Ep 11. Thoughts and Bears
- TV-MA
- January 15, 2019
- 47 min
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7.5 (33)
In the eleventh episode of Teachers season 3, titled "Thoughts and Bears," the teachers of Fillmore Elementary are dealing with their own problems while also trying to help their students through theirs.
Ms. Watson is struggling with writer's block as she tries to finish her children's book. She turns to Mary Louise for advice and encouragement, but quickly ends up feeling overwhelmed by Mary Louise's meddling. Meanwhile, Ms. Payton is dealing with her own artistic frustration as she tries to paint a portrait for her boyfriend.
Elsewhere, Ms. Snap tries to help her math-challenged student, Miguel, by using a stuffed bear to make math problems more fun. However, when the other students catch wind of this, they all want their own bears and chaos ensues. At the same time, Ms. Adler is feeling unfulfilled and concerned about her own purpose in life. She turns to Ms. Cannon for advice, but her blunt honesty only makes things worse.
As the episode progresses, the teachers' personal struggles begin to bleed into their professional lives. Ms. Watson's writer's block makes her overly critical of her students' writing assignments, while Ms. Payton's artistic frustration causes her to lash out at Ms. Feldman's well-intentioned attempts at advice. Ms. Snap's math bear fiasco leads to a classroom mutiny, and Ms. Adler's existential crisis leaves her feeling lost in front of her students.
Despite these setbacks, the teachers eventually rally together to help each other out. Ms. Watson and Mary Louise find common ground and Ms. Watson is finally able to overcome her writer's block. Ms. Payton's portrait turns out to be a hit, and Ms. Adler realizes that she can still have an impact on her students' lives, even if she's feeling uncertain about her own. And with the help of Ms. Feldman, Ms. Snap is able to regain control of her classroom.
Overall, "Thoughts and Bears" is a lighthearted and relatable episode that explores the struggles that come with trying to balance personal and professional goals. With plenty of humor and heart, it's a perfect example of why Teachers has become such a beloved and successful show.