Mr. Novak

1. S01E01First year,First DaySeptember 24, 1963—A brilliant student with a good business - an auto body shop - wants to quit school. He challenges Novak to give him a good reason for conti
2. S01E02To Lodge and DislodgeOctober 1, 1963—Julie Dean, a blind student at Jefferson High, develops a crush on Mr. Novak.
3. S01E03I Don`t Even Live HereOctober 8, 1963—When Mr. Otis was conducting the English class, all the students were raking in As - but Novak can't seem to get the same caliber of work ou
4. S01E04X is the Unknown FactorOctober 15, 1963—Mike Daniels is being considered for an important science scholarship, but he's having problems in Novak's literature class. Dr. Frank Baxte
5. S01E05A Single Isolated IncidentOctober 22, 1963—A black student, Marcy Desmond, is violently accosted by a gang of youths who let her know that she's not welcome at Jefferson High.
6. S01E06The RiskOctober 29, 1963—Novak helps a former teacher and mentor obtain a position at the school. The instructor is a recovering alcoholic, while his much-younger wi
7. S01E07Hello Miss PhippsNovember 5, 1963—Maude Phipps, a teacher for some 40 years, is sharply outspoken and is the object of various complaints -- including those of irate parents
8. S01E08To Break a Camel's BackNovember 12, 1963—Novak clashes with Holly Metcalfe, a rebellious senior who doesn't like to follow rules.
9. S01E09A Feeling for FridayNovember 19, 1963—It's a hectic Friday and Novak is very pleased to get an invitation to spend the weekend at his former sweetheart's family estate.
10. S01E10Pay the Two DollarsNovember 26, 1963—A father holds Novak responsible for roughing up his son. It all happened when Novak broke up some student horseplay.
11. S01E11Love in the Wrong SeasonDecember 3, 1963—Novak, who's dating a teacher, has some competition from one of her students.
12. S01E12The Boy Without A CountryDecember 10, 1963—Novak and Vane prepare a hero's welcome for a new student, a Russian defector, who's quick to show that he's not easy to get along with.
13. S01E13A Thousand VoicesDecember 17, 1963—Novak defends the members of an off-campus car club, who have run into trouble.
14. S01E14My Name is not LegionDecember 24, 1963—Novak is interested in Arnold Frazer, a new student who shows signs of brilliance and trouble adjusting to school life.
15. S01E15He who can DoesDecember 31, 1963—Novak invites a famous novelist to address the school's Literary Club - despite protests of Miss Pagano who feels that the writer's unorthod
16. S01E16Song of SongsJanuary 7, 1964—An overly strict father takes the school, and Mr. Novak to task, when he finds the subject matter read aloud in class by his daughter to be
17. S01E17The ExileJanuary 14, 1964—Charlie Payne, who dropped out three years ago, now has nothing better to do than spend his time hanging around the school grounds.
18. S01E18Sparrow on the WireJanuary 21, 1964—A member of Novak's debating club makes some anti-Semitic remarks during an intra-squad debate.
19. S01E19The Private Life of Douglas Morgan Jr.January 28, 1964—Campus clown Doug Morgan decides he can attract attention - and get excused from compulsory ROTC classes - by claiming to be a conscientious
20. S01E20Death of a TeacherFebruary 4, 1964—The death of a teacher brings forth a variety of reactions and emotions from the students and faculty at Jefferson High.
21. S01E21I`m on the OutsideFebruary 11, 1964—A student named Steve Acero tells Principal Vane that Mr. Novak is prejudiced against him because he is of Mexican extraction.
22. S01E22Chin Up, Mr. NovakFebruary 18, 1964—Novak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Margaret Mumsley, a 75-year old exchange teacher from England.
23. S01E23Fear is a Handful of DustFebruary 25, 1964—Novak tries to help shy, introverted Sue Johnson by encouraging her to develop her talent for caricature.
24. S01E24How Does Your Garden Grow?March 3, 1964—An inexperienced and frightened substitute teacher has trouble with her first class at Jefferson High.
25. S01E25The TowerMarch 10, 1964—After numerous complaints that an elderly geometry instructor is no longer an effective teacher, Vane is forced to retire her.
26. S01E26One Way to Say GoodbyeMarch 17, 1964—Novak finds himself attracted to Jenny Peterson, a former Jefferson High student.
27. S01E27Day in the YearMarch 24, 1964—A girl in Novak's homeroom collapses from an overdose of narcotics.
28. S01E28Moment Without ArmorMarch 31, 1964—School grounds are quiet in the evening, and darkness was the accomplice of the unknown assailant who attacked assistant principal Jeanne Pa
29. S01E29Fare Thee WellApril 7, 1964—Miss Cathy Williams is going to become a mother, but she wants to graduate with her senior class and she doesn't want to tell her parents ab
30. S01E30Senior PromApril 14, 1964—The senior prom at Jefferson High is going to be a flop this year - unless student chairman Gail Andrews starts taking interest in the prepa

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1. S02E01MoonlightningSeptember 22, 1964—After Mr. Vane arranges for Mr. Novak to suddenly fly to Pennsylvania to visit his ailing father, the good, but completely broke son returns
2. S02E02With a Hammer in his Hand,Lord,Lord!September 29, 1964—Industrial arts teacher Carl Green conducts classes like a shop foreman, which provokes student Lee Darragh into taking violent action.
3. S02E03Visions of Sugar PlumsOctober 6, 1964—Musical vagabond Charlie O'Rourke decides to settle down after fifteen years of roaming and begins teaching. But his unorthodox ways bring c
4. S02E04Little Girl LostOctober 20, 1964—Troubled co-ed Edie transfers to Jefferson and her rebellious attitude soon turns off her teachers. But Novak detects a spark of interest fr
5. S02E05One Monday AfternoonOctober 27, 1964—Young Donan has a promising future as the quarterback of Jefferson's football team. When the teen dies after an intense scrimmage his parent
6. S02E06Let`s Dig a Little GrammarNovember 10, 1964—JoJo and Ray are students who seemed to have vastly different futures. Novak decides to get involved and help both teenagers realize their p
7. S02E07The People DollNovember 17, 1964—One of Novak's promising students plans on dropping out and get married. The teacher does his best to change a few minds
8. S02E08Boy Under GlassNovember 24, 1964—Wayne Brice is a promising pitcher on the school team with a future as a professional. But Wayne is flunking Novak's class and he won't play
9. S02E09Born of Kings and AngelsDecember 1, 1964—The big debate tournament is out of town and advisor Novak is along for the trip. The team captain Verne is normally overconfident of his ab
10. S02E10'A' Is for AnxietyDecember 8, 1964—Karen Parker is a brilliant student with a promising future. When Karen is up for a scholarship the pressure her parents put on their daught
11. S02E11Johnny Ride the PonyDecember 15, 1964—Novak steps in as advisor to an off campus boys club. But Novak is unprepared for the teen's rowdy behavior leading to a showdown with the y
12. S02E12Beyond a Reasonable DoubtDecember 22, 1964—It's discovered that a young girl who has just transferred to Jefferson High was tried and acquitted of killing her parents. The other stude
13. S02E13Love Among the Growns UpsDecember 29, 1964—Anonymous letters are sent to the school administrators accusing Novak of having an affair with Ellen Westfall, a married teacher. Novak mus
14. S02E14From the Brow of ZeusJanuary 5, 1965—Pre-teen Michael Brown is academically ready for high school but lacks the social skills of his fellow students. His classmates haze him inc
15. S02E15An Elephant is Like a TreeJanuary 12, 1965—Chris Herrod, a student blind for a year as the result of an accident, tries to return to his studies but finds the strain too great.
16. S02E16Enter a Strange AnimalJanuary 19, 1965—
17. S02E17Beat the Plowshares,Edge the SwordJanuary 26, 1965—When Mr. Novak uncovers a tight knit group of four male students secretly living together in an unusual arrangement, he must also take on th
18. S02E18Faculty Follies (1)February 2, 1965—Novak is assigned to direct the year's edition of the faculty variety show. He expects smooth going until an instructor objects, considering
19. S02E19Faculty Follies (2)February 9, 1965—Despite the controversy of putting on the teacher's variety show Novak perseveres. The dedicated, instructor is determined to stage the best
20. S02E20The Silent DissuadersFebruary 16, 1965—Exchange instructor Javid arrives from Iran and is excited to work with American students to prepare them for college. To her dismay some of
21. S02E21Mountains to ClimbFebruary 23, 1965—Administrator Albert Vane learns that Joe Stillman is running for state superintendent. Believing him ill suited for the job Vane resigns hi
22. S02E22May Day,May DayMarch 2, 1965—The teacher evaluations are due and most instructors are eager to keep their jobs by getting a good report. Bud Walker is the exception as h
23. S02E23Where is There to go but up,Billie?March 9, 1965—Novak develops a romantic interest in Jean Corcoran, the new substitute teacher. But to his dismay Jean seems more invested in her new hobby
24. S02E24The Tender TwigsMarch 16, 1965—Social Studies teacher Frank Menlow and Novak join forces to conduct a student model United Nations. What started as a learning experience b
25. S02E25Honor - and All ThatMarch 23, 1965—A student gets carried away with the traditional rivalry with a neighboring school. A violent riot results at a basketball game.
26. S02E26The Student Who Never WasMarch 30, 1965—As a prank student Dick Sullivan invents the perfect student. The faculty all rave about the non-existent teenager giving the kids,a good la
27. S02E27There's a Penguin in my GardenApril 6, 1965—The school clock is ticking: Sister Gervais has three months to solve a multi-million dollar under-age problem, a dilemma that can't be acco
28. S02E28The FirebrandApril 13, 1965—Paul Ryder, a member of the debate squad, decides to take a side in a school bond issue. He becomes passionate in his advocacy and galvanize
29. S02E29And Then I WroteApril 20, 1965—When a charismatic student receives a scholarship to a space academy, his rosy future takes a turn when he realizes his father's unattainabl
30. S02E30Once a ClownApril 27, 1965—Hank Nelby is more interested in making his fellow students laugh than getting good grades. After his mother Mrs. Nelby is notified about hi

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