Ep 9. Guide to: Substitute Teachers & The New Kid
- January 21, 2006
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide follows the adventures of middle school student Ned Bigby and his friends as they navigate the often treacherous waters of junior high. In the Orange Collection season 2 episode 9, titled "Guide to: Substitute Teachers & The New Kid," the gang faces two new challenges: dealing with a substitute teacher and welcoming a new student into their midst.
The episode begins with Ned, Cookie, and Moze lamenting the fact that their beloved teacher, Mr. Sweeney, has been called away on a family emergency. In his place, they are greeted by the strict and unyielding Substitute Ms. Kluger, who immediately starts laying down the law and cracking down on any and all misbehavior. Ned and his friends are determined not to let her ruin their day, but they soon discover that Ms. Kluger is a force to be reckoned with.
As they struggle to come to terms with their substitute teacher, the gang also has to grapple with the arrival of a new student, Palmer Noid. Palmer is unlike anyone they have ever met before: he's bold, confident, and utterly uninterested in fitting in. Ned, Cookie, and Moze are intrigued by Palmer and eager to get to know him, but they quickly discover that he isn't interested in making friends. Instead, he just wants to do his own thing and be left alone.
As the episode progresses, Ned and his friends find themselves pulled in two different directions: on one hand, they're trying to figure out how to survive their substitute teacher and get back to their normal routine. On the other hand, they're trying to figure out how to connect with Palmer and make him feel welcome at their school. Along the way, they learn some valuable lessons about communication, empathy, and the importance of standing up for oneself.
Despite the challenges they face, Ned, Cookie, and Moze remain determined to come out on top. They hatch a plan to win over Ms. Kluger, using her love of ballet as their secret weapon. And they devise a strategy to connect with Palmer, using Ned's legendary Middle School Survival Guide as a starting point. By the end of the episode, they've managed to find a way to make peace with their substitute teacher and reach out to their new classmate. And they've once again proven that with a little creativity and a lot of determination, anything is possible.
Overall, "Guide to: Substitute Teachers & The New Kid" is a fun, engaging episode of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide that offers plenty of laughs and valuable life lessons. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a newcomer to Ned's world, this episode is sure to delight and entertain. So join Ned, Cookie, and Moze as they navigate the highs and lows of junior high and discover the true meaning of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery.
