The chaotic lives, loves and drinking sessions of a group of hapless teachers. They might be qualified to teach, but they've still got a lot to learn...
The best episode of "Teachers" season 1 is "Episode One", rated 7.4/10 from 85 user votes. It was directed by Richard Dale and written by Tim Loane. "Episode One" aired on 3/21/2001 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode Two".
Simon’s life is a tragedy. He’s attracted to his dad’s fiancée, the stripper he just slept with is actually a real policewoman, and Jenny is livid after he told the students her lessons were boring.
Director: Richard Dale
Writer: Tim Loane
Susan’s convinced Simon has a thing for women with authority. He’s determined to prove her wrong, even though his new policewoman girlfriend Maggie is coming into the school to talk about drugs.
Director: Richard Dale
Writer: Julie Rutterford
Maggie’s upset that Simon was clearly so embarrassed of her when she met his friends, so she stops returning his calls. Brian and Kurt let Simon move into their flat, which is a relief. At first ….
Director: Richard Dale
Writer: Andrew Rattenbury
Simon’s terrified his sex life is deteriorating when he and Maggie go for a few days without any action, and he feels intimidated when he finds out she’s had sex in all sorts of interesting places.
Director: Jeremy Lovering
Writer: Tim Loane
The students lock Simon and Jenny in the stationery cupboard, where sexual tension gets the better of them. Spurred on by guilt, Simon moves in with Maggie and they throw a housewarming party.
Director: Jeremy Lovering
Writer: Julie Rutterford
It’s open evening, and Susan’s husband turns up angrily demanding she accompany him to his work dinner. When she storms off, everyone thinks she’s had some kind of nervous breakdown.
Director: Jeremy Lovering
Writer: Andrew Rattenbury
Pornography with teachers’ faces superimposed on it has been doing the rounds, including a delightful depiction of Simon and Bob together. And Simon has to handle a female student's chest complaint.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Andrew Rattenbury
Simon has his big interview, and finds out if he can keep his job. Liz can’t wait to tell everyone about Kurt’s secret relationship with Carol. And Jenny and Simon finally admit to their feelings.
Director: Sallie Aprahamian
Writer: Tim Loane