Ep 7. Thirty-One and Done
- TV-14
- February 28, 2017
- 20 min
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7.3 (65)
In Teachers season 2 episode 7, titled "Thirty-One and Done," the teachers of Fillmore Elementary celebrate Ms. Watson's 31st birthday with a party, where they play a game of truth or dare. Meanwhile, Ms. Cannon struggles to control her rowdy class and ends up relying on the help of another teacher, Coach Mellor.
As the episode opens, Ms. Watson is feeling down about turning 31 and reflects on all the things she hasn't accomplished yet, such as getting married and having kids. Her fellow teachers decide to throw her a surprise party in the classroom, complete with balloons and cupcakes. As they celebrate, they decide to play a game of truth or dare, which leads to some revealing and embarrassing moments for the group.
Back in Ms. Cannon's classroom, things are not going well. Her students are loud and unruly, and she is struggling to keep them under control. She reluctantly enlists the help of Coach Mellor, who manages to get the class in line with some clever coaching tactics. Ms. Cannon is grateful for his help but also feels like she has failed as a teacher.
Meanwhile, Ms. Adler is dealing with some personal drama. Her ex-boyfriend, Tim, keeps trying to reconnect with her, but she is hesitant to get back together with him after he cheated on her. When he shows up at the party, she tries to avoid him but eventually confronts him about his past behavior.
As the party winds down, Ms. Watson realizes that she has accomplished more than she thought she had and starts to feel better about turning 31. The episode ends with the teachers reflecting on their own experiences of growing older and accepting where they are in life.
"Thirty-One and Done" is a lighthearted episode with some heartfelt moments. The game of truth or dare provides some laughs, but the underlying message of accepting oneself is a relatable and important one. The subplot with Ms. Cannon and Coach Mellor adds some depth to the episode, reminding viewers of the challenges that teachers face in the classroom. All in all, it is a well-rounded episode that fans of the show will enjoy.