Ep 19. One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Welcome Back, Kotter season 1 episode 19, "One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest," follows the story of the Sweathogs as they all get sick with a case of the flu. When Mr. Kotter finds out that his students are ill, he decides to bring them some homework to keep them occupied while they recover. However, the Sweathogs have other plans for their sick days.

As soon as Mr. Kotter leaves, the Sweathogs start to scheme and plan. They decide that since they are all sick together, they might as well have some fun while they can. They start to play practical jokes on each other and come up with creative ways to pass the time. Everything from eating pizza to building pillow forts becomes fair game.

As the Sweathogs continue to fool around, Mr. Kotter becomes worried about his students. He decides to check on them at their homes, only to find that they are all recovering just fine. Mr. Kotter then realizes that the Sweathogs are not sick at all; they just wanted a few days off from school. Furious, Mr. Kotter decides to give his students a lesson they will never forget.

In the end, the Sweathogs learn their lesson and end up back in school. However, they come to appreciate the importance of taking care of themselves and their health. The episode ends with the Sweathogs and Mr. Kotter reflecting on their experience and vowing to take better care of themselves in the future.

Overall, "One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest" is a lighthearted and entertaining episode of Welcome Back, Kotter. It showcases the personalities of the Sweathogs while also emphasizing the importance of health and responsibility. It is a fun and easy watch that will leave viewers smiling.