notch, making it one of the highlights of the show's third season.