Teachers

It's the start of a new year and there are two new members of staff. Simon worries about falling into the same old routine while Kurt is still trying to dump Carol.

Kurt and Brian concoct a scheme to try and save Kurt from Carol, Penny gets dragged unknowingly into the mess.

As the school embarks on a crackdown on facial hair, Susan has her own similar issue. Brian and Simon discuss their lack of sexual activity since encounters with Jenny.

Brian finds himself having doubts about his sexuality. Kurt, Simon and Susan take advantage of this, but JP's sporting skills put Brian straight. Jenny feels let down after organising the career fair.

Susan starts to feel uncomfortable living with Jenny as her infatuation with Alec grows.

Clare decides that the staff must allow the students more time to talk to them. However, much to Simon, Kurt and Brian's disgust, JP somehow manages to avoid this.

After Bev comes back into the school and gives a talk about motherhood, Susan finds herself feeling unexpectedly broody.

Simon's life crisis hits an all-time high as he realises just how boring his life is. After a rash decision, which has massive consequences, he finds his life will never be the same again.

After Simon has left the English Department in the lurch, Penny takes on a much larger workload. Jenny uses her new-found energy to take her under her wing.

Penny shows Simon's replacement, Matt, around the school before the Christmas party. Kurt and Brian spend the evening wondering how or who they will pull.