Novak helps a former teacher and mentor obtain a position at the school. The instructor is a recovering alcoholic, while his much-younger wife is still afflicted with the disease.

Novak clashes with Holly Metcalfe, a rebellious senior who doesn't like to follow rules.

It's a hectic Friday and Novak is very pleased to get an invitation to spend the weekend at his former sweetheart's family estate.

Novak and Vane prepare a hero's welcome for a new student, a Russian defector, who's quick to show that he's not easy to get along with.

Charlie Payne, who dropped out three years ago, now has nothing better to do than spend his time hanging around the school grounds.

Novak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Margaret Mumsley, a 75-year old exchange teacher from England.

An inexperienced and frightened substitute teacher has trouble with her first class at Jefferson High.

After numerous complaints that an elderly geometry instructor is no longer an effective teacher, Vane is forced to retire her.

School grounds are quiet in the evening, and darkness was the accomplice of the unknown assailant who attacked assistant principal Jeanne Pagano.

The senior prom at Jefferson High is going to be a flop this year - unless student chairman Gail Andrews starts taking interest in the preparations.

Paul Ryder, a member of the debate squad, decides to take a side in a school bond issue. He becomes passionate in his advocacy and galvanizes the other students to action.