Celebrity Substitute
Season 1
Hosted by Julian Shapiro-Barnum, Celebrity Substitute is a digital-first feel-good series featuring celebrity guests who "substitute teach" their world-famous skills to a public elementary school class.
Where to Watch Season 1
8 Episodes
- Can Andrew Garfield & Florence Pugh Teach Kids To Act?
E1Can Andrew Garfield & Florence Pugh Teach Kids To Act?"We Live in Time" stars Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield are stepping into the spotlight—and the classroom! Watch as they bring some DRAMA to the students of PS 63 in the premiere episode of Celebrity Substitute. - LISA forms a New Girl Group
E2LISA forms a New Girl GroupLilies, it’s SHOWTIME! Teacher LISA is taking over PS 282 as the next Celebrity Substitute—and she’s filming a brand-new Rockstar music video with the students! Get ready for exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, epic dance moves, and an unforgettable classroom takeover. - Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Does Backflips with 1st Graders
E3Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles Does Backflips with 1st GradersOlympic gymnast Jordan Chiles is bringing her A-game to PS 9’s PE class in this episode of Celebrity Substitute! Watch as she helps the students create an epic workout video, packed with flips, fun, and fitness. Will these kids keep up with Jordan’s Olympic-level energy? Can they pull off a workout video that’ll make them stars? Tune in to see this unforgettable class filled with surprises, teamwork, and a whole lot of sweat! - Cynthia Erivo and Stories That Defy Gravity!
E4Cynthia Erivo and Stories That Defy Gravity!What makes a great story? Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo visits PS 11 to inspire students with her storytelling expertise! Watch as the WICKED movie star shares her craft, encourages creativity, and brings the magic of storytelling to life. - Antoni Porowski Opens a 5 Star Restaurant at an Elementary School
E5Antoni Porowski Opens a 5 Star Restaurant at an Elementary SchoolFood and kindness take center stage in this heartwarming episode of Celebrity Substitute! Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski steps into the classroom at PS MS7 to teach students the art of cooking. From slicing and dicing to plating with style, Antoni helps the kids turn their cafeteria into a pop-up restaurant! - Camila Cabello Films a Music Video with Elementary School Kids
E6Camila Cabello Films a Music Video with Elementary School KidsGet ready to turn up the volume! 🎶 In this episode of Celebrity Substitute, music superstar Camila Cabello teaches the students of PS 241 the art of performance, from stage presence to choreography and vocals. But the fun doesn’t stop there—she leads the kids in creating an epic music video for her song “I Luv It”. Watch as the students channel their inner pop stars and Camila shows us why she’s a true stage queen! - Soccer Pros Ali Krieger and Midge Purce Face Off Against Kids
E7Soccer Pros Ali Krieger and Midge Purce Face Off Against KidsSoccer stars Ali Krieger and Midge Purce from Gotham FC step into the gym with a group of talented kids, teaching teamwork and soccer fundamentals. Then, the real fun begins: an unforgettable match packed with energy, laughs, and a few surprises as Ali and Midge face off against their pint-sized challengers. Can the pros keep up? Find out in this heartwarming episode of Celebrity Substitute! - Billie Eilish and FINNEAS Write a Hit Song with Kids
E8Billie Eilish and FINNEAS Write a Hit Song with KidsWhen Billie Eilish and FINNEAS drop by Garvanza Elementary, things get chilly in the best way. Together with the students, they write an original hit called "I'm Just a Polar Bear"—and it’s as adorable as it sounds. Watch the ultimate collab unfold as Billie, FINNEAS, and the kids turn classroom chaos into musical magic!
