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The whacky adventures of Ned Bigby and his best pals Moze and Cookie at James K. Polk Middle School, as "every-kid" Ned shatters the fourth wall to share tips and tricks on navigating middle school

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 21 - Guide to: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, & Weasels
    8.8/10(232 votes)

    S3:E21

    On a museum field trip, Ned, Moze, and Cookie sneak in despite being banned by Vice-Principal Crubbs after forging a permission slip. Ned tries to avoid Crubbs while spending time with Suzie; Moze searches for the Wild Boy as Loomer pursues her; and Cookie adopts the “Steel Eagle” persona to impress Lisa. Chaos erupts as they’re chased by Crubbs, guards, and samurai actors. Ned ends up posing as the museum’s Wild Boy and ultimately chooses Moze over Suzie—they kiss and start dating, while Suzie returns to Loomer. When thieves target the Wild Boy painting, the trio alert security and stop them, earning Cookie a date with Lisa. Meanwhile at school, Gordy and teachers wreck the building trying to catch a weasel, only to spare it after discovering it has babies. Note: This is a double-length episode.

    Director:Savage Steve Holland
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Lazar Saric

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  2. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 18 - Guide to: Failing & Tutors
    8.3/10(113 votes)

    S2:E18

    Failing: Ned is warned that he must ace all his final exams or he might stay back a grade. Moze gets her first "F" ever and panics, doing everything she can to plan more study time, including quitting volleyball and not wahing her hair. Cookie tries to fail tests on purpose to avoid advancing to High School. Tutors: Ned has to find a tutor in order to avoid summer school. Moze gets into some tutor trouble by having a bunch of sixth graders fall in love with her. Cookie is paired up with the nastiest "tooter" of all for his final Social Studies project.

    Director:Chip Fields
    Writer:Rick Groel

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  3. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 20 - Guide to: Double Dating & The Last Day
    8.3/10(101 votes)

    S2:E20

    Double Dating: For the final dance of the school year, Ned and Suzie double date with Moze and hunk Jock Bitterman. Cookie meanwhile is asked by Lisa and says yes. Soon after Vanessa says yes, so Cookie must take Lisa and Vanessa to the dance and keep them separated.The Last Day: Ned and Moze try to figure the best way to tell Suzie about “the kiss”. Determined to catch the weasel before the summer, Gordy lets Cookies Battle Bot free in the halls, where it unleashes havoc.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Lazar Saric

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  4. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 17 - Guide to: Money & Parties
    8.3/10(110 votes)

    S3:E17

    The trio need to raise money for a music festival; Ned borrows money from Missy that he must work off to pay her back; Moze gets her money from hard work; Cookie tries to get money from entertainment. Ned goes to Seth's party with Missy and tries to ditch her when Suzie unexpectedly shows up; Moze tries to kiss Ned to determine if she'll see sparks; Cookie is not invited, so he sneaks in as the girl named Simone.

    Director:Marcus Wagner
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Eddie Guzelian

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  5. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 19 - Guide to: Science Fair & Study Hall
    8.2/10(97 votes)

    S2:E19

    Ned enlists Moze's help to win a ribbon in the science fair; Cookie attempts to impress Vanessa and her grandmother. Ned tries to study for a test, but he is constantly distracted; Moze gets injured and must wear a traction device, which makes nobody want to talk to her; Cookie tries to sneak out of study hall to meet Vanessa, but the teacher refuses to give him the bathroom pass early.

    Director:Joe Menendez
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Lazar Saric

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  6. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 1 - Guide to: New Grade & Dodgeball
    8.2/10(124 votes)

    S3:E1

    New Grade: Ned accidentally becomes the new class bully, while Moze deals with a not-so-friendly new English Teacher. Cookie tries to get to know the new no-braces, non-sniffling Lisa Zemo. <p> Dodgeball: Ned must battle the dark side, Loomer and his ‘secret weapon’ in a dodgeball game, and he must do it without Moze, the best player in school!

    Director:Savage Steve Holland
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Eddie Guzelian

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  7. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 19 - Guide to: Health & Jealousy
    8.2/10(102 votes)

    S3:E19

    Ned suffers from an embarrassing itch; Moze tries to clean up the resuscitation dummy, but she throws it out the window and buries it, and Cookie thinks that it was Faymen; Cookie also is suffering from mood swings. Ned and Moze pretend to date to free Ned from Missy's jealous rage; Seth, Faymen and Loomer fight over Moze; Cookie attempts to make Lisa Zemo jealous by pretending to go out with another girl, but instead, it makes Evelyn Kwong jealous.

    Director:Lazar Saric
    Writers:Rick Groel, Eddie Guzelian

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  8. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 20 - Guide to: Tests & When You Like Someone Who is Going Out with Someone Else
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    S3:E20

    Ned studies for three tests on the same day with the help of the school's geeks and becomes a geek himself in the process; Moze takes a test to see if Ned or Faymen is right for her and Faymen gets all perfect scores and Ned as a geek gets all zeroes; Cookie gives Evelyn Kwong a "test" to prove that they are incompatible and she decides to date Seth instead. Ned tries to confess to Moze that he likes her; Moze must decide between Ned and Faymen, while Faymen has a decide whether or not to go back to Brazil; Cookie eliminates all of Lisa Zemo's other admirers so that he can spend time with her; in a surprise ending reveal, Suzie has moved back to Polk.

    Director:Gary Stella
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Lazar Saric

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  9. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 1 Episode 13 - Guide to: Emergency Drills & Late Bus
    8.1/10(101 votes)

    S1:E13

    Emergency Drills:Every time Ned wants to ask Suzie to Chandra Taylor's party an emergency drill distracts him. Eventually, Ned gets to ask Suzie and she accepts. The only problem is Ned can't go to the party because he, Cookie, and Moze are trapped in Gordy's extra supply locker. Late Bus: When bus number 9 breaks down, all the kids are stuck waiting for another bus. Loomer makes a deal with Ned that he won't bully him for an entire year if Ned helps him get Moze's attention. Meanwhile, Cookie is leading a "Cookie's Late Bus After School Tour" in which he shows kids what teachers do after hours. We see Coach Dirga crying over a soap opera, and the worst possible thing ever, a teacher rap group taught by Lil' Romeo. Also, Moze makes friends with another Jennifer, but finds out it's her last day. And what we have seen, this may lead to a friendship between Moze and Suzie Crabgrass.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writers:Joe Fallon, Rick Groel

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  10. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 5 - Guide to: Halloween & Vampires, Ghosts, Werewolves, and Zombies
    8.1/10(94 votes)

    S3:E5

    The kids set up a Halloween party at Polk, and Principal Pal is thought to be dead after he enters the haunted hall. Polk becomes a Halloween nightmare, where Ned is a vampire, Cookie is a werewolf, Moze is a ghost, and Gordy is a zombie.

    Director:Savage Steve Holland
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Lazar Saric

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  11. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 16 - Guide to: Making New Friends & Positives and Negatives
    8.1/10(119 votes)

    S3:E16

    Making New Friends: Ned tries to be friends with Faymen, Moze wants a friend to go shopping with and Cookie befriends the Weasel. Positives and Negatives: Ned tries to cheer up the most negative kid in school, Moze finds out Faymen's kisses lack spark and Cookie tries to zap Loomer with static electricity

    Director:Savage Steve Holland
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Rick Groel

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  12. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 1 Episode 4 - Guide to: Seating & Tryouts
    7.9/10(107 votes)

    S1:E4

    Seating: Ned and Cookie to figure out how to sit at the cool table. Moze changes when she moves to the front of Science class and does so good that the teacher reverses the room, making Moze in back.. Gordy helps Cookie create the ultimate bus bounce. Tryouts: Ned tries to ascend to the basketball team and tries to become taller so he'll make the team. Moze goes out for volleyball, basketball, track, but must decide between them. With some help from Ned, she decides which is right for her. Cookie tumbles into cheerleading and demands equal rights after being kicked out.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Scott Fellows

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  13. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 1 Episode 6 - Guide to: Sick Days & Spelling Bees
    7.9/10(111 votes)

    S1:E6

    Sick Days: Ned must stay healthy when the flu hits Polk Middle School and he finds out Matt Hoffman is coming to visit. Cookie tries to keep his perfect attendance record in tact with help from Lisa. Moze tries to get sick and miss her speech in Social Studies. Not succeding, Moze must make her speech but finds out it is easier than she thought. Spelling Bee: Cookie is the only one with a chance to beat the dreaded Killer Bees. With an easy spell at the spelling bee, will it be Ned who beats the Killer Bees? Moze copes with sitting by Mr. Gross after spelling a word wrong.

    Director:Adam Weissman
    Writer:Joe Fallon

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  14. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 1 - Guide to: New Semester & Electives
    7.9/10(94 votes)

    S2:E1

    New Semester: Ned seeks his first kiss from Suzie Crabgrass which is on his "new semester list", but first he enlists Moze's help to break up Suzie and Loomer. By breaking them up Ned would have Suzie. Meanwhile, Cookie starts the new semester with a new super cool look and becomes a bully. Electives: Ned, Moze and Cookie try out different electives so they can finally get a class together and score an easy "A."

    Director:Paul Hoen
    Writer:Scott Fellows

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  15. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 15 - Guide to: Spirit Week & Clothes
    7.9/10(84 votes)

    S2:E15

    Spirit Week: The King and Queen of Spirit are destined to go out; always! And Suzie wins the girls side with ease, to continue the family tradition of being spirit week queen. Knowing this, Ned gets in a battle with Martin Qwerly for Spirit Week King. Cookie and Moze get stuck with the spirit stick and can't let it touch the ground or cause the school to have bad luck. Clothes: Ned and Moze get tickets from Missy’s newly formed fashion police. Cookie creates a school uniform.

    Director:Adam Weissman
    Writer:Eddie Guzelian

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  16. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 16 - Guide to: Yearbook & Career Week
    7.9/10(85 votes)

    S2:E16

    Yearbook: Ned tries to win “Best Smile” in order to be next to Suzie Crabgrass in the yearbook forever. Cookie tries hacks into the yearbook and makes some changes. Career Week: Vice Principal Crubbs wants Ned to pursue a career in education, but Ned isn't interested. Cookie decides he wants to be a sports agent and signs Moze as his client.

    Director:Dan Coffie
    Writer:Gene Grillo

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  17. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 11 - Guide to: Hallways & Friends Moving
    7.9/10(88 votes)

    S3:E11

    Hallway: Ned becomes the hall monitor and lets people in violation get off the hook, which leads the students believing that they can get away with anything in the halls; Moze tries to use hallway time to talk to Faymen; Cookie becomes the hallway traffic reporter. Friends Moving: Ned becomes concerned for his safety after the events of the previous episode, so he starts carrying around a pillow, or a "cushion protector" as he calls it; Moze tries to stop Faymen from leaving; Cookie tells Evelyn Kwong he is leaving for Hawaii, so everyone becomes convinced he is leaving; Suzie moves away, much to Ned's surprise and disappointment.

    Director:Dan Coffie
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Adam Beechen

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  18. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 1 Episode 1 - Guide to: The First Day & Lockers
    7.8/10(175 votes)

    S1:E1

    First Day: It's the first day of school, and Ned and Cookie discover Moze has taken Cooking instead of Art to separate herself from the guys for once. Lockers: When Ned's new locker neighbor gives him a bad rep, he searches for a new locker. Moze tries to use her locker to make new friends that are girls, but ends up competing with Suzie Crabgrass.

    Director:David Kendall
    Writer:Scott Fellows

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  19. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 1 Episode 5 - Guide to: Crushes & Dances
    7.8/10(105 votes)

    S1:E5

    Crushes: Ned has a crush on Suzie and Cookie has developed a "perfect match" computer program. Coconut Head follows Moze and she thinks that Coconut head wants to ask her to the dance. Dances: Ned wants to dance with Suzie. But with her getting together and breaking up, will he be able to dance with her? Moze has dance tips of her own while Cookie waits for supermodel Martika after forcing to get her to be his perfect match.

    Director:Adam Weissman
    Writers:Mike Preister, Rick Groel

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  20. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 1 Episode 10 - Guide to: Notes & Best Friends
    7.8/10(106 votes)

    S1:E10

    Notes: Bitsy has Ned pass a note and Sweeney catches him, now he must pay. He has to write an essay along with everyone else so they plot revenge. Cookie finds joy in forging notes, but danger comes when he leads the teachers to the forgers "domain". Best Friends: Moze continues her search for a new best friend with a quiz and whoever matches up closely is meant for her. But Moze ends up joining the Huge Crew. The Killer Bees recruit Cookie which puts Ned and Cookie's friendship to the test. Ned tries to find a new best friend in place of Cookie.

    Director:Paul Hoen
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Lazar Saric

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  21. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 8 - Guide to: Dares & Bad Habits
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    S2:E8

    Classmates dare Ned to ask out Missy; Moze must wear a dress as part of a dare and meets three girls she suspects are robots; Cookie competes with Loomer to be the "King of Dares". Ned tries to fix his bad habit of saying yes to everyone; Moze tries to fix her habit of trash-talking; Cookie tries to replace his technology hoarding habit with something else.

    Director:Savage Steve Holland
    Writers:Lazar Saric, Rick Groel

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  22. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 2 Episode 12 - Guide to: Asking Someone Out & Recycling
    7.8/10(82 votes)

    S2:E12

    Asking Someone Out: Ned hires some people to find out if Suzie will go on a date with him. Recycling: Ned, Cookie, and Moze compete to win a mountain bike in a recycling contest. Everything they collect is stolen, but Cookies idea of glueing bottles together ends up in him having it bought by an art collecter. Ned loses the guide in the recycling madness, and Moze sneaks into the teacher's lounge to collect recycling.

    Director:Joe Menendez
    Writers:Scott Fellows, Frank Berin

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  23. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 6 - Guide to: Art Class & Lost and Found
    7.8/10(86 votes)

    S3:E6

    Ned draws an abstract piece of art, which everyone else sees as a 'naked lady', leading to a cause célèbre; Moze tries photography and creates photos of other people's personal moments; Cookie gets 6th graders to make him keybowls. Ned finds a pair of Carmelo Anthony signed sneakers that he wants to claim, but Moze tries to find the shoes' real owner; Moze tries to find her stuffed animal that she lost in sixth grade; Cookie tries to find his MP3 player which has an embarrassing song he recorded on it.

    Director:Savage Steve Holland
    Writers:Ben Montanio, Frank Berin, Vince Cheung

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  24. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 8 - Guide to: The Bus & Bad Hair Days
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    S3:E8

    Ned tries to get to school early so he can get rid of a note he wrote to Suzie that says "I love you", but the bus driver is distressed over his own recent break-up; Moze tries to get a seat next to Faymen on the bus; Cookie must try to get to school after he misses the bus, or rather, the bus misses him. Ned tries to break out of school to get a free haircut; Moze tries to please Faymen with her hair, and ultimately seeks out Missy's help; Cookie tries to get Lisa Zemo to notice his mustache hair.

    Director:Savage Steve Holland
    Writers:Rick Groel, Cynthia True

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  25. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Season 3 Episode 18 - Guide to: Spring Fever & School Newspaper
    7.8/10(77 votes)

    S3:E18

    Guide to: Spring Fever and School Newspaper is an episode of the Nickelodeon television series Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.

    Director:David Kendall
    Writers:Lazar Saric, Ron Holsey

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Best Episodes Summary

"Guide to: Field Trips, Permission Slips, Signs, & Weasels" is the best rated episode of "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide". It scored 8.8/10 based on 232 votes. Directed by Savage Steve Holland and written by Scott Fellows, Lazar Saric, it aired on 6/8/2007. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Guide to: Failing & Tutors".