The experiences of a young, stubborn and idealistic English teacher in his first job.
Where to Watch Mr. Novak • Season 1
30 Episodes
First year,First Day
E1
First year,First DayA brilliant student with a good business - an auto body shop - wants to quit school. He challenges Novak to give him a good reason for continuing his education.
To Lodge and Dislodge
E2
To Lodge and DislodgeJulie Dean, a blind student at Jefferson High, develops a crush on Mr. Novak.
I Don`t Even Live Here
E3
I Don`t Even Live HereWhen Mr. Otis was conducting the English class, all the students were raking in As - but Novak can't seem to get the same caliber of work out of them.
X is the Unknown Factor
E4
X is the Unknown FactorMike Daniels is being considered for an important science scholarship, but he's having problems in Novak's literature class. Dr. Frank Baxter, TV educator, appears as Dr. Gagan.
A Single Isolated Incident
E5
A Single Isolated IncidentA black student, Marcy Desmond, is violently accosted by a gang of youths who let her know that she's not welcome at Jefferson High.
The Risk
E6
The RiskNovak helps a former teacher and mentor obtain a position at the school. The instructor is a recovering alcoholic, while his much-younger wife is still afflicted with the disease.
Hello Miss Phipps
E7
Hello Miss PhippsMaude Phipps, a teacher for some 40 years, is sharply outspoken and is the object of various complaints -- including those of irate parents who don't like the idea of her teaching social hygiene to their children.
To Break a Camel's Back
E8
To Break a Camel's BackNovak clashes with Holly Metcalfe, a rebellious senior who doesn't like to follow rules.
A Feeling for Friday
E9
A Feeling for FridayIt's a hectic Friday and Novak is very pleased to get an invitation to spend the weekend at his former sweetheart's family estate.
Pay the Two Dollars
E10
Pay the Two DollarsA father holds Novak responsible for roughing up his son. It all happened when Novak broke up some student horseplay.
Love in the Wrong Season
E11
Love in the Wrong SeasonNovak, who's dating a teacher, has some competition from one of her students.
The Boy Without A Country
E12
The Boy Without A CountryNovak and Vane prepare a hero's welcome for a new student, a Russian defector, who's quick to show that he's not easy to get along with.
A Thousand Voices
E13
A Thousand VoicesNovak defends the members of an off-campus car club, who have run into trouble.
My Name is not Legion
E14
My Name is not LegionNovak is interested in Arnold Frazer, a new student who shows signs of brilliance and trouble adjusting to school life.
He who can Does
E15
He who can DoesNovak invites a famous novelist to address the school's Literary Club - despite protests of Miss Pagano who feels that the writer's unorthodox views will be a bad influence.
Song of Songs
E16
Song of SongsAn overly strict father takes the school, and Mr. Novak to task, when he finds the subject matter read aloud in class by his daughter to be highly erotic.
The Exile
E17
The ExileCharlie Payne, who dropped out three years ago, now has nothing better to do than spend his time hanging around the school grounds.
Sparrow on the Wire
E18
Sparrow on the WireA member of Novak's debating club makes some anti-Semitic remarks during an intra-squad debate.
The Private Life of Douglas Morgan Jr.
E19
The Private Life of Douglas Morgan Jr.Campus clown Doug Morgan decides he can attract attention - and get excused from compulsory ROTC classes - by claiming to be a conscientious objector.
Death of a Teacher
E20
Death of a TeacherThe death of a teacher brings forth a variety of reactions and emotions from the students and faculty at Jefferson High.
I`m on the Outside
E21
I`m on the OutsideA student named Steve Acero tells Principal Vane that Mr. Novak is prejudiced against him because he is of Mexican extraction.
Chin Up, Mr. Novak
E22
Chin Up, Mr. NovakNovak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Margaret Mumsley, a 75-year old exchange teacher from England.
Fear is a Handful of Dust
E23
Fear is a Handful of DustNovak tries to help shy, introverted Sue Johnson by encouraging her to develop her talent for caricature.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
E24
How Does Your Garden Grow?An inexperienced and frightened substitute teacher has trouble with her first class at Jefferson High.
The Tower
E25
The TowerAfter numerous complaints that an elderly geometry instructor is no longer an effective teacher, Vane is forced to retire her.
One Way to Say Goodbye
E26
One Way to Say GoodbyeNovak finds himself attracted to Jenny Peterson, a former Jefferson High student.
Day in the Year
E27
Day in the YearA girl in Novak's homeroom collapses from an overdose of narcotics.
Moment Without Armor
E28
Moment Without ArmorSchool grounds are quiet in the evening, and darkness was the accomplice of the unknown assailant who attacked assistant principal Jeanne Pagano.
Fare Thee Well
E29
Fare Thee WellMiss Cathy Williams is going to become a mother, but she wants to graduate with her senior class and she doesn't want to tell her parents about her condition.
Senior Prom
E30
Senior PromThe senior prom at Jefferson High is going to be a flop this year - unless student chairman Gail Andrews starts taking interest in the preparations.
