Ep 8. Miss Bayside

In Saved by the Bell season 3 episode 8, entitled "Miss Bayside," the gang at Bayside High are excited about the annual beauty pageant that is being held. However, over time, it becomes clear that there is a lot more at stake than just the crown as unexpected events unfold.

The episode opens with the school principal Mr. Belding announcing auditions for the annual Bayside beauty pageant. As the girls of Bayside High start to prepare, Zack Morris decides to enter the competition as the first male beauty pageant contestant with ideas of pocketing some easy money from the competition.

During the auditions, the eccentric Miss Simpson, who is the judge of the beauty pageant, arrives and immediately Zack Morris becomes infatuated with her. Miss Simpson tells the contestants that she expects to see a show of talent and wit, apart from beauty, and immediately the girls go into a frenzy rehearsing their talents.

However, things take an unexpected turn as Miss Simpson is kidnapped by a couple of men, who demand that she votes for their daughter or she will remain missing forever. This leaves everyone at a loss, and the girls are left with a sense that the competition is not fair and is being rigged.

Meanwhile, Zack is trying to convince everybody that he is the best contestant for the pageant and his entrance is a much-needed change to the competition. Despite efforts to prove himself, Zack's friends Screech and Slater joke about him behind his back, adding to his anxiety. At the same time, Kelly and Jessie get into an argument about the rigging of the pageant, leading to a fall out.

With Miss Simpson still missing, and the pageant drawing closer and closer, tensions are high as everyone tries to make sense of her disappearance. After some investigating, the gang figures out her whereabouts and heads over to rescue her, in hopes of getting a fair competition.

As the competition nears its conclusion, the girls are nervous about who will take the crown, and Miss Simpson's alleged absence from the competition continues to affect their confidence. However, a surprising turn of events occurs, leaving everyone in shock.

Overall, Saved by the Bell season 3 episode 8 takes viewers through an exciting and unexpected turn of events as the gang at Bayside High tries to make sense of the disappearance of an important judge in their annual beauty pageant. With underlying themes of competition and equality coming to the forefront, the episode keeps viewers engaged as they wait to see how it all plays out.