Series synopsis
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide is an American comedy kids television series that premiered on Nickelodeon on September 12, 2004. It ended on June 8, 2007. It was created by Scott Fellows. It stars Devon Werkheiser, Lindsey Shaw, Daniel Curtis Lee and Jim J. Bullock.
The whacky adventures of Ned Bigby and his best pals Moze and Cookie at James K. Polk Middle School, as "every-kid" Ned shatters the fourth wall to share tips and tricks on navigating middle school or junior high hurdles. Ned's not super cool, and he has no superpowers. He is, however, witty, well-groomed, upbeat and self-aware. Moreover, with more than a little help from his two best friends, he's equipped to conquer middle school minefields. From crushing bullies to crushes, from off- the-wall ...
Premise
The whacky adventures of Ned Bigby and his best pals Moze and Cookie at James K. Polk Middle School, as "every-kid" Ned shatters the fourth wall to share tips and tricks on navigating middle school or junior high hurdles. Ned's not super cool, and he has no superpowers. He is, however, witty, well-groomed, upbeat and self-aware. Moreover, with more than a little help from his two best friends, he's equipped to conquer middle school minefields. From crushing bullies to crushes, from off- the-wall, mean and cool teachers to pop quizzes, elections and detentions, Ned knows that nothing, including the seventh grade, is as bad as it seems, and friendship matters most.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Devon Werkheiser as Ned Bigby
- Lindsey Shaw as Jennifer 'Moze' Mosely
- Daniel Curtis Lee as Simon 'Cookie' Nelson-Cook
- Jim J. Bullock as Mr. Monroe
Guest cast
- Daran Norris as Gordy
- Shelbie Bruce as Patty
- Alan Thicke as Hal E. Burton
- Don Creech as Mr. Sweeney
- Josh Server as Speedy Delivery Guy
- Judy Tenuta as Mrs. Holler
- Spencer Locke as Bitsy Johnson
- Vincent Martella as Scoop
- Carmelo Anthony as Carmelo Anthony
- Corbin Bleu as Spencer
- Melissa Peterman as Mrs. Splitz
- Romeo as Romeo
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 55 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 12, 2004 | February 19, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 20 | October 1, 2005 | June 3, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 22 | September 24, 2006 | June 8, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Guide to: The First Day & Lockers First Day: It's the first day of school, and Ned and Cookie discover Moze has taken Cooking instead of Art to separate herself from the guys for once. Lockers: When Ned's new locker neighbor gives him a bad rep, he searches for a new locker. Moze tries to use her locker to make new friends that are girls, but ends up competing with Suzie Crabgrass. |
September 12, 2004 |
| 2 |
Guide to: Bathrooms & Project Partners Bathrooms: Cookie tries to hold using the bathroom but gets stuck in the girls' room. Moze puts Ned's name on a bathroom stall, and someone puts kissy lips next to it. Project Partners: Moze must choose a partner for Social Studies. Ned and Cookie's baby is kidnapped. |
September 19, 2004 |
| 3 |
Guide to: Detention & Teachers Teachers: Ned clashes with Mr. Sweeney and realizes how to get an A, by doing the work! Moze has a new student teacher in math who she devises a plan with so the class with listen after it has gone crazy. Cookie is distracted by the beautiful Ms. Enstile and tries to control his affection toward her. Detentions: Ned, Cookie and Moze are sent to detention. |
September 26, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Guide to: New Semester & Electives New Semester: Ned seeks his first kiss from Suzie Crabgrass which is on his "new semester list", but first he enlists Moze's help to break up Suzie and Loomer. By breaking them up Ned would have Suzie. Meanwhile, Cookie starts the new semester with a new super cool look and becomes a bully. Electives: Ned, Moze and Cookie try out different electives so they can finally get a class together and score an easy "A." |
October 1, 2005 |
| 2 |
Guide to: Pep Rallies & Lunch Pep Rallies: Ned becomes school mascot Wolfie, so he can miss class. Moze struggles to give a peppy speech and Cookie tries to spice it up with his own Super Cookie halftime stunt! Together they realize the true meaning of pep rallies isn't about cheerleaders and jocks, but it can be about getting you in spirit with normal people. Lunch: Ned tries to stop "One Bite" who's taking is lunch and eating it in "one bite." After devising a plan with hot sauce, Ned is sure "One Bite" won't steal his lunch anymore. Moze wonders why Suzie doesn't want to sit with her at lunch. Moze tries everything she can possibly think of, yet none of it works. Cookie panics after lunch lady predicts doom. |
October 8, 2005 |
| 3 |
Guide to: School Clubs & Video Projects Video Projects - Ned and Cookie team up to make the ultimate video project. But the ultimate video project is easier said, than done. Moze makes a documentary about Mr. Wright, who's acting way too cool and not himself. School Clubs - Ned tries to stop Missy's Popular Club. Ned feels it is taking over the school and that Missy thinks everybody is a nerd. Moze and Suzie compete in every single club to be the best but it backfires and they get kicked out. So they have only one club left to choose from. Which club will they join? Cookie starts his own club, the Archaeology Club which helps Ned get into Missy's club and bring him all around the school. |
October 15, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Guide to: New Grade & Dodgeball New Grade: Ned accidentally becomes the new class bully, while Moze deals with a not-so-friendly new English Teacher. Cookie tries to get to know the new no-braces, non-sniffling Lisa Zemo. <p> Dodgeball: Ned must battle the dark side, Loomer and his ‘secret weapon’ in a dodgeball game, and he must do it without Moze, the best player in school! |
September 24, 2006 |
| 2 |
Guide to: Reading & Principals Reading: Ned tries ways to avoid his reading assignments, and Moze starts a girls-only book club that Cookie desperately wants to be in it. Principals: Principal Pal is retiring. It’s up to Ned, Moze and Cookie to find a new replacement, or VP Crubbs will get the job. |
October 1, 2006 |
| 3 |
Guide to: Popularity & Stressin' Out A new popularity list is posted – Missy "helps" Ned become popular so that he can ask Suzie out; Moze is in the top 10, but she does not like being popular; Cookie tries to find the list maker so that he can be made more popular. Ned becomes stressed that Suzie has another boyfriend; Moze becomes stressed that she will end up like iTeacher; Cookie competes with his rival Evelyn Kwong for the best test grade. |
October 15, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nickelodeon |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 2004 |
| Last aired | June 8, 2007 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:00:00 |