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The Best Episodes of Saved by the Bell Season 1

Every episode of Saved by the Bell Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saved by the Bell Season 1!

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When California governor Zack Morris gets into hot water for closing too many low-income high schools, he proposes they send the affected students to the highest performing schools in the state – including Bayside High.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.3/10(229 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Bayside gets an influx of new students after Governor Zack Morris shuts down underfunded schools.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Tracey Wigfield

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  2. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 2 - Clubs and Cliques
    6.7/10(170 votes)

    #2 - Clubs and Cliques

    S1:E2

    Aisha challenges Jamie's spot on the football team. Daisy and Mac butt heads over an assignment.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Josh Siegal, Dylan Morgan

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  3. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 3 - The Bayside Triangle
    6.5/10(162 votes)

    #3 - The Bayside Triangle

    S1:E3

    After a theft at Bayside, a former Douglas student becomes a suspect. Meanwhile, Mac and Jamie fall for the same girl and compete with each other to win her attention.

    Director:Katie Locke O'Brien
    Writer:Amy-Jo Perry

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  4. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 4 - The Fabulous Birchwood Boys
    6.7/10(159 votes)

    #4 - The Fabulous Birchwood Boys

    S1:E4

    Daisy goes power-mad while planning Bayside's Harvest Dance together with Mac. Meanwhile, Lexi gives DeVante acting lessons after she discovers that he's a great singer, but a terrible actor.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writer:Matt Warburton

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  5. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 5 - Rent-a-Mom
    7.0/10(154 votes)

    #5 - Rent-a-Mom

    S1:E5

    Slater and Aisha try to toughen up the Bayside football team. Meanwhile, Jessie takes Daisy under her wing.

    Director:Daniella Eisman
    Writers:Ben Steiner, Aaron Geary

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  6. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 6 - Teen-Line
    7.0/10(146 votes)

    #6 - Teen-Line

    S1:E6

    DeVante faces consequences after a student says he pushed him. Mac becomes a payphone.

    Director:Matthew A. Cherry
    Writers:Shantira Jackson, Erin Fischer

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  7. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 7 - House Party
    7.4/10(148 votes)

    #7 - House Party

    S1:E7

    Lexi and Mac attempt to break up Jordan and Aisha's new relationship. Daisy tries to go wild.

    Director:Angela C. Tortu
    Writer:Yamara Taylor

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  8. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 8 - The Todd Capsule
    8.0/10(163 votes)

    #8 - The Todd Capsule

    S1:E8

    Zack, Kelly, Jessie and Slater reunite at the Homecoming Gala, but can't find the same spark they used to have. They all discover that Principal Toddman has a secret. Meanwhile, Daisy and Lexi fundraise together and Mac desperately tries to come up with a perfect Homecoming prank.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writers:Beth Coyle, Tracey Wigfield

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  9. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 9 - All in the Hall
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #9 - All in the Hall

    S1:E9

    Mac and Lexi help Daisy fight for her future at City Hall. Meanwhile, Principal Toddman and DeVante tour the new-and-improved Douglas High School.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writers:Dashiell Driscoll, Marcos Gonzalez

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  10. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 10 - Showdown
    7.6/10(145 votes)

    #10 - Showdown

    S1:E10

    Daisy plans a walkout, but struggles to get all the Bayside kids to agree. Mac confronts his dad.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Matt Warburton

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Saved by the Bell" season 1. It scored 6.3/10 based on 229 votes. Directed by Trent O'Donnell and written by Tracey Wigfield, it aired on 11/25/2020. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Clubs and Cliques".