3. Notorious

Complete story — includes the ending

Seeking to establish a reputation at school, Shawn alters the headline of the school newspaper to mock the new principal, renaming Mr. Feeny "Principal Weeny." The student body is highly amused by the practical joke, but an outraged Feeny visits every classroom demanding the culprit confess. Shawn remains silent and escalates his pranks by altering the nameplate on Feeny's office door. Cory is subsequently summoned to the principal's office after Janitor Bud reports seeing him near the scene with an unidentified accomplice. Although Cory maintains his innocence, Feeny holds him responsible and issues an ultimatum: name the true perpetrator or face suspension. Terrified of the consequences, Cory seeks guidance from his parents, Amy and Alan, who offer conflicting advice on whether he should protect his friend or save himself. The following day, Mr. Turner explains to Cory that Feeny's severe reaction stems from a fear that the jokes will undermine his authority as a newly appointed principal. During his disciplinary meeting, Cory decides to take the blame to protect Shawn, whose parents have threatened to send him to military school if he gets into trouble again. While Feeny is unamused in his administrative capacity, he recognizes Cory's integrity and loyalty as his neighbor and teacher. He waives the suspension, opting to give Cory detention instead. During the post-credits scene, Shawn accidentally exposes his own involvement in front of Feeny. Rather than punishing him immediately, Feeny promises to keep a close eye on Shawn for the remainder of high school Meanwhile, Eric experiences a crisis regarding his social status. He begins courting a cool high school senior named Desiree, who manipulates his desperation for approval and quickly reduces him to her personal servant. Guest stars: Danny McNulty as Harley, Jason Marsden as Jason, Sydney Bennett as Desiree, Blake Soper as Joey, Jill Novick as Molly Absent: Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence