Cool School
Season 1
Created by: Alexandr Markin, Emil Nikogosyan
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Season aired: 2016-03-18
Overview
Cool School is a Russian children's television series that premiered in 2013 and quickly gained popularity among both younger children and teenagers. The plot centers on the lives of schoolchildren—their ups and downs, first loves, friendships, and conflicts with teachers and parents. The main characters face typical adolescent challenges while simultaneously learning the importance of mutual understanding and how to approach various situations with maturity. Intrigue, humor, the realism of everyday situations, and the sincerity of the characters make the series both engaging and enriching. Cool School offers young viewers a mirror in which to reflect on their own life experiences—and, perhaps, to learn from the mistakes of others. Thus, the series serves not only to entertain but also to educate, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of children's television.
About This Season
The series chronicles events unfolding within a school that is both ordinary and, at the same time, extraordinary. It is ordinary in the sense that every situation is instantly recognizable to any student, and most of the character archetypes could be encountered in any average high school; yet, its extraordinary nature lies in the fact that it is staffed by unconventional teachers. These educators approach their subjects with the utmost ingenuity and a tremendous amount of creativity—a dynamic that, true to the genre, inevitably escalates every situation to the point of absurdity. A magical atmosphere permeates the school, fostered by the almost familial, good-natured relationships that exist between the teachers and their students. The protagonists of the series are the students of a single class, and each episode illustrates a single day in the life of this remarkable school.
Episodes · 70
Vaccinations
Today, everyone at school must be vaccinated and everyone is afraid, even Vladimir Albertovich himself
Wow, a ball
A police officer comes to a school to find the person who broke a bank window. The evidence found at the crime scene is a ball.
Who will go to the Olympics?
An Inspector (Vladimir Albertovich's friend) comes to the school to find someone who will go to the Olympics. Through Tolik's trickery, the Inspector intends to choose Stepan Utkin.
They Banned Mobile Phones
They banned cell phones and no one can live without them, especially Utkin, who lost Yurik
Who's Cooler?
Venya and Utkin argue about who is the cooler one. Everything will be decided in Physical Education.
The Gradebook Was Lost
A gradebook goes missing in class 7A.
Newbie
A new student arrives and everyone fears him, but appearances are deceiving.
Secret Society
There is a secret society at School No. 13. The friends try to find it.
Notes
Stella Arturovna bans passing notes at school.
Teacher's Day
Students must congratulate teachers and give gifts—but what should they give Stella Arturovna?
Career Choice Day
Students must decide what they want to become in the future.
Examination
An unexpected inspection from the methodological office causes panic.
Friday the 13th
An ordinary day—but everyone experiences it differently.
Louis XIV Has Disappeared
Vladimir Albertovich’s pet disappears from the petting zoo. If not found, it will be closed.
"You Scared?"
Students argue about what is 'too much' for each of them to handle.
A Journey
Friends plan a trip, but preparation delays everything.
The Principal Is Leaving the School
The principal plans to leave. Others misunderstand the situation, causing confusion.
Football Team
Utkin forms a team to challenge those who rejected him.
Forgotten Birthday
It’s Venya’s birthday, but no one remembers.
The Shop Teacher Won a Million
Ivan Marsovich wins a million but doesn’t understand what everyone is talking about.
Tolik the Robot
Larisa thinks Tolik is a robot after seeing his old poor grades despite current success.
Ogonyok
A school party will take place at Vasily Borisovich’s ‘house.’
Treasure
A mysterious note leads everyone to search for treasure in the school.
Cinderella
The friends find abandoned shoes and try to find their owner.
Utkin Is Stella Arturovna’s Nephew
A rumor spreads that Utkin is the vice principal’s nephew, and he uses it to his advantage.
Masha Is Changing
Masha and Larisa swap personalities.
Who’s the Odd One Out?
One student must transfer classes due to class size limits.
Group Photo
Class 7A tries to finally take a group photo without Utkin escaping.
Earth Day
Students propose ideas to save the Earth. The best wins a trip to New Zealand.
Lariska’s Birthday
Two competing parties lead to conflict.
