Bad Teacher
TV Show · Comedy

This edgy single-camera comedy is an adaptation of the hit 2011 feature film of the same name. Ari Graynor stars as an attractive-yet-obnoxious and foul-mouthed woman who is unapologetic about her consistently inappropriate behavior. After her wealthy husband leaves her, the former trophy wife finds herself penniless. She decides to masquerade as a teacher as she searches for a new man to support her. From executive producers Hilary Winston, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller and Michael Lasker.

2014 · 21m
  • 15+
Starring Ari Graynor, Kristin Davis, David Alan Grier
Director Bryan Gordon, Adam Davidson

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    Left penniless by her wealthy ex-husband, Meredith Davis (Ari Graynor) talks her way into a teaching job at a middle school where she organizes a Career Day targeting rich divorced dads.
    18m
  • EPISODE 2
    Daddy Issues
    Meredith (Ari Graynor) sets her sights on dating Bronwen’s (Gracie Kaufman) dad – but has to get her permission first. Joel (Ryan Hansen) helps Irene (Sara Gilbert) navigate the world of online dating.
    18m
  • EPISODE 3
    Evaluation Day
    An important teaching evaluation threatens to cost Meredith (Ari Graynor) her job and Irene’s (Sara Gilbert) loyalty. Joel (Ryan Hansen) vows to help Principal Carl (David Alan Grier) stand up to his bullying ex-wife.
    18m
  • EPISODE 4
    Nix the Fat Week
    As Meredith (Ari Graynor) uses a class fieldtrip to track down a handsome employee of an Internet company, Principal Carl (David Alan Grier) appoints Ginny (Kristin Davis) to fill in for him while he tags along.
    18m
  • EPISODE 5
    The 6th Grade Lock-In
    The annual 6th grade slumber party reveals Meredith’s (Ari Graynor) true feelings for Joel (Ryan Hansen).
    18m
  • EPISODE 6
    Yearbook
    Meredith (Ari Graynor) steps up to help Ginny (Kristin Davis) finish the yearbook and recover from a bad breakup. Principal Carl (David Alan Grier) coaches Kim (Caitlin Kimball) on the Teacher’s Exam.
    18m

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Cast & Crew

  • Ari Graynor
    Meredith Davis
  • Kristin Davis
    Ginny
  • David Alan Grier
    Principal Carl Gaines
  • Sara Gilbert
    Irene
  • Ryan Hansen
    Joel
  • Sara Rodier
    Lily
  • Bryan Gordon
    Director
  • Adam Davidson
    Director
  • Fred Savage
    Director
  • Eric Appel
    Director
  • Ari Graynor
    Producer

About

Bad Teacher

Comedy

This edgy single-camera comedy is an adaptation of the hit 2011 feature film of the same name. Ari Graynor stars as an attractive-yet-obnoxious and foul-mouthed woman who is unapologetic about her consistently inappropriate behavior. After her wealthy husband leaves her, the former trophy wife finds herself penniless. She decides to masquerade as a teacher as she searches for a new man to support her. From executive producers Hilary Winston, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky, Sam Hansen, Jimmy Miller and Michael Lasker.

15+

COMMON SENSE

Comedy's cast appeals, but iffy messages predominate.

Information

Studio
CBS
Released
2014
Rated
TV-14
Region of Origin
United States
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English
Audio

English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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English (CC)

Accessibility

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