Saved by the Bell backdrop
Family•Comedy

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!

Binge this in 6h 8m•Peaking at 7.5/10

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

Airs on
NBC
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons4

All1234

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 14 - The Zack Tapes
    7.5/10(439 votes)

    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

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 10 - Beauty and the Screech
    7.4/10(426 votes)

    S1:E10

    Zack enlists Screech to tutor Kelly, when he finds out that she needs to pass an upcoming science test in order to go to a concert with him. When Screech and Kelly begin spending more time together than he'd expected, it makes him uncomfortable.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 6 - Aloha Slater
    7.3/10(450 votes)

    S1:E6

    When his father is offered a transfer to Hawaii, Slater must decide whether to move there or stay at Bayside, and Zack takes full advantage of the situation.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 15 - King of the Hill
    7.3/10(423 votes)

    S1:E15

    Zack's plans of winning over Kelly Kapowski on the first day of high school are foiled when new transfer student, A.C Slater, also competes for her.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 16 - Save That Tiger
    7.3/10(424 votes)

    S1:E16

    When Bayside's rival school, Valley, revives the schools' ongoing prank war, the gang tries to get even.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 4 - Fatal Distraction
    7.2/10(459 votes)

    S1:E4

    In an attempt to find out who Kelly wants to take to a dance, Zack and Screech bug the girls' sleepover party and the girls get revenge.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Saved by the Bell

    READ
  7. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 11 - The Friendship Business
    7.2/10(428 votes)

    S1:E11

    As part of an assignment for Business class, the gang forms a friendship bracelet company, but infighting soon leads to trouble and defection.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 12 - The Mamas and the Papas
    7.2/10(426 votes)

    S1:E12

    As part of a class project, Zack and Kelly, Slater and Jessie, and Screech and Lisa are paired up in mock marriages.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 13 - The Election
    7.2/10(415 votes)

    S1:E13

    When Zack finds out that the elected student council president gets to leave school for a trip to Washington D.C., he runs against Jessie.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 3 - The Gift
    7.1/10(462 votes)

    S1:E3

    After Screech gets struck by lightning, he gains the ability to see into the future, and Zack uses him to cheat on a mid term exam.

    Directors:Dennis Erdman, Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Mark Fink

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 7 - The Substitute
    7.1/10(436 votes)

    S1:E7

    After the school's drama teacher falls ill, a handsome substitute arrives, and quickly captivates the girls, much to the chagrin of the boys.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 8 - Cream for a Day
    7.1/10(439 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Screech accidentally invents a seemingly miraculous zit cream, Zack sells it at school. However, it soon becomes clear that the cream has an alarming side effect.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Scott S. Gorden

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 1 - Dancing to the Max
    6.9/10(555 votes)

    S1:E1

    Casey Kasem hosts a dance contest at The Max.

    Director:Don Barnhart
    Writer:Scott S. Gorden

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 5 - Screech's Woman
    6.9/10(436 votes)

    S1:E5

    In an attempt to cheer Screech up enough to complete their science project, Zack pretends to know a girl who is interested in Screech, but things soon become complicated.

    Director:Dennis Erdman
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lisa Card
    6.8/10(474 votes)

    S1:E2

    When Lisa charges too much on her father's credit card, her friends help her cook up a scheme to sell her belongings so that she can pay back the bill.

    Directors:Gary Shimokawa, Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bob Colleary

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Saved by the Bell Season 1 Episode 9 - Pinned to the Mat
    6.7/10(310 votes)

    S1:E9

    During Career Week at school, Slater worries that continuing to focus on wrestling will not lead to a successful job. As a result, he quits the sport, worrying Zack, who has bet on Slater winning his next match.

    Directors:Gary Shimokawa, Don Barnhart
    Writer:Bob Colleary

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Zack Tapes" is the best rated episode of "Saved by the Bell" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 439 votes. Directed by Gary Shimokawa, Don Barnhart and written by Michael Poryes, it aired on 12/2/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Beauty and the Screech".