Read It and Weep (1)

what happens

Jennifer comes home from school feeling blue because after choosing the American classic "Huckleberry Finn" as the subject of her book report, she learns that the novel has been put on the school board's list of banned books. Although her favorite English teacher, Mr. Flaherty, disagrees with the decision, he informs Jennifer that he must uphold the board's ruling about the book. Jennifer decides to disregard the school's edicts and goes ahead with her report, which she insists of reading aloud in class. Flaherty is forced to summon the principal, who confiscates the paper. Later, Flaherty tells Jennifer and her family that even though he personally admires her courage and commitment, he must fail her on her report. Even worse, she must face the wrath of the principal and possible suspension.

guest cast

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

• Christian Clemenson as Mr. Flaherty
• Bibi Besch as Dr. Hewitt
• Stephen Dorff as Martin
• RRachel Jacobs as Jill
• Matt Levin as Billy