Ep 8. The Boy Who Cried Rat

Zack Morris and his best friends AC Slater and Screech Powers find themselves in a predicament when a new student, Max, arrives at Bayside High. Max quickly becomes the center of attention as he carries around a pet rat, much to the dismay of the school's principal, Mr. Belding.

After a confrontation with Mr. Belding, Max claims that his rat is missing and he solicits Zack and his friends to help him find it. The friends suspect that Max is lying and using the rat as an attention-seeking device. However, as they begin their search, they stumble upon some evidence that suggests the rat may actually be missing.

As they continue to search for the rat, tensions rise between the friends as they try to determine whether or not Max is telling the truth. In the midst of all the drama, Lisa Turtle tries to plan the perfect outfit for Picture Day and Screech struggles to impress a girl he likes.

As the friends search for the rat, they come across a janitor who they suspect may have taken the rat. However, as they confront him, they learn that he didn't take the rat and instead, he helps them track it down.

In the end, the friends locate the rat and return it to Max. They learn a valuable lesson about honesty and the consequences of lying. The episode concludes with Lisa taking the perfect picture and Screech finally impressing the girl he likes.

The Boy Who Cried Rat is an entertaining episode of Saved by the Bell that is full of drama, humor, and important life lessons for its teenage viewers. It addresses the common issue of lying and encourages honesty, while still maintaining its lighthearted and fun tone. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for a fun and meaningful episode to enjoy.