Chapter Eleven

what happens

Coach Riley has a serious crush on Marylin Sudor but is nervous about asking her out due to their racial differences. But when he and Buttle ask Ms. Sudor how she and Ms. Hendricks feel about dating white men, Marylin mistakenly assumes Coach wants to ask Marla out. Riley's ""infatuation"" with Marla appears on Sheryl Holt's Web site and Ms. Hendricks becomes extremely excited about the prospect of dating Coach. Eventually, Kevin tells Marylin the truth and she is forced to break the news to Marla, who is deeply hurt. While Kevin and Marylin do make plans to eventually go out, they decide to wait until Marla has gotten over her disappointment. Meanwhile, Harper is concerned about the cheerleading squad. They have been rehearsing for an important competition, but their new routine is extremely sexual. The choreographer argues that it's impossible to tone down the program, so Harper cancels the meet. Regardless of the consequences, Lisa and Buttle continue to tempt fate and continue their

who made it

directed

Alan Myerson

written

David E. Kelley

guest cast

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

• Tom McCarthy as Kevin Riley
• Joey Slotnick as Milton Buttle
• Yvette Freeman as Gladys Crenshaw
• Joel Polis as Dawson
• Bianca Kajlich as Lisa Grier
• Sarah Shahi as Laura
• Anthony Starke as Joey
• Edwin Hodge as Jamaal Crenshaw