Season 8 • Episode 8
LatestThe year's coming to an end, and the graduating students ask Gerry what the annual Parting Gift from the principal is going to be. The tradition is news to Gerry, but he’s going to go big, or go home.
Based on Gerry Dee's real-life experiences as a high school teacher before he switched to comedy full-time, MR. D is a story about a charming, under-qualified teacher trying to fake his way through a teaching job, just like he often fakes his way through life.
Acting
Gerry Dee's committed commitment to being the worst.
Writing
Crisp Canadian wit that aged surprisingly well.
Production
Low-budget school energy that somehow works perfectly.
Creators
Michael Volpe, Gerry Dee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gerry Dee taught for ten years before comedy; many student names in the show are real former students. Spoiler level: FREE
Mr. D ran parallel to U.S. teacher comedies like 'Teachers' but kept a distinctly Canadian modesty — no forced heartwarming, just survival. Spoiler level: FREE
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