Drexell's Class
Otis Drexell is a corporate raider who is known for getting the deal done. After he is caught red-handed for dodging taxes, he's given a suspended sentence on the condition that he teaches at an elementary school until the back-taxes are paid. Every week, Otis would do his best at adjusting from going to boardroom to classroom, with help from his two daughters.
- 1991-1992
- 1 season
- Fox Network
- Comedy
Otis Drexell is a corporate raider who is known for getting the deal done. After he is caught red-handed for dodging taxes, he's given a suspended sentence on the condition that he teaches at an elementary school until the back-taxes are paid. Every week, Otis would do his best at adjusting from going to boardroom to classroom, with help from his two daughters.
Season 1 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1991 - 1992
Episode 1
Otis' Last Day
Thu, Sep 19, 1991 30 mins
Principal Itkin evaluates Drexell with the hope of firing him.
Episode 2
Air Drexell
Thu, Sep 26, 1991 30 mins
Mr. Drexell and Mr. Davis both have a basketball tournament with their class and a bet on the side to win the chance to take an attractive nurse out on a date.
Episode 3
Misery Loves Drexell
Thu, Oct 3, 1991 30 mins
Drexell has a new student in his class, Mitchell who starts out to idolize him. However, Drexell doesn't take to him so, as a result. Mitchell ends up torturing Drexell to death.
Episode 4
Love Walked Right in and Swept Mr. Drexell Away
Thu, Oct 10, 1991 30 mins
Mr. Drexell meets a new teacher who comes down pretty hard on him when she first meets him. Which Drexell says he likes in a woman.
Episode 5
Convictions
Thu, Oct 17, 1991 30 mins
While moonlighting in a prison, Drexell insults a felon who is later released and comes looking for him.
Episode 6
Viva Lost Wages
Thu, Oct 24, 1991 30 mins
Drexell takes the kids to Splash Mountain, but makes a stop to Las Vegas for some fun.
Episode 7
Best Halloween Ever
Thu, Oct 31, 1991 30 mins
On Halloween, Drexell regales the class with scary stories, including one about Poe-ish revenge on his daughter's boyfriend.
Episode 8
Driving Drexell Crazy
Thu, Nov 7, 1991 30 mins
Moonlighting Otis teaches driver's ed.
Episode 9
Down and Out at the Out 'n In
Thu, Nov 14, 1991 30 mins
Otis comes into money but owes the IRS $45,000, Otis quits teaching to work at the Out 'n In.
Episode 10
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
Thu, Nov 21, 1991 30 mins
A visit from Drexel's detested ex-mother-in-law (Lu Leonard) threatens to ruin his Thanksgiving.
Episode 11
Bully for Otis
Thu, Dec 5, 1991 30 mins
Otis helps Kenny fight the school bully.
Episode 12
Silent Night, Holy Smokes
Thu, Dec 12, 1991 30 mins
To raise money for Christmas presents, Otis takes on a Santa Claus operation for quick cash to spread holiday cheer, only to be mugged by Santa himself.
Episode 13
My Own Private Iowa
Thu, Jan 16, 1992 30 mins
Otis rents out a private room for Melissa.
Episode 14
Beauty & the Beast
Thu, Jan 23, 1992 30 mins
Otis hates Melissa's posing in a bikini.
Episode 15
Ashes to Ashes
Thu, Feb 6, 1992 30 mins
Otis goes bungee-jumping after learning of a friend's death.
Episode 16
Til Death Do You Part
Thu, Feb 13, 1992 30 mins
Otis learns his ex-wife (Joanna Cassidy) is getting remarried.
Episode 17
Cruisin'
Thu, Feb 20, 1992 30 mins
Otis takes the family on a cruise, only to find out a famous teen idol "Johnny Andreas aka Teen Priest", played by "Jason Priestly" is also on board, and Drexell tries to cash in to the tabloids for a photo op of the celebrity.
Episode 18
The Resentments
Thu, Mar 5, 1992 30 mins
Otis manages Melissa's band.