Customer Reviews

Saved by the Bell - Seasons 3 & 4

5 star:		(54)
4 star:		(21)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

* The Saved by the Bell DVD sets are not 'missing episodes' as previous reviewers have claimed. The episodes sited are not in this set, but there is a reason for this.
* The sets are being released in full seasons BASED ON NBC's PRODUCTION NUMBERING SYSTEM. The episodes are presented not in chronological order, but in the order NBC had numbered them.
I hope this clears up any confusion. There have always been questions about how the Saved by the Bell seasons actually are broken down, because of the show's airing Saturday mornings instead of in a normal prime time schedule, and because of the "Malibu Sands" and "Tori Episodes" season divisions.
* There are, in fact, FIVE seasons of Saved by the Bell according to NBC records, and the seasons do not break down evenly with the years the gang is in high school. For example, there are episodes that take place in the 10th grade, or second year of high school, that were not actually aired until the THIRD season of the show. Because of this, NBC has numbered these episodes as being part of the third season. They were not 'missing' from the first DVD set, but rather considered under this system to be included in the DVD set for Seasons Three and Four. The decision to release the episodes according to this system also accounts for the 'jumping around' in continuity.
* Just know that Lion's Gate has been good enough to bring us Saved by the Bell on DVD. And the improved packaging and commentary overshadow the inconveinience of having the episodes presented 'out of order' in terms of chronology. And wait for a Season Five release before you get upset over 'missing episodes'

In regards to the person who was really dissapointed... here is the actual scoop:

According to what NBC provided Lions Gate Entertainment, Seasons 3 and 4 are complete. What you might be wanting is Season 5. SBTB had 5 seasons. The order in which they are putting them on the DVD's is by air date. SBTB has been in syndication since it first began, so there are many different online episode guides to confuse you. The best episode guide to follow, that can give you an idea of how Lions Gate is putting them in order can be seen at this website, http://epguides.com/SavedbytheBell/ (But ignore the way they have divided the seasons) I am sure they will be releasing the final season 5 on DVD next. (Which is senior year with "Tori" episodes and the final "Jessie/Kelly" episodes with the graduation, etc.)

Season 5 is expected for a June 2005 release.

Well how come "Video Yearbook" and "Snow White and the Seven Dorks" are missing, as well? Aren't they considered Season 3 and 4? Again, this goes back to the fact that Lions Gate is putting them in air date order. These 2 episodes didn't air until Season 5, along with the "Tori" episodes, according to the air date episode guide I provided you above.

I am so excited for SBTB Seasons 3 and 4 to be released. If you love the first two seasons you are definitely going to love this one. It will include some of my favorite episodes and I sure that if you are a fan then they are your favorites too. It features Zack and Kelly's breakup, the summer at Malibu Sands, and my favorite music group, The Zack Attack! And that is just the beginning. F.Y.I.... I found out through the NBC website that this set of dvds will actually have commentaries from the cast as well as executive producer Peter Engel. This dvd set is going to be wonderful. I can't wait for it to be released. Be sure to get your copy...I know you'll love it!

... I am Screechless! Well, speechless actually. I ordered the first two seasons, and enjoyed them, besides the fact that some of the episode orders and seasons were screwed up. But this box set is disappointing! First, the third season contains episodes that actually belong in the second season! But this is where it gets worse. There are NO season four episodes in this box set at all! I Cross-referenced the episodes on the DVD's with those listesd on a few detailed television bible sites, and discovered that none of the season four titles listed on the sites corresponded with those listed in the box set. Those that are listed for the fourth DVD are not from season four, but the last episodes from season three. I am really disappointed, and feel that I did not get what I expected. The title of the box set, "Saved by the Bell, Seasons 3 & 4", as well as the back of the box set, which reads, "For the first time ever on DVD, the complete THIRD and FOURTH SEASON of Saved by the Bell," is very misleading, and is actually fraudulant in their descriptions! I am disappointed....

I, like a lot of others, grew up on Saved by the Bell. It defined my Saturday mornings: this, along with The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

I bought this season first because it had more of my favorite episodes on it.

This show isn't just a sitcom. It is a cult classic. They were able to make the show appealing for both young kids and adults.

As I watch Saved by the Bell as an adult, I pick up on some disturbing things that eluded me before: one, the gang is really mean to the nerds ("school intellectuals"), or anyone who doesn't fit their "cool" status. It reminds me of real-life school cliques and elitists who ostracize the unpopular kids. These kids grow up to become mass murderers much of the time. Better watch out! You might be on somebody's "list." The Saved by the Bell clique were basically good people, but boy did they have their moments of cruelty and deviousness.

One other complaint I have is with the breakdown of the episodes. This is more of NBC's fault than it is Lions Gate. Even though the gang was in high school for four years, which is the normal number, NBC didn't have the seasons break down into a clear cut four seasons. This is why there is a confusing FIVE seasons.

My Top Five Favorite Episodes From The Collection
1. Last Dance (where Zack and Kelly breakup)
2. All in the Mall (U2 tickets)
3. Date Auction (Zack tries to avoid overweight date)
4. Cut Day (Zack outwitting Mr. Belding by leaving school)
5. Wicked Stepbrother 1&2 (Jessie's stepbrother wreaks havoc)

This set is called seasons 3 and 4 but most of you will not think of it that way. This set does not include the season with Leanna Creel as Tori. That is considered season 5. This set is still going to be good though, as it has the best episodes in it. I expect they will release "Hawaiian Style" along with season 5 as a set. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

This is for all my SBTB fans who were furious that the remaining episodes were not released on the Seasons 3&4 Package. The word from Lions Gate is that the remaining episodes of season 4 aka season 5 will be released July 5th, 2005. Until then, enjoy SBTB: The New Class Seasons 1&2. Peace

Alright to start off, I would like to say these episodes are not out of order like everyone is complaining about! They put the episodes based on NBC's airdate order, so thats why they seem out of order. I was thoroughly pleased with the Seasons 1+2 set even though it did not contain any extras, I am just happy to have all the episodes on DVD. This set has the episodes from the 3rd and 4th seasons plus commentaries on multiple episodes by Exec Producer Peter Engle, Dustin Diamond(Screech), Lark Voorhies(Lisa), and Dennis Haskins(Mr. Belding) There are 3 commentaries with just Peter Engle, and these are so bad it's hilarious. Then there are two commentaries by Diamond, Voorhies, and Haskins, and these are really entertaining. However, the best of the commentaries occur when Engle, Diamond, Voorhies, and Haskins get together. Not only are these interesting, they are hilarious! Dustin Diamond spends the whole episode making fun of Peter Engle. Overall, an amazing set and definately worth buying!

After being very disappointed with the 1st and 2nd season's DVD boxed sets, I purchased season 3 and 4 for mostly archival purposes. I am in a constant state of paranoid fear that someday TBS will stop showing Saved By the Bell in syndication, so the fact that these boxed sets are available at all is reason enough for me to buy them.

The absence of special features, coupled with the shoddy packaging of the first boxed set made me very angry, despite the relatively low price of the set for two seasons. I, as had many other fans, vented my rage on Amazon.com...and Lion's Gate or NBC Entertainment (or what have you) listened!! And good for them.

However, there is still quite a bit of room for improvement. The packaging still leaves much to be desired. Although the cardboard is more substantial, it is still a funky fold-out without an outer box. I commend them on their decision to put any stickers on the outside of the shrink wrap so that upon removal, the cardboard does not rip. Cool beans.

The back cover boasts commentary from cast members and this is somewhat misleading. Commentary is found on only a few episodes by some combination of the following: Peter Engel (producer), Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding), Lark Voorhies (Lisa Turtle), and Dustin Diamond (if you don't know, I'm not going to tell you). The commentaries that exclusively feature by Peter Engel are unlistenable. He sounds like a retarded old man reading a prepared statement. Those commentaries that feature the actors, however, are well worth the price of admission. On one episode, Dustin Diamond does the commentary solo and the result is pure brilliance. His attitude toward being a formerchildstar is as healthy as I've ever seen-such an attitude translates well to episode commentary. He's loose, he's witty, he's Sceech.

Always frustrating, of course, is the order of the episodes. I'm still very confused about what happened when and who the hell Tori is. The "Malibu Sands" episodes are all out of order, spliced by other episodes that take place at the school-so confusing.

And let me let you in on a funny little secret (I have to give my husband full credit for spotting this). In one of the pictures of the cast on the box, there is a picture with all the kids and Mr. Belding. That picture is actually from the "No Hope With Dope" episode, which featured then-NBC president Brandon Tartikoff. Mr. Belding's head was photo-shopped on to Brandon Tartikoff's body. It's really corny.

Overall, it was a good second try. Hopefully, the third time will be the charm. I really look forward to getting explanations for certain issues that have plagued me and so many others of my generation since seventh grade. In the first Tori episode, why does Slater dance with a tree? Is there any transition whatsoever between the Jessie/Kelly and the Tori episodes that I somehow missed? WHO IS TORI???

These seasons are funny. Season three is the season where the gang works at a beach club where Zack always gets in trouble[just like in school] with his boss and eventualy goes out with his daughter Staicy. Season four is where it shows the gang in an band, and where a famouse actor comes to shoot a commercial about staying away from illiegal drugs. This set has four disc`s[third season has three disc`s, and one season four disc] Buy this if your a fan of Saved By The Bell, Enjoy!