7 Shows like English Teacher That Are About Educators
A new school year has officially started which means Fall is basically here and new series will debuting all season long. One series that recently premiered on September 2nd is the FX comedy drama, English Teacher. Created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez (M3GAN, Will & Grace), Brian plays high school teacher Evan Marquez as he navigates the personal, professional, and political aspects of working in education.
Time has already deemed English Teacher as “the best new sitcom of the year” and it has a massive 97% Tomatometer score. The cast also includes Stephanie Koenig (Lessons in Chemistry, The Offer), Enrico Colantoni (Allegiance, Veronica Mars), Sean Patton (Maron, All Wifed Out), and Carmen Christopher (The Bear, The Curse).
There are currently 3 episodes available to stream on Hulu, and its debut season will only have 8 episodes, with the season finale dropping on October 18. It is hard to imagine the series won’t get picked up for a second season given it’s high ratings and glowing reviews. While you wait for new episodes, here are 7 other shows like English Teacher that are about educators.
7 Shows Like English Teacher If You’re Looking For More Teaching-Centered Shows
Abbott Elementary (2021 – )
Cast: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Chris Perfetti, William Stanford Davis
Synopsis: “In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.”
Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu, Max
A.P. Bio (2018-2021)
Cast: Glenn Howerton, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Patton Oswalt, Jean Villepique, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Allisyn Snyder, Jacob Houston, Eddie Leavy, Sari Arambulo, Paula Pell, Spence Moore II, Marissa Baram, Miguel Lee
Synopsis: “A former philosophy professor who takes a job teaching advanced placement biology uses his students to get back at the people in his life who have wronged him.”
Where to watch: Peacock
Bad Education (2012-2024)
Cast: Jack Whitehall, Layton Williams, Matthew Horne, Charlie Wernham, Jack Binstead, Ethan Lawrence, Sarah Solemani, Kae Alexander, Jack Bence, Nikki Runeckles
Synopsis: “Seasons 1-3 of British comedy Bad Education star comedian Jack Whitehall as Alfie Vickers, a teacher who is a bigger kid than his students at Abbey Grove School. Primarily interested in securing a date with biology teacher Miss Gulliver, Alfie turns to his class of misfits for help, although his plans often go awry. Following an extended break after season 3, season 4 picks up with two of Alfie’s students returning to the school as teachers, keen to follow in his footsteps.”
Where to watch: BritBox, Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Tubi
The Chair (2021 miniseries)
Cast: Sandra Oh, Jay Duplass, Holland Taylor, Bob Balaban, Nana Mensah, David Morse, Everly Carganilla
Synopsis: “The Chair follows Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim (Sandra Oh) as she navigates her new role as the Chair of the English department at prestigious Pembroke University. Ji-Yoon is faced with a unique set of challenges as the first woman to chair the department, and as one of the few staff members of color at the university.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Mr. D (2012-2018)
Cast: Gerry Dee, Jonathan Torrens, Lauren Hammersley, Naomi Snieckus, Wes Williams, Darrin Rose, Bette MacDonald, Suresh John, Jordan Poole, Emma Hunter, Kathleen Phillips, Kassidy Mattera
Synopsis: “Based on Gerry Dee’s real-life experiences as a teacher before he moved to comedy full-time, Mr. D is the story of a charming, under-qualified teacher trying to fake his way through a teaching job.”
Where to watch: Freevee, Prime Video, The Roku Channel
Mr. Iglesias (2019-2020)
Cast: Gabriel Iglesias, Sherri Shepherd, Jacob Vargas, Maggie Geha, Cree, Oscar Nuñez, Fabrizio Guido, Tucker Albrizzi, Gloria Aung, Richard Gant, Christopher McDonald
Synopsis: “A good-natured high school teacher working at his alma mater works with gifted but misfit and disinterested students.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Rita (2012-2020)
Cast: Mille Dinesen, Lise Baastrup, Nikolaj Groth, Carsten Bjørnlund, Kristoffer Fabricius, Ellen Hillingsø, Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Morten Vang
Synopsis: “Independent, outspoken and adored by her students, schoolteacher Rita fares less well with adults in this comedy-drama from Denmark.”
Where to watch: Netflix
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