1 00:00:01,168 --> 00:00:03,544 Oh, crap, crap, crap. 2 00:00:03,545 --> 00:00:05,379 The aquarium is not gonna be open in time for our field trip. 3 00:00:05,380 --> 00:00:06,923 I still can't believe people really thought 4 00:00:06,924 --> 00:00:09,634 it was a good idea to free the fish after the Super Bowl. 5 00:00:09,635 --> 00:00:11,093 Eagles fans are really, uh... 6 00:00:11,094 --> 00:00:12,637 What? 7 00:00:12,638 --> 00:00:14,680 Unique. 8 00:00:14,681 --> 00:00:17,225 So does this mean no end-of-the-year field trip? 9 00:00:17,226 --> 00:00:19,227 Oh, no. There will be a field trip. 10 00:00:19,228 --> 00:00:21,020 I've learned to book a backup just in case. 11 00:00:21,021 --> 00:00:22,605 So we will be going to... 12 00:00:22,606 --> 00:00:24,565 Broadway! A Broadway show! 13 00:00:24,566 --> 00:00:27,443 No. That's a good idea. 14 00:00:27,444 --> 00:00:29,111 New York's not far. I'll save that for next time. 15 00:00:29,112 --> 00:00:31,948 No, we are going to the Please Touch Museum. 16 00:00:31,949 --> 00:00:34,825 Ooh, fantastic. 17 00:00:34,826 --> 00:00:36,452 And maybe they will find the shark 18 00:00:36,453 --> 00:00:38,412 and we get to see him next year at the aquarium. 19 00:00:38,413 --> 00:00:40,081 Exactly. Mr. Johnson: Good morning, y'all. 20 00:00:40,082 --> 00:00:42,291 Morning. Does anyone need shark fin soup? 21 00:00:42,292 --> 00:00:45,253 My freezer is stuffed to the gills with it. 22 00:00:45,254 --> 00:00:47,630 Shark is the tuna of the sea. 23 00:00:47,631 --> 00:00:50,633 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 24 00:00:50,634 --> 00:00:53,636 -- Captions by Verbit-- 25 00:00:53,637 --> 00:00:59,059 ♪ 26 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:04,063 [ Gasps ] I just bought a cute little outfit like that 27 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:05,523 for my future glamchild. 28 00:01:05,524 --> 00:01:07,358 You look like you're about to take me to court 29 00:01:07,359 --> 00:01:08,901 for stealing your Binky. 30 00:01:08,902 --> 00:01:11,112 Look, I feel the need to kindly remind you 31 00:01:11,113 --> 00:01:13,573 to never put baby in a corner. 32 00:01:13,574 --> 00:01:15,491 Today we are going to the district 33 00:01:15,492 --> 00:01:17,868 to make a formal appeal to get Ava her job back. 34 00:01:17,869 --> 00:01:21,622 The disciplinary board is giving us a chance to plead our case. 35 00:01:21,623 --> 00:01:24,166 Jacob watched four seasons of "Law and Order" to prepare. 36 00:01:24,167 --> 00:01:26,836 I watched "Shogun," which didn't help, 37 00:01:26,837 --> 00:01:29,672 but I do know a lot about seppuku. 38 00:01:29,673 --> 00:01:31,424 I don't like it. 39 00:01:31,425 --> 00:01:33,926 So it took a miracle, but I managed to get a few subs 40 00:01:33,927 --> 00:01:35,469 to cover all your classes for the rest of the day, 41 00:01:35,470 --> 00:01:36,637 so don't worry about rushing back. 42 00:01:36,638 --> 00:01:37,805 Good, good, good. 43 00:01:37,806 --> 00:01:39,098 Good morning, Principal Eddie. 44 00:01:39,099 --> 00:01:40,641 Oh, good morning, Langston. 45 00:01:40,642 --> 00:01:42,852 Now hurry up and get to class before the bell rings. 46 00:01:42,853 --> 00:01:43,936 Alright, good luck, y'all. 47 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:45,771 Alright, I'll see you two there. 48 00:01:45,772 --> 00:01:47,440 Wait. No, no, I thought we were all gonna ride together. 49 00:01:47,441 --> 00:01:49,900 Yeah, I made a "Rollin' With the Homies" 50 00:01:49,901 --> 00:01:50,901 playlist for the commute. 51 00:01:50,902 --> 00:01:52,403 Sweet Cheeks' car seat 52 00:01:52,404 --> 00:01:54,405 takes up, like, my entire back seat, so... 53 00:01:54,406 --> 00:01:57,450 And I'm just gonna ride with her because... 54 00:01:57,451 --> 00:01:59,452 I don't want to hear that playlist. 55 00:01:59,453 --> 00:02:02,288 Uh-- Let's go get a job back, young people. 56 00:02:02,289 --> 00:02:04,790 Come on. Okay, I really think we should take one car. 57 00:02:04,791 --> 00:02:05,791 You guys, the planet. 58 00:02:05,792 --> 00:02:07,626 And as you can see, 59 00:02:07,627 --> 00:02:10,129 I was only trying to do what was best for our staff and students. 60 00:02:10,130 --> 00:02:12,131 So you didn't extort a local business 61 00:02:12,132 --> 00:02:15,343 and accept contributions that go against district policy? 62 00:02:15,344 --> 00:02:17,511 No, I did, because that was what was best 63 00:02:17,512 --> 00:02:18,804 for our staff and students. 64 00:02:18,805 --> 00:02:20,348 May I approach the table as a character witness? 65 00:02:20,349 --> 00:02:22,850 Just stay where you are. 66 00:02:22,851 --> 00:02:27,438 Look, we can-- we can discuss "the facts" or "what happened" 67 00:02:27,439 --> 00:02:29,523 all day until we're blue in the face. 68 00:02:29,524 --> 00:02:30,567 You know? 69 00:02:35,113 --> 00:02:37,490 Um, let me try. Yeah. 70 00:02:37,491 --> 00:02:41,535 Ladies and gentlemen, it is safe to assume 71 00:02:41,536 --> 00:02:45,539 that we are all God-fearing people, is it not? 72 00:02:45,540 --> 00:02:46,957 No, not at all. 73 00:02:46,958 --> 00:02:48,167 Why would you assume that? 74 00:02:48,168 --> 00:02:50,669 I'm, like, spiritual when I need to be. 75 00:02:50,670 --> 00:02:52,505 Oh, my, my, my. 76 00:02:52,506 --> 00:02:53,756 [ Chuckles ] 77 00:02:53,757 --> 00:02:55,132 Janine: Ava only bent the rules 78 00:02:55,133 --> 00:02:57,093 because we have so little at Abbott. 79 00:02:57,094 --> 00:02:58,803 Melissa: Little? Try nothing. 80 00:02:58,804 --> 00:03:01,514 There are public parks with more resources than us. 81 00:03:01,515 --> 00:03:03,140 You want us to come to your house 82 00:03:03,141 --> 00:03:04,433 and take your toilet paper? 83 00:03:04,434 --> 00:03:05,559 That felt like a threat. 84 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:06,852 I would like to declare Miss Schemmenti 85 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:08,604 a hostile witness. What? 86 00:03:08,605 --> 00:03:10,689 Listen, if I'm accused of doing whatever it takes 87 00:03:10,690 --> 00:03:12,483 to help our kids, then guilty as charged. 88 00:03:12,484 --> 00:03:14,026 Yes, is caring too much 89 00:03:14,027 --> 00:03:15,361 something you really want to punish? 90 00:03:15,362 --> 00:03:17,279 Barbara: Ava is an amazing principal, 91 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:19,156 and she has more than learned her lesson. 92 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:21,784 And is that really what you want to say to the educators 93 00:03:21,785 --> 00:03:23,744 of the Philadelphia public school system? 94 00:03:23,745 --> 00:03:24,995 Care less? 95 00:03:24,996 --> 00:03:27,039 It's powerful testimony. 96 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:28,833 Just give us a second. 97 00:03:28,834 --> 00:03:30,543 [ Sighs ] Okay. 98 00:03:30,544 --> 00:03:32,837 [ Indistinct conversation ] 99 00:03:32,838 --> 00:03:34,463 Appeal denied. 100 00:03:34,464 --> 00:03:37,800 Ms. Coleman is still fired for lying to the board. 101 00:03:37,801 --> 00:03:39,218 Wait. There is one thing. 102 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:40,302 Yes? 103 00:03:40,303 --> 00:03:42,138 Pay for your parking at the machine 104 00:03:42,139 --> 00:03:44,014 before you get to your car. 105 00:03:44,015 --> 00:03:45,599 People don't like being held up at the gate 106 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:47,184 while you're fumbling for your credit card. 107 00:03:47,185 --> 00:03:48,727 Okay. Bye. 108 00:03:48,728 --> 00:03:50,479 Wait, wait, wait. 109 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:54,859 Um... we have some new smoking-gun evidence 110 00:03:54,860 --> 00:03:57,445 that we'd like a few minutes to review 111 00:03:57,446 --> 00:04:00,156 and bring it to your honors, 112 00:04:00,157 --> 00:04:01,740 your honors, please. Yes, yes. 113 00:04:01,741 --> 00:04:04,118 Okay. 114 00:04:04,119 --> 00:04:06,537 Set a timer for 30 seconds. 115 00:04:06,538 --> 00:04:07,746 Oh, my God. Okay. Melissa: Come on, guys. 116 00:04:07,747 --> 00:04:09,540 I would have given them 15. 117 00:04:09,541 --> 00:04:10,541 Well, I'm hungry. 118 00:04:10,542 --> 00:04:12,543 Oh, God, I love surprise evidence. 119 00:04:12,544 --> 00:04:14,253 What do you got? I got nothing. I was stalling. 120 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:16,714 What? I told you, they're not backing down from this. 121 00:04:16,715 --> 00:04:18,174 This is so unfair! 122 00:04:18,175 --> 00:04:19,675 Why couldn't they take me instead? 123 00:04:19,676 --> 00:04:21,469 Oh, my God, they told us during the audit 124 00:04:21,470 --> 00:04:23,095 that it's really hard to fire teachers. 125 00:04:23,096 --> 00:04:25,139 And with the sub shortage, they can't suspend all of us. 126 00:04:25,140 --> 00:04:27,391 So what if we go in there, admit it was us, 127 00:04:27,392 --> 00:04:28,976 and-- and we'll get a slap on the wrist, 128 00:04:28,977 --> 00:04:29,894 and then Ava gets her job back. 129 00:04:29,895 --> 00:04:31,645 A sacrifice. 130 00:04:31,646 --> 00:04:34,231 Oh, Barbara Howard the Martyr does have a nice ring to it. 131 00:04:34,232 --> 00:04:36,233 Uh, to be clear, you all did do it. 132 00:04:36,234 --> 00:04:38,110 You initiated the bribing. I'm a hero. 133 00:04:38,111 --> 00:04:39,904 [ Thud ] Oh, my God. 134 00:04:39,905 --> 00:04:41,739 Okay, so are we doing this? 135 00:04:41,740 --> 00:04:44,116 Pleading guilty to anything is against everything I stand for. 136 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:45,326 So we'll call it no contest. 137 00:04:45,327 --> 00:04:46,619 Let's go! Melissa: Okay. 138 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:48,954 Whoo! I am vibrating with adrenaline. 139 00:04:48,955 --> 00:04:50,748 Is this what it feels like to play a team sport? 140 00:04:50,749 --> 00:04:52,500 Y'all are so embarrassing. 141 00:04:52,501 --> 00:04:53,543 Thank you. 142 00:04:55,086 --> 00:04:57,046 Miles, thank you for stopping by on short notice. 143 00:04:57,047 --> 00:04:58,380 Please, sign in. 144 00:04:58,381 --> 00:04:59,632 Looks like somebody benefited 145 00:04:59,633 --> 00:05:02,176 from the little shake-up around here, huh? 146 00:05:02,177 --> 00:05:05,262 Um, yeah. Please, come to my office. 147 00:05:05,263 --> 00:05:07,181 Okay, well... 148 00:05:07,182 --> 00:05:09,725 I know we lost the things that we got from the golf course, 149 00:05:09,726 --> 00:05:12,645 but I was hoping that I could save the students' golf club 150 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:15,524 since RJ and the students have benefited so much from it. 151 00:05:17,692 --> 00:05:21,946 Oh, this? I'm just-- I'm trying something new. 152 00:05:21,947 --> 00:05:24,281 Red is supposed to be persuasive, okay? 153 00:05:24,282 --> 00:05:26,075 So, about the golf club, I was thinking-- 154 00:05:26,076 --> 00:05:27,618 Oh, uh, we will be shutting that down 155 00:05:27,619 --> 00:05:29,328 after this school year, no question. 156 00:05:29,329 --> 00:05:31,580 Okay, what if we didn't do that? 157 00:05:31,581 --> 00:05:33,415 What are you prepared to give me? 158 00:05:33,416 --> 00:05:35,584 Nothing. No more bribes. 159 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:36,794 Everything above water. 160 00:05:36,795 --> 00:05:38,754 So, I would give you a golf club, 161 00:05:38,755 --> 00:05:40,464 and you would give me... 162 00:05:40,465 --> 00:05:43,008 The satisfaction of knowing you created a program 163 00:05:43,009 --> 00:05:45,219 that helped so many children. 164 00:05:45,220 --> 00:05:46,845 Ava was so much better at this. 165 00:05:46,846 --> 00:05:49,473 Uh, look, the tax breaks for a student club, 166 00:05:49,474 --> 00:05:50,808 they don't move the needle enough. 167 00:05:50,809 --> 00:05:52,184 Hold on. 168 00:05:52,185 --> 00:05:53,769 This can be a mutually beneficial deal. 169 00:05:53,770 --> 00:05:56,564 If you designated a separate community club for all ages, 170 00:05:56,565 --> 00:05:59,942 thus reclassifying under the 501(c) nonprofit tax code... 171 00:05:59,943 --> 00:06:02,653 Go on. I looked at the comps in the area and I ran the numbers. 172 00:06:02,654 --> 00:06:04,029 With that tax savings, 173 00:06:04,030 --> 00:06:07,241 you would net more than 5% more revenue annually. 174 00:06:07,242 --> 00:06:09,994 So this would be a legal bribe. 175 00:06:09,995 --> 00:06:11,203 Otherwise known as a deal. 176 00:06:11,204 --> 00:06:13,122 I like the cut of your jib, Eddie. 177 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:15,082 Oh, and, by the way, your shirt, it really-- 178 00:06:15,083 --> 00:06:16,292 Persuaded you? 179 00:06:16,293 --> 00:06:18,294 Made me want to switch to State Farm. 180 00:06:18,295 --> 00:06:21,505 Consider burning that. Okay, take care, now. 181 00:06:21,506 --> 00:06:22,923 Alright, Abbott Elementary. 182 00:06:22,924 --> 00:06:25,301 What is this new evidence that has come to light? 183 00:06:25,302 --> 00:06:27,094 [ Sighs ] 184 00:06:27,095 --> 00:06:28,430 What new evidence? 185 00:06:30,432 --> 00:06:32,099 Oh, just a little thing called the truth! 186 00:06:32,100 --> 00:06:33,392 Ow. Wow. 187 00:06:33,393 --> 00:06:35,269 Ava had nothing to do with taking bribes 188 00:06:35,270 --> 00:06:37,396 from the golf course. 189 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:38,522 Because it was me. 190 00:06:38,523 --> 00:06:40,692 And me. 191 00:06:43,361 --> 00:06:45,946 I may or may not have known about things 192 00:06:45,947 --> 00:06:47,948 that may or may not have happened. 193 00:06:47,949 --> 00:06:51,327 Ava took the blame because it would be harder on our students 194 00:06:51,328 --> 00:06:52,870 to replace their day-to-day teachers, 195 00:06:52,871 --> 00:06:54,747 even if it was temporary. 196 00:06:54,748 --> 00:06:56,999 Isn't that the exact kind of principal 197 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,376 we want leading our schools? 198 00:06:59,377 --> 00:07:01,337 Is this true? Of course. 199 00:07:01,338 --> 00:07:02,880 Anyone can do what I do, 200 00:07:02,881 --> 00:07:07,635 but capable teachers like J-Janine are irreplaceable. 201 00:07:07,636 --> 00:07:10,180 [ Indistinct conversation ] 202 00:07:11,723 --> 00:07:14,308 Well, it appears that we have made a mistake. 203 00:07:14,309 --> 00:07:16,352 Oh! Thank you for your honesty 204 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:18,187 and for setting the record straight. 205 00:07:18,188 --> 00:07:20,939 So, per this new information, as of Monday, 206 00:07:20,940 --> 00:07:22,399 you're all suspended for a week. 207 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:23,400 What? Suspended? 208 00:07:23,401 --> 00:07:24,568 For a week? 209 00:07:24,569 --> 00:07:25,944 Do you know how hard it's gonna be 210 00:07:25,945 --> 00:07:27,529 to find subs for this many teachers? 211 00:07:27,530 --> 00:07:29,365 I do not, because it's not my jurisdiction. 212 00:07:29,366 --> 00:07:31,617 Okay, I have a dependent at the school 213 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:34,203 that relies on me being physically present. 214 00:07:34,204 --> 00:07:35,079 And what is the child's name? 215 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:36,163 Sweet Cheeks. 216 00:07:36,164 --> 00:07:37,331 Sw-- 217 00:07:37,332 --> 00:07:38,666 It's a guinea pig. 218 00:07:38,667 --> 00:07:41,335 Well, Sweet Cheeks is suspended, as well. 219 00:07:41,336 --> 00:07:43,629 Okay, but at least Ava's back as principal. 220 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:44,880 Of course not. 221 00:07:44,881 --> 00:07:47,466 She's still fired for lying to the board. 222 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:49,761 [ Sighs ] Great plan, Janine. 223 00:07:52,389 --> 00:07:55,391 Um, yeah, just letting you know that you will be having a sub 224 00:07:55,392 --> 00:07:56,850 or series of subs taking over for me next week. 225 00:07:56,851 --> 00:07:58,185 What are you doing for a whole week? 226 00:07:58,186 --> 00:07:59,728 Did you get in trouble? No. 227 00:07:59,729 --> 00:08:02,022 I'm simply taking a principled vacation 228 00:08:02,023 --> 00:08:03,482 in support of Principal Coleman. 229 00:08:03,483 --> 00:08:06,026 That's not a vacation, bro. You got suspended. 230 00:08:06,027 --> 00:08:07,820 Okay, uh... 231 00:08:07,821 --> 00:08:09,071 They suspended you for trying 232 00:08:09,072 --> 00:08:10,656 to get Principal Coleman's job back? 233 00:08:10,657 --> 00:08:12,241 Dang. That's messed up. 234 00:08:12,242 --> 00:08:13,867 Yeah, we should do something. 235 00:08:13,868 --> 00:08:15,619 Yeah. No, no. 236 00:08:15,620 --> 00:08:18,247 Look, I-I appreciate you guys so much, 237 00:08:18,248 --> 00:08:21,542 but this is not your fight, okay? 238 00:08:21,543 --> 00:08:23,502 Alright, class, Miss Teagues won't be here, 239 00:08:23,503 --> 00:08:26,422 uh, next Monday, okay? 240 00:08:26,423 --> 00:08:29,717 Or Tuesday... or Wednesday or Thursday or Friday. 241 00:08:29,718 --> 00:08:32,219 Together: No! 242 00:08:32,220 --> 00:08:33,595 Yes, Lila. 243 00:08:33,596 --> 00:08:35,055 How come? 244 00:08:35,056 --> 00:08:38,767 Miss Teagues will be on a long, unpaid vacation. 245 00:08:38,768 --> 00:08:40,228 But you'll be back for Earth Day? 246 00:08:41,938 --> 00:08:43,814 I'm not gonna be back for Earth Day. 247 00:08:43,815 --> 00:08:45,525 Oh, my God, what did we do? 248 00:08:47,318 --> 00:08:49,778 You know, we did everything we could to get Ava back, 249 00:08:49,779 --> 00:08:51,113 and she's still fired. 250 00:08:51,114 --> 00:08:53,073 You know, this is the first and only time 251 00:08:53,074 --> 00:08:56,535 I have been professionally reprimanded in my entire career. 252 00:08:56,536 --> 00:08:58,912 And I do not plan to be a good sport about it. 253 00:08:58,913 --> 00:09:00,414 Same. 254 00:09:00,415 --> 00:09:02,082 I've only been suspended in my nightmares. 255 00:09:02,083 --> 00:09:03,876 And even then, my dream self wakes up 256 00:09:03,877 --> 00:09:05,794 to a dream where I'm not suspended. 257 00:09:05,795 --> 00:09:08,213 Okay, it's-- it's a huge bummer, alright? 258 00:09:08,214 --> 00:09:09,923 But I'm not gonna lie. 259 00:09:09,924 --> 00:09:13,469 Gregory being principal is not the worst thing in the world. 260 00:09:13,470 --> 00:09:16,180 Well, I appreciate the praise, but the job isn't mine. 261 00:09:16,181 --> 00:09:17,765 I'm gonna interview for it, 262 00:09:17,766 --> 00:09:18,932 but they'll be interviewing a lot of people for the role. 263 00:09:18,933 --> 00:09:20,267 So it could be anybody? 264 00:09:20,268 --> 00:09:22,686 Yeah, I heard even Morton's interviewing. 265 00:09:22,687 --> 00:09:24,146 I will riot! Gregory: Agreed. 266 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:25,272 I'll see you all later. 267 00:09:25,273 --> 00:09:27,065 I now have to go find a bunch of subs 268 00:09:27,066 --> 00:09:28,525 we definitely don't have for next week. 269 00:09:28,526 --> 00:09:30,402 Melissa: Oh, hell naw. 270 00:09:30,403 --> 00:09:34,406 We cannot allow some rando principal or Morton... 271 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:36,658 [ Gags ] ...to come in here and ruin our school. 272 00:09:36,659 --> 00:09:38,285 Yeah, well, what are we gonna do about it? 273 00:09:38,286 --> 00:09:39,870 Because we are all out of options. 274 00:09:39,871 --> 00:09:41,705 No, no, no, no, no, we just need to think 275 00:09:41,706 --> 00:09:43,749 outside of the box to bring Ava back, okay? 276 00:09:43,750 --> 00:09:45,209 Come on, let's brainstorm. 277 00:09:45,210 --> 00:09:46,418 There are no bad ideas, okay? Alright, come on. 278 00:09:46,419 --> 00:09:48,587 I know a brother who clones for the low. 279 00:09:48,588 --> 00:09:51,424 We raise the clone, teach her how to be a principal. 280 00:09:54,094 --> 00:09:55,177 Mm-hmm. Let's keep brainstorming. 281 00:09:55,178 --> 00:09:56,470 - Okay, yeah. - Yeah. 282 00:09:56,471 --> 00:09:58,472 Thank you both for hopping on this Zoom. 283 00:09:58,473 --> 00:10:00,516 Um, Tariq, please tell me that's a fake background. 284 00:10:00,517 --> 00:10:02,267 Why would it be fake? 285 00:10:02,268 --> 00:10:03,435 Okay. [ Toilet flushes ] 286 00:10:03,436 --> 00:10:05,062 Would both of you be able to help out 287 00:10:05,063 --> 00:10:06,814 in some classrooms next week? 288 00:10:06,815 --> 00:10:08,440 A bunch of teachers got suspended 289 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:10,067 trying to help Ava get her job back. 290 00:10:10,068 --> 00:10:11,860 Ooh. Okay, here's the thing. 291 00:10:11,861 --> 00:10:14,655 Yes, but I could not help out with math, English, 292 00:10:14,656 --> 00:10:16,198 history, or science. 293 00:10:16,199 --> 00:10:18,450 What the hell is wrong with these district people? 294 00:10:18,451 --> 00:10:20,953 You know, they're gonna make this bitch become that bitch. 295 00:10:20,954 --> 00:10:22,538 Mm-hmm, yes. Oh. 296 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:23,789 As a matter of fact, I'm coming down there right now, bro. 297 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:25,123 No, no, no, no, unh-unh, no, no. 298 00:10:25,124 --> 00:10:26,291 Sit down. It's okay. 299 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:28,043 I don't need you, um, until Monday, 300 00:10:28,044 --> 00:10:30,546 but I appreciate the enthusiasm. 301 00:10:30,547 --> 00:10:33,757 Okay, well, we're gonna be down there for sure, brother. 302 00:10:33,758 --> 00:10:35,217 Okay. Oh, yeah, you're gonna see us real soon. 303 00:10:35,218 --> 00:10:36,677 Mm-hmm. I'm getting sick of them. 304 00:10:36,678 --> 00:10:38,220 [ Indistinct whispering ] Janine: This can't be it. 305 00:10:38,221 --> 00:10:39,763 What haven't we thought of yet? 306 00:10:39,764 --> 00:10:42,266 Squatter's rights. This is our school now. Ooh, yeah. 307 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:44,434 Hey, Mrs. Howard, can I borrow some of your markers 308 00:10:44,435 --> 00:10:46,436 from the classroom? Sure, sweetheart. 309 00:10:46,437 --> 00:10:47,688 Just put them back when you're done. 310 00:10:47,689 --> 00:10:48,772 You know, this never would have happened 311 00:10:48,773 --> 00:10:50,274 if we were a charter school. 312 00:10:50,275 --> 00:10:52,401 They're allowed to solicit donations all they want. 313 00:10:52,402 --> 00:10:54,611 Oh, my God, Jacob, you beautiful genius. 314 00:10:54,612 --> 00:10:56,530 That's it. We become a charter school. 315 00:10:56,531 --> 00:10:58,198 Just for a little bit, and then we change back. 316 00:10:58,199 --> 00:10:59,408 Okay, how the hell do we do that? 317 00:10:59,409 --> 00:11:01,577 One step ahead of you. 318 00:11:01,578 --> 00:11:05,706 "How to become a charter school." 319 00:11:05,707 --> 00:11:07,875 Make an account? Never mind. 320 00:11:07,876 --> 00:11:09,543 Hey, Mr. C, can I borrow this? 321 00:11:09,544 --> 00:11:10,794 Sure, bud. All yours. 322 00:11:10,795 --> 00:11:11,962 Mr. Johnson: I got it. 323 00:11:11,963 --> 00:11:14,131 I'll interview for principal, get the job. 324 00:11:14,132 --> 00:11:16,216 Then we'll need a new janitor. 325 00:11:16,217 --> 00:11:17,634 Ava applies for the position. 326 00:11:17,635 --> 00:11:19,052 And then... 327 00:11:19,053 --> 00:11:20,470 What are we trying to do again? 328 00:11:20,471 --> 00:11:23,682 Oh, you know, maybe it is just time 329 00:11:23,683 --> 00:11:26,226 that we accept the things we cannot change. 330 00:11:26,227 --> 00:11:28,145 [ Bangs table ] I can't accept that. 331 00:11:28,146 --> 00:11:30,439 Okay, there might be one thing. 332 00:11:30,440 --> 00:11:31,899 What? What? 333 00:11:31,900 --> 00:11:33,775 It's the Schemmenti Diversion. 334 00:11:33,776 --> 00:11:35,319 It's an old family secret. 335 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:37,487 I'm gonna need a dozen balaclava, a tray of baklava, 336 00:11:37,488 --> 00:11:39,573 an ice cream truck, and a boatload of zip ties, 337 00:11:39,574 --> 00:11:41,783 and the grace of God. 338 00:11:41,784 --> 00:11:42,784 We in? Yeah. 339 00:11:42,785 --> 00:11:44,119 Jacob: Let's do it. 340 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:46,538 First we get him into a clown wig. 341 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:48,457 I was up all night trying to figure this out, 342 00:11:48,458 --> 00:11:50,125 but I think we'll be able to have all of our classes 343 00:11:50,126 --> 00:11:51,210 covered while our teachers are suspended. 344 00:11:52,587 --> 00:11:54,546 Look, I do wish Ava was here, 345 00:11:54,547 --> 00:11:56,673 but getting to do all of this problem-solving 346 00:11:56,674 --> 00:11:59,593 and decision-making in support of the entire school 347 00:11:59,594 --> 00:12:02,387 is starting to make me remember 348 00:12:02,388 --> 00:12:04,724 why I wanted to be principal in the first place. 349 00:12:06,476 --> 00:12:10,270 You want a high five? I don't give those. 350 00:12:10,271 --> 00:12:12,272 By the way, your paycheck arrived. 351 00:12:12,273 --> 00:12:13,149 Oh. 352 00:12:17,612 --> 00:12:19,279 God damn! 353 00:12:19,280 --> 00:12:21,615 Never seen a check like that before, huh? 354 00:12:21,616 --> 00:12:24,159 No, I have not. 355 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:26,286 Okay, I picked up the five dozen balloons. 356 00:12:26,287 --> 00:12:27,871 Did you pay in cash? 'Cause we can't leave a paper trail. 357 00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:29,581 Why did I need to buy 88 gumballs? 358 00:12:29,582 --> 00:12:31,541 Janine, please tell me you blew the bubble, 359 00:12:31,542 --> 00:12:33,168 'cause I'm not doing it for you again. 360 00:12:33,169 --> 00:12:36,171 Important thing, the oxygen tank taps out after 30 minutes. 361 00:12:36,172 --> 00:12:37,464 Right. Got it? 362 00:12:37,465 --> 00:12:39,883 This just might work out. Okay, let's do it. 363 00:12:39,884 --> 00:12:41,593 [ Students chanting "Save our teachers!" ] 364 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:43,136 - Okay. - Is it recess? 365 00:12:43,137 --> 00:12:45,555 You all think your plan is so clever? 366 00:12:45,556 --> 00:12:47,683 Guess what, smarties. It's gonna backfire. 367 00:12:47,684 --> 00:12:49,309 Oh, my God, there's a rat amongst us. 368 00:12:49,310 --> 00:12:51,019 A walkout's not gonna change our decision. 369 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:53,188 Wait, what? Uh, a walkout? 370 00:12:53,189 --> 00:12:54,940 Brandon, what-- what is going on? 371 00:12:54,941 --> 00:12:56,400 We're protesting, Mr. C. 372 00:12:56,401 --> 00:12:58,068 We can't let you guys take that L. 373 00:12:58,069 --> 00:12:59,611 Melissa: Aww! 374 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:01,738 They're peacefully protesting. 375 00:13:01,739 --> 00:13:03,074 I'm just-- 376 00:13:06,119 --> 00:13:09,204 Okay, I hear you, 377 00:13:09,205 --> 00:13:12,249 I see you, and I respect you. 378 00:13:12,250 --> 00:13:14,084 But please do not walk out 379 00:13:14,085 --> 00:13:15,544 and make this the worst day of my job. 380 00:13:15,545 --> 00:13:18,046 The district will be here shortly to quell-- 381 00:13:18,047 --> 00:13:23,093 to listen to you and your needs shortly. 382 00:13:23,094 --> 00:13:25,262 [ Students cheering ] 383 00:13:25,263 --> 00:13:27,097 Okay, I'm gonna go call Ava. 384 00:13:27,098 --> 00:13:29,182 Barbara: Alright, alright. 385 00:13:29,183 --> 00:13:31,351 Alright, the clock is ticking. 386 00:13:31,352 --> 00:13:33,020 They have 29 minutes of oxygen left. 387 00:13:33,021 --> 00:13:34,397 Uh, um... We should get them. 388 00:13:36,816 --> 00:13:40,527 We love how passionate you all are about your school, 389 00:13:40,528 --> 00:13:42,320 which is why we thought it would be a good idea 390 00:13:42,321 --> 00:13:45,699 to have this forum, which just so happens to coincide 391 00:13:45,700 --> 00:13:47,534 with you wanting to walk out of the school. 392 00:13:47,535 --> 00:13:49,536 Rick: We are here to listen. 393 00:13:49,537 --> 00:13:51,163 For 30 seconds at a time. 394 00:13:51,164 --> 00:13:52,706 Well, thank you for hearing us out. 395 00:13:52,707 --> 00:13:55,459 Um, if anyone would like to speak, just stand up, I guess. 396 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:57,794 Well said. Next speaker. 397 00:13:57,795 --> 00:14:00,505 [ Voice breaking ] Ava and these teachers are my closest friends. 398 00:14:00,506 --> 00:14:01,757 Oh, not this again. 399 00:14:01,758 --> 00:14:03,091 I love them, 400 00:14:03,092 --> 00:14:04,593 and they challenge me to be better every day. 401 00:14:04,594 --> 00:14:07,220 Really? Morton is the ace up your sleeve? 402 00:14:07,221 --> 00:14:08,805 Knew I should've went to the club. 403 00:14:08,806 --> 00:14:10,474 Look, the kids did it, okay? 404 00:14:10,475 --> 00:14:12,893 We had a slightly more complicated plan, 405 00:14:12,894 --> 00:14:14,269 but I think this one is better. 406 00:14:14,270 --> 00:14:15,312 It's just like I tell my wife. 407 00:14:15,313 --> 00:14:17,773 Sorry, my ex-ex-wife. 408 00:14:17,774 --> 00:14:19,274 Janine: Oh, my God. I say, look-- 409 00:14:19,275 --> 00:14:21,109 Okay, I think we got it, Morton. Thanks. 410 00:14:21,110 --> 00:14:23,487 Our teachers do everything. What do y'all do? 411 00:14:23,488 --> 00:14:25,489 [ Students shouting ] 412 00:14:25,490 --> 00:14:27,449 Aren't y'all the ones that took our archery equipment? 413 00:14:27,450 --> 00:14:29,159 How am I supposed to become the next Hawkeye? 414 00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:31,286 Okay, please, please, one at a time. 415 00:14:31,287 --> 00:14:32,621 I was having a hard time, 416 00:14:32,622 --> 00:14:34,539 but these teachers and Principal Coleman 417 00:14:34,540 --> 00:14:36,541 stepped up when I thought no one else cared. 418 00:14:36,542 --> 00:14:39,127 Without them, I don't know where I would be. 419 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:40,712 RJ speaking at a rally? 420 00:14:40,713 --> 00:14:42,005 We have come so far. Yeah. 421 00:14:42,006 --> 00:14:44,299 So moving, right? 422 00:14:44,300 --> 00:14:46,718 Well, the good news, kiddos, 423 00:14:46,719 --> 00:14:50,764 is that your teachers will be back in five business days, 424 00:14:50,765 --> 00:14:54,143 and we are working very hard to find you a new principal. 425 00:14:55,603 --> 00:14:57,354 Excuse me. Have you decided 426 00:14:57,355 --> 00:14:59,189 how much that new principal will be making? 427 00:14:59,190 --> 00:15:02,234 Do you have any idea how much property damage 428 00:15:02,235 --> 00:15:04,361 can be accomplished in five business days? 429 00:15:04,362 --> 00:15:05,821 Really? Really? 430 00:15:05,822 --> 00:15:07,614 Nothing that you have heard from these students 431 00:15:07,615 --> 00:15:09,574 or the faculty matter to you? 432 00:15:09,575 --> 00:15:10,992 No. 433 00:15:10,993 --> 00:15:14,287 So if everyone is done feeling heard... 434 00:15:14,288 --> 00:15:15,455 [ Murmuring ] 435 00:15:15,456 --> 00:15:17,124 Good. Great, okay. 436 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:18,917 Ava: Janine, we lost. 437 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:21,419 It happens. To you all the time. 438 00:15:21,420 --> 00:15:23,255 No, no, no, no, no. Maybe if we, um... 439 00:15:23,256 --> 00:15:24,589 I think we-- we can probably-- 440 00:15:24,590 --> 00:15:27,300 Janine, it's over. 441 00:15:27,301 --> 00:15:29,469 [ Door opens ] Tariq: On your left. 442 00:15:29,470 --> 00:15:32,013 [ Murmuring ] 443 00:15:32,014 --> 00:15:35,392 My bad. I meant my left. Uh, y'all's right. 444 00:15:35,393 --> 00:15:38,603 As the PTA, we will not stand by 445 00:15:38,604 --> 00:15:40,897 while y'all are hurting our children's education 446 00:15:40,898 --> 00:15:42,357 with this nonsense. 447 00:15:42,358 --> 00:15:44,776 You can say that again. 448 00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:47,737 As the B.L.A.C.K.S., we've seen firsthand 449 00:15:47,738 --> 00:15:51,658 how Miss Coleman has transformed this rundown elementary school 450 00:15:51,659 --> 00:15:53,910 into an unpredictable music venue. 451 00:15:53,911 --> 00:15:55,829 And I speak for the local businesses 452 00:15:55,830 --> 00:15:58,957 when I say that we have seen the positive changes 453 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:00,375 that this school and its leadership 454 00:16:00,376 --> 00:16:03,253 has contributed to this community. 455 00:16:03,254 --> 00:16:06,173 They supported us during the SEPTA strike, 456 00:16:06,174 --> 00:16:07,549 so we are here to support them! 457 00:16:07,550 --> 00:16:09,801 [ Cheering ] 458 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:15,432 Perhaps this whole issue can be put to bed by a white savior. 459 00:16:15,433 --> 00:16:18,977 Well, uh, as someone who has bribed thousands of people 460 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:21,396 across this fair city, this was the only place 461 00:16:21,397 --> 00:16:23,607 that those bribes benefited children 462 00:16:23,608 --> 00:16:25,692 and not corrupt officials. 463 00:16:25,693 --> 00:16:27,444 - He's not wrong. - Okay. 464 00:16:27,445 --> 00:16:29,487 Oh, my gosh, guys, the community is coming together, 465 00:16:29,488 --> 00:16:31,364 and we didn't even have to trick them. 466 00:16:31,365 --> 00:16:32,824 Good afternoon. 467 00:16:32,825 --> 00:16:35,577 How many damn doors do we have in this gym? 468 00:16:35,578 --> 00:16:37,996 Wasn't Crystal the one that ratted us out to the district? 469 00:16:37,997 --> 00:16:39,789 Yup. She must be here to finish the job. 470 00:16:39,790 --> 00:16:42,417 Mm, just when we almost had the board on our side. 471 00:16:42,418 --> 00:16:44,711 Soror. 472 00:16:44,712 --> 00:16:46,630 - Boar-ord. - Oh, no. 473 00:16:46,631 --> 00:16:48,715 Although I've had my differences in the past 474 00:16:48,716 --> 00:16:51,051 with Principal Coleman... Ava: You don't say. 475 00:16:51,052 --> 00:16:53,136 You're my number-one hater, and I have a lot. 476 00:16:53,137 --> 00:16:56,723 [ Sighs ] Myself and these other principals know 477 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:59,684 that no one fights harder for their school than Ava 478 00:16:59,685 --> 00:17:01,102 and these educators. 479 00:17:01,103 --> 00:17:02,979 Any school in this district 480 00:17:02,980 --> 00:17:05,273 would be lucky to have these teachers 481 00:17:05,274 --> 00:17:07,984 and a principal like Ava. 482 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:09,736 And if you think differently, 483 00:17:09,737 --> 00:17:12,822 then you don't know what's best for your own district. 484 00:17:12,823 --> 00:17:14,824 [ Cheers and applause ] 485 00:17:14,825 --> 00:17:17,035 Bring them back! 486 00:17:17,036 --> 00:17:20,497 All: Bring them back! Bring them back! 487 00:17:20,498 --> 00:17:21,998 Stop the chant! 488 00:17:21,999 --> 00:17:25,919 So, after hearing the community's thoughtful thoughts, 489 00:17:25,920 --> 00:17:28,421 we have decided we have no choice 490 00:17:28,422 --> 00:17:31,675 but to go forward with our original plan, 491 00:17:31,676 --> 00:17:36,388 which was to reinstate Ava and her band of teachers. 492 00:17:36,389 --> 00:17:38,266 [ Cheers and applause ] 493 00:17:44,772 --> 00:17:45,814 [ Up-tempo music plays ] And slide... 494 00:17:45,815 --> 00:17:47,607 Ooh, they tried it, 495 00:17:47,608 --> 00:17:51,403 but my record, like my spirit, remains unsullied. 496 00:17:51,404 --> 00:17:53,822 Uh-huh. Now, when are all these people gonna go home? 497 00:17:53,823 --> 00:17:56,324 I don't know, but I have an ice cream truck to return 498 00:17:56,325 --> 00:17:58,618 and a bunch of baklava to eat. 499 00:17:58,619 --> 00:18:02,038 I wanted to thank you guys for seeing this through. 500 00:18:02,039 --> 00:18:03,331 It really means a lot to me. 501 00:18:03,332 --> 00:18:05,083 You're welcome. It was worth it. 502 00:18:05,084 --> 00:18:07,752 Agreed. You, ma'am, are worth the sacrifice. 503 00:18:07,753 --> 00:18:10,505 Mm-hmm. I really am, aren't I? 504 00:18:10,506 --> 00:18:13,258 Like, if it wasn't for how good and wonderful 505 00:18:13,259 --> 00:18:16,303 and impactful I am, you'd have nothing to fight for. 506 00:18:16,304 --> 00:18:18,054 So I guess I got to thank myself, too. 507 00:18:18,055 --> 00:18:20,807 Yeah. There it is. 508 00:18:20,808 --> 00:18:24,144 Don't you think we ought to nip this line dancing in the bud? 509 00:18:24,145 --> 00:18:25,895 Yeah, Jacob, get over there and start dancing. 510 00:18:25,896 --> 00:18:27,439 That'll let the air out of their tires. 511 00:18:27,440 --> 00:18:29,816 Uh, looks like Miles already has that covered. 512 00:18:29,817 --> 00:18:32,402 Barbara: Can't unsee it. I can't unsee it. Wow. 513 00:18:32,403 --> 00:18:33,820 Goodness. Good night. 514 00:18:33,821 --> 00:18:35,613 Oh, also, my internal clock 515 00:18:35,614 --> 00:18:37,198 has gotten used to sleeping in till 10:00, 516 00:18:37,199 --> 00:18:40,493 so I'll be late until I can reset that. 517 00:18:40,494 --> 00:18:42,871 Ooh, it is good to have you back, friend. 518 00:18:42,872 --> 00:18:43,955 What's that? 519 00:18:43,956 --> 00:18:45,291 I mean Principal Coleman. 520 00:18:47,835 --> 00:18:51,129 Ava, congratulations. 521 00:18:51,130 --> 00:18:53,173 I'm glad to see this all worked out. 522 00:18:53,174 --> 00:18:54,883 Well, you sure have a lot of time 523 00:18:54,884 --> 00:18:56,384 to keep popping up at this school. 524 00:18:56,385 --> 00:18:59,220 I'm just happy to see you got a second chance. 525 00:18:59,221 --> 00:19:01,514 Yeah, but see, I got a second chance 526 00:19:01,515 --> 00:19:03,808 because I was actually good at my first chance. 527 00:19:03,809 --> 00:19:05,019 Fair enough. 528 00:19:08,022 --> 00:19:10,857 I hope you know that... 529 00:19:10,858 --> 00:19:13,610 I'm proud of you. 530 00:19:13,611 --> 00:19:16,613 Even if I wasn't always there. 531 00:19:16,614 --> 00:19:18,990 Thank you. 532 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:21,826 I'm around if you need anything. 533 00:19:21,827 --> 00:19:23,244 What, for, like, a haircut? 534 00:19:23,245 --> 00:19:24,954 Can you do a bob? No. 535 00:19:24,955 --> 00:19:27,374 [ Chuckles ] 536 00:19:27,375 --> 00:19:29,626 I just mean... 537 00:19:29,627 --> 00:19:31,545 anything. 538 00:19:37,927 --> 00:19:39,803 [ Chuckles ] The power's addicting, isn't it? 539 00:19:39,804 --> 00:19:41,054 I was just keeping it warm for you. 540 00:19:41,055 --> 00:19:42,389 Ew. 541 00:19:42,390 --> 00:19:43,556 Now, what is that? 542 00:19:43,557 --> 00:19:45,558 Uh, lumbar support for your lower back. 543 00:19:45,559 --> 00:19:46,643 You can keep it if you want. 544 00:19:46,644 --> 00:19:47,936 Get a core. Do a sit-up. 545 00:19:47,937 --> 00:19:49,938 I don't need that. 546 00:19:49,939 --> 00:19:51,731 I did want to say, 547 00:19:51,732 --> 00:19:54,192 thanks for holding down the place while I was gone. 548 00:19:54,193 --> 00:19:56,486 I heard you did a great job. 549 00:19:56,487 --> 00:19:58,697 Thank you. I enjoyed it. 550 00:19:58,698 --> 00:20:01,658 I can tell. You practically moved into the place. 551 00:20:01,659 --> 00:20:03,911 Well, I'll, um, leave you to it. 552 00:20:12,628 --> 00:20:14,504 Well, Dia, looks like this is it. 553 00:20:14,505 --> 00:20:15,964 You got fired, too? 554 00:20:15,965 --> 00:20:17,424 N-No. I-I'm just-- 555 00:20:17,425 --> 00:20:19,467 Then what do you want a tearful goodbye for? 556 00:20:19,468 --> 00:20:20,677 Y'all deserve each other. 557 00:20:20,678 --> 00:20:22,179 See you next week. 558 00:20:28,227 --> 00:20:29,769 Very good. I'm here. 559 00:20:29,770 --> 00:20:31,521 Why? 560 00:20:31,522 --> 00:20:33,481 Well, Greg said that y'all needed some teachers, 561 00:20:33,482 --> 00:20:35,650 so here I am. 562 00:20:35,651 --> 00:20:38,194 Yeah, but that was only for if we were suspended, 563 00:20:38,195 --> 00:20:39,195 which we were not. 564 00:20:39,196 --> 00:20:42,031 But you were there. 565 00:20:42,032 --> 00:20:44,534 Ohh. 566 00:20:44,535 --> 00:20:46,369 Yeah, so I was actually kind of looking forward 567 00:20:46,370 --> 00:20:48,163 to having some time off. 568 00:20:48,164 --> 00:20:51,791 And secretly, I would have loved sitting at home 569 00:20:51,792 --> 00:20:54,419 catching up on the Kate Hudson show. 570 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:58,631 Oh, I just love it when they come dancing down the hallway. Jennifer. 571 00:20:58,632 --> 00:21:01,259 So we figured, you know, since Tariq's here, hey... 572 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:03,219 Alright, y'all, my name is Tariq, 573 00:21:03,220 --> 00:21:05,388 but you can call me Mr. Coach Temple. 574 00:21:05,389 --> 00:21:06,598 I'm gonna be real up front with y'all. 575 00:21:06,599 --> 00:21:08,016 I don't remember nothing that I learned 576 00:21:08,017 --> 00:21:09,517 before the age of 12, okay? 577 00:21:09,518 --> 00:21:12,228 So I need somebody here to tell me 578 00:21:12,229 --> 00:21:14,898 how to craft a text message to my landlord 579 00:21:14,899 --> 00:21:16,149 asking for a rent reduction. 580 00:21:16,150 --> 00:21:17,860 Real quick with the hands. Come on. 581 00:21:20,321 --> 00:21:23,365 Don't hurt yourself. Where they at?