Ep 2. The Running Of The Bullies

The Running Of The Bullies is episode 2 of the third season of the comedy series Those Who Can't. In this episode, things get wild at Smoot High when the school's infamous bully, Steve "Baby Face" Nelson, challenges another student to a fight. The student in question is none other than Loren Payton, the school's new guidance counselor who happens to be Sally's sister.

As Loren tries to navigate her job and keep the peace at the school, Baby Face continues to taunt and harass her, eventually leading to a showdown in the school's hallways. However, things take an unexpected turn when a group of animal rights activists show up to protest the school's annual tradition known as "The Running of the Bullies."

This tradition involves the students dressing up in bull costumes and chasing after the school's bullies in a mock-encounter. However, the activists argue that the tradition promotes violence and bullying, and they refuse to leave until the school agrees to end it.

Meanwhile, the other teachers at Smoot High are dealing with their own problems. Shoemaker is trying to deal with his ex-wife and her new boyfriend, while Fairbell is fretting over the fact that his favorite student is moving away and leaving him behind. Meanwhile, Principal Delgado is dealing with a personal crisis of his own and struggles to keep it together in front of his colleagues.

As tensions rise between the school and the activists, Loren takes matters into her own hands and tries to come up with a way to appease both sides. With the help of the other teachers, she comes up with a plan to modify the tradition and turn it into a more positive event.

With plenty of laughs and unexpected twists, The Running Of The Bullies is a hilarious episode that highlights the absurdity of high school life. Fans of the show will love seeing their favorite characters navigate the challenges of their jobs and personal lives, while also pondering deeper questions about violence and bullying in society.