The Substitute

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  • TV-G
  • 2019
  • 2 Seasons
  • 6.3  (72)

The Substitute is a reality television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2019 to 2021. The show featured different celebrities who disguised themselves as school substitutes in order to surprise students and teach them life lessons. Among the celebrities who took part in the show, three standouts were Juanpa Zurita, Jace Norman, and Lilly Singh, who all brought their unique styles and personalities to the episodes they starred in.

Juanpa Zurita, a Mexican YouTube star and social media influencer, was featured in the first season of The Substitute. In his episode, he disguised himself as a substitute teacher, went undercover and surprised a class of students at Eastside High School in Lancaster, California. He was tasked with teaching history, but before his lessons began, he revealed his true identity to the students. Then he proceeded to teach them about the history of Mexico, bringing his personal experiences and family history to the table. He spoke about his grandfather and his role in the Mexican revolution and how this had an impact on the country's history. Throughout the lesson, Zurita connected with the students, bringing them to tears with his inspiring story and heartfelt message.

Jace Norman, a Nickelodeon actor best known for his role in the series Henry Danger, was also featured in The Substitute. In his episode, Norman disguises himself as a substitute teacher and pretended to be helping students with their acting skills. He went to Lexington High School in South Carolina, and at first, the students were not impressed by his teaching style. But Norman soon realized that these students were not interested in improving their acting skills, but rather they were dealing with personal issues. So he shifted gear and decided to help them with their personal problems, like bullying, anxiety and serious insecurities. He became a mentor and a friend, helping the students confront their fears and help them overcome their personal problems. He also gave them some important life lessons that they could take with them throughout their lives.

Meanwhile, Lilly Singh, a Canadian comedian known for her stage name “Superwoman” took on the role of an unconventional substitute teacher in her episode of The Substitute. She went to Eastlake North High School in Ohio and disguised herself as a terrifying school principal. She took the students through a series of unusual and hilarious classroom exercises which left the students puzzled and terrified. In one particular scene, she had the students chant, "I am powerful" and made them jog to various parts of the classroom. Singh's ultimate goal was to get the students out of their comfort zones and teach them that they are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to. Along the way, she showed some of her comedic and improvisation skills which endeared the students to her.

Overall, The Substitute is an exciting and engaging reality show that uses a unique format to teach valuable life lessons to young students. The celebrities who starred in the show, including Juanpa Zurita, Jace Norman, and Lilly Singh, brought their unique personalities and styles to the table, making their episodes stand out. The show is a true testament to the power of education and mentoring, which can have a lasting impact on the lives of young people. If you are looking for an inspirational and entertaining show to watch, The Substitute is definitely worth checking out.

The Substitute is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (26 episodes). The series first aired on April 1, 2019.

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Seasons
Juanpa Zurita
12. Juanpa Zurita
February 25, 2021
Craig Robinson, Asher & Avi Angel, and Darci Lynne Farmer surprise our host and super influencer Juanpa Zurita by making him The Substitute! He’ll find magic in meteorology, get glitter-ific, and fight the crime of grime.
Ty Dolla $ign
11. Ty Dolla $ign
February 18, 2021
Singer-songwriter Ty Dolla $ign bestows his royal table manners, changes some stinky diapers, and enters into a friendzone terrarium.
Why Don't We
10. Why Don't We
February 11, 2021
Why Don’t We band member Zach Herron goes undercover with the help of his bandmate Jack, who will be in charge behind the scenes to make Zach release his inner caveman, display his funny bone, and show off his kooky inventions as The Substitute.
Lele Pons
9. Lele Pons
February 4, 2021
International creator Lele Pons finds balance in yoga at sea, gets intense as a bandleader, and is a pretentious lunch lady who schools the kids with her cooking as The Substitute.
Zedd
8. Zedd
January 28, 2021
Grammy winning musician and DJ Zedd is the god of humor when he goes undercover as The Substitute where he’ll tackle his quirky superstitions and go on the ultimate birdwatch.
Peyton List
7. Peyton List
January 21, 2021
Actress and Judge of Nickelodeon’s Unleashed Peyton List, goes undercover as The Substitute where she’ll dig for gold, embrace her inner butterfly and answer nature’s call.
DeAndre Jordan
6. DeAndre Jordan
January 14, 2021
NBA Superstar DeAndre Jordan tackles his fear of heights, goes full flower power when killing weeds, and grillz and chills some mis-steaks as The Substitute.
Gabriel Iglesias
5. Gabriel Iglesias
December 10, 2020
Comedian and actor Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias brings kids on a hilarious journey to uncover the "true" history and traditions of the holidays in this Christmas special of The Substitute.
The Miz
4. The Miz
November 21, 2020
Pro wrestler Mike "The Miz" Mezanin says heyo to mayo, goes astronomical, and gets prehistoric as The Substitute.
Chris Paul
3. Chris Paul
November 14, 2020
Basketball star Chris Paul goes astro-nuts, becomes a piece of art, and slam dunks as The Substitute.
Chloe Kim
2. Chloe Kim
November 7, 2020
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Baby Ariel
1. Baby Ariel
October 31, 2020
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Where to Watch The Substitute
The Substitute is available for streaming on the Nickelodeon website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Substitute on demand at Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 1, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (72)