Saved by the Bell: The Zack Tapes (1989)
Season 1, Episode 14
8/10
The Blonde Tom Cruise
2 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This is such a classic saved by the bell episode it's not even funny. A scheme to made Lisa and Kelly fall for Screech and Zack. With a side of an outrageous plot that in 1990 seems really really tough for a group of high school kids.

First off, why is the school teaching about subliminal messaging in advertising? Just seems like a very detailed subject to learn. I don't know about you but I leave about algebra and WWII.

So then second, we have cassette players and Zack happens to have a machine that can mix audio and record it, along with adjusting volume? Seems a bit much. Then on top of it, the messages makes the girls under a spell for the boys? Wow that is some crazy subliminal messaging!

To put the cherry on top when they quickly figure out what Zack has done they plan to get back at him....which was the teachers idea!? What school is this?! Lol.

This is what makes SBTB great and ridiculous all at the same time. If you have to describe this show to someone show them this episode. It will sum it all up in a short 21 minutes.

The fact that Zack ever had a chance with Kelly is in itself a miracle.

Overall: 7.6 (can't deny the richness in the wild plot)
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