Graduation Day! Remember Feeling Like That?
Okay, picture this: It's the year 1993. You're probably rocking some serious neon and your biggest worry is whether or not your crush will sign your yearbook. We're talking about the last episode of Saved By The Bell, "Graduation," and let me tell you, it was an event!
This wasn't just any old sitcom finale. This was the end of an era! Our beloved Bayside gang was finally saying goodbye to high school and hello to… well, whatever came next.
So, What Made It So Special?
First off, the drama! Zack Morris, the master schemer, accidentally gets his and Kelly Kapowski's diplomas revoked. Seriously! Can you imagine how awful that would be?
It's like forgetting your lines in the school play times a million. Their entire future is on the line! Thankfully, being the quick-thinker he is, Zack proposes to Kelly. It wasn’t real, of course, but they did it in a speech so the principal would feel sorry for them!
Then there's the whole graduation ceremony itself. Remember those long, boring speeches at your own graduation? Well, Bayside's graduation had its share of awkward moments.
Slater, being the ever-emotional jock, gets all choked up during his speech, revealing his sentimental side. You just have to love Slater's sensitive soul!
The Tearjerker Moments
The episode wasn't all hijinks and schemes. There were some genuinely touching moments too! Like when the gang reminisces about all the good times they had at Bayside.
They even flashed back to classic episodes. It’s like a highlight reel of our childhoods! The montage reminds us of all the crazy things the gang had been through, like the time they almost lost Screech to a fortune teller!
And who could forget the final scene? The gang all gathers at The Max one last time. Cue the waterworks! They promise to stay in touch, which, let's be honest, rarely happens in real life, right?
Let’s not forget their parents. Kelly Kapowski’s dad was always there for her, as were Zack Morris’ parents. It made everyone feel good seeing them get ready for their own child to leave the nest!
The Fashion, Oh the Fashion!
Of course, we can't talk about Saved By The Bell without mentioning the fashion. The outfits in "Graduation" were peak '90s fabulousness.
Think oversized blazers, acid-wash jeans, and enough scrunchies to stock a small store. You probably owned half of that stuff, admit it! It’s crazy to think that we were actually wearing that stuff.
Lisa Turtle’s hair was probably the highest it had ever been. We can only imagine how much hairspray that took to create that masterpiece! It was big, bold and 90’s, if that is even a thing.
Why It Still Matters
Even though it aired decades ago, the "Graduation" episode of Saved By The Bell still resonates with people. It reminds us of a simpler time, when our biggest concerns were passing that history test or getting a date to the prom.
It was also about friendship. The bond between Zack, Kelly, Slater, Jessie, Lisa, and Screech was something everyone could relate to.
So, next time you're feeling nostalgic, pop in the "Graduation" episode of Saved By The Bell. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will remember why you loved these characters so much. Just don't forget the tissues!
It was the end of an era, but the memories will last forever!