Series synopsis
Bad Teacher is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on April 24, 2014. It ended on July 26, 2014. It was created by Hilary Winston. It stars Ari Graynor, Sara Gilbert, Ryan Hansen and Sara Rodier.
An always inappropriate, fearless and unapologetic former trophy wife masquerades as a teacher in order to find a new man after her wealthy husband leaves her penniless.
Premise
An always inappropriate, fearless and unapologetic former trophy wife masquerades as a teacher in order to find a new man after her wealthy husband leaves her penniless.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ari Graynor as Meredith Davis
- Sara Gilbert as Irene
- Ryan Hansen as Joel Kotsky
- Sara Rodier as Lily
- Kristin Davis as Ginny
- David Alan Grier as Carl Gaines
- Seth Lucas Bowen as Noah
- Yara Shahidi as Jalissa
Supporting cast
- Ava Allan as Bella
- Josh Casaubon as Dr. Grant
- Madison De La Garza as Kelsey
- Bailey Gambertoglio as Jamie
- Caitlin Kimball as Kim Superfine
Guest cast
- Tom Parker as Dashing Music Teacher
- Robert Daniel Sloan as Chubby Twin
- Dartanian Sloan as Twin #2
- Richard Kind as Brie's Husband
- John Getz as Howard
- Ptolemy Slocum as Nerdy Dad
- Ken Marino as Mike
- Paul Lieberstein as Evaluator
- Anthony Keyvan as Parker
- Noah Weisberg as Patrick
- Brian Baumgartner as Officer Edmund
- Mark Cuban as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | April 24, 2014 | July 26, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Former trophy wife Meredith Davis seeks a return to a life of leisure and luxury by posing as a teacher at an upscale elementary school to meet the students' rich, single fathers and land one to marry. However, her plan hits a major snag and she faces exposure when her unconventional and mostly unsuitable teaching methods raise the suspicions of a fellow faculty member. |
April 24, 2014 |
| 2 |
Daddy Issues Meredith sets her sights on dating her student Bronwen's wealthy father, but hits a roadblock when Bronwen won't give her permission to go out with him. |
May 1, 2014 |
| 3 |
Evaluation Day When the faculty faces district teacher evaluations, Principal Carl asks Meredith to assist Ginny with student engagement. Meanwhile, Lily tries to convince Irene that Meredith is taking advantage of her friendship. |
May 8, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2014 |
| Last aired | July 26, 2014 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:30:00 |