Ep 5. Gabriel Iglesias

The Substitute season 2 episode 5 sees Gabriel Iglesias, comedian and actor, go undercover as “Mr. Iglesias” in a high school in Texas. In this episode, Gabriel takes on the persona of a substitute teacher and surprises a group of high schoolers in a Spanish class. Gabriel, who is also a fluent Spanish speaker, uses his comedic talent to make a lasting impression on these students.

The episode opens with Gabriel preparing for his mission by donning a disguise complete with a wig and glasses. As he assumes the identity of Mr. Iglesias, he shares his excitement and shares with the viewers that teaching has been a lifelong dream for him. Gabriel then heads out to the school where he is greeted by the principal. The principal briefs him on the situation and assigns him to a classroom where he will substitute for a week.

Gabriel heads to his classroom and meets his students, who are expecting a new Spanish language teacher that day. The students are initially skeptical of Mr. Iglesias, but they soon realize that he is not like their usual substitute teachers. Gabriel utilizes his comedy skills to break the ice and connect with the students. He enacts a hilarious skit about ordering food at a Mexican restaurant, which has all the students rolling with laughter.

Gabriel also shares with the students a bit about his own upbringing, which was rough, in order to connect with them in a more significant way. Through his own experiences and humor, he is able to rally the students around him and make them feel more excited about learning Spanish.

Throughout the episode, Mr. Iglesias engages with the students and shares his passion for teaching. He introduces a game to help make learning Spanish more fun and interesting for the students. The students in turn come up with creative ways to learn the language, and the class turns into an entertaining and engaging learning experience for everyone.

The highlight of the episode is when Gabriel reveals his true identity to the students. He takes off his disguise, and the students are shocked and overjoyed to see that they have been learning from a famous comedian and actor the entire week. Gabriel shares with the students that he wanted to become a teacher for the week to make an impact on young minds.

The episode ends with the students bidding goodbye to Mr. Iglesias and sharing how grateful they are for the fun, engaging and significant week they had spent in his class. They share that they are more interested in learning Spanish as a result of having him as their teacher.

The Substitute season 2 episode 5 is an entertaining, engaging and meaningful episode. Gabriel Iglesias comes across as a warm, genuine and hilarious teacher who is passionate about making an impact on young minds. The show provides viewers with a glimpse of what it’s like to teach in a high school classroom, and how even small acts of kindness and humor can leave a lasting impression on students. This episode is a must-watch for fans of Gabriel Iglesias as well as anyone interested in education and teaching.