The Substitute (American TV program) explained
The Substitute is an American reality television program that aired on Nickelodeon from April 1, 2019 to February 25, 2021. The program features pranks and celebrities going undercover as substitute teachers to surprise students, with $25,000 donations being made to each school they visit. The series was renewed for a second season hosted by Juanpa Zurita.
Production
On February 14, 2019, it was announced that The Substitute would be a part of Nickelodeon's 2019 slate. The program is a production of The Intellectual Property Corporation, Eli Holzman, and Aaron Saidman, with Mike Harney serving as showrunner.[1] [2] On March 20, 2019, it was announced that the program would premiere on April 1, 2019, with Jace Norman guest starring in the premiere.[3] A sneak peek of the first episode aired immediately following the 2019 Kids' Choice Awards on March 23, 2019.[4] On May 6, 2019, it was announced that Lilly Singh would guest star in an episode airing on May 18, 2019.[5] On August 28, 2019, it was announced that Nickelodeon ordered a full series pickup of The Substitute, with a 10-episode order for an October 2019 premiere.[6] On September 18, 2019, it was announced that John Cena would guest star in an episode airing on October 4, 2019.[7] On November 15, 2019, it was revealed that Ne-Yo would guest star in a holiday episode airing on November 30, 2019.[8]
On January 17, 2020, it was revealed that Brie and Nikki Bella would guest star in an episode airing on January 31. It was also revealed that additional guest stars for future episodes would include Rico and Raini Rodriguez, Asher Angel, Shaun White, JoJo Siwa, Johnny Orlando, Kel Mitchell, and Cooper Barnes.[9]
On October 23, 2020, it was announced that a second season would premiere on October 31 with Ariel Martin, Chloe Kim, and Chris Paul among the guest stars in the season. The season also added a new host, Juanpa Zurita.[10]
Episodes
Series overview
Season 2 (2020–21)
Notes and References
- Nickelodeon Embarks on New Direction with Its Biggest, Most Wide-Ranging Content Slate Ever – New Shows Are All That and Much More. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. February 14, 2019. March 20, 2019.
- Web site: SpongeBob Spinoffs, All That & Are You Smarter than 5th Grader? Revivals & More on Nickelodeon's 2019 Content Slate. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. February 14, 2019. March 20, 2019. February 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214194933/https://deadline.com/2019/02/spongebob-spinoffs-all-that-are-you-smarter-than-5th-grader-revivals-nickelodeon-2019-content-slate-1202557532/. live.
- Nickelodeon's New Prank Series, The Substitute, Premieres on April Fools' Day, at 2:00 P.M. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. March 20, 2019. May 17, 2019.
- Web site: Nickelodeon Star Jace Norman Previews Kids' Choice Awards, New Prank Show The Substitute. The Hollywood Reporter. Kimberly Nordyke. March 22, 2019. February 27, 2021. December 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211204123452/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harvey-danger-star-jace-norman-kids-choice-awards-substitute-1196679/. live.
- Nickelodeon's New Hit Series The Substitute Returns, with Lilly Singh Guest Starring Saturday, May 18, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. May 6, 2019. May 17, 2019.
- Nickelodeon Greenlights Unscripted Holiday Series Top Elf; Orders Full Series Pickup of The Substitute. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. August 28, 2019. August 28, 2019.
- John Cena to Guest Star in Nickelodeon's The Substitute, Premiering on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. September 18, 2019. October 5, 2019.
- Web site: The Substitute Holiday Episode: NE-YO Goes Undercover & Is Unrecognizable — First Look Photos. Hollywood Life. Thompson. Avery. November 15, 2019. November 15, 2019. November 15, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191115192612/https://hollywoodlife.com/2019/11/15/the-substitute-ne-yo-transformation-first-look-photos/. live.
- Web site: Bella Twins to Guest on Nickelodeon's The Substitute – See Nikki Go Undercover Here (Exclusive). TheWrap. Tony Maglio. January 17, 2020. January 17, 2020. January 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200117231638/https://www.thewrap.com/bella-twins-nikki-bella-the-substitute-brie-wwe-photos/. live.
- Nickelodeon's The Substitute Returns With All-New Surprises for Season Two of the Hit Prank Series, Premiering Halloween, Oct. 31, at 9 P.M. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. October 23, 2020. October 23, 2020.