Saved by the Bell

[Puck Bond]

I have always loved this show!! but mainly the main one when all 6 are in high-school-Zach, Slater, Screech, Kelly, Jesse and Lisa...not the early ones with Miss Bliss...the college ones were ok...but not really...and the new class were absolutely horrible!!!!!!

Oh and I dont really like the one with Tori...its like the 6 of them graduate high-school and then they have shows with the 3 guys and then Lisa and Tori-the biker chic...Its like what the fuck?!?! They already graduated and now they are back without Kelly and Jesse!!!I guess they went on to become ultra-sluts in their other careers-Showgirls, Beverly Hills 20210 etc.

Anyway what are some of your favorite episodes?! One of mine is when they go to murder-mystery house for the weekend...although I never understood the logic in how Zach solves the mystery.

I also liked when they worked at the beach-club for the summer...with Leah Remini or whatever her name is.

Around Christmas time I always try and watch the christmas episode...I've always liked that one.

There are countless high-school episodes that I like but its hard to remember.

Unfortunately the show is on here at 4:00AM on TBS so I don't get to watch it much anymore.

[XCoRyX]

a classic show in my opinion,one of the best and always rewatchable.

[Linus*likes*noise]

This show is one of my guilty passions, but where are the stoners?!? Its high school isn't it? Imagine and episode where the gang actually did burn? It would be a riot! Hotboxxing Beldmans office http://www.joblo.com/ubb/smile.gif!!

Damn stupid trying to give us morals instead of drug addled humour!!

I love the episode where the gang had misshaps at the mall with their U2 tickets.

good shite

[The Claw]

its one of the all time greatest shows ever. up there with family matters, alf, and cough passions cough.

[ColinM]

Usually corny and annoying, but I find it somewhat entertaining when I'm in a certain kind of mood...

[countchocula]

Yeah, The New Class was horrible. In fact, every teen show that Saved by the Bell spawned was horrible. That magic will never be captured again. I don't know. There's just something about that show that takes me back...

[Moviefreek]

I think screech and urkle would make a nice couple...lol

[Scarface98.9]

I always feel embarassed when I admit I liked Saved by the Bell. a guilty pleasure to be sure. but Linus is right, it's alittle hard to depict high school w/o some stoner dude hanging around.

[stevereno]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Linus*likes*noise:
This show is one of my guilty passions, but where are the stoners?!? Its high school isn't it? Imagine and episode where the gang actually did burn? It would be a riot! Hotboxxing Beldmans office http://www.joblo.com/ubb/smile.gif!!

Damn stupid trying to give us morals instead of drug addled humour!!

I love the episode where the gang had misshaps at the mall with their U2 tickets.

good shite</font>

dud,thats my favorite episode along with THE CLUE themed one and SCREECH'S BIRTHDAY

me and my friends did this preforming arts thing and we acted out SCREECH'S birthday. I played SCREECH (jealous?)

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[Benny]

This show is actually okay to watch sometimes, but only when it doesn't get too schmaltzy. I never liked the College Years or the New Class, the original episodes were the best. And I can't stand Zack, but I like the rest of them, especially Screech.

[boggie]

where did Zach go?

[Dossipeni]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by boggie:
where did Zach go?</font>

Zach is now on NYPD Blue

[stevereno]

i never liked the orginal episodes before A.C. SLATER,KELLY and JESSE. i hated MIKEY! he was such a bitch

kevin the robot was rad and so was the local hang out THE MAX

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[bluegopher]

Zach (Mark-Paul-Gosselaar(sp?) has also done the theatrical film Dead Man on Campus, TV movies Atomic Twister and Beer Money along with the aforementioned NYPD Blue.

[Melanie]

i live 4 this show. i've probably seen every episode at least 20 times. i wouldn't call it a guilty pleasure, but people always think i'm weird when i tell them i like it. i know that the show can be really corny and a little too-sweet-to-be-true, but it's always upheld a special place in my heart. i think i know it a little 2 well tho, but hey, love makes the world go round, right?

[Melanie]

o! my favorite episodes are:

friends forever (when they're all a group and get famous)
prom (it had a western theme for those of you who don't remember)
when Jessie takes drugs ("i'm so excited...")
subliminal messages (when Zack uses subliminal messages so Kelly will go out with him)
the dance-off episode ("let's do...the sprain!")
kkty baside episode (where the gang descovers that Bayside has a radio station and Slater is an awful DJ)
the time capsul episode (it's in the year 2003, and the gang made a video for the c/o 2003)
valentine's day episode (a recollection of all of the romantic happenings at Bayside)
graduation episode (remember "Swan Pond"?)

there are many more, actually, all of them are my favorites, but i'm tired of typing.

[stevereno]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Melanie:
o! my favorite episodes are:

friends forever (when they're all a group and get famous)
prom (it had a western theme for those of you who don't remember)
when Jessie takes drugs ("i'm so excited...")
subliminal messages (when Zack uses subliminal messages so Kelly will go out with him)
the dance-off episode ("let's do...the sprain!")
kkty baside episode (where the gang descovers that Bayside has a radio station and Slater is an awful DJ)
the time capsul episode (it's in the year 2003, and the gang made a video for the c/o 2003)
valentine's day episode (a recollection of all of the romantic happenings at Bayside)
graduation episode (remember "Swan Pond"?)

there are many more, actually, all of them are my favorites, but i'm tired of typing.</font>

i love those ones too! the friends forever makes me laugh because they can't sing

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[Grebdron]

I can't believe anybody knows that much about individual episodes. The one redeeming thing this show had was Tiffany, Elizabeth and Lark. Boy howdy, they got me through many a lonely night.

[chez18]

I love saved by the bell I use to watch it all the time my fav character is screech i think his the coolest dont you? I reckon one of the episodes are funny where there trying to set the girls up with a dating vidio of all the boys from the school and when there at the prom thats a cool ep
see ya chez

[actressgirl_05]

I loved this show! It's not weird to admit it either.

A couple of weeks ago, I was flipping through the channels, when all of a sudden I saw there was this Saved by the Bell marathon. I watched about 7 episodes, and 5 of the 7 were about dances. In every single one, Mr. Belding (sp?) would say, "This is the last dance of the year, make it count." How many years were they in high school? It makes me laugh now that I think about it.

Despite the little problems, I still love this show. It reminds me of the good old days...

actressgirl_05

[RicochetShaw]

BUMP...

I've been watching this show a lot lately...it reminds me of how much I used to love it. Brilliant show! Kevin the robot rules!

[Lindsey]

I actually caught E! True Hollywood Story of Saved By the Bell. It seems like everybody couldn't wait to leave the show. And everybody was talking about their careers. Remember the character Jesse bared it all in Showgirls! Funny!

But I loved this show. I think by now everyone knows the theme song by now. Just the other night I watched the Christmas episode. Ah, the memorys!

[Shatter]

Originally posted by Lindsey
I actually caught E! True Hollywood Story of Saved By the Bell. It seems like everybody couldn't wait to leave the show.

Those True Hollywood stories are depressing, everybody hates each other, they can't wait for the show to end, blah blah blah. The only one I watched where everyone enjoyed the show was Married... With Children.

Saved By The Bell was a great show, it was always funny, and wasn't afraid to take on a serious issue once in a while. I still watch reruns when I catch them on tv. Does anyone have any idea if they'll ever release this show on DVD?

[uncle_el]

Originally posted by stevereno
i love those ones too! the friends forever makes me laugh because they can't sing

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"i'm so excited" that show cracks me up when i see it, 'cause the music vide they do is hilarious, but i guess it's a serious subject.

i thought the episode (may have been a 2 parter) where the oil is struck on the football field and it got into the pond which they were taking care of in biology class was a good one!

the one where kelli kisses the boss at work, and then breaks up with zach at the dance (after they've been crowned king and queen) is a classic.

[The Claw]

Originally posted by stevereno
i never liked the orginal episodes before A.C. SLATER,KELLY and JESSE. i hated MIKEY! he was such a bitch

kevin the robot was rad and so was the local hang out THE MAX

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Kevin The Robot is god. ok, he's jesus. I'M GOD!

[Pumpkinhead]

This post is going to piss a lot of people off, but...

I'm sorry, but this show is awful. I understand that people like it, but I just can't stand it.

I honestly don't think I've ever seen a cornier show. Pretty much every single line has me rolling my eyes. The storylines are ridiculous, make no sense, and often veer off in a dozen different directions, all of the characters irritate me (especially Screech!), and I don't think I've ever seen a genuinely funny moment. Also, someone said they weren't afraid to tackle real issues, but they were. From what I've seen, they never had the balls to tackle real issues. For example, there's an episode where Elizabeth Berkley's character gets addicted to caffeine pills (this comes out of nowhere, by the way) and then at the end she realizes she needs help, and should get counselling. What, they couldn't have her get addicted to coke? I know there are people who are addicted to things other than hard drugs, but it just seems like they took the easiest (and lamest) route possible.

Maybe I'm being too hard on the show, as it is for younger viewers, but I've seen similar shows that were much, much better. Breaker High for instance. It was often somewhat cheesy, and wasn't high art, to be sure, but it did have some genuinely witty moments (including a hilarious dig at Saved By the Bell! Does anyone remember that?).

Anyway, I know I'm being harsh, and I certainly respect that people do like this show. I never watched it when it was originally on, but I know some people did, and I'm sure that many of you have very fond memories of it. But I really just don't enjoy it.

[El Bracamonti]

to this day i still try to catch saved by the bell re-runs. awesome show.

[quoth_the_raven]

it was great in its day, but it just doenst work anymore...

[Doug Branches]

I am a huge fan as well. And yes I even love the Middle School season ( I think I'm the only one)

Good news though to whoever it was that asked if SbtB was ever going to be released on DVD, the first two seasons are slated for release this September.

[Clarkey07]

It was a good show when it was on back in the day and it's still good watching the reruns.

[Bronco]

Wasn't there an episode where (and my memory is a little fuzzy) where Kelly is offered pot by some hot-shot guy?

I'd catch a rerun of Saved by the Bell if I ever caught it on TV. I probably would dismiss the show if I were to watch it for the first time now as corny and predictable, but I used to love it when I was younger. Watching it would bring back memories, and I still have a deep love for the shows I loved as a kid.

[Tom Samborski]

All I can say is this: Saved by the Bell is my biggest guilty pleasure T.V show.

[darkface]

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One of my favorite tv shows ever! Wish it would play more often, i bet if TBS played it at a prime time, it would still do really good!

They ran that show for so long!

I had so many favorites

[uncle_el]

Originally posted by darkface
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One of my favorite tv shows ever! Wish it would play more often, i bet if TBS played it at a prime time, it would still do really good!

They ran that show for so long!

I had so many favorites

put it on the comedy block hour... drew carey, home improvement, friends, seinfeld, SAVED BY THE BELL, seinfeld... it could work!!! lol

[SkyNet]

how about a sweet 6 years later bump:

so with all the reunion talk and the people magazine coming out... i pulled out my dvds and started watching them over again (i am actually on the last disk of the first box set... the one where Zack enters screetch in the Ms. Bayside contest!)

but in sitting down to watch these... i noticed that these eps are all sorts of out of order on the dvd... like the episode where Zack talks about it being kellys first day, and he has the poster of her lowered from his ceiling, which is also the episode where Slater is introduced... that episode is on like the second disc in this box set... when that is obviously the pilot... but they do add a line to the very beginning of the episode "This is how i met Slater".... i know i read the story before about why the eps were all out of order, but if someone could refresh my memory, it would be greatly appreciated!

Also... i was wondering where does Hawaiian Style (the movie that took place in Hawaii) come in? Like after what episode would i throw on Hawaiian Style to keep it in order?!

The people magazine cover, i purchased it (what can i say, i grw up on this show and fucking love it) it was really just a fluff piece, no real meat to the story. Not that i want dirt or anything.. but they could have done a more in depth story on it.

I personally am looking forward to Dustin Diamonds (Screetch) Tell All Book that he is supposedly writing... even if it is all made up lies! It will be an interesting read!

well, thats all... discuss! Who doesn't love when a thread from 6 years ago gets bumped!

[Highspeed]

Yes, that is one massive ass thread bump. But I never really got into Saved By The Bell. I remember enjoying a few episodes like an earlier post mentioned the clue themed episode I remember gettin a kick out of that.

[NathanRomano]

I love Saved By The Bell so much! I have it on DVD, I'm gonna go watch some and drift off to sleep.

[hoojib127]

This post is going to piss a lot of people off, but...

I'm sorry, but this show is awful. I understand that people like it, but I just can't stand it.

I honestly don't think I've ever seen a cornier show. Pretty much every single line has me rolling my eyes. The storylines are ridiculous, make no sense, and often veer off in a dozen different directions, all of the characters irritate me (especially Screech!), and I don't think I've ever seen a genuinely funny moment. Also, someone said they weren't afraid to tackle real issues, but they were. From what I've seen, they never had the balls to tackle real issues. For example, there's an episode where Elizabeth Berkley's character gets addicted to caffeine pills (this comes out of nowhere, by the way) and then at the end she realizes she needs help, and should get counselling. What, they couldn't have her get addicted to coke? I know there are people who are addicted to things other than hard drugs, but it just seems like they took the easiest (and lamest) route possible.

Maybe I'm being too hard on the show, as it is for younger viewers, but I've seen similar shows that were much, much better. Breaker High for instance. It was often somewhat cheesy, and wasn't high art, to be sure, but it did have some genuinely witty moments (including a hilarious dig at Saved By the Bell! Does anyone remember that?).

Anyway, I know I'm being harsh, and I certainly respect that people do like this show. I never watched it when it was originally on, but I know some people did, and I'm sure that many of you have very fond memories of it. But I really just don't enjoy it.

I hear ya. The writing was atrocious -- if I didn't know any better, I'd swear all the scribes were 12 years old (though, to the actors' credit, I do feel they did the best they could with the material they were given). I'll admit I watched it mostly for the babes that were/are Tiffani (Hold the '-Amber') Thiessen and Elizabeth (Don't Mention "Showgirls" :p) Berkeley.

[shoe1985]

This was a show geared toward young kids around the age of 5-12, you could go higher, but that is were it was geared towards. You can't expect the greatest writing.

It was a fun show, I do find myself watching re-runs when they air. I grew up on the show, and it brings back the old days.

[hoojib127]

But it IS possible to write stuff geared toward kids WITHOUT simultaneously insulting the intelligence of adults (e.g. Pixar). I'm just saying. :cool:

[shoe1985]

But it IS possible to write stuff geared toward kids WITHOUT simultaneously insulting the intelligence of adults (e.g. Pixar). I'm just saying. :cool:

You have to remember that this show came out during a time when kid shows were for kids. Pixar didn't come until a later time, and showed that you can create for both demographics.

If you didn't grow up with the show, assuming you didn't, you probably won't like it. I doubt today's kids will enjoy this show like we did because they have more edgier TV. I remember when Zach and Kelly kissed, and being like WOW. Now it is not unusual to see this in shows kids watch.

Also, consider the other shows on at the time: Family Matters, Step By Step, Boy Meets World, Full House, California Dreams, and the list could go on and on. Most of the shows were the big TGIF shows, which I loved as a kid. They were similar to SBTB in the way they were written.

Different times I guess.

[SkyNet]

don't get me wrong... the writing for this show is ridiculous!

The laugh tracks are ridiculous... the "Ohhhh's" and "Ahhhhh's" are ridiculous!

But my god i love this show!


i am just annoyed at the sloppy dvd release... even when i get to the Summer episodes, where they work at the beach resort with Leon Corosi and Stacy...

the DVD's give you 1 episode of summer, then 1 episode back at bayside, then back to the summer job, then back to bayside!

It's annoying! Someone should have done some sort of research rather than just dumping all the eps on dvd and being done with it.

[bigred760]

Funny thing is I don't remember watching the show as a kid, but every time I watch some of the episodes on TBS in the mornings, I know every one. Weird.

I liked some of the beach episodes (Leah Remini . . . HOT!) and the Cut Day episode where Zach has to avoid getting caught cutting class by Belding.

[Puck Bond]

I liked some of the beach episodes (Leah Remini . . . HOT!) and the Cut Day episode where Zach has to avoid getting caught cutting class by Belding.

As the person who originated this thread some years ago I thought it would be fun to chime in...hehe the cut day one is great though I could never figure out what that pool-style game Slater and Kelly are playing at the Max(or what the point of it was)...I do remember Zack offering Belding choco-covered grasshoppers and Screech going to town on Belding's bonzai tree...lol.

Another favorite of mine is the two-parter where they all go to Jesse's father's club at the desert 'cause he is getting re-married to some young aerobics instructor that Jesse hates...damn Jesse was a bitch in those episodes...oh yeah and Slater hooks up with some princess from Lichtenburg!? lol

[SkyNet]

.I do remember Zack offering Belding choco-covered grasshoppers and Screech going to town on Belding's bonzai tree...lol.



i always get those mixed up as well... those are 2 sep episodes.

Zack offering Belding the choco covered insects was the senior skip day episode... and the Bonsai Tree episode was when Zack was trying to win a trip to Hawaii from the radio station, but he got detention for using his cell phone in the halls of bayside!

i'm pathetic!!

[echo_bravo]

Mmmmmm I have always loved Tiffany Amber Theissan.

Zack Morris was always a pimp. He had a baller cell phone.:cool:

[Puck Bond]

i always get those mixed up as well... those are 2 sep episodes.

Zack offering Belding the choco covered insects was the senior skip day episode... and the Bonsai Tree episode was when Zack was trying to win a trip to Hawaii from the radio station, but he got detention for using his cell phone in the halls of bayside!

i'm pathetic!!

I had a feeling I mixed those up...but they both did happen I know that! lol...and Zack's phone was classic! One of those big old clunky ones...like he was in a fox hole calling in for air support during the Vietnam war!!

[NathanRomano]

Nostalgia Trip is like acid with this show.