Ep 3. Video Killed the Speed Debate Star

Dewey Finn, a rock musician, has found a way to pay his rent by posing as his friend Ned Schneebly and becoming a substitute teacher at the prestigious Horace Green School. In season 1 episode 3 of School of Rock, titled "Video Killed the Speed Debate Star," Dewey's class is participating in a speed debate competition against another school, Alexander Hamilton Middle School.

As Dewey helps the students prepare for the debate, he realizes that their competitors have a secret weapon: a video presentation that is sure to impress the judges. Desperate to beat Alexander Hamilton Middle School, Dewey manages to get his hands on a video camera and enlists the help of his students to create their own video presentation.

With the help of Tomika, the class's resident singer, they create a music video that showcases each student's unique talents. Freddy proves to be a great director, Summer takes charge of the costume department, and Lawrence creates the video's special effects. Despite some setbacks, like the video camera running out of battery, the students manage to finish their music video just in time for the competition.

During the debate, both teams present their arguments, but it becomes clear that Alexander Hamilton Middle School's video presentation is the real star of the show. When it's time for the judges to announce the winner, Dewey is sure that they will lose. However, to everyone's surprise, the judges announce that the Horace Green School has won the competition.

After the competition, while the students celebrate their victory, Dewey is confronted by Principal Mullins. She reveals that she knows he's been posing as Ned Schneebly and threatens to call the police unless he leaves the school immediately.

Dewey is devastated by the news and realizes that he has let his students down. He decides to sneak back into the school to say goodbye to them and apologize. However, when he arrives at the classroom, he finds that the students have created a petition to keep him as their teacher.

Moved by their gesture, Dewey decides to stay at the school and continue teaching the students. He also realizes that he has found a new purpose in life, which is to help his students discover and develop their talents.

In conclusion, School of Rock season 1 episode 3 is an exciting and heartwarming episode that showcases the students' creativity and teamwork. Despite facing a tough challenge, they manage to come together and create a music video that wins the speed debate competition. The episode also highlights the bond that has formed between Dewey and his students and sets the stage for future episodes.