Free Speech

Season 1, Episode 5, Aired
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Just as Joan's high school Speech Team wins the Illinois Speech championship and gets ready to head to San Francisco for Nationals, word comes down that the school board is cutting funds for all of their teams and clubs. A competition among club sponsors, including Joan, Mark, Betsy and Alice, ignites with everyone trying to pitch to the board why their club should not suffer the loss. When the dramatic and charismatic basketball coach has his turn at the podium, it's obvious by his "presentation" that the rest of them don't stand a chance until he realizes others are just as deserving of the money and he instead gives it to Joan; Meanwhile, a student develops a crush on Ruby and isn't shy about letting her know.moreless
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      • Without the competition of "Weakest Link" or "Boot Camp", the ratings go up again with this week's episode. "Free Speech" earns a 8.4/13 Nielson rating. Edit
      • This episode was taped at the Chicago Studio City location on West Taylot Street on March 9, 2001. Edit

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