Ep 4. Hall of Shame

In Teachers (2016) season 1 episode 4 titled "Hall of Shame," viewers are taken on a comedic journey through a day in the life of a group of underqualified and quirky elementary school teachers. The episode kicks off with the teachers eagerly anticipating a new hall of fame being installed in the school, featuring pictures and accomplishments of the most successful students from years past.

However, the excitement is short-lived when they realize that none of their students have ever achieved anything noteworthy. This leads the teachers to become competitive and determined to find a way to get their students recognized on the hall of fame. From staging fake achievements to cutting corners and begging for recognition, the teachers go to great lengths to ensure their students are included on the wall.

Throughout the episode, each teacher's respective personalities and quirks are showcased through their distinct approaches to achieving their goals. Ms. Snap, the sarcastic and sultry guidance counselor, uses her charm and wit to persuade past students to come back and fake prestigious accomplishments. Ms. Bennigan, the sweet and innocent new teacher, is desperate to find any way to get her current students included on the wall. Ms. Watson, the tough and no-nonsense gym teacher, resorts to blackmail and bullying to get her students recognized.

As the teachers scramble to outdo each other, chaos ensues in the school and they begin to lose sight of why they became teachers in the first place. However, by the end of the episode, they all come to a realization that their students' worth and accomplishments should not be measured by a wall in the hallway, but by the joy and passion they bring to the classroom every day.

"Hall of Shame" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the absurdity and challenges that come with being an elementary school teacher. It highlights the pressure to succeed, even in the most trivial of accomplishments, and encourages viewers to question the concept of achievement and recognition in modern-day society.