Ep 17. Follow The Leader (2)

Welcome Back, Kotter season 1 episode 17 titled "Follow The Leader (2)" picks up where the first part left off. The Sweathogs are still locked up in the prison and are trying to figure out how to get out. They come up with a plan to escape by digging a tunnel, but the plan backfires and they end up in a room where they find the missing treasure.

As the Sweathogs make their way back to the surface, they encounter a group of escaped convicts who have been on the loose for years. The Sweathogs are forced to team up with the convicts to escape the prison and make it back to their school on time for a big test.

Back at school, Mr. Kotter has been left in charge of the class while Mr. Woodman is away. He tries to maintain order, but the class is disrupted when Vinnie Barbarino shows up late and tells everyone about the Sweathogs' adventure. The class is captivated by the story and Mr. Kotter uses this as a teachable moment, tying in the themes of leadership and teamwork.

Meanwhile, the Sweathogs try to sneak back into school without getting caught. They run into a few obstacles along the way, including a group of nuns who mistake them for convicts and a janitor who doesn't believe their story.

With the help of their classmates, the Sweathogs make it back to class just in time for the test. They are surprised to find out that Mr. Kotter has given them a different test than the one they were expecting, one that focuses on the themes of leadership and teamwork. The Sweathogs are able to apply the lessons they learned during their adventure and successfully complete the test.

Overall, "Follow The Leader (2)" is a fun and adventurous episode that touches on important themes of leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. The Sweathogs learn valuable lessons while on their adventure and are able to apply them in the classroom, showing the importance of real-world experiences in education.