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The Principal: episode guide

Episode 1

Wed, October 07, 2015
Written by
Directed by Kriv Stenders

Set in a boys' high school, this four part drama series features AACTA award-winning Alex Dimitriades (The Slap, Underbelly) who plays the role of Matt Bashir, a former history teacher and Deputy Principal at a prestigious girls' school, who is promoted to Principal of Boxdale Boys High. Boxdale Boys High is a notoriously violent and difficult school and Principal Bashir is brought in because of his different and radical approach to reform. The sudden change brings him into conflict on all fronts and even leaves his personal life exposed. Still, Bashir works overtime to get the local community on side, promising change, but just when it seems he is making progress, a student is found dead on school grounds.

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Episode 2

Thu, October 08, 2015
Written by
Directed by Kriv Stenders

The school is in lockdown as the police investigation into the school murder begins. Bashir battles to contain the frenzy which has ensued at school and the rage of the victim's brother. Can he stop him retaliating? Details of the crime are kept from teachers, students and even Kellie but a fuller picture emerges when George's hospitality class is invaded by police.

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Episode 3

Wed, October 14, 2015
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Directed by Kriv Stenders

Mohammed entreats Bashir to speak to Bilic about releasing his son's body. It's Muslim custom for burial to take place within 24 hours of death and it's been days since Karim's murder. Bashir agrees to help despite a barbed comment from Ursula about how much time he's spending away from the school. He turns up at the station in the midst of much excitement. With the newly accessed phone data, they've got a new lead.

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Episode 4

Thu, October 15, 2015
Written by
Directed by Kriv Stenders

Bashir defends his actions to Bilic but when confronted with the CCTV footage that Kellie found, he's left with no doubt that he's being treated as a serious suspect.

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