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The Best Episodes of The Principal Season 1

Every episode of The Principal Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Principal Season 1!

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When history teacher Matt Bashir is promoted to Principal of a notoriously violent Boys' school in Sydney's south-west, his radical approach brings him into conflict and leaves his personal life dangerously exposed. But just when

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Principal Season 1 Episode 1 - A New Principal
    8.3/10(79 votes)

    #1 - A New Principal

    S1:E1

    Matt Bashir was a history teacher and Deputy Principal at a prestigious girls' school, and has now been promoted to Principal of Boxdale Boys High. Boxdale Boys High is a notoriously violent and difficult school and Principal Bashir is brought in because of his different and radical approach to reform. The sudden change brings him into conflict on all fronts and even leaves his personal life exposed. Still, Bashir works overtime to get the local community on side, promising change, but just when it seems he is making progress, a student is found dead on school grounds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Principal Season 1 Episode 2 - The Investigation
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    #2 - The Investigation

    S1:E2

    The school is in lockdown as the police investigation into the school murder begins. Bashir battles to contain the frenzy which has ensued at school and the rage of the victim's brother. Can he stop him retaliating? Details of the crime are kept from teachers, students and even Kellie but a fuller picture emerges when George's hospitality class is invaded by police.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Principal Season 1 Episode 3 - A Suspicious Funeral
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #3 - A Suspicious Funeral

    S1:E3

    The victim's father entreats Bashir to speak to Bilic about releasing his son's body for the funeral. And with the newly accessed phone data, the police have got a new lead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Principal Season 1 Episode 4 - Revenge
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    #4 - Revenge

    S1:E4

    Bashir defends his actions to Bilic but when confronted with the TV footage that Kellie found, he's left in no doubt that he's being treated as a serious suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A New Principal" is the best rated episode of "The Principal" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 79 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Investigation".