English Teacher Season 1, created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, premiered on FX on September 2, 2024. The season has eight episodes and is directed by Jonathan Krisel. The executive producers of the show include Alvarez, Paul Simms and Dave King. The comedy series explores the humorous and often complex dynamics of a high school in Austin, Texas.
The series follows Evan Marquez, played by Brian Jordan Alvarez, who is an enthusiastic English teacher. He often finds himself in difficult situations because of his principled nature.
He works with his close friend Gwen Sanders, played by Stephanie Koenig, who teaches history, and Markie Hillridge, played by Sean Patton, a physical education teacher who is tough but wise.
Together, they face the everyday challenges of teaching at Morrison-Hensley High School. When a past incident is re-highlighted Evan faces criticism for kissing his ex-coworker and boyfriend Malcolm, played by Jordan Firstman.
He becomes caught up in a mix of personal and professional problems. As Evan gets into a relationship with another teacher, Harry, played by Langston Kerman, he has to juggle his sense of self and his job while dealing with the demands of Principal Grant Moretti, played by Enrico Colantoni, and his diverse group of coworkers.
English Teacher season 1: Episode release schedule
English Teacher season 1 has eight episodes, with a new episode airing every Monday at 10 p.m. Eastern time/ Pacific Time, starting from September 2, 2024, with the first two episodes. The show is set for a finale on October 14, 2024.
English Teacher season 1: Other relevant information
Plot
In English Teacher season 1, Evan Marquez, a high school English teacher played by Brian Jordan Alvarez, faces challenges in his career when his ex-boyfriend Malcolm, portrayed by Jordan Firstman, comes back to haunt him.
As he navigates through the complicated relationships with his coworkers like Gwen, played by Stephanie Koenig, and the blunt yet perceptive Markie, played by Sean Patton, Evan also has to handle the cautious approach of Principal Moretti, played by Enrico Colantoni.
Meanwhile, he starts to form a new bond with a charismatic teacher named Harry, played by Langston Kerman. The show humorously examines the question of whether it's possible to truly be oneself while meeting the demands of a professional setting.
Cast and characters of the show
- Brian Jordan Alvarez as Evan Marquez
- Stephanie Koenig as Gwen Sanders
- Enrico Colantoni as Principal Grant Moretti
- Sean Patton as Mark Hillridge
- Carmen Christopher as Rick
Recurring Cast
- Jordan Firstman as Malcolm
- Langston Kerman as Harry
Where to watch English Teacher season 1?
English Teacher season 1 will originally air on FX following the set release schedule. The next day, Tuesday, the viewers will be able to watch the released episode on Hulu.
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The viewers can watch English Teacher season 1 on FX and Hulu, starting on September 2, 2024.