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The Worst Episodes of Mr. Novak

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Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Mr. Novak Season 1 Episode 21 - I`m on the Outside
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    #1 - I`m on the Outside

    S1:E21

    A student named Steve Acero tells Principal Vane that Mr. Novak is prejudiced against him because he is of Mexican extraction.

    Director:Abner Biberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mr. Novak Season 1 Episode 22 - Chin Up, Mr. Novak
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    #2 - Chin Up, Mr. Novak

    S1:E22

    Novak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Margaret Mumsley, a 75-year old exchange teacher from England.

    Director:Michael O'Herlihy
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 1 - Moonlightning
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    #3 - Moonlightning

    S2:E1

    After Mr. Vane arranges for Mr. Novak to suddenly fly to Pennsylvania to visit his ailing father, the good, but completely broke son returns with a pile of hospital bills to be paid off, somehow.

    Director:Richard Donner
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 2 - With a Hammer in his Hand,Lord,Lord!
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    #4 - With a Hammer in his Hand,Lord,Lord!

    S2:E2

    Industrial arts teacher Carl Green conducts classes like a shop foreman, which provokes student Lee Darragh into taking violent action.

    Director:Allen Reisner
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 3 - Visions of Sugar Plums
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    #5 - Visions of Sugar Plums

    S2:E3

    Musical vagabond Charlie O'Rourke decides to settle down after fifteen years of roaming and begins teaching. But his unorthodox ways bring consternation to the administrators of Jefferson High. Novak steps in to broker a compromise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 4 - Little Girl Lost
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    #6 - Little Girl Lost

    S2:E4

    Troubled co-ed Edie transfers to Jefferson and her rebellious attitude soon turns off her teachers. But Novak detects a spark of interest from her in drama and manages to change Edie's attitude.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 5 - One Monday Afternoon
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    #7 - One Monday Afternoon

    S2:E5

    Young Donan has a promising future as the quarterback of Jefferson's football team. When the teen dies after an intense scrimmage his parents blames the rigorous workouts of the coach Lou Meyer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 6 - Let`s Dig a Little Grammar
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    #8 - Let`s Dig a Little Grammar

    S2:E6

    JoJo and Ray are students who seemed to have vastly different futures. Novak decides to get involved and help both teenagers realize their potential.

    Director:Joseph Sargent
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 7 - The People Doll
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    #9 - The People Doll

    S2:E7

    One of Novak's promising students plans on dropping out and get married. The teacher does his best to change a few minds

    Director:Herschel Daugherty
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 8 - Boy Under Glass
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    #10 - Boy Under Glass

    S2:E8

    Wayne Brice is a promising pitcher on the school team with a future as a professional. But Wayne is flunking Novak's class and he won't play unless his grade improves. Despite pressure Novak holds firm on an education's value.

    Director:Allen Reisner
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 9 - Born of Kings and Angels
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    #11 - Born of Kings and Angels

    S2:E9

    The big debate tournament is out of town and advisor Novak is along for the trip. The team captain Verne is normally overconfident of his abilities but becomes withdrawn. Novak must learn why before the event.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 10 - 'A' Is for Anxiety
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    #12 - 'A' Is for Anxiety

    S2:E10

    Karen Parker is a brilliant student with a promising future. When Karen is up for a scholarship the pressure her parents put on their daughter becomes too much forcing Novak to intervene.

    Director:Allen Reisner
    Writer:Carol Sobieski

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  13. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 11 - Johnny Ride the Pony
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    #13 - Johnny Ride the Pony

    S2:E11

    Novak steps in as advisor to an off campus boys club. But Novak is unprepared for the teen's rowdy behavior leading to a showdown with the young men.

    Director:Allen H. Miner
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 12 - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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    #14 - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

    S2:E12

    It's discovered that a young girl who has just transferred to Jefferson High was tried and acquitted of killing her parents. The other students ostracize her and she becomes the subject of a whispering campaign, even among some of the teachers.

    Director:Richard Donner
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 13 - Love Among the Growns Ups
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    #15 - Love Among the Growns Ups

    S2:E13

    Anonymous letters are sent to the school administrators accusing Novak of having an affair with Ellen Westfall, a married teacher. Novak must find the perpetrator of the unsigned notes and have them repudiated.

    Director:Abner Biberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 14 - From the Brow of Zeus
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    #16 - From the Brow of Zeus

    S2:E14

    Pre-teen Michael Brown is academically ready for high school but lacks the social skills of his fellow students. His classmates haze him including running his pants up the flag pole. Novak tries to help Michael's adjustment.

    Director:Ron Winston
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 15 - An Elephant is Like a Tree
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    #17 - An Elephant is Like a Tree

    S2:E15

    Chris Herrod, a student blind for a year as the result of an accident, tries to return to his studies but finds the strain too great.

    Director:Abner Biberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 16 - Enter a Strange Animal
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    #18 - Enter a Strange Animal

    S2:E16

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 18 - Faculty Follies (1)
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    #19 - Faculty Follies (1)

    S2:E18

    Novak is assigned to direct the year's edition of the faculty variety show. He expects smooth going until an instructor objects, considering the show unbecoming for Jefferson Highs teachers.

    Director:Joseph Sargent
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 19 - Faculty Follies (2)
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    #20 - Faculty Follies (2)

    S2:E19

    Despite the controversy of putting on the teacher's variety show Novak perseveres. The dedicated, instructor is determined to stage the best show possible.

    Director:Joseph Sargent
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 20 - The Silent Dissuaders
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    #21 - The Silent Dissuaders

    S2:E20

    Exchange instructor Javid arrives from Iran and is excited to work with American students to prepare them for college. To her dismay some of her brightest pupils would rather drop out to get married.

    Director:Allen Reisner
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 21 - Mountains to Climb
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    #22 - Mountains to Climb

    S2:E21

    Administrator Albert Vane learns that Joe Stillman is running for state superintendent. Believing him ill suited for the job Vane resigns his position at Jefferson and runs against Stillman, not knowing how ruthless his opponent can be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 22 - May Day,May Day
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    #23 - May Day,May Day

    S2:E22

    The teacher evaluations are due and most instructors are eager to keep their jobs by getting a good report. Bud Walker is the exception as he goes about his business already sure he'll be terminated at school's end.

    Director:Ida Lupino
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 23 - Where is There to go but up,Billie?
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    #24 - Where is There to go but up,Billie?

    S2:E23

    Novak develops a romantic interest in Jean Corcoran, the new substitute teacher. But to his dismay Jean seems more invested in her new hobby of skydiving.

    Director:Abner Biberman
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mr. Novak Season 2 Episode 24 - The Tender Twigs
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    #25 - The Tender Twigs

    S2:E24

    Social Studies teacher Frank Menlow and Novak join forces to conduct a student model United Nations. What started as a learning experience becomes divisive as the instructors are accused of promoting communism.

    Director:Joseph Sargent
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"I`m on the Outside" is the worst rated episode of "Mr. Novak". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Abner Biberman and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/11/1964. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chin Up, Mr. Novak".