Saved by the Bell (1989–1992)
10/10
Story of Zack Morris and his Dreamgirl
17 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
SBTB is the epic saga of a close-knit gang of California High-Schoolers and the ultimate love story that blossoms within. A back and forth battle slowly develops between the two Bayside Alpha-Males, Zack and Slater, (Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Mario Lopez) for the heart of their intended paramour. Along the way we also meet: a neurotic loon, a former radio DJ, an insane 38-year old magician who likes to hang out with teens and pretend to be the owner of any restaurant he visits, an unemployed substitute-teacher who later murdered a stewardess at a campsite on the Snake River, a spaghetti sauce mogul, a restaurant manager who is generous enough to take the time to get to know his new employees, the leader of an international child-exploitation ring masquerading as a fashion photographer, an aging teacher bravely coping with the disappearance of her hearing, a computer salesman with a fetish for dunking bald men in water, a loser dweeb geek nerd twerp untouchable slimeball dufus idiot, and Screech.

As the series progresses Zack and Slater up the ante. In a moment where Slater is measuring higher on the love meter, Zack decides to turn up the heat, pretending that his beloved is not a drug-addicted lunatic but rather a top-notch student at Bayside. The back and forth battle for her tortured heart continues, with Slater generally having the upper hand until the series finale. After another student comes up with the idea to use rap lyrics to make the school play a steaming pile of vulture droppings, the object of Zack and Slater's affection is eventually awarded the lead. After a few kisses with Zack during private rehearsals she makes the series' ultimate climax - her choice of one Mr. A.C. Slater, aka "Studly."

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