Brief Summary
The video revolves around a group of students dealing with a new, unconventional, and somewhat torturous substitute teacher, Mr. Michael, who turns out to be the son of a former teacher with a dark past. The students try various schemes to get rid of him, including complaining to the principal and attempting to lock him in a "closet of Bad Boys." Ultimately, they succeed in getting him fired, but discover a larger, more sinister plot involving Mr. Michael's brother and their family's legacy.
- Students try to escape Mr. Michael's unconventional teaching methods.
- They discover Mr. Michael's connection to a former teacher, Mr. Ralworth.
- The students manage to get Mr. Michael fired but uncover a larger plot involving his brother.
Classroom Chaos and a Substitute Teacher
The students are shocked to find their classroom transformed into a preschool-like setting, signaling the return of Mr. Michael as their teacher. They express their dislike for Mr. Michael, recalling his torturous methods. Ned mentions his mother's absence, who is on vacation in Delaware, causing concern among his friends. The group discusses plans to skip school to avoid Mr. Michael, but they realize the consequences of being held back.
Mr. Michael's Unconventional Teaching Methods
Mr. Michael introduces himself and his teaching style, emphasizing that he is their "family" while in school. He reveals the "closet of Bad Boys" as a punishment for misbehavior. He initiates a listening game called "Do what I say or else you'll pay," which is similar to Simon Says, but with serious consequences for failing to follow instructions precisely. Billy is the first to be punished and sent to the closet for not following the instructions correctly.
Escape Plans and Complaining to the Principal
After Billy is sent to the closet, the students discuss ways to get rid of Mr. Michael. They consider complaining to the principal, Mr. Williamson, as a viable option. Ned and Richard decide to go to Mr. Williamson's office to complain about Mr. Michael's teaching methods, while the others stay behind. Mr. Michael continues his search for Billy, eventually finding him and sending him to the closet.
Failed Attempts to Fire Mr. Michael
Ned and Richard attempt to convince Mr. Williamson that Mr. Michael is evil and needs to be fired. Mr. Williamson is skeptical and mentions that firing someone is not nice and takes a lot of work. Richard brings up that Mr. Williamson was going to fire Ned's mother last week. Mr. Williamson agrees to supervise Mr. Michael's class to assess the situation.
Supervised Class and Silent Ball
Mr. Michael continues his lesson, but Mr. Williamson is now present to observe. Mr. Michael introduces a game called "silent ball," where the students must remain silent while he throws the ball at them. If they make a sound, they will replace Billy in the closet of Bad Boys. Mr. Williamson praises Mr. Michael for making learning fun.
The Closet of Bad Boys and a Tattletale
Richard speaks, resulting in Mr. Michael sending him to the closet of Bad Boys. The students discuss a plan to lock Mr. Michael in the closet to scare him away. Trevor suggests they should all try behaving themselves, but the others dismiss the idea. They decide that one of them will break the rules to create an opportunity to push Mr. Michael into the closet.
The Plan Fails and a New Game
The students return to class, and Mr. Michael introduces a new game called "Put a finger down or lose a finger." The plan to trap Mr. Michael in the closet is off because Trevor doesn't want to lose his fingers. Mr. Michael reveals that he knows about their plan to trap him in the closet.
Mr. Michael's Identity Revealed
Mr. Michael punishes the students by making them put a finger down if they agree with certain statements. He reveals that he is Mr. Ralworth's son, the former teacher who died because he didn't know how to swim. Mr. Michael states that his goal is to make the students behave themselves because they are bad.
Mr. Michael is Fired and a New Teacher
The students manage to trap Mr. Michael in the closet, and Mr. Williamson fires him. Mr. Williamson will teach the students in the meantime. The students celebrate their victory and plan a party at Richard's house.
A Sinister Plot Unveiled
Mr. Michael's brother confronts him, revealing that he is Mr. Williamson. He expresses his disappointment in Mr. Michael's failure and mentions another Ralworth who will be key to their success.
