A new kid named Deke enrolls at JFK high. He's also in Miss Bliss's class, and picks on everyone, especially Screech. Deke takes advantage of Screech by making him do his homework for him and threatens to beat him up if he doesn't do what he says. Deke gets accosted by Miss Bliss for his actions, and claims he can't read. Bliss tries to offer a helping hand, but Deke turns it down. Screech has had enough of Deke's bullying, and wants to get it over with. Zack and the gang encourage this, and stand behind Screech. Elsewhere, Lisa & Nikki argue over a school play.
This is one of the best episodes this show had to offer. The bullying storyline is a recipe for success to begin with, and it made Screech shine. I can't stand bullies, and I loved how this episode made light of the situation in a positive manner. As annoying as Screech can be at times, he comes through as utterly likable in this episode. You can't help but feel sympathy for the poor guy. I really have to credit Dustin Diamond for giving one of the best performances of his SBTB related career. He actually had frustration, emotion, and anger. He does this once in a while, and I always cherish it when he does. Deke (Played with charisma & conviction by Andras Jones) was a decent character. I was impressed how they managed to add a lot of depth to his character in such a short time span. For all you horror fans out there (Me being one of them) Andras Jones may be most memorable for his role in Nightmare on Elm Street IV: Dream Master. There are a couple of pointless subplots. One involves Lisa & Nikki, quarreling over a school play, which wasn't very interesting, the other being Milo & Tina, who are by far the two most pointless characters on this show, that's about my only complaint. Since Screech is featured so prominently, Zack & the gang aren't given much to do, but add support. The message in this episode is that bullying is wrong, and it's OK to be different, or learn differently from others. You should always be yourself. This is a fantastic episode. SBTB fans will love it!
8.6/10
This is one of the best episodes this show had to offer. The bullying storyline is a recipe for success to begin with, and it made Screech shine. I can't stand bullies, and I loved how this episode made light of the situation in a positive manner. As annoying as Screech can be at times, he comes through as utterly likable in this episode. You can't help but feel sympathy for the poor guy. I really have to credit Dustin Diamond for giving one of the best performances of his SBTB related career. He actually had frustration, emotion, and anger. He does this once in a while, and I always cherish it when he does. Deke (Played with charisma & conviction by Andras Jones) was a decent character. I was impressed how they managed to add a lot of depth to his character in such a short time span. For all you horror fans out there (Me being one of them) Andras Jones may be most memorable for his role in Nightmare on Elm Street IV: Dream Master. There are a couple of pointless subplots. One involves Lisa & Nikki, quarreling over a school play, which wasn't very interesting, the other being Milo & Tina, who are by far the two most pointless characters on this show, that's about my only complaint. Since Screech is featured so prominently, Zack & the gang aren't given much to do, but add support. The message in this episode is that bullying is wrong, and it's OK to be different, or learn differently from others. You should always be yourself. This is a fantastic episode. SBTB fans will love it!
8.6/10
