Saved by the Bell 1989
“Welcome to California's hippest high school”
What is Saved by the Bell?
Saved by the Bell is an American television teen sitcom created by Sam Bobrick for NBC. The series was produced by Peter Engel Productions and NBC Productions and aired from August 20, 1989, to May 22, 1993.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 86
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 20, 1989
- Last aired
- May 22, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Family, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
Buy
Stream
With ads
Buy
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 86 episodes and an average 23-minute runtime.
Trailer
Overview
Saved by the Bell is an American television teen sitcom created by Sam Bobrick for NBC. The series was produced by Peter Engel Productions and NBC Productions and aired from August 20, 1989, to May 22, 1993. The program follows a lovable schemer named Zack Morris as he leads his friends on various adventures at California's Bayside High School. Throughout the series, the group of friends navigates the challenges of high school life, including relationships, final exams, school dances, and breakups. Their antics frequently frustrate their principal, Mr. Richard Belding, who makes a consistent effort to keep the students in check. As a family and comedy production, the show depicts the daily experiences of these students within their academic environment. The series is recognized for its focus on the social and personal dynamics of its teenage characters during their time at the school. It remains a notable example of the teen sitcom genre from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Should you watch it?
“A lovable schemer and his friends navigate the highs and lows of life at Bayside High School.”
- relatable high school experiences
- dynamic character interactions
- repetitive plot structures
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms focused on high school friendships and antics.
The series features lighthearted themes suitable for a general audience.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Saved by the Bell — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is Saved by the Bell worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Dancing to the Max Aug 20, 1989
- E2 The Lisa Card Aug 28, 1989
- E3 The Gift Sep 8, 1989
- E4 Fatal Distraction Sep 9, 1989
- E5 Screech's Woman Sep 16, 1989
- E6 Aloha Slater Sep 23, 1989
- E7 The Substitute Sep 30, 1989
- E8 Cream for a Day Oct 7, 1989
- E9 Pinned to the Mat Oct 14, 1989
- E10 Beauty and the Screech Oct 21, 1989
- E11 The Friendship Business Nov 4, 1989
- E12 The Mamas and the Papas Nov 11, 1989
- E13 The Election Nov 18, 1989
- E14 The Zack Tapes Dec 2, 1989
- E15 King of the Hill Dec 9, 1989
- E16 Save That Tiger Dec 16, 1989
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 The Prom Sep 8, 1990
- E2 Zack's War Sep 15, 1990
- E3 Save the Max Sep 22, 1990
- E4 Driver's Education Sep 29, 1990
- E5 House Party Oct 6, 1990
- E6 Blind Dates Oct 13, 1990
- E7 Rent-a-Pop Oct 20, 1990
- E8 Miss Bayside Oct 27, 1990
- E9 Jessie's Song Nov 3, 1990
- E10 Model Students Nov 10, 1990
- E11 1-900-CRUSHED Nov 17, 1990
- E12 Close Encounters Of The Nerd Kind Nov 23, 1990
- E13 Running Zack Nov 24, 1990
- E14 The Babysitters Dec 1, 1990
- E15 The Fabulous Belding Boys Dec 9, 1990
- E16 From Nurse to Worse Dec 15, 1990
- E17 Breaking Up is Hard to Undo Dec 16, 1990
- E18 Glee Club Dec 23, 1990
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Last Dance Sep 14, 1991
- E2 Zack's Birthday Party Sep 14, 1991
- E3 The Aftermath Sep 21, 1991
- E4 The Game Sep 21, 1991
- E5 Operation Zack Sep 28, 1991
- E6 Fourth of July Sep 28, 1991
- E7 Check Your Mate Oct 5, 1991
- E8 My Boyfriend's Back Oct 5, 1991
- E9 Fake I.D.'s Oct 19, 1991
- E10 Boss Lady Oct 19, 1991
- E11 Pipe Dreams Oct 26, 1991
- E12 The Last Weekend Oct 26, 1991
- E13 The Wicked Stepbrother (1) Nov 2, 1991
- E14 The Wicked Stepbrother (2) Nov 2, 1991
- E15 Date Auction Nov 9, 1991
- E16 All in the Mall Nov 9, 1991
- E17 S.A.T.'s Nov 16, 1991
- E18 Palm Springs Weekend (1) Nov 16, 1991
- E19 Palm Springs Weekend (2) Nov 23, 1991
- E20 Hold Me Tight Nov 23, 1991
- E21 No Hope With Dope Nov 30, 1991
- E22 Rockumentary Nov 30, 1991
- E23 Cut Day Dec 7, 1991
- E24 Home For Christmas (1) Dec 7, 1991
- E25 Home for Christmas (2) Dec 14, 1991
- E26 Mystery Weekend Dec 21, 1991
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Fight Sep 12, 1992
- E2 Student-Teacher Week Sep 12, 1992
- E3 Screech's Spaghetti Sauce Sep 19, 1992
- E4 The New Girl Sep 19, 1992
- E5 The Bayside Triangle Sep 26, 1992
- E6 Teen Line Sep 26, 1992
- E7 Masquerade Ball Oct 3, 1992
- E8 Day of Detention Oct 3, 1992
- E9 Wrestling With the Future Oct 10, 1992
- E10 Drinking and Driving Oct 10, 1992
- E11 Love Machine Oct 17, 1992
- E12 Class Rings Oct 17, 1992
- E13 Isn't it Romantic? Oct 24, 1992
- E14 The Will Oct 24, 1992
- E15 The Teacher's Strike Oct 31, 1992
- E16 Slater's Sister Oct 31, 1992
- E17 The Senior Prom Nov 7, 1992
- E18 The Video Yearbook Nov 7, 1992
- E19 Screech's Birthday Nov 14, 1992
- E20 Snow White and the Seven Dorks Nov 14, 1992
- E21 Earthquake Nov 21, 1992
- E22 Best Summer of My Life Nov 21, 1992
- E23 Slater's Friend Nov 28, 1992
- E24 School Song Nov 28, 1992
- E25 The Time Capsule Dec 5, 1992
- E26 Graduation May 22, 1993
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series centers on a student named Zack Morris.
What is the setting of the show?
The events take place at Bayside High School in California.
Who is the principal?
The school principal is Mr. Richard Belding.
What kind of situations do the characters face?
They deal with relationships, school dances, final exams, and breakups.
What is the relationship between the students and the principal?
The students frequently frustrate Mr. Belding as he attempts to keep them in check.