3.022 minSeason 5 • Episode 17
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In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
Acting
Sheryl Lee Ralph's side-eye alone deserves every Emmy.
Writing
Quinta Brunson makes systemic failure genuinely funny.
Direction
Mockumentary style that actually enhances the heart.
Creator
Quinta Brunson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Quinta Brunson based the show on her own mother's 40-year career as a Philadelphia public school teacher. The mockumentary format was inspired by wanting to show teaching's 'small, heroic moments.'
The show sparked real political action — it inspired donation campaigns for underfunded teachers and brought unprecedented attention to the Philadelphia school district's budget crisis.
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