The Substitute

2019, Show

In this hidden camera prank show, celebrities are transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as substitute teachers to surprise a class of unsuspecting students. A $25,000 donation will be made to each school.

Country: United States

Where to Watch The Substitute online

Amazon Prime ⎥ Paramount+

Season 1 - 2

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Ratings

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IMDb rating

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6.3

Critic rating

Average critic rating

8.0

Reviews

Critic Season 1 Emily Ashby

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...the transformations are impressive enough to give the unsuspecting students little reason to think anything's up, which makes the big reveals a lot of fun.

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In this hilarious and heartwarming series, celebrities go undercover as substitute teachers to surprise unsuspecting students. Transformed by a team of special effects artists, they must keep their true identities hidden while trying to teach and connect with their students. But it's not all fun and games - a $25,000 donation is made to each school, making it a win-win for everyone involved.

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You can stream The Substitute on: Amazon Prime ⎥ Paramount+

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