Ep 9. Computer Labs/Backpacks

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide follows the humorous antics of middle school student Ned Bigby as he navigates the ups and downs of everyday school life. In season 1 episode 9, titled "Computer Labs/Backpacks," Ned focuses on helping his fellow students survive two major aspects of school life: the computer lab and carrying a backpack.

The episode begins with Ned discovering that the school's computer lab is a hotbed of chaos and stress. Students are constantly bickering over computer time, printers are always running out of ink, and the lab rules seem to come straight out of a totalitarian regime. To make matters worse, Ned's nemesis, Billy Loomer, seems to have staked his claim on the lab's most coveted computer station, the one that's closest to the air conditioning vent.

Ned decides to take matters into his own hands and create a survival guide for the computer lab. He recruits his two best friends, Moze and Cookie, to help him out. Together, they come up with a list of tips for navigating the lab, such as arriving early to secure a good computer, bringing your own headphones, and making friends with the lab monitor to get insider information on printer refill times. They also devise a plan to distract Billy Loomer so that they can snag his coveted computer station.

Meanwhile, Ned's other friend, a backpack-wearing janitor named Gordy, is having trouble with his own school survival issue: carrying a heavy backpack. He confides in Ned that his back pain is getting worse every day, but he can't afford to see a doctor. Ned decides to help Gordy out by creating a backpack survival guide, complete with tips for properly fitting your backpack, organizing your belongings, and using a rolling cart for heavier loads.

As Ned and his friends put their survival guides into action, hilarity ensues. They try to distract Billy Loomer with a fake spider, accidentally spill hot coffee on the lab monitor, and almost get caught sneaking into the computer lab after hours. Meanwhile, Gordy tests out Ned's backpack tips by strapping himself to a wooden board and having Cookie push him down the hallway.

In the end, Ned's survival guides prove successful. Students are able to navigate the computer lab with ease, and Gordy no longer has back pain thanks to his newfound backpack knowledge. Ned even manages to win over Billy Loomer by sharing his coveted computer station with him, earning him a begrudging respect from his former enemy.

Overall, "Computer Labs/Backpacks" is a hilarious episode of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide that showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of middle schoolers. It's a must-watch for anyone who has ever struggled with carrying a heavy backpack or navigating a crowded computer lab.