Russell Academy

Season Outline (Updated)

S01:E01 – PILOT

            Russell Academy opens its doors as a new school year begins, welcoming two new teachers: Carl Barden and Wendy Sullivan. Carl has trouble dealing with Charles Preston, who is questioning his teaching methods. Coach O'Reilly overhears the Headmistress discuss the future of the basketball team. Charles is assigned as Carl's TA. 

S01:E02

            Wendy is forced to set up for the parent-teacher conference by herself when Carl bails on her. Carl goes to his parents' house for dinner to celebrate his new job. Bryce takes on a high-profile case. Cynthia visits Carl.

S01:E03

            Coach O’Reilly asks Carl to fill in for him at basketball practice when he has to attend a court hearing for an old student. Ben Stafford is rumored to be the pick for MVP. Carl is having a tough time handling Nick McAree, Captain of the basketball team. 

S01:E04

            Robert is laid off from work. The Headmistress informs Coach O'Reilly that if the basketball team fails to win the championship, she will stop funding them. 

S01:E05

            Ben visits Russell Academy as part of a big PR event, revealing Carl's basketball past. Nick pressures Carl into challenging Ben to a game. Carl goes to Bud for advice.

S01:E06

            Wendy helps Carl take care of Brock and Madeline when Mary drops them off at Russell. Charles asks Donald for help with motivating Carl. Carl begins to develop feelings for Wendy.

S01:E07

            Russell Academy undergoes a mock lockdown. Carl begins to come to terms with his basketball career and agrees to help coach the basketball team.

S01:E08

            Carl is forced to seek help from Charlotte when Bud’s demons come back to haunt him. The headmistress enlists Cynthia to help Wendy with a charity event. 

S01:E09

            Carl unknowingly befriends his mother’s old boyfriend, Brandon, at Russell's semi-finals game and misses his parents' anniversary party. Bud and Donald help the Headmistress with a dilemma. 

S01:E10

            Ben Stafford is named the year’s MVP and announces his engagement to Carl’s old high school girlfriend. Bryce wins the big case for his firm. Donald chews out Carl for his poor performance. 

S01:E11

            Coach O’Reilly prepares for the final game against his brother’s school. Wendy helps Carl search for Nick, who has disappeared an hour before the game.

S01:E12

            Bud suggests that Carl help Wendy with her feuding parents. Charles is offered a position at Russell Academy.

S01:E13

            With the school year ending, Wendy agrees to go out with Carl. Cynthia reveals to Carl that she is pregnant.