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Mr. Robinson

TV·2015–2015·1 season, 6 episodes·NBC·Comedy·30m·5.7·Created by Owen Ellickson

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As lead singer and keyboardist of the funk band Nasty Delicious, Craig knows a thing or two about working the crowd, but his day job is where he really makes the grade. Every struggling artist knows the drill: You've got to pay the bills while you wait for that big break. So when Craig finds himself short on cash, he takes a job as a substitute high school music teacher. It's an easy gig, right? The school principal believes that rules were made to be strictly upheld. She's none too fond of Craig's unorthodox teaching style, or his crush on the pretty English teacher. It's a constant struggle for Craig, having one foot in the music world with his band, Nasty Delicious, and one foot in the teaching world. But if Craig wants to get the girl of his dreams and teach these kids the joys of music, he'll have to buckle down, shape up and get the funk out. Mr. Robinson is inspired by Robinson's real-life experiences as a music teacher.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Mr. Robinson S01E01PilotS01E01 · 5.0After a chance encounter, musician Craig decides take a substitute music teacher gig to win over his high-school sweetheart, Victoria. Things don't go exactly as planned with Victoria, but he connects with the students and colorful faculty. Inspired by Craig's real-life experiences as a music teacher.
  2. 02Mr. Robinson S01E02Flesh for FantasyS01E02 · 5.0Principal Taylor's former groupie habits come to the surface after Craig, hoping to win a record deal for Nasty Delicious, invites a rock legend she once dated to talk at the school.
  3. 03Mr. Robinson S01E03Ain't Nothin' But A Hound DogS01E03 · 5.0Craig is disgusted with Ben's sloppiness and lack of a job. So, in hopes of lighting a fire under Ben to pull his weight, Craig invites Jimmy to move in and share Ben's room. Elsewhere, Principal Taylor is asked to watch Supervisor Dalton's dog, Mr. Pickles. But when Mr. Pickles runs away, Ashleigh and Samir must do some scientific detective work to help track him down and save Principal Taylor from Dalton's wrath.

Castfull cast & details

Craig RobinsonCraig RobinsonCraig RiceTim BagleyTim BagleySupervisor DaltonAmandla StenbergAmandla StenbergHalle FosterBrandon T. JacksonBrandon T. JacksonBen RobinsonPeri GilpinPeri GilpinPrincipal Christine TaylorMeagan GoodMeagan GoodVictoria WaversSpencer GrammerSpencer GrammerAshleigh FellowsAmanda LundAmanda LundElizabeth Dravecky

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2015Aired 5.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Mr. Robinson S01E01Season's bestPilotAugust 5, 2015 5.0After a chance encounter, musician Craig decides take a substitute music teacher gig to win over his high-school sweetheart, Victoria. Thing
  2. S01E02Mr. Robinson S01E02Flesh for FantasyAugust 5, 2015 5.0Principal Taylor's former groupie habits come to the surface after Craig, hoping to win a record deal for Nasty Delicious, invites a rock le
  3. S01E03Mr. Robinson S01E03Ain't Nothin' But A Hound DogAugust 12, 2015 5.0Craig is disgusted with Ben's sloppiness and lack of a job. So, in hopes of lighting a fire under Ben to pull his weight, Craig invites Jimm
  4. S01E04Mr. Robinson S01E04Love The One You're WithAugust 12, 2015 5.0Craig organizes a night out at Flojack's with the teachers, in hopes of getting some quality time with Victoria. But a chance meeting with V
  5. S01E05Mr. Robinson S01E05Can't Buy Me LoveAugust 19, 2015 5.0After being told that he and Jimmy may lose their jobs due to budget cuts, Craig and the teachers plan an auction to raise money. But when V
  6. S01E06Mr. Robinson S01E06School's Out For SummerAugust 19, 2015 5.0Craig is planning a Nasty Delicious summer tour, and the faculty is excited to come along for the fun. But when Earth, Wind and Fire shows u

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