Dennis the Menace (1959)

S4E7 The New Principal

Dennis faces a tough challenge when a new Principal, Mr. Spivey, takes charge with a strict demeanor. Their relationship starts off rocky, and Johnny Brady seizes the opportunity to stir trouble. Eager to secure his spot on the baseball team, Johnny sketches a mocking image of Mr. Spivey’s height on the back of Dennis's paper. When Mr. Spivey discovers the drawing, he mistakenly blames Dennis, punishing him by removing him from the baseball team and assigning detention. As word spreads, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Quigley, and Mr. Finch each visit Mr. Spivey pretending to be Henry Mitchell. Their confusion leads to a realization, and Mr. Spivey ultimately apologizes, reinstating Dennis on the team.