English Teacher (TV series)
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English Teacher is an American sitcom television series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, who stars as main character Evan Marquez. The cast also includes Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, Sean Patton, and Carmen Christopher. The series premiered on September 2, 2024, on FX. It received positive reviews from critics. In February 2025, English Teacher was renewed for a second season which premiered on September 25, 2025. In November 2025, the series was canceled after two seasons.
Infobox
Genre
Sitcom
Created by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Starring
mw- Brian Jordan Alvarez Stephanie Koenig Enrico Colantoni Sean Patton Carmen Christopher
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
2
No. of episodes
18
Executive producers
Brian Jordan Alvarez Paul Simms Jonathan Krisel Dave King
Running time
22–25 minutes
Production companies
Brian Jordan Alvarez Productions 343 Incorporated FXP
Network
FX on Hulu
Release
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
Episodes
Network
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
8
Episodes
September 2, 2024 (2024-09-02)
Originally released
October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)
Originally released
FX
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
10
Episodes
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Originally released
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Originally released
FX / FX on Hulu
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | |||
| First released | Last released | Network | |||
| 1 | 8 | September 2, 2024 (2024-09-02) | October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) | FX | |
| 2 | 10 | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | FX / FX on Hulu | |
· Episodes › Season 1 (2024)
1
1
No.overall
1
No. inseason
1
Title
"Pilot"
Directed by
Jonathan Krisel
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Original release date
September 2, 2024 (2024-09-02)
Prod.code
XETV1001
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.212
Evan Marquez, a high school English teacher, finds himself under investigation when a parent reports him for kissing his now ex-boyfriend in front of students. He spends the week writing a statement in his defense, only for the investigation to be dropped when Markie, the gym teacher, threatens to reveal to the parent's country-club friends that her son is gay. The district forbids Evan from dating fellow faculty at the same time Harry, a handsome new teacher, attracts Evan's attention.
Evan Marquez, a high school English teacher, finds himself under investigation when a parent reports him for kissing his now ex-boyfriend in front of students. He spends the week writing a statement in his defense, only for the investigation to be dropped when Markie, the gym teacher, threatens to reveal to the parent's country-club friends that her son is gay. The district forbids Evan from dating fellow faculty at the same time Harry, a handsome new teacher, attracts Evan's attention.
No.overall
Evan Marquez, a high school English teacher, finds himself under investigation when a parent reports him for kissing his now ex-boyfriend in front of students. He spends the week writing a statement in his defense, only for the investigation to be dropped when Markie, the gym teacher, threatens to reveal to the parent's country-club friends that her son is gay. The district forbids Evan from dating fellow faculty at the same time Harry, a handsome new teacher, attracts Evan's attention.
2
2
No.overall
2
No. inseason
2
Title
"Powderpuff"
Directed by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Written by
Stephanie Koenig
Original release date
September 2, 2024 (2024-09-02)
Prod.code
XETV1002
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.132
The school's powderpuff tradition is threatened by the school's LGBT alliance. Evan brings on a drag queen friend named Shazam to help the boys put on an authentic drag performance. Meanwhile, Gwen coaches the girls in playing football with Markie's assistance, but the teachers are convinced to teach the girls self-defense instead. After realizing Shazam is stealing things from the school, Grant cancels the powderpuff performance, but the students do it anyway.
The school's powderpuff tradition is threatened by the school's LGBT alliance. Evan brings on a drag queen friend named Shazam to help the boys put on an authentic drag performance. Meanwhile, Gwen coaches the girls in playing football with Markie's assistance, but the teachers are convinced to teach the girls self-defense instead. After realizing Shazam is stealing things from the school, Grant cancels the powderpuff performance, but the students do it anyway.
No.overall
The school's powderpuff tradition is threatened by the school's LGBT alliance. Evan brings on a drag queen friend named Shazam to help the boys put on an authentic drag performance. Meanwhile, Gwen coaches the girls in playing football with Markie's assistance, but the teachers are convinced to teach the girls self-defense instead. After realizing Shazam is stealing things from the school, Grant cancels the powderpuff performance, but the students do it anyway.
3
3
No.overall
3
No. inseason
3
Title
"Kayla Syndrome"
Directed by
Jonathan Krisel
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Original release date
September 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)
Prod.code
XETV1004
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.092
A very revealing run-in with Harry at the gym convinces Evan that Harry is trying to flirt with him. This results in Evan dodging Harry throughout the week despite the two being paired to manage the Homecoming dance. Meanwhile, a student named Chelsea drums up sympathy for her friend Kayla, who is self-diagnosed with "asymptomatic Tourette's." Markie points out to Evan that this is just a ploy for Chelsea to gain popularity. At the dance, Kayla is crowned Homecoming Queen and gives the crown to Chelsea, securing her own popularity. Harry tries to speak with Evan, but Evan spirals and rejects him out of panic. Harry clarifies that, like Evan, he is in an open relationship with another man. He and Evan briefly kiss before Evan rejects him again.
A very revealing run-in with Harry at the gym convinces Evan that Harry is trying to flirt with him. This results in Evan dodging Harry throughout the week despite the two being paired to manage the Homecoming dance. Meanwhile, a student named Chelsea drums up sympathy for her friend Kayla, who is self-diagnosed with "asymptomatic Tourette's." Markie points out to Evan that this is just a ploy for Chelsea to gain popularity. At the dance, Kayla is crowned Homecoming Queen and gives the crown to Chelsea, securing her own popularity. Harry tries to speak with Evan, but Evan spirals and rejects him out of panic. Harry clarifies that, like Evan, he is in an open relationship with another man. He and Evan briefly kiss before Evan rejects him again.
No.overall
A very revealing run-in with Harry at the gym convinces Evan that Harry is trying to flirt with him. This results in Evan dodging Harry throughout the week despite the two being paired to manage the Homecoming dance. Meanwhile, a student named Chelsea drums up sympathy for her friend Kayla, who is self-diagnosed with "asymptomatic Tourette's." Markie points out to Evan that this is just a ploy for Chelsea to gain popularity. At the dance, Kayla is crowned Homecoming Queen and gives the crown to Chelsea, securing her own popularity. Harry tries to speak with Evan, but Evan spirals and rejects him out of panic. Harry clarifies that, like Evan, he is in an open relationship with another man. He and Evan briefly kiss before Evan rejects him again.
4
4
No.overall
4
No. inseason
4
Title
"School Safety"
Directed by
Jonathan Krisel
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Original release date
September 16, 2024 (2024-09-16)
Prod.code
XETV1005
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.116
Markie revives a student gun club to Evan's horror. He convinces his book club to stage a protest in an attempt to shut the gun club down, but they organize an identical counterprotest. Moretti claims his hands are tied and he cannot disband the club unless there is an active threat. Evan asks his class to write about heinous deeds they would do if they could get away with it. One student's essay is classified as an 'active threat' that shuts the club down, but the teachers are forced to take firearm training instead. Meanwhile, Gwen is dismayed at her low ranking on a list of the hottest teachers circulating among the students and tries dressing more glamorously. It is later revealed that one of Evan's students only created the list in a backhanded way to improve Gwen's wardrobe.
Markie revives a student gun club to Evan's horror. He convinces his book club to stage a protest in an attempt to shut the gun club down, but they organize an identical counterprotest. Moretti claims his hands are tied and he cannot disband the club unless there is an active threat. Evan asks his class to write about heinous deeds they would do if they could get away with it. One student's essay is classified as an 'active threat' that shuts the club down, but the teachers are forced to take firearm training instead. Meanwhile, Gwen is dismayed at her low ranking on a list of the hottest teachers circulating among the students and tries dressing more glamorously. It is later revealed that one of Evan's students only created the list in a backhanded way to improve Gwen's wardrobe.
No.overall
Markie revives a student gun club to Evan's horror. He convinces his book club to stage a protest in an attempt to shut the gun club down, but they organize an identical counterprotest. Moretti claims his hands are tied and he cannot disband the club unless there is an active threat. Evan asks his class to write about heinous deeds they would do if they could get away with it. One student's essay is classified as an 'active threat' that shuts the club down, but the teachers are forced to take firearm training instead. Meanwhile, Gwen is dismayed at her low ranking on a list of the hottest teachers circulating among the students and tries dressing more glamorously. It is later revealed that one of Evan's students only created the list in a backhanded way to improve Gwen's wardrobe.
5
5
No.overall
5
No. inseason
5
Title
"Field Trip"
Directed by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Written by
Dave King
Original release date
September 23, 2024 (2024-09-23)
Prod.code
XETV1003
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.137
The teachers facilitate a camping field trip. Evan and Gwen are dogged by Sharon, a parent chaperone who is paranoid about the students playing sex games. Evan becomes jealous after learning Gwen invited Markie and Rick to help build her pool. Gwen admits that she does not think Evan is a helpful person and the two get into a fight. Markie tries to flirt with Gwen by giving her his night goggles, but Evan realizes they are latex (to which Gwen is allergic). Evan and Gwen reconcile.
The teachers facilitate a camping field trip. Evan and Gwen are dogged by Sharon, a parent chaperone who is paranoid about the students playing sex games. Evan becomes jealous after learning Gwen invited Markie and Rick to help build her pool. Gwen admits that she does not think Evan is a helpful person and the two get into a fight. Markie tries to flirt with Gwen by giving her his night goggles, but Evan realizes they are latex (to which Gwen is allergic). Evan and Gwen reconcile.
No.overall
The teachers facilitate a camping field trip. Evan and Gwen are dogged by Sharon, a parent chaperone who is paranoid about the students playing sex games. Evan becomes jealous after learning Gwen invited Markie and Rick to help build her pool. Gwen admits that she does not think Evan is a helpful person and the two get into a fight. Markie tries to flirt with Gwen by giving her his night goggles, but Evan realizes they are latex (to which Gwen is allergic). Evan and Gwen reconcile.
6
6
No.overall
6
No. inseason
6
Title
"Linda"
Directed by
Jonathan Krisel
Written by
Jake Bender & Zach Dunn
Original release date
September 30, 2024 (2024-09-30)
Prod.code
XETV1006
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.145
Evan issues failing grades to his class for their poor essays on The Red Badge of Courage, which incurs the wrath of Linda Harrison, the same wealthy and influential parent who previously reported him for kissing Malcolm. Grant forces Evan to meet with Linda; during the meeting at her restaurant Evan refuses to change the grades. Linda retaliates by bringing a school board employee to observe Evan's class and organizing a parent-teacher town hall to lambast Evan's teaching. Markie suggests proving that Linda's restaurant is committing tax fraud. Evan, wearing a wire, goes to meet with Linda, where she admits that she has tried to maintain her relationship with her older son but hides his homosexuality from her social circle. Evan allows the class to redo the essay. Meanwhile, Gwen attempts to catch her students cheating and falls through the ceiling doing so.
Evan issues failing grades to his class for their poor essays on The Red Badge of Courage, which incurs the wrath of Linda Harrison, the same wealthy and influential parent who previously reported him for kissing Malcolm. Grant forces Evan to meet with Linda; during the meeting at her restaurant Evan refuses to change the grades. Linda retaliates by bringing a school board employee to observe Evan's class and organizing a parent-teacher town hall to lambast Evan's teaching. Markie suggests proving that Linda's restaurant is committing tax fraud. Evan, wearing a wire, goes to meet with Linda, where she admits that she has tried to maintain her relationship with her older son but hides his homosexuality from her social circle. Evan allows the class to redo the essay. Meanwhile, Gwen attempts to catch her students cheating and falls through the ceiling doing so.
No.overall
Evan issues failing grades to his class for their poor essays on The Red Badge of Courage, which incurs the wrath of Linda Harrison, the same wealthy and influential parent who previously reported him for kissing Malcolm. Grant forces Evan to meet with Linda; during the meeting at her restaurant Evan refuses to change the grades. Linda retaliates by bringing a school board employee to observe Evan's class and organizing a parent-teacher town hall to lambast Evan's teaching. Markie suggests proving that Linda's restaurant is committing tax fraud. Evan, wearing a wire, goes to meet with Linda, where she admits that she has tried to maintain her relationship with her older son but hides his homosexuality from her social circle. Evan allows the class to redo the essay. Meanwhile, Gwen attempts to catch her students cheating and falls through the ceiling doing so.
7
7
No.overall
7
No. inseason
7
Title
"Convention"
Directed by
Kathryn Dean
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez & Jake Bender & Zach Dunn & Dave King
Original release date
October 7, 2024 (2024-10-07)
Prod.code
XETV1007
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.089
Evan, Gwen, Markie, Rick and Grant attend a teacher's conference in Dallas, where Evan and Gwen learn that Grant may be hiring a new teacher to replace Markie, and all the seminars seem to be about the dire state of teaching. Evan runs into Pasha, a friend from college who now works in the energy industry. Pasha offers to get Evan hired at his company, which Evan considers. However, Grant reminds him that teaching is what he loves. The next morning, Malcolm confronts Evan about his refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship and Evan declares they will solely be friends. Evan ditches Pasha's company after realizing they are making fun of Rick. Grant's keynote speech is a hit; afterwards Grant and Markie admit that Markie pretends to quit every year.
Evan, Gwen, Markie, Rick and Grant attend a teacher's conference in Dallas, where Evan and Gwen learn that Grant may be hiring a new teacher to replace Markie, and all the seminars seem to be about the dire state of teaching. Evan runs into Pasha, a friend from college who now works in the energy industry. Pasha offers to get Evan hired at his company, which Evan considers. However, Grant reminds him that teaching is what he loves. The next morning, Malcolm confronts Evan about his refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship and Evan declares they will solely be friends. Evan ditches Pasha's company after realizing they are making fun of Rick. Grant's keynote speech is a hit; afterwards Grant and Markie admit that Markie pretends to quit every year.
No.overall
Evan, Gwen, Markie, Rick and Grant attend a teacher's conference in Dallas, where Evan and Gwen learn that Grant may be hiring a new teacher to replace Markie, and all the seminars seem to be about the dire state of teaching. Evan runs into Pasha, a friend from college who now works in the energy industry. Pasha offers to get Evan hired at his company, which Evan considers. However, Grant reminds him that teaching is what he loves. The next morning, Malcolm confronts Evan about his refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship and Evan declares they will solely be friends. Evan ditches Pasha's company after realizing they are making fun of Rick. Grant's keynote speech is a hit; afterwards Grant and Markie admit that Markie pretends to quit every year.
8
8
No.overall
8
No. inseason
8
Title
"Birthday"
Directed by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Original release date
October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)
Prod.code
XETV1008
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.090
Malcolm takes Evan to a gay bar for a surprise party for his 35th birthday. To Evan's embarrassment, his coworkers are in attendance, including Harry. Malcolm encourages Evan to sleep with Harry, who also comes on to Evan. Elsewhere in the bar, Markie contemplates making a move on Gwen, who has just broken up with Nick. Malcolm brings Harry up on stage and Markie encourages Evan to make a move on Harry. Evan goes up and kisses Malcolm, to Markie's surprise; the latter later declares that sometimes you have to let people be who they are. This encourages Gwen to get back together with Nick. The group eats burgers at Gwen and Nick's house where Malcolm and Evan kiss.
Malcolm takes Evan to a gay bar for a surprise party for his 35th birthday. To Evan's embarrassment, his coworkers are in attendance, including Harry. Malcolm encourages Evan to sleep with Harry, who also comes on to Evan. Elsewhere in the bar, Markie contemplates making a move on Gwen, who has just broken up with Nick. Malcolm brings Harry up on stage and Markie encourages Evan to make a move on Harry. Evan goes up and kisses Malcolm, to Markie's surprise; the latter later declares that sometimes you have to let people be who they are. This encourages Gwen to get back together with Nick. The group eats burgers at Gwen and Nick's house where Malcolm and Evan kiss.
No.overall
Malcolm takes Evan to a gay bar for a surprise party for his 35th birthday. To Evan's embarrassment, his coworkers are in attendance, including Harry. Malcolm encourages Evan to sleep with Harry, who also comes on to Evan. Elsewhere in the bar, Markie contemplates making a move on Gwen, who has just broken up with Nick. Malcolm brings Harry up on stage and Markie encourages Evan to make a move on Harry. Evan goes up and kisses Malcolm, to Markie's surprise; the latter later declares that sometimes you have to let people be who they are. This encourages Gwen to get back together with Nick. The group eats burgers at Gwen and Nick's house where Malcolm and Evan kiss.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod.code | viewers(millions) |
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Jonathan Krisel | Brian Jordan Alvarez | September 2, 2024 (2024-09-02) | XETV1001 | 0.212 |
| Evan Marquez, a high school English teacher, finds himself under investigation when a parent reports him for kissing his now ex-boyfriend in front of students. He spends the week writing a statement in his defense, only for the investigation to be dropped when Markie, the gym teacher, threatens to reveal to the parent's country-club friends that her son is gay. The district forbids Evan from dating fellow faculty at the same time Harry, a handsome new teacher, attracts Evan's attention. | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Powderpuff" | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Stephanie Koenig | September 2, 2024 (2024-09-02) | XETV1002 | 0.132 |
| The school's powderpuff tradition is threatened by the school's LGBT alliance. Evan brings on a drag queen friend named Shazam to help the boys put on an authentic drag performance. Meanwhile, Gwen coaches the girls in playing football with Markie's assistance, but the teachers are convinced to teach the girls self-defense instead. After realizing Shazam is stealing things from the school, Grant cancels the powderpuff performance, but the students do it anyway. | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Kayla Syndrome" | Jonathan Krisel | Brian Jordan Alvarez | September 9, 2024 (2024-09-09) | XETV1004 | 0.092 |
| A very revealing run-in with Harry at the gym convinces Evan that Harry is trying to flirt with him. This results in Evan dodging Harry throughout the week despite the two being paired to manage the Homecoming dance. Meanwhile, a student named Chelsea drums up sympathy for her friend Kayla, who is self-diagnosed with "asymptomatic Tourette's." Markie points out to Evan that this is just a ploy for Chelsea to gain popularity. At the dance, Kayla is crowned Homecoming Queen and gives the crown to Chelsea, securing her own popularity. Harry tries to speak with Evan, but Evan spirals and rejects him out of panic. Harry clarifies that, like Evan, he is in an open relationship with another man. He and Evan briefly kiss before Evan rejects him again. | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "School Safety" | Jonathan Krisel | Brian Jordan Alvarez | September 16, 2024 (2024-09-16) | XETV1005 | 0.116 |
| Markie revives a student gun club to Evan's horror. He convinces his book club to stage a protest in an attempt to shut the gun club down, but they organize an identical counterprotest. Moretti claims his hands are tied and he cannot disband the club unless there is an active threat. Evan asks his class to write about heinous deeds they would do if they could get away with it. One student's essay is classified as an 'active threat' that shuts the club down, but the teachers are forced to take firearm training instead. Meanwhile, Gwen is dismayed at her low ranking on a list of the hottest teachers circulating among the students and tries dressing more glamorously. It is later revealed that one of Evan's students only created the list in a backhanded way to improve Gwen's wardrobe. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Field Trip" | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Dave King | September 23, 2024 (2024-09-23) | XETV1003 | 0.137 |
| The teachers facilitate a camping field trip. Evan and Gwen are dogged by Sharon, a parent chaperone who is paranoid about the students playing sex games. Evan becomes jealous after learning Gwen invited Markie and Rick to help build her pool. Gwen admits that she does not think Evan is a helpful person and the two get into a fight. Markie tries to flirt with Gwen by giving her his night goggles, but Evan realizes they are latex (to which Gwen is allergic). Evan and Gwen reconcile. | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Linda" | Jonathan Krisel | Jake Bender & Zach Dunn | September 30, 2024 (2024-09-30) | XETV1006 | 0.145 |
| Evan issues failing grades to his class for their poor essays on The Red Badge of Courage, which incurs the wrath of Linda Harrison, the same wealthy and influential parent who previously reported him for kissing Malcolm. Grant forces Evan to meet with Linda; during the meeting at her restaurant Evan refuses to change the grades. Linda retaliates by bringing a school board employee to observe Evan's class and organizing a parent-teacher town hall to lambast Evan's teaching. Markie suggests proving that Linda's restaurant is committing tax fraud. Evan, wearing a wire, goes to meet with Linda, where she admits that she has tried to maintain her relationship with her older son but hides his homosexuality from her social circle. Evan allows the class to redo the essay. Meanwhile, Gwen attempts to catch her students cheating and falls through the ceiling doing so. | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Convention" | Kathryn Dean | Brian Jordan Alvarez & Jake Bender & Zach Dunn & Dave King | October 7, 2024 (2024-10-07) | XETV1007 | 0.089 |
| Evan, Gwen, Markie, Rick and Grant attend a teacher's conference in Dallas, where Evan and Gwen learn that Grant may be hiring a new teacher to replace Markie, and all the seminars seem to be about the dire state of teaching. Evan runs into Pasha, a friend from college who now works in the energy industry. Pasha offers to get Evan hired at his company, which Evan considers. However, Grant reminds him that teaching is what he loves. The next morning, Malcolm confronts Evan about his refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship and Evan declares they will solely be friends. Evan ditches Pasha's company after realizing they are making fun of Rick. Grant's keynote speech is a hit; afterwards Grant and Markie admit that Markie pretends to quit every year. | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Birthday" | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Brian Jordan Alvarez | October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) | XETV1008 | 0.090 |
| Malcolm takes Evan to a gay bar for a surprise party for his 35th birthday. To Evan's embarrassment, his coworkers are in attendance, including Harry. Malcolm encourages Evan to sleep with Harry, who also comes on to Evan. Elsewhere in the bar, Markie contemplates making a move on Gwen, who has just broken up with Nick. Malcolm brings Harry up on stage and Markie encourages Evan to make a move on Harry. Evan goes up and kisses Malcolm, to Markie's surprise; the latter later declares that sometimes you have to let people be who they are. This encourages Gwen to get back together with Nick. The group eats burgers at Gwen and Nick's house where Malcolm and Evan kiss. | |||||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2025)
9
9
No.overall
9
No. inseason
1
Title
"Covid in America"
Directed by
Jonathan Krisel
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Prod.code
XETV2001
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.126
10
10
No.overall
10
No. inseason
2
Title
"Trash"
Directed by
Jonathan Krisel
Written by
Jeremy Levick & Rajat Suresh
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Prod.code
XETV2005
U.S. viewers(millions)
0.093
11
11
No.overall
11
No. inseason
3
Title
"Grant's Dinner Party"
Directed by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Written by
Stephanie Koenig
Original release date
September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25)
Prod.code
XETV2004
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
12
12
No.overall
12
No. inseason
4
Title
"College Week"
Directed by
Michael McDonald
Written by
Emmy Blotnick
Original release date
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Prod.code
XETV2006
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
13
13
No.overall
13
No. inseason
5
Title
"Evan's Mom"
Directed by
Jonathan Krisel
Written by
Jake Bender & Zach Dunn
Original release date
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Prod.code
XETV2003
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
14
14
No.overall
14
No. inseason
6
Title
"Recruiter"
Directed by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Written by
Dave King
Original release date
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Prod.code
XETV2002
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
Markie apparently becomes jealous when Evan befriends the army recruiter, Staff Sgt. Seth, that Rick invited to the school. Despite his aversion to the US military complex, Evan finds out that he has a lot in common with Seth. Markie is vindicated when Seth's obsession with the movie Looper leads to him acting erratically and it's revealed that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Evan and Markie make up and plan on watching the DVD of Looper Seth gave Evan. Tired of students ignoring her lessons to be on their phones, Gwen institutes a no-phones policy that Evan adopts as well, which leads to problems when everyone misses a "Gray alert" about an elderly man lost on school property.
Markie apparently becomes jealous when Evan befriends the army recruiter, Staff Sgt. Seth, that Rick invited to the school. Despite his aversion to the US military complex, Evan finds out that he has a lot in common with Seth. Markie is vindicated when Seth's obsession with the movie Looper leads to him acting erratically and it's revealed that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Evan and Markie make up and plan on watching the DVD of Looper Seth gave Evan. Tired of students ignoring her lessons to be on their phones, Gwen institutes a no-phones policy that Evan adopts as well, which leads to problems when everyone misses a "Gray alert" about an elderly man lost on school property.
No.overall
Markie apparently becomes jealous when Evan befriends the army recruiter, Staff Sgt. Seth, that Rick invited to the school. Despite his aversion to the US military complex, Evan finds out that he has a lot in common with Seth. Markie is vindicated when Seth's obsession with the movie Looper leads to him acting erratically and it's revealed that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Evan and Markie make up and plan on watching the DVD of Looper Seth gave Evan. Tired of students ignoring her lessons to be on their phones, Gwen institutes a no-phones policy that Evan adopts as well, which leads to problems when everyone misses a "Gray alert" about an elderly man lost on school property.
15
15
No.overall
15
No. inseason
7
Title
"Lake Trip"
Directed by
Dave King
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Original release date
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Prod.code
XETV2008
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
While the others are administering a standardized test, Evan goes on a weekend getaway with Malcolm with a promise to not check-in with the others. However, Malcom becomes upset when he catches an antsy Evan calling Gwen and Markie for updates after all. Gwen and Grant struggle to administer the test to Chelsea, a student taking advantage of accommodations to avoid doing the test. Evan arrives and convinces Chelsea to take the test by appealing to her vanity. Meanwhile, Markie tries to dissuade Rick from taking the test to win a bet with a student, but eventually agrees to help him, which only worsens the situation.
While the others are administering a standardized test, Evan goes on a weekend getaway with Malcolm with a promise to not check-in with the others. However, Malcom becomes upset when he catches an antsy Evan calling Gwen and Markie for updates after all. Gwen and Grant struggle to administer the test to Chelsea, a student taking advantage of accommodations to avoid doing the test. Evan arrives and convinces Chelsea to take the test by appealing to her vanity. Meanwhile, Markie tries to dissuade Rick from taking the test to win a bet with a student, but eventually agrees to help him, which only worsens the situation.
No.overall
While the others are administering a standardized test, Evan goes on a weekend getaway with Malcolm with a promise to not check-in with the others. However, Malcom becomes upset when he catches an antsy Evan calling Gwen and Markie for updates after all. Gwen and Grant struggle to administer the test to Chelsea, a student taking advantage of accommodations to avoid doing the test. Evan arrives and convinces Chelsea to take the test by appealing to her vanity. Meanwhile, Markie tries to dissuade Rick from taking the test to win a bet with a student, but eventually agrees to help him, which only worsens the situation.
16
16
No.overall
16
No. inseason
8
Title
"Accreditation"
Directed by
Michael McDonald
Written by
Shana Gohd
Original release date
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Prod.code
XETV2007
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
The teachers are evaluated by outside accreditors in an effort to gain the school a better rating. Evan's old rival Linda returns to offer assistance as part of her own agenda. Gwen's evaluator turns out to be an ex that she ghosted and they end up rehashing the events that lead to their breakup. Evan refuses to use underhanded tactics to win over his evaluator that happens to be a motherless high school student, ruining Linda's careful planning in the process. The school retains its original rating, with the student evaluator explaining that they were never going to earn a higher placement without an ice skating rink.
The teachers are evaluated by outside accreditors in an effort to gain the school a better rating. Evan's old rival Linda returns to offer assistance as part of her own agenda. Gwen's evaluator turns out to be an ex that she ghosted and they end up rehashing the events that lead to their breakup. Evan refuses to use underhanded tactics to win over his evaluator that happens to be a motherless high school student, ruining Linda's careful planning in the process. The school retains its original rating, with the student evaluator explaining that they were never going to earn a higher placement without an ice skating rink.
No.overall
The teachers are evaluated by outside accreditors in an effort to gain the school a better rating. Evan's old rival Linda returns to offer assistance as part of her own agenda. Gwen's evaluator turns out to be an ex that she ghosted and they end up rehashing the events that lead to their breakup. Evan refuses to use underhanded tactics to win over his evaluator that happens to be a motherless high school student, ruining Linda's careful planning in the process. The school retains its original rating, with the student evaluator explaining that they were never going to earn a higher placement without an ice skating rink.
17
17
No.overall
17
No. inseason
9
Title
"Lock In"
Directed by
Kathryn Dean
Written by
Sam Johnson & Paul Simms
Original release date
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Prod.code
XETV2009
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
During the school's overnight lock-in sleepover, the kids come up with an unofficial scavenger hunt that horrifies the teachers. Gwen brings in Sharon to frighten them into behaving. Rick tries to get everyone to decide on the winners of the Academic Achievement Awards, leading to several stalemates that require Grant to intervene. Malcolm tries to talk to an exhausted Evan who dismisses his concerns about the lack of clarity in their relationship. Markie confesses to Evan about feeling alienated from his church, eventually taking him to a Sunday service where Evan realizes the problem is that the pastor doesn't speak English anymore.
During the school's overnight lock-in sleepover, the kids come up with an unofficial scavenger hunt that horrifies the teachers. Gwen brings in Sharon to frighten them into behaving. Rick tries to get everyone to decide on the winners of the Academic Achievement Awards, leading to several stalemates that require Grant to intervene. Malcolm tries to talk to an exhausted Evan who dismisses his concerns about the lack of clarity in their relationship. Markie confesses to Evan about feeling alienated from his church, eventually taking him to a Sunday service where Evan realizes the problem is that the pastor doesn't speak English anymore.
No.overall
During the school's overnight lock-in sleepover, the kids come up with an unofficial scavenger hunt that horrifies the teachers. Gwen brings in Sharon to frighten them into behaving. Rick tries to get everyone to decide on the winners of the Academic Achievement Awards, leading to several stalemates that require Grant to intervene. Malcolm tries to talk to an exhausted Evan who dismisses his concerns about the lack of clarity in their relationship. Markie confesses to Evan about feeling alienated from his church, eventually taking him to a Sunday service where Evan realizes the problem is that the pastor doesn't speak English anymore.
18
18
No.overall
18
No. inseason
10
Title
"Graduation"
Directed by
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Written by
Brian Jordan Alvarez & Jake Bender & Zach Dunn & Dave King
Original release date
September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Prod.code
XETV2010
U.S. viewers(millions)
N/A
As graduation nears, Evan worries about a student that he perceives is being bullied. He teams up with Gwen to help the student write a graduation speech that won't make him a laughing stock. Nick enlists a reluctant Markie to help him propose to Gwen at the ceremony. Grant offers Rick to be his vice principal, which he decides to decline in favor of pursuing his passions outside of school. The outsider student's graduation speech takes an unexpected turn, as he decides to make fun of the teachers, making it a roaring success. Despite failing to tell her how he feels again, Markie is still hopeful when Gwen expresses doubts after accepting the proposal. Evan initially plans to go to Berlin for the summer with Malcolm, but is convinced to do summer school with the other teachers instead. He comes home to find an airplane ticket with an accompanying letter in which Malcolm asks him to meet in Berlin if he still wants them to be together.
As graduation nears, Evan worries about a student that he perceives is being bullied. He teams up with Gwen to help the student write a graduation speech that won't make him a laughing stock. Nick enlists a reluctant Markie to help him propose to Gwen at the ceremony. Grant offers Rick to be his vice principal, which he decides to decline in favor of pursuing his passions outside of school. The outsider student's graduation speech takes an unexpected turn, as he decides to make fun of the teachers, making it a roaring success. Despite failing to tell her how he feels again, Markie is still hopeful when Gwen expresses doubts after accepting the proposal. Evan initially plans to go to Berlin for the summer with Malcolm, but is convinced to do summer school with the other teachers instead. He comes home to find an airplane ticket with an accompanying letter in which Malcolm asks him to meet in Berlin if he still wants them to be together.
No.overall
As graduation nears, Evan worries about a student that he perceives is being bullied. He teams up with Gwen to help the student write a graduation speech that won't make him a laughing stock. Nick enlists a reluctant Markie to help him propose to Gwen at the ceremony. Grant offers Rick to be his vice principal, which he decides to decline in favor of pursuing his passions outside of school. The outsider student's graduation speech takes an unexpected turn, as he decides to make fun of the teachers, making it a roaring success. Despite failing to tell her how he feels again, Markie is still hopeful when Gwen expresses doubts after accepting the proposal. Evan initially plans to go to Berlin for the summer with Malcolm, but is convinced to do summer school with the other teachers instead. He comes home to find an airplane ticket with an accompanying letter in which Malcolm asks him to meet in Berlin if he still wants them to be together.
| No.overall | No. inseason | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod.code | viewers(millions) |
| 9 | 1 | "Covid in America" | Jonathan Krisel | Brian Jordan Alvarez | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | XETV2001 | 0.126 |
| 10 | 2 | "Trash" | Jonathan Krisel | Jeremy Levick & Rajat Suresh | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | XETV2005 | 0.093 |
| 11 | 3 | "Grant's Dinner Party" | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Stephanie Koenig | September 25, 2025 (2025-09-25) | XETV2004 | N/A |
| 12 | 4 | "College Week" | Michael McDonald | Emmy Blotnick | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | XETV2006 | N/A |
| 13 | 5 | "Evan's Mom" | Jonathan Krisel | Jake Bender & Zach Dunn | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | XETV2003 | N/A |
| 14 | 6 | "Recruiter" | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Dave King | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | XETV2002 | N/A |
| Markie apparently becomes jealous when Evan befriends the army recruiter, Staff Sgt. Seth, that Rick invited to the school. Despite his aversion to the US military complex, Evan finds out that he has a lot in common with Seth. Markie is vindicated when Seth's obsession with the movie Looper leads to him acting erratically and it's revealed that he was dishonorably discharged from the army. Evan and Markie make up and plan on watching the DVD of Looper Seth gave Evan. Tired of students ignoring her lessons to be on their phones, Gwen institutes a no-phones policy that Evan adopts as well, which leads to problems when everyone misses a "Gray alert" about an elderly man lost on school property. | |||||||
| 15 | 7 | "Lake Trip" | Dave King | Brian Jordan Alvarez | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | XETV2008 | N/A |
| While the others are administering a standardized test, Evan goes on a weekend getaway with Malcolm with a promise to not check-in with the others. However, Malcom becomes upset when he catches an antsy Evan calling Gwen and Markie for updates after all. Gwen and Grant struggle to administer the test to Chelsea, a student taking advantage of accommodations to avoid doing the test. Evan arrives and convinces Chelsea to take the test by appealing to her vanity. Meanwhile, Markie tries to dissuade Rick from taking the test to win a bet with a student, but eventually agrees to help him, which only worsens the situation. | |||||||
| 16 | 8 | "Accreditation" | Michael McDonald | Shana Gohd | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | XETV2007 | N/A |
| The teachers are evaluated by outside accreditors in an effort to gain the school a better rating. Evan's old rival Linda returns to offer assistance as part of her own agenda. Gwen's evaluator turns out to be an ex that she ghosted and they end up rehashing the events that lead to their breakup. Evan refuses to use underhanded tactics to win over his evaluator that happens to be a motherless high school student, ruining Linda's careful planning in the process. The school retains its original rating, with the student evaluator explaining that they were never going to earn a higher placement without an ice skating rink. | |||||||
| 17 | 9 | "Lock In" | Kathryn Dean | Sam Johnson & Paul Simms | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | XETV2009 | N/A |
| During the school's overnight lock-in sleepover, the kids come up with an unofficial scavenger hunt that horrifies the teachers. Gwen brings in Sharon to frighten them into behaving. Rick tries to get everyone to decide on the winners of the Academic Achievement Awards, leading to several stalemates that require Grant to intervene. Malcolm tries to talk to an exhausted Evan who dismisses his concerns about the lack of clarity in their relationship. Markie confesses to Evan about feeling alienated from his church, eventually taking him to a Sunday service where Evan realizes the problem is that the pastor doesn't speak English anymore. | |||||||
| 18 | 10 | "Graduation" | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Brian Jordan Alvarez & Jake Bender & Zach Dunn & Dave King | September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26) | XETV2010 | N/A |
| As graduation nears, Evan worries about a student that he perceives is being bullied. He teams up with Gwen to help the student write a graduation speech that won't make him a laughing stock. Nick enlists a reluctant Markie to help him propose to Gwen at the ceremony. Grant offers Rick to be his vice principal, which he decides to decline in favor of pursuing his passions outside of school. The outsider student's graduation speech takes an unexpected turn, as he decides to make fun of the teachers, making it a roaring success. Despite failing to tell her how he feels again, Markie is still hopeful when Gwen expresses doubts after accepting the proposal. Evan initially plans to go to Berlin for the summer with Malcolm, but is convinced to do summer school with the other teachers instead. He comes home to find an airplane ticket with an accompanying letter in which Malcolm asks him to meet in Berlin if he still wants them to be together. | |||||||
· Reception › Accolades
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Category
Best Comedy Series
Nominee(s)
English Teacher
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Year
Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Award
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Year
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Award
Stephanie Koenig
Category
Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
Year
Independent Spirit Awards
Award
Best New Scripted Series
Category
Brian Jordan Alvarez, Paul Simms, Jonathan Krisel, Dave King, Kathryn Dean, Jake Bender, and Zach Dunn
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Year
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Award
Brian Jordan Alvarez
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series
Year
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series
Award
Enrico Colantoni
Category
Nominated
Stephanie Koenig
Stephanie Koenig
Year
Stephanie Koenig
Award
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Year
Satellite Awards
Award
Best Comedy or Musical Series
Category
English Teacher
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Television Critics Association Awards
Television Critics Association Awards
Year
Television Critics Association Awards
Award
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
Category
Nominated
Outstanding New Program
Outstanding New Program
Year
Outstanding New Program
Award
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2025 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Comedy Series | English Teacher | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Stephanie Koenig | Nominated | |||
| Independent Spirit Awards | Best New Scripted Series | Brian Jordan Alvarez, Paul Simms, Jonathan Krisel, Dave King, Kathryn Dean, Jake Bender, and Zach Dunn | Nominated | ||
| Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series | Brian Jordan Alvarez | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series | Enrico Colantoni | Nominated | |||
| Stephanie Koenig | Nominated | ||||
| Satellite Awards | Best Comedy or Musical Series | English Teacher | Nominated | ||
| Television Critics Association Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Comedy | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding New Program | Nominated |
References
- This episode first aired on FX on October 2, 2025.
- This episode first aired on FX on October 9, 2025.
- This episode first aired on FX on October 16, 2025.
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