The essential episodes of Saved by the Bell
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Saved by the Bell — each pick states its reason.
- 01
When the students of Bayside High learn that famed Casey Kasem will be hosting a dance contest at The Maxx, both Zack and Slater vie to ask Kelly for the chance to dance with her in the contest. However since Zack doesn't know how to dance, he turns to Jessie for help in learning how to dance so he can woo Kelly. However, after their lessons conclude, Zack decides to ask Jessie instead as a way to say thanks for his lessons. Meanwhile, Lisa reluctantly agrees to go with Screech after her date dumps her after she sprains her ankle.
- 02
The gang travel to Palm Desert for Jessie's father's wedding. His job as manager of a luxury hotel there guarantees them wonderful accommodation, but Jessie takes an immediate dislike to her father's much younger bride.
- 03
When Kristy, a new student, is not allowed to join the wrestling team because of her gender, Zack and Jessie campaign for her to be given a chance. However, Jessie soon mistakenly becomes convinced that Kristy is interested in Slater.
- 04
A famous film star comes to Bayside to shoot an anti-drug public service announcement. The gang are enchanted by him, but when they go to a party at his house, they discover he is a hypocrite.
- 05
Zack, Slater, Screech, Kelly, and Jessie are working at the mall for the holidays, where they befriend a homeless man and his daughter.
- 06
While Zack's Mom prepares to put on the mall's production of A Christmas Carol, the gang try to help the Bentons get back on their feet for the holidays after Laura is accused of stealing.
- 07
As part of Lisa's prize for winning a radio contest, the gang travel to a secluded mansion for a murder mystery weekend. However, things soon become sinister when it appears a real killer is on the loose.
- 08
After getting caught using his cellular phone on campus one too many times, Mr. Belding gives Zack detention. He then devises a plan to sneak out and make it to the Max in order to win a trip to Hawaii.
- 09
The gang learn about the dangers of drinking and driving when, after getting drunk at a party, they get into an accident in Lisa's mother's car and try to cover it up.
- 10
Slater is horrified when his girlfriend from Germany arrives at Bayside as a new student. Zack helps hide the relationship from Jessie, but it is only a matter of time before she finds out, and Slater must figure out where his heart lies.
- 11
Slater just can't see his sister dating Zack.
- 12
Snow White and the Seven Dorks
A rap staging of "Snow White and the Seven Dorks," with Jessie as Snow White, Zack as the Prince and Lisa as the Talking Mirror.
- 13
Mrs. Belding goes into labor after an earthquake traps her in an elevator with Zack and Tori.
- 14
Slater unwittingly dooms his chameleon when he leaves it with Screech (Dustin Diamond), who in turn gives it to Zack.
- 15
Graduation finds Zack one credit short, and Jessie longing to be valedictorian. Zack: Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Jessie: Elizabeth Berkley. Mr. Belding: Dennis Haskins. Lisa: Lark Voorhies. Screech: Dustin Diamond.
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