All episodes Season 1 S01E01 1989-08-20 30 min 1990s

Saved by the Bell

Dancing to the Max

Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 1989-08-20

Saved by the Bell — Dancing to the Max (S01E01)

Synopsis

When the students of Bayside High learn that famed Casey Kasem will be hosting a dance contest at The Maxx, both Zack and Slater vie to ask Kelly for the chance to dance with her in the contest. However since Zack doesn't know how to dance, he turns to Jessie for help in learning how to dance so he can woo Kelly. However, after their lessons conclude, Zack decides to ask Jessie instead as a way to say thanks for his lessons. Meanwhile, Lisa reluctantly agrees to go with Screech after her date dumps her after she sprains her ankle.

In the series

This episode is part of Saved by the Bell (1989–1993) on NBC.

Zack’s schemes at Bayside — teen sitcom as eternal Saturday-morning memory.

Key cast

Also in season 1

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