The Mentor (18 Mar. 1989)

The unorthodox teaching methods of Miss Bliss' former history teacher comes to conflict with Mr. Belding when he is brought in to substitute for her. Meanwhile, Nikki is the star pitcher ... See full summary »

Director:

Gary Shimokawa

Writers:

Sam Bobrick (creator), Jim Carlson (teleplay),

Stars:

Hayley Mills, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Dennis Haskins

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Hayley Mills	...	Miss Carrie Bliss
Mark-Paul Gosselaar	...	Zack Morris
Dennis Haskins	...	Mr. Richard Belding
Joan Ryan	...	Ms. Tina Paladrino
Lark Voorhies	...	Lisa Turtle
Dustin Diamond	...	Samuel 'Screech' Powers
Heather Hopper	...	Nikki Coleman
Max Battimo	...	Mikey Gonzalez
T.K. Carter	...	Milo Williams
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Robert Donner	...	James Lyman

Storyline

The unorthodox teaching methods of Miss Bliss' former history teacher comes to conflict with Mr. Belding when he is brought in to substitute for her. Meanwhile, Nikki is the star pitcher for the JFK's softball team, but has second thoughts when Lisa tells her to get in touch with her "domestic side."

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Release Date:

18 March 1989 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

NBC Productions, Peter Engel Productions

Did You Know?

Goofs

Mr Lyman says that an Indian battle against the Sioux was fought nearby. However, the Sioux lived in the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Canada. The show's first season was set in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Connections

References Jeopardy! (1984)

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Soundtracks

"The Best Of Times"
Lyrics by Mark Mueller
Music by Charles Fox

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