Saved by the Bell Season 2 Episode 1 The Last Year Dance

Zack Morris, Screech Powers, and A.C. Slater returned to Bayside High School for their senior year, along with their friends Kelly Kapowski and Lisa Turtle. In the season two premiere episode, entitled "The Last Year Dance," the gang kicks off the year with a school dance. The episode opens with Zack waking up from a dream where he saved Kelly from a barrage of bad boyfriends. Zack is then reminded that it is the first day of school, and he and Slater race to school to catch up with Kelly and Lisa.

At school, the gang meets up and shares their summer vacation stories. But the conversation quickly turns to the upcoming dance, which they realize will be their last high school dance. Zack, ever the opportunist, decides that they should make the dance unforgettable. He enlists Slater and Screech to help plan the event and they come up with an idea to have a carnival in the school gym. They set out to convince Mr. Belding, the school principal, to let them transform the gym into a carnival.

Meanwhile, the girls have their own plans for the dance. They want to create the perfect promposal for their dates. Kelly wants to ask Zack to the dance in a special way while Lisa wants to ask Slater. Kelly ends up creating a scavenger hunt for Zack, where he has to find clues around the school that will eventually lead him to Kelly and her prom proposal. Lisa, on the other hand, is too nervous to ask Slater directly, so she has her friends convince Slater that he needs to ask her to the dance. The plan works, and both Kelly and Lisa get their dream promposals.

Back to the carnival planning, Mr. Belding is initially hesitant to allow the event. But he eventually agrees after seeing how excited the students are. The gang gets to work transforming the gym into a colorful carnival, complete with games, prizes, and snacks. The dance begins, and the students have a blast playing carnival games and dancing the night away.

The episode continues with various subplots and comedic moments. For instance, Screech gets in trouble for accidentally setting off a fire alarm, and Mr. Belding gets his tie stuck in a cotton candy machine. But as the night comes to a close, the students reflect on their high school years and the memories they've made. Zack delivers a heartfelt speech, reminding his friends that they only have one more year together before going their separate ways after graduation.

"The Last Year Dance" is a classic Saved by the Bell episode that captures the essence of the show's nostalgia and charm. It is a lighthearted and fun-filled episode that viewers of all ages can enjoy. The episode is a testament to the enduring popularity of the show, which has become a cultural icon and a beloved part of television history.