Ep 19. Failing/Tutors

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide is a hit Nickelodeon sitcom which focuses on the lives of Ned Bigby and his friends as they navigate through the ups and downs of middle school life. In season 2 episode 19, titled "Failing/Tutors", Ned and his friends are faced with the daunting task of studying for final exams whilst also dealing with the possibility of failing their classes and being required to attend summer school.

In the first half of the episode, titled "Failing", Ned (played by Devon Werkheiser) is struggling with the idea of potentially having to go to summer school if he doesn't pass his final exams. He is particularly worried about his math class, which he has been struggling with all year. Meanwhile, his best friends Moze (played by Lindsey Shaw) and Cookie (played by Daniel Curtis Lee) are also dealing with their own academic struggles. Moze is failing her science class due to her aversion to dissecting animals, while Cookie is struggling to keep up with the workload in his accelerated English class.

In an effort to improve their grades and avoid summer school, the trio comes up with various tactics to help them study effectively. This includes creating flashcards, quizzing each other, and even asking their teachers for extra help. However, their efforts seem to be in vain as they all perform poorly on their final exams and are faced with the possibility of attending summer school.

In the second half of the episode, titled "Tutors", the trio decides to seek external help from tutors in an effort to improve their grades in time for the end of term. Ned enlists the help of a private math tutor, who helps him to understand the concepts he has been struggling with. Moze, on the other hand, turns to her science teacher for extra help, while Cookie seeks the assistance of an online English tutor.

As the end of term draws near, the trio's hard work and dedication pays off as they all manage to pass their classes and avoid summer school. They celebrate their success with a well-earned ice cream sundae from the school's cafeteria.

Overall, "Failing/Tutors" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of hard work and persistence in achieving academic success. The show's comedic elements also make it an enjoyable watch for both children and adults alike, as Ned and his friends deal with relatable issues such as academic pressure and the fear of failure.