Bob Dawson moves to the small Canadian town of Fort Hamilton to teach in peace. However, his new students are mostly local misfits and delinquents. He tries to help them with their problems. Inspired by the career of Don Hunter.
Steve's wayward brother appears on the scene with a get rich quick scheme that may jeopardize his probation; Meanwhile the girls of 9B want to start a soccer team
Erin collapses during class, and is shocked to discover that she has suffered an ectopic pregnancy. While Mary discovers that the new student in 9B is illiterate.
An unwed teenager mother decides to return to school and to 9B, but wonders if she made the right choice after tragedy strikes.
The students of 9B discover how precious life can be when one of their own is killed in a car accident.
A potential teacher's strike has the students of 9B taking sides.
