Saved by the Bell: The New Class: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Saved by the Bell: The New Class Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Oh, Brother
Sep 7, 1996
Ryan and Screech are heartbroken when Lindsay goes to college and Tommy D moves to Florida. However, new students arrive at Bayside: Ryan's new stepbrother Nicky Farina, beautiful
Unequal Opportunity
Sep 7, 1996
Nicky applies for a job as usher at the cineplex that Rachel works at. The boss, Mr. Dimmick likes him and hires him. It's obvious, though, that Dimmick prefers guys who can talk s
Backstage Pass
Sep 14, 1996
A radio station is holding a dance contest at the mall with a prize of a pair of backstage passes to the MTV Music Awards. Ryan asks Rachel to be his partner but she's teaming up w
Baby Care
Sep 14, 1996
For a health class project, Mr. Belding pairs up the boys and girls and gives each one a computer chip-controlled baby to take care of for a week. Ryan is happy to be paired with R
The Tall and the Short of It
Sep 21, 1996
It's time for the girls to ask the boys out to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Rachel is nervous about it, but Maria goads her into asking out Ryan, who accepts. Eric wants cute and popul
Little Hero
Sep 21, 1996
For a communications class project, the students are assigned to make a video about someone they consider a hero. Eric tries to impress Heather the cheerleader but she' not interes
Student Court
Sep 28, 1996
Mr. Belding and Screech are promoting the ""Rainy Day Indoor Sports Festival,"" with the winning team getting a trip to Catalina Island. Eric is plagued by a tough guy, Bull Grabow
Fall Formal
Sep 28, 1996
Katie is happy when Nicky asks her to the upcoming Fall Formal dance. Maria's date's father will be a chaperone. He's Paul Wilson, a big record producer, and Ryan has a plan to get
Wrestling with Failure
Oct 5, 1996
Ryan tries to lose weight rapidly to make the wrestling team, only to find out he has to wrestle Nicky for the coveted spot.
To Tell the Truth
Oct 5, 1996
The kids are in the middle of tough mid-term exams. Screech convinces Mr. B. to throw a post-mid-term party for the students but actually it will be a surprise 10th anniversary ce
Renaissance Faire
Oct 12, 1996
Mr. Belding and Screech, dressed as a king and his joker, announce that Bayside will hold a Renaissance Faire as a fundraiser. But Ryan gets jealous as Rachel prepares for the Fair
The Last to Know
Oct 12, 1996
Katie and Nicky try to help out Maria's radio show by having them host with her. Unexpectedly, Nicky and Maria develop feelings for each other, which angers his girlfriend, Katie,
The Final Curtain
Oct 19, 1996
Eric befriends an old comedian at the hospital. The comedian dies the night before Eric is set to sing for the hospital's patients.
Hospital Blues
Oct 19, 1996
The gang intern at a local hospital. Eric pretends to be a patient to gain the attention of a female intern. Mr. Belding signs on for a sleep program and Screech constantly prevent
Trash TV
Oct 26, 1996
A reality show is doing a project on the gang to show their responsibilty. They are excited to be on TV until they see their show which portrays them as selfish and irresponsible p
Karate Kids
Oct 26, 1996
The girls sign up for karate classes at the school. While defending Nicky while on their date, Maria protects him from a bully, jeopardizing his manhood.
Vote Screech
Nov 2, 1996
Screech organizes a ""Get Out the Vote' drive at the mall and Ryan has to tell Rachel that she can't sing to save his band.
Campaign Fever
Nov 2, 1996
Rachel needs some extra-curricular credits on her record, so she decides to run for student council president. The Drama Club is rehearsing a production of Bye Bye Birdie, but Mr.
The Wrong Stuff
Nov 9, 1996
The Bayside gang goes to Space Camp for two weeks and fighting ensues over who will be named team leader.
Science Fair
Nov 9, 1996
The annual Bayside Science Fair is coming up and Screech desperately wants to win. Eric may be the school's only hope for winning with his robot duster invention, but Screech insis
The Fifth Wheel
Nov 16, 1996
Katie is the odd person out as everyone pairs up during Space Camp.
The Kiss
Nov 16, 1996
As the Space Camp program comes to a close, the gang encounter students from Deering High School. Ryan accidently kisses Mary Beth and has to find a way to explain it to Rachel.
Balancing Act
Nov 23, 1996
Maria gets a promotion at the Teen Machine, but along with writing a term paper and cheerleader practice, it leaves her little time for her friends. Meanwhile Ryan and Eric plan a
Stealing Screech
Nov 23, 1996
Screech must decide whether he can leave break his attachment to Bayside with all its memories and people he loves for a better paying job offered to him by Valley High's Mr. Huffi
Fire at the Max (1)
Dec 14, 1996
Ryan accidentally burns down the Max after forgetting to turn off the Christmas tree lights.
Fire at the Max (2)
Dec 14, 1996
Former Bayside High pupil A.C. Slater visits the gang at what's left of the Max after the fire and they all share fond memories of how the Max has been a special part of their live