Saved by the Bell: We're So Excited! We're So... Scared?

How did Saved by the Bell become one of the most iconic teen shows of the ’90s? Well, first it had to fail as a completely different show. This week, we go back to the beginning with Good Morning, Miss Bliss, the short-lived Disney Channel series that introduced Zack Morris, Screech, Lisa Turtle, and Mr. Belding before everyone inexplicably packed up and moved from Indiana to California. We talk about the show’s strange history, what changed when Miss Bliss became Saved by the Bell, and some of our memories of watching the Bayside gang growing up. Then, we do a full recap and review of “Jessie’s Song,” the infamous episode where Jessie gets hooked on caffeine pills because apparently actual drugs were a bridge too far for NBC on Saturday morning. Does the episode deserve its reputation? Is Zack Morris actually a good friend for once? And how did three little words—“I’m so scared”—become one of the most memorable moments in ’90s television? Megan recalls taking caffeine pills before a test, Steve is impressed by the Hot Sundae's many outfit changes, and we ask whether Zack Morris is indeed trash. Join us for a whole lot of Bayside nostalgia as we find out whether Saved by the Bell still holds up—or if we just ruined our childhood. #SavedByTheBell #GoodMorningMissBliss #JessiesSong #ZackMorris #90sTV #80sTV #SaturdayMorningTV #90sNostalgia #RetroTV #StopRuiningMyChildhood