The Substitute (American TV series)

The Substitute is an American reality television program that premiered on Nickelodeon on April 1, 2019. 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 Substitute
GenreReality
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Producer(s)
Running time23 minutes
Production company(s)The Intellectual Property Corporation
Release
Original networkNickelodeon
Picture format720p (HDTV)
Audio format5.1 surround sound
Original releaseApril 1, 2019 (2019-04-01) –
present
External links
Website

Production

On February 14, 2019, it was announced that The Substitute would be a part of Nickelodeon's 2019 slate. The program will be 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] On May 6, 2019, it was announced that Lilly Singh will guest star in an episode airing on May 18, 2019.[4] 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.[5] On September 18, 2019, it was announced that John Cena would guest star in an episode airing on October 4, 2019.[6] On November 15, 2019, it was revealed that Ne-Yo would guest star in an holiday episode airing on November 30, 2019.[7]

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.[8]

Episodes
No.Title [9][10]Original air date [9][10]Prod.
code [9]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Jace Norman"April 1, 2019 (2019-04-01)1010.87[11]
2"Lilly Singh"May 18, 2019 (2019-05-18)1020.75[12]
3"John Cena"October 4, 2019 (2019-10-04)1030.71[13]
4"Ne-Yo"November 30, 2019 (2019-11-30)1040.47[14]
5"The Bella Twins"January 31, 2020 (2020-01-31)1100.39[15]
6"Rico & Raini Rodriguez"February 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)1060.36[16]
7"Asher Angel"February 8, 2020 (2020-02-08)1070.46[17]
8"Shaun White"February 15, 2020 (2020-02-15)1080.42[18]
9"JoJo Siwa"February 22, 2020 (2020-02-22)1050.55[19]
10"Johnny Orlando"March 7, 2020 (2020-03-07)1120.43[20]
11"Cooper Barnes"March 14, 2020 (2020-03-14)1090.51[21]
12"Kel Mitchell"March 28, 2020 (2020-03-28)1110.51[22]
13"Top 10 Wildest Pranks"May 9, 2020 (2020-05-09)9990.40[23]

Ratings
Viewership and ratings per season of The Substitute
Season Episodes First aired Last airedAvg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)		 Date Viewers
(millions)
1 12 April 1, 2019 (2019-04-01) 0.87[11] March 28, 2020 (2020-03-28)[24] 0.51[22]0.54

References
  1. "Nickelodeon Embarks on New Direction with Its Biggest, Most Wide-Ranging Content Slate Ever – New Shows Are All That and Much More" (Press release). Nickelodeon. February 14, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  2. Denise Petski (February 14, 2019). "SpongeBob Spinoffs, All That & Are You Smarter than 5th Grader? Revivals & More on Nickelodeon's 2019 Content Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  3. "Nickelodeon's New Prank Series, The Substitute, Premieres on April Fools' Day, at 2:00 P.M. (ET/PT)" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 20, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. "Nickelodeon's New Hit Series The Substitute Returns, with Lilly Singh Guest Starring Saturday, May 18, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)" (Press release). Nickelodeon. May 6, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. "Nickelodeon Greenlights Unscripted Holiday Series Top Elf; Orders Full Series Pickup of The Substitute" (Press release). Nickelodeon. August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. "John Cena to Guest Star in Nickelodeon's The Substitute, Premiering on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:00 P.M. (ET/PT)" (Press release). Nickelodeon. September 18, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
  7. Thompson, Avery (November 15, 2019). "The Substitute Holiday Episode: NE-YO Goes Undercover & Is Unrecognizable — First Look Photos". Hollywood Life. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  8. Tony Maglio (January 17, 2020). "Bella Twins to Guest on Nickelodeon's The Substitute – See Nikki Go Undercover Here (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  9. "The Substitute Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  10. "The Substitute Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  11. Mitch Metcalf (April 2, 2019). "Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.1.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  12. Mitch Metcalf (May 21, 2019). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.18.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  13. Mitch Metcalf (October 7, 2019). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.4.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  14. Mitch Metcalf (December 4, 2019). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.30.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  15. Mitch Metcalf (February 3, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.31.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  16. Mitch Metcalf (February 10, 2020). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.7.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
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  19. Mitch Metcalf (February 25, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.22.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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  21. Mitch Metcalf (March 17, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.14.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  22. Mitch Metcalf (March 31, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.28.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  23. Mitch Metcalf (May 12, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.9.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
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