: Clare interrupts the filming of his thank-you speech to demand Connor’s reinstatement.
: Sav invites Anya MacPherson to a dinner with his parents.
While the school is in turmoil, attempts to bridge the gap between his personal life and his strict family. [S8E11] Causing a Commotion
: The Shep trips over a lamp sitting next to Connor Deslauriers' computer. In a harsh overreaction, he gives Connor detention.
: The meeting goes poorly; Sav’s mother makes it clear that she expects Sav’s future to be with someone from a similar cultural background, leaving the couple's future uncertain. : Clare interrupts the filming of his thank-you
Later, testing reveals that Connor’s behavior is rooted in (a diagnosis used at the time of the 2009 airing). While Clare and the gifted students rally to protest his unfair treatment, the principal remains unmoved. The Shep’s Downfall
: During the argument, The Shep loses his temper and calls Clare a derogatory name—unaware that the cameras are still rolling. This exposure eventually leads to his removal from the school. The B-Plot: Sav and Anya : The Shep trips over a lamp sitting
The principal's career takes a turn during a ceremony for "Principal of the Year".