Ep 10. Substitute Teachers/The New Kid

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide season 2 episode 10 is titled "Substitute Teachers/The New Kid." The episode is centered around Ned, Moze, and Cookie's experience with substitute teachers and a new student at their school.

The episode starts with Ned and Cookie talking about how much they hate substitute teachers. They both share some horror stories about their experiences with them, including one where a substitute teacher fell asleep during class and another where they were forced to do physical education instead of their regular class. Moze, however, has a different perspective on substitute teachers. She likes them because they usually do fun activities and deviate from the regular curriculum.

As they head to their next class, they notice a new student, i.e., the new kid. The new student's name is Claire Sawyer, and both boys are immediately smitten with her. Ned and Cookie try to approach Claire, but they keep fumbling their lines and cannot think clearly when they are around her. Moze, being the confident one, introduces herself and talks to Claire about her interests, which include soccer.

Later in the day, a substitute teacher arrives at their class. The substitute teacher is Mrs. Clancy, who is known for being very strict and never deviating from the curriculum. However, Moze insists that they try to have fun during their class, and they come up with a plan to distract Mrs. Clancy. Their plan involves pretending that there is a snake in the classroom so that Mrs. Clancy would get distracted, and the class would be canceled. The plan works, but they realize that they might have gone too far when the police show up to investigate the snake.

The rest of the episode focuses on Ned and Cookie's attempts to impress Claire, who seems to take an interest in them. They both try to think of ways to win her heart, including wearing cool clothes and bragging about their skills. However, they also learn that Claire likes them for who they are and that they do not have to pretend to be someone else.

Meanwhile, Moze befriends Claire and learns more about her. She discovers that Claire is a good soccer player but is scared of playing in front of others because she does not want to disappoint them. Moze encourages her to try out for the soccer team, and Claire eventually agrees.

Overall, "Substitute Teachers/The New Kid" is a fun episode that focuses on the students' experiences with substitute teachers and a new student at their school. The episode combines humor with life lessons, such as the importance of being yourself and encouraging others to do the same.