Season 5 • Episode 26
LatestAt his new job, Al attempts to advertise a toy gun without violence and gore, which is against his boss's wishes. Meanwhile, Ms. Noble has signed up Chris, Jamal, El-Train, Dawn, and Cassidy to the Manny High marching band against their will to fulfill their Arts elective credit for graduation.
An edgy, hip look at urban teen life in NYC, tracing the relationship between a smart Black kid from Harlem and a rich White kid from Park Avenue.
Writing
Actually tackled gentrification in a kids' show, somehow.
Production
Shot on location in Manhattan—rare for the era.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Peter Engel created this right after Saved by the Bell, explicitly wanting to address race and class in a teen format. Network executives were terrified.
Dionysio Basco (Alberto) is Dante Basco's brother—yes, Rufio from Hook—and the show tried to make 'Alberto' happen as the new 'Screech.' It did not happen.
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