Original Teacher

what happens

Freddie organizes a mentorship program for teenagers detained at juvenile hall. They can receive parole by completing a week-long project. Dwayne is assigned two young gang members, who continually fight after learning that they are from rival sets. Much of the tension stems from the fact that members of one boy's gang killed the other's cousin. Dwayne tries to get the boys to turn away from violence and set some goals, but they don't think they have anything to live for. He tries to talk to their parents, with disastrous results. Billy's proud but violent father does not appreciate Dwayne's interference; he shoves him around and threatens him. Dwayne again emphasizes the fact that the boys can have futures; he tells them that they should not place limits on themselves because of the environment around them. Dwayne eventually gets through to them, as they perform a rap song that preaches for an end to violence. Billy's father listens to his son's performance and seems somewhat impresse

who made it

directed

Debbie Allen

written

Reggie Rock Bythewood

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Ronald William Lawrence as Loco
• Jenifer Lewis as Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport
• CChris 'Mac Daddy' Kelly as Self [Kris Kross]
• CChris 'Daddy Mac' Smith as Self [Kris Kross]
• Jermaine Dupri as Deejay
• Peter Koch as Cop