The Principal

S01E01·4.8·July 17, 2016·30m·HBO

When the principal of a high school retires, his two vice principals go to extremes to land the vacant job.

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#7In Season 1of 9 rated episodes

#16All-timeof 18 rated episodes

−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 5.0

2016First airedJuly 17, 2016

Guest stars

Maya G. Loveas Janelle Gamby

James Michael Connoras Martin Seychelles

Mike O'Gormanas Bill Hayden

Rebecca Tilneyas Maria Welles

Jennifer Gattias Regina Deets

Susie Hohensteinas Mrs. Kingsbury

Jay DeVon Johnsonas Bruce Carter

Tuesday Beebeas Donna Parks

Ryan Bozas Matthew Potter

Jody HillWriter · Director

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