Alright, alright, alright! Let's talk Saved by the Bell. The question on everyone's mind: when exactly did this glorious piece of television history grace our screens?
Well, buckle up, because the answer is a bit like trying to explain the rules of "Kelly Kapowski's Dating Game" – there are a few layers! It's not as simple as saying "1990!" and calling it a day.
The Pre-Bayside Era: Good Morning, Miss Bliss
Before Zack Attack was serenading us with "Friends Forever," there was a precursor: Good Morning, Miss Bliss. Think of it as the beta version of Saved by the Bell. It's the awkward pre-teen phase your favorite show went through.
This initial series ran on the Disney Channel from 1988 to 1989. It featured Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), Lisa Turtle (Lark Voorhies), and Screech Powers (Dustin Diamond). They were all just a little younger and…well, less cool.
Imagine your favorite ice cream flavor, but before they added the sprinkles and hot fudge. It was good, but not *quite* the masterpiece it would become.
The Bayside High Years: Saved by the Bell Proper
Now, for the main event! The Saved by the Bell we all know and love officially premiered on NBC on August 20, 1989. This is when the magic *really* happened.
We're talking Zack scheming, Kelly captivating, Slater flexing, Jessie lecturing, Lisa dishing out fashion advice, and Screech…being Screech. Pure, unadulterated 90s bliss!
The show ran until May 22, 1993. That's almost four glorious years of Bayside High shenanigans. Think of all the after-school specials we learned from!
So, To Recap...
Let's break it down so even Screech could understand it: Good Morning, Miss Bliss (1988-1989), then the *real* Saved by the Bell (1989-1993). Got it? Good.
Think of it like this: Good Morning, Miss Bliss was the awkward first date, and Saved by the Bell was the marriage proposal. One led to the other, but they were definitely different experiences.
But wait, there's more! Just when you thought you could escape the clutches of Mr. Belding, they hit us with *Saved by the Bell: The College Years*.
Post-Graduation Antics: Saved by the Bell: The College Years
This spin-off followed Zack, Slater, Kelly, and Screech to California University. It only lasted one season, from 1993 to 1994. It was like seeing your high school crush at a college party – familiar, but not quite the same vibe.
They tried to inject some adult-ish themes, but let's be honest, we were all just waiting for them to go back to Bayside. I mean, come on! Who wants to watch Zack Morris navigate student loans?
And Then... The Reboots and Revivals
Fast forward a few decades, and BOOM! Saved by the Bell got a reboot on Peacock in 2020. This time around, it brought a fresh, modern take to Bayside, while still paying homage to the original.
It ran for two seasons, introducing a new generation to the hallowed halls of Bayside High. It was like seeing your old friends with a new, updated wardrobe.
So, there you have it! The complete timeline of Saved by the Bell. From its humble beginnings to its various iterations, it's a show that has remained a cultural touchstone for generations.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to watch Zack convince Mr. Belding that the goldfish ate his homework. Because, you know, that's *totally* believable.
