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Malcolm in the Middle

by Linwood Boomer

Lois, a no-nonsense mother, confronts Caroline, a school official, who has been trying to contact her about her son, Malcolm. Lois is immediately defensive and suspicious, believing Caroline is trying to label Malcolm as 'special ed,' leading to a heated and humorous exchange.

Life is Beautiful

by Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami

A school principal introduces an inspector to her staff, expecting a serious discussion about racial superiority. However, the inspector, who is actually Guido in disguise, comically subverts the expectations by delivering a nonsensical and absurd 'demonstration' of racial purity, much to the confusion of the principal and the amusement of the children.

Freaks and Geeks

by Paul Feig

Lindsay attempts to convince Mr. Guyevski to let her take his son Eli, who has a developmental disability, to the school dance. The scene explores themes of protection, social perception, and the genuine desire to do something meaningful in a confusing high school environment.

A Brighter Summer Day

by Edward Yang

A father confronts a teacher about his son's punishment, arguing that the school is unfairly targeting his son without proper investigation. The father passionately advocates for justice and truth in education, challenging the teacher's bureaucratic stance.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky

Charlie reflects on his journey through high school and his mental health struggles while driving through a tunnel with his best friends. He reaches a state of pure presence and joy, realizing that he is not defined by his past trauma but by the beauty of the current moment. The scene serves as the emotional climax where Charlie finally feels 'infinite' and connected to the world.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky

Charlie, an introverted and sensitive teenager, writes his first letter to an anonymous 'friend' on the eve of his first day of high school. He expresses his deep-seated desire for connection and his hope to reinvent himself after a difficult period spent in the hospital.

Montauk

by The Duffer Brothers

In a secluded school bathroom, Steve uses his charm and physical presence to persuade the studious Nancy to attend a bonfire party. Nancy struggles to balance her academic responsibilities and reputation with her growing attraction to the popular Steve. The scene highlights the high-stakes social dynamics and hormonal tension of high school life.

A.P. BIO

by Mike O'Brien

Jack attempts to impress his high school ex-girlfriend with a fabricated story of his success, only for her to confront him with the embarrassing truth of his downfall. The scene highlights Jack's desperate need for validation and his struggle to maintain his ego after losing his prestigious career.

The School for Wives

by Molière

Arnolphe reels from the discovery that his ward, Agnès, has outsmarted him by sending a secret letter to her lover. He struggles with a volatile mix of fury over his wounded pride and the painful realization that he is genuinely in love with the woman he tried to keep ignorant.

The School for Wives

by Molière

Arnolphe interrogates his young ward, Agnes, about a secret visitor she hosted while he was away. He becomes increasingly frantic and paranoid as the naive Agnes describes her innocent interactions with a young suitor, culminating in a comedic misunderstanding about what the young man 'took' from her.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by STEVEN KLOVES

During a Transfiguration lesson, Hermione Granger convinces Professor McGonagall to deviate from the curriculum to discuss the dark history of the school. McGonagall recounts the legend of Salazar Slytherin and the hidden chamber he created to purge the school of those he deemed unworthy.

Central Intelligence

by Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen

Following a bar fight where Bob displayed unexpected combat skills, he reveals to his high school friend Kevin that he is actually a CIA operative. Bob expresses vulnerability about his past while Kevin is thrilled to discover his friend is essentially a real-life action hero.

Abbott Elementary

by Quinta Brunson

Janine and Gregory have a chaotic first meeting in the school hallway outside the bathroom. While Janine is dealing with a sick student, Gregory is struggling with a plumbing mishap and a student's bathroom accident, leading to a messy but humorous introduction.

War of the Worms

by Unknown

In the midst of an alien invasion, Jack and Emily take shelter in a loft and inventory supplies while reflecting on their high school social dynamics. Emily confesses that she participated in a cruel prank against Jack to maintain her popularity, but reveals she actually intended to ask him out just before the world ended.

Bad Santa

by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

A hungover Willie is confronted by the lonely Thurman Merman, who seeks validation for his school grades. The scene shifts from dark comedic disbelief over the boy's name to a raw, profanity-laced moment of honesty where Willie struggles with his inability to provide the emotional connection the child craves.

Westlake High

by Ted Campbell

Following the mysterious deaths of several classmates, Bridget explains her plan to Jeff to banish the vengeful spirit haunting their school. Bridget must confront her own burgeoning abilities and the social divide between her and the popular crowd while preparing for a dangerous supernatural confrontation.

WAR OF THE WORMS

by Andrew Kurtzman, Anne Kurtzman

Three socially outcast friends lament their romantic failures and the perceived injustice of evolutionary attraction while sitting in a mall food court. As they navigate feelings of humiliation and intellectual superiority, they grapple with the realization that their intelligence offers no advantage in the high school social hierarchy.

WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

by Kim Ray

Amy, a vengeful ghost, reveals the truth about her murder to Bridget through a series of flashbacks. The scene explores the toxic social hierarchy of high school, blackmail, and the brutal circumstances of Amy's death at the hands of a desperate classmate.

Veronica Mars

by Rob Thomas, Diane Ruggiero-Wright

Returning to her hometown for her ten-year high school reunion, Veronica Mars faces off against her old nemesis Madison Sinclair before a massive brawl breaks out. As her friends and former flame Logan get swept into the violence, Veronica takes matters into her own hands to shut down the event and settle an old score.

Veronica Mars

by Rob Thomas

Veronica defies the warnings of her classmates to cut down Wallace, a new student who has been duct-taped to the school flagpole by a local gang. Despite the social risks and threats of retaliation, Veronica demonstrates her outsider status and resilience while forming an initial bond with her future best friend.

Normal People

by Sally Rooney, Alice Birch

In a quiet moment after school, Connell and Marianne share a tentative and vulnerable conversation while she waits for detention. They navigate the social divide between them, discussing their teachers and the friction between their public personas and private connection.

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

A police sergeant meets with her grandson's headteacher to discuss his behavioral issues at school. The conversation shifts from academic concerns to a raw, devastating confession as Catherine reveals the traumatic circumstances of her daughter's death and her paralyzing fear that the boy might inherit his father's violent nature.

Paradise City

by Dan Fogelman

A father working a high-stakes investigation calls his daughter to break the news that he will miss her school debate. Despite the disappointment, they share a moment of mutual protection and concern, highlighting their tight-knit but strained relationship following a family loss.

Waterloo Road

by Neil Jones

Kim Campbell, the headteacher, fiercely defends her school's unconventional methods against a critical inspection from Erica. As Erica lists recent violent incidents and failures, Kim counters by highlighting the transformative success of a specific troubled student, Danny Lewis.