Ep 3. Burning Miles

Jack Griffin, a disgraced Harvard philosophy professor, continues to use his students for his own gain in A.P. Bio season 1 episode 3, "Burning Miles."

The episode begins with Jack crossing paths with Miles, one of his students who is on the school's cross country team. Miles is a talented runner, and Jack takes notice of his athleticism. Jack sees Miles as a chance to win a bet he made with another teacher that he can beat the school's cross country team in a race.

Jack convinces Miles to join his own "team," made up of other students who aren't athletes. Jack doesn't care about the race itself, but he sees an opportunity to teach his students a lesson in teamwork and perseverance. However, as the race draws closer, Jack's ulterior motives begin to emerge.

While Jack is focused on winning the bet, the students on his team begin to bond and work together in unexpected ways. One student helps Miles improve his running technique, while another creates a motivational playlist for the team. Even Jack starts to appreciate the students' efforts, admitting that he is proud of them.

In the meantime, Jack's boss at the school, Principal Durbin, is dealing with budget cuts and a potential school closure. He asks Jack to convince a wealthy donor to give money to the school, but Jack is more interested in using the opportunity to get a free steak dinner for himself. Jack takes Miles along to the donor's home, where the teenager's charms win over the donor's daughter. However, when Jack discovers that the donor is a deep-pocketed supporter of his academic rival, he decides to forgo the steak dinner and pitches an alternative idea to the donor. This innovative idea is the result of his at-the-moment thinking, which will eventually go in Jack's favor.

In the end, Jack's team competes in the race against the school's cross country team, with surprising results for both sides. The teamwork and perseverance that Jack aimed to teach his students are on full display, as they support each other throughout the race. Jack learns a valuable lesson about the power of teamwork, and he even delivers an inspiring speech to his students. The closing scene shows a new relationship Jack has formed with Miles outside school.

A.P. Bio season 1 episode 3 is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the talents of the show's cast. Jack Griffin, played by Glenn Howerton, is a complex and flawed character who is nevertheless endearing in his own way. The episode is full of laugh-out-loud moments, witty banter, and unexpected twists. It also has a deeper message about the importance of teamwork and perseverance, which is conveyed in a way that doesn't feel preachy or contrived.

Overall, "Burning Miles" is an entertaining and well-crafted episode that keeps the momentum of the series going. It sets up future storylines and character development while delivering a satisfying standalone episode. Fans of the show will love this episode, and newcomers will find it a great entry point to the series.