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The Substitute Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Jace Norman
Mon, Apr 1, 201922 mins
A hidden camera prank show where Nickelodeon superstar Jace Norman (Henry Danger) is transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as a substitute teacher to surprise a class of unsuspecting students.
Episode 2
Lilly Singh
Sat, May 18, 201922 mins
Multi-talented sensation Lilly Singh goes undercover as a strange substitute teacher in this hidden camera show. As The Substitute, Lilly will push the students of Woodrow Wilson Middle School to their limits with her bizarre behavior.
Episode 3
John Cena
Fri, Oct 4, 201922 mins
A hidden camera prank show, where John Cena is transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as a substitute teacher to surprise a class of unsuspecting students.
Episode 4
Ne-Yo
Sat, Nov 30, 201922 mins
A hidden camera prank show, where celebrities are transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as substitute teachers to surprise a class of unsuspecting students. Guest Star: Ne-Yo
Episode 5
The Bella Twins
Fri, Jan 31, 202022 mins
WWE Superstar Nikki Bella turns into three quirky characters: a dog trainer-turned-gym teacher, a Bridesmaidzilla, and a clown doubling as a career counselor. Her sister Brie Bella plays puppet master as Nikki goes undercover as The Substitute.
Episode 6
Rico & Raini Rodriguez
Fri, Feb 7, 202022 mins
Actor Rico Rodriguez goes undercover as The Substitute, while his sister Raini Rodriguez pulls the string behind the scene. Rico plays a wacky neat freak, an intense karate instructor, and a middle school sub who thinks he's teaching kindergarteners.
Episode 7
Asher Angel
Sat, Feb 8, 202022 mins
Musician and movie star Asher Angel goes undercover as The Substitute. Asher is disguised as a snooty former child genius, an obnoxious world record holder, and an overeager competitive eater.
Episode 8
Shaun White
Sat, Feb 15, 2020
Professional Skateboarder Shaun White goes undercover as The Substitute and is transformed into a side hustling entrepreneur, a free spirited fashion savant, and an uptight, "by the rules" teacher with a special skill up his sleeve.
Episode 9
JoJo Siwa
Sat, Feb 22, 202022 mins
Superstar JoJo Siwa is transformed into The Substitute. Students on a space center field trip have a close encounter with staffer JoJo undercover as an unusual robot, a Pluto super fan, and a nerd who needs a major confidence boost.
Episode 10
Johnny Orlando
Sat, Mar 7, 202022 mins
Singer Johnny Orlando goes undercover as The Substitute where he is transformed into a colorful choreographer, a super-competitive jock, and a geography teacher who thinks everything is an escape room.
Episode 11
Cooper Barnes
Sat, Mar 14, 202022 mins
Actor Cooper Barnes goes undercover as The Substitute where he is transformed into three outrageous characters: an archeologist who thinks he's psychic, a wacky motivational speaker, and a paranoid spy.
Episode 12
Kel Mitchell
Sat, Mar 28, 202022 mins
Kel Mitchell transforms into a Substitute staffer who gives students a field trip to the park that they won't forget. Kel unleashes new characters such as a crazy frontiersman, a wild survivalist, and lizard expert with a shocking secret.
