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The Worst Episodes of Mr. Novak

Every episode of Mr. Novak ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Mr. Novak!

Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC

Worst Episodes Summary

"I`m on the Outside" is the worst rated episode of "Mr. Novak". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Abner Biberman and written by N/A, it aired on 2/11/1964. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chin Up, Mr. Novak".

  • I`m on the Outside
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    #1 - I`m on the Outside

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/11/1964

    A student named Steve Acero tells Principal Vane that Mr. Novak is prejudiced against him because he is of Mexican extraction.

    Director: Abner Biberman

    Writer: N/A

  • Chin Up, Mr. Novak
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    #2 - Chin Up, Mr. Novak

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/18/1964

    Novak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Margaret Mumsley, a 75-year old exchange teacher from England.

    Director: Michael O'Herlihy

    Writer: N/A

  • Moonlightning
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    #3 - Moonlightning

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1964

    After Mr. Vane arranges for Mr. Novak to suddenly fly to Pennsylvania to visit his ailing father, the good, but completely broke son returns with a pile of hospital bills to be paid off, somehow.

    Director: Richard Donner

    Writer: N/A

  • With a Hammer in his Hand,Lord,Lord!
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    #4 - With a Hammer in his Hand,Lord,Lord!

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/1964

    Industrial arts teacher Carl Green conducts classes like a shop foreman, which provokes student Lee Darragh into taking violent action.

    Director: Allen Reisner

    Writer: N/A

  • Visions of Sugar Plums
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    #5 - Visions of Sugar Plums

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/1964

    Musical vagabond Charlie O'Rourke decides to settle down after fifteen years of roaming and begins teaching. But his unorthodox ways bring consternation to the administrators of Jefferson High. Novak steps in to broker a compromise.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Girl Lost
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    #6 - Little Girl Lost

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/1964

    Troubled co-ed Edie transfers to Jefferson and her rebellious attitude soon turns off her teachers. But Novak detects a spark of interest from her in drama and manages to change Edie's attitude.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Monday Afternoon
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    #7 - One Monday Afternoon

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/1964

    Young Donan has a promising future as the quarterback of Jefferson's football team. When the teen dies after an intense scrimmage his parents blames the rigorous workouts of the coach Lou Meyer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let`s Dig a Little Grammar
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    #8 - Let`s Dig a Little Grammar

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/1964

    JoJo and Ray are students who seemed to have vastly different futures. Novak decides to get involved and help both teenagers realize their potential.

    Director: Joseph Sargent

    Writer: N/A

  • The People Doll
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    #9 - The People Doll

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/1964

    One of Novak's promising students plans on dropping out and get married. The teacher does his best to change a few minds

    Director: Herschel Daugherty

    Writer: N/A

  • Boy Under Glass
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    #10 - Boy Under Glass

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/1964

    Wayne Brice is a promising pitcher on the school team with a future as a professional. But Wayne is flunking Novak's class and he won't play unless his grade improves. Despite pressure Novak holds firm on an education's value.

    Director: Allen Reisner

    Writer: N/A

  • Born of Kings and Angels
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    #11 - Born of Kings and Angels

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/1964

    The big debate tournament is out of town and advisor Novak is along for the trip. The team captain Verne is normally overconfident of his abilities but becomes withdrawn. Novak must learn why before the event.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 'A' Is for Anxiety
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    #12 - 'A' Is for Anxiety

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/1964

    Karen Parker is a brilliant student with a promising future. When Karen is up for a scholarship the pressure her parents put on their daughter becomes too much forcing Novak to intervene.

    Director: Allen Reisner

    Writer: Carol Sobieski

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    #13 - Johnny Ride the Pony

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/1964

    Novak steps in as advisor to an off campus boys club. But Novak is unprepared for the teen's rowdy behavior leading to a showdown with the young men.

    Director: Allen H. Miner

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Among the Growns Ups
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    #14 - Love Among the Growns Ups

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/29/1964

    Anonymous letters are sent to the school administrators accusing Novak of having an affair with Ellen Westfall, a married teacher. Novak must find the perpetrator of the unsigned notes and have them repudiated.

    Director: Abner Biberman

    Writer: N/A

  • From the Brow of Zeus
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    #15 - From the Brow of Zeus

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/5/1965

    Pre-teen Michael Brown is academically ready for high school but lacks the social skills of his fellow students. His classmates haze him including running his pants up the flag pole. Novak tries to help Michael's adjustment.

    Director: Ron Winston

    Writer: N/A

  • An Elephant is Like a Tree
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    #16 - An Elephant is Like a Tree

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/12/1965

    Chris Herrod, a student blind for a year as the result of an accident, tries to return to his studies but finds the strain too great.

    Director: Abner Biberman

    Writer: N/A

  • Enter a Strange Animal
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    #17 - Enter a Strange Animal

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 1/19/1965

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Faculty Follies (1)
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    #18 - Faculty Follies (1)

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/2/1965

    Novak is assigned to direct the year's edition of the faculty variety show. He expects smooth going until an instructor objects, considering the show unbecoming for Jefferson Highs teachers.

    Director: Joseph Sargent

    Writer: N/A

  • Faculty Follies (2)
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    #19 - Faculty Follies (2)

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/9/1965

    Despite the controversy of putting on the teacher's variety show Novak perseveres. The dedicated, instructor is determined to stage the best show possible.

    Director: Joseph Sargent

    Writer: N/A

  • The Silent Dissuaders
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    #20 - The Silent Dissuaders

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 2/16/1965

    Exchange instructor Javid arrives from Iran and is excited to work with American students to prepare them for college. To her dismay some of her brightest pupils would rather drop out to get married.

    Director: Allen Reisner

    Writer: N/A

  • Mountains to Climb
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    #21 - Mountains to Climb

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 2/23/1965

    Administrator Albert Vane learns that Joe Stillman is running for state superintendent. Believing him ill suited for the job Vane resigns his position at Jefferson and runs against Stillman, not knowing how ruthless his opponent can be.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May Day,May Day
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    #22 - May Day,May Day

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/2/1965

    The teacher evaluations are due and most instructors are eager to keep their jobs by getting a good report. Bud Walker is the exception as he goes about his business already sure he'll be terminated at school's end.

    Director: Ida Lupino

    Writer: N/A

  • Where is There to go but up,Billie?
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    #23 - Where is There to go but up,Billie?

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 3/9/1965

    Novak develops a romantic interest in Jean Corcoran, the new substitute teacher. But to his dismay Jean seems more invested in her new hobby of skydiving.

    Director: Abner Biberman

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tender Twigs
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    #24 - The Tender Twigs

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 3/16/1965

    Social Studies teacher Frank Menlow and Novak join forces to conduct a student model United Nations. What started as a learning experience becomes divisive as the instructors are accused of promoting communism.

    Director: Joseph Sargent

    Writer: N/A

  • Honor - and All That
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    #25 - Honor - and All That

    Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 3/23/1965

    A student gets carried away with the traditional rivalry with a neighboring school. A violent riot results at a basketball game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A