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The Best Episodes of Saved by the Bell

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Lovable schemer Zack Morris leads his pals on adventures at California's Bayside High School. The friends navigate relationships, final exams, school dances, breakups and more while frequently frustrating their principal, Mr. Richard Belding, who does

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Saved by the Bell Season 2 Episode 9 - Jessie's Song
    8.2/10(533 votes)

    #1 - Jessie's Song

    S2:E9

    Jessie turns to caffeine pills to keep up with her studies and her new singing group, Hot Sundae.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Tom Tenowich, Peter Engel

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  2. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 9 - Fake I.D.'s
    8.1/10(418 votes)

    #2 - Fake I.D.'s

    S3:E9

    Zack begins dating a college girl named Danielle, and asks Screech to make fake IDs in order that they can hang out with her at a club. However, things become complicated when the guys see Kelly's boyfriend, Jeff, there with another girl.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Brett Dewey, Ronald B. Solomon

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  3. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 24 - Home For Christmas (1)
    8.0/10(432 votes)

    #3 - Home For Christmas (1)

    S3:E24

    Zack, Slater, Screech, Kelly and Jessie are working at the mall for the holidays, where they befriend a homeless man and his daughter.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Tom Tenowich

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  4. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 26 - Mystery Weekend
    8.0/10(437 votes)

    #4 - Mystery Weekend

    S3:E26

    The gang wins a mystery weekend at a mansion where they are all part of a murder mystery.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Brett Dewey, Ronald B. Solomon

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  5. Saved by the Bell Season 4 Episode 26 - Graduation
    8.0/10(389 votes)

    #5 - Graduation

    S4:E26

    As graduation approaches, Zack learns that he is just one credit short of graduating. Desperate to get extra credit, he joins Bayside's ballet company, and when illness strikes some of the other cast members, he calls on the gang for help.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Saved by the Bell Season 2 Episode 15 - The Fabulous Belding Boys
    7.9/10(410 votes)

    #6 - The Fabulous Belding Boys

    S2:E15

    Mr. Belding's brother, Rod, a substitute teacher, arrives at Bayside to take the gang's History class. Rod proves instantly popular, and soon Mr. Belding is dismayed to find that the kids prefer his brother to him.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Tom Tenowich, Peter Engel

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  7. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 25 - Home for Christmas (2)
    7.9/10(405 votes)

    #7 - Home for Christmas (2)

    S3:E25

    Zack learns that his new girlfriend is the homeless man's daughter. When she decides to get her dad a new coat and it turns up missing, her boss Mr. Moody accuses her of stealing it.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bennett Tramer

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  8. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 13 - The Wicked Stepbrother (1)
    7.8/10(388 votes)

    #8 - The Wicked Stepbrother (1)

    S3:E13

    Jessie's new stepbrother moves in from New York where he has tricks of his own, including blackmailing her friends.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Tom Tenowich, Peter Engel

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  9. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 16 - All in the Mall
    7.8/10(416 votes)

    #9 - All in the Mall

    S3:E16

    Zach finds $5000 in the mall, and plans to use the money to buy and then scalp tickets for a U2 concert.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Scott S. Gorden

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  10. Saved by the Bell Season 4 Episode 10 - Drinking and Driving
    7.8/10(390 votes)

    #10 - Drinking and Driving

    S4:E10

    The gang learn about the dangers of drinking and driving when, after getting drunk at a party, they get into an accident in Lisa's mother's car and try to cover it up.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Brett Dewey, Ronald B. Solomon

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  11. Saved by the Bell Season 2 Episode 1 - The Prom
    7.7/10(428 votes)

    #11 - The Prom

    S2:E1

    Zack asks Kelly to be his date for the prom and she agrees, but when her father loses his job, she decides family is more important and gives up her chance to go, but cannot bring herself to tell Zack.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 14 - The Wicked Stepbrother (2)
    7.7/10(366 votes)

    #12 - The Wicked Stepbrother (2)

    S3:E14

    After Lisa and Eric crashes Mr. Belding's car, Zack and the boys must find a way to repair the car before Belding returns; meanwhile Jessie still disapproves of Eric hanging out with Lisa.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Tom Tenowich, Peter Engel

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  13. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 21 - No Hope With Dope
    7.7/10(412 votes)

    #13 - No Hope With Dope

    S3:E21

    A famous film star comes to Bayside to shoot an anti-drug public service announcement. The gang are enchanted by him, but when they go to a party at his house, they discover he is a hypocrite.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Scott S. Gorden

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  14. Saved by the Bell Season 4 Episode 1 - The Fight
    7.7/10(387 votes)

    #14 - The Fight

    S4:E1

    The gang begin their senior year, but rather than it being a positive time, things turn sour when Zack and Slater clash over the new girl at school.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Scott S. Gorden

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  15. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 11 - Pipe Dreams
    7.6/10(393 votes)

    #15 - Pipe Dreams

    S3:E11

    While putting up the new field goal post, oil is discovered. Soon the entire school is interested in the oil drilling, but Jessie doesn't like the idea.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Tom Tenowich, Peter Engel

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  16. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 15 - Date Auction
    7.6/10(388 votes)

    #16 - Date Auction

    S3:E15

    The school holds a dance-date auction to pay for new cheerleading uniforms, where Zach, Slater and Screech are up for auction. Jessie is appalled at the whole idea. Lisa becomes an intellectual to impress a smart boy.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Jeffrey J. Sachs

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  17. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 17 - S.A.T.'s
    7.6/10(403 votes)

    #17 - S.A.T.'s

    S3:E17

    Jessie's self-esteem takes a dive when she gets 1200 on the SAT's, while Zach gets 1502, and her chances to get into "Stansbury" College are hurt, so Zach hires James to help.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bennett Tramer

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  18. Saved by the Bell Season 4 Episode 11 - Love Machine
    7.6/10(359 votes)

    #18 - Love Machine

    S4:E11

    Slater is horrified when his girlfriend from Germany arrives at Bayside as a new student. Zack helps hide the relationship from Jessie, but it is only a matter of time before she finds out, and Slater must figure out where his heart lies.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Scott S. Gorden

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  19. Saved by the Bell Season 4 Episode 17 - The Senior Prom
    7.6/10(351 votes)

    #19 - The Senior Prom

    S4:E17

    As the senior prom approaches, Zack discovers he still has feelings for Kelly. However, she already has a date, and Zack resorts to skulduggery to win her hand, while romance brews elsewhere.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bennett Tramer

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  20. Saved by the Bell Season 4 Episode 20 - Snow White and the Seven Dorks
    7.6/10(378 votes)

    #20 - Snow White and the Seven Dorks

    S4:E20

    The gang put on a rap version of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". However, when Jessie and Zack find out they have to kiss in the last scene they start to doubt their friendship and question their feelings for each other, falling out with Kelly and Slater in the process.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bennett Tramer

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  21. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 14 - The Zack Tapes
    7.5/10(438 votes)

    #21 - The Zack Tapes

    S1:E14

    When Zack tries to win Kelly's heart through the use of subliminal messages, the plan ends up severely backfiring on him.

    Directors:Gary Shimokawa, Don Barnhart
    Writer:Michael Poryes

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  22. Saved by the Bell Season 2 Episode 16 - From Nurse to Worse
    7.5/10(418 votes)

    #22 - From Nurse to Worse

    S2:E16

    Zack and Kelly's relationship is going from strength to strength, but is soon jeopardized when Zack falls for the new school nurse.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bennett Tramer

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  23. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 12 - The Last Weekend
    7.5/10(398 votes)

    #23 - The Last Weekend

    S3:E12

    It's the last day at the beach resort. Zack and Stacey are hoping to have one last time together, but Mr. Carosi doesn't approve of their romance. Meanwhile, a secret admirer is sending Slater some love letters.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writers:Brett Dewey, Ronald B. Solomon

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  24. Saved by the Bell Season 3 Episode 23 - Cut Day
    7.5/10(374 votes)

    #24 - Cut Day

    S3:E23

    It is Cut Day at Bayside, a day on which students traditionally skip class. Zack wants to join in, but because one more absence will mean suspension for him, Mr. Belding is determined to keep an eye on him the entire day.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bennett Tramer

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  25. Saved by the Bell Season 4 Episode 3 - Screech's Spaghetti Sauce
    7.5/10(395 votes)

    #25 - Screech's Spaghetti Sauce

    S4:E3

    During a project for TV ads, Screech comes up with a new flavor of sauce, but the gang might go out of business when Screech becomes the target of a snobbish girl.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Jessie's Song" is the best rated episode of "Saved by the Bell". It scored 8.2/10 based on 533 votes. Directed by Don Barnhart and written by Tom Tenowich, Peter Engel, it aired on 11/3/1990. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fake I.D.'s".