Ep 4. Fieldtrippers

In Bad Teacher season 1 episode 4, titled Fieldtrippers, the recently appointed school guidance counsellor, Joel, is determined to take a different approach while chaperoning the annual field trip. Meredith, the main character and former gold digger turned teacher, is initially skeptical of Joel's seemingly unorthodox methods, but ultimately agrees to let him take the lead.

The field trip takes the class to a local museum, where Joel encourages the students, including Meredith's crush, to let loose and have some fun. As the day goes on, tensions rise between Joel and Meredith as she struggles to strike a balance between discipline and enjoyment. Meanwhile, Ginny, the school's resident mean girl, attempts to stir up trouble by stealing artifacts from the museum.

As the group prepares to head back to school, Joel decides to take an unexpected detour to a local ice cream parlor. While initially hesitant, Meredith eventually embraces the idea and joins in on the fun. However, Ginny's mischievous behavior catches up with her, causing chaos and jeopardizing the success of the field trip.

As the day comes to a close, Meredith and Joel's differing teaching styles come to a head, resulting in a heated argument. However, they ultimately come to an understanding and learn to appreciate each other's methods.

Overall, Bad Teacher season 1 episode 4 offers a humorous and entertaining look at the challenges of organizing a successful field trip, while also exploring the dynamics between teachers with different approaches to education.