Chapter Six (S01E06)

Mr. McMahon, a beloved teacher, suffers a heart attack and passes away at school, leaving everyone in shock. Principal Harper, grappling with his own sorrow, steps up to support the students in processing their grief. Complicating matters, rumors surface about McMahon's affair with senior Karen Fitzgerald. As Harper tries to restore normalcy, tensions rise among the students and faculty. A rebellious student named Webster confronts Lauren, leading her to demand his expulsion. However, Harper discovers that Webster was close to McMahon and is deeply affected by his death, resulting in a decision to suspend him instead, which infuriates Lauren. In the midst of the turmoil, the heartbroken students gather for an assembly to voice their struggles, ultimately turning it into a prayer rally. Meanwhile, Harper and Guber begin to investigate the details surrounding McMahon's rumored affair.