American High School Season 1 Episode 1 - The Quest to be the Best

Airdate: 2016-Oct-18

Episode summary:

In the first episode, new principal Dr Peters arrives on a mission to improve grades and discipline, but a mass brawl and the threat of further violence gives him a swift reality check.Meanwhile, high-achieving pupil Jalena begins college applications, but with college fees costing more than a house, will she even be able to afford to go? Male cheerleader Vernon, and star football player Kordel, each prepare for the big Friday night football game. Can a win for the school help to get Dr Peters' ambitions back on track?

About American High School series:

In this six-part series, BBC Three has
unprecedented access to Orangeburg-Wilkinson, a majority
African-American High School in South C...Show more >