Alan Sepinwall reviews the first episode of the series that because of the events of September 11 managed to "merge much-needed civics lessons with entertainment."

Interview with Richard Dreyfuss reveals that at 12, he said he wanted to be a history professor after becoming an actor and movie star, and now he gets to play one on TV.

Read weekly recaps of the series starring Richard Dreyfuss as a cranky, fiftysomething history professor with regrettable social skills.

Joanne Weintraub applauds how the scripts bring out the best in Richard Dreyfuss, underscoring that "the pilot sinks its teeth into some serious stuff.

See how well the stubborn professor of the title, played by Richard Dreyfuss, adapts to a changing world through this episode guide. See the women who surround him.

Episode guide follows the school year and links to credits for Richard Dreyfuss, Marcia Gay Harden, Helen Shaver, Regina Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, and Eric Ian Goldberg.