The Lesson

Season 1

In a sleepy high school in Kfar Sava, in a Citizenship class, 12th-grader Lianne and her teacher Amir get into a heated political confrontation that gets out of hand and soon reaches personal and painful places.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

The Class
E1
Episode 1The ClassLian, a 17-year-old student, argues about banning Arabs from entering Israel with her teacher Amir, who tries to change her mind but is met with some of the class loudly sharing her sentiment.
The Post
E2
Episode 2The PostAsi helps Lian's video about Amir's provocative views on the IDF go viral, and Amir's son finds it. In a bid to make it go away, Amir calls for a meeting between himself, the principal, Lian, and her parents.
The Choice
E3
Episode 3The ChoiceThe public rejection puts Amir in front of a crucial decision. The fight is escalating and an offer that cannot be refused is on the table. Old loyalties, new loves and blood ties are put to the test. Who cares about the truth?
The Television
E4
Episode 4The TelevisionLian and Asi arrive at the TV studio in high spirits, which are shaken when they see Amir, who warns them that they've all been set up by the show's producer.
The Demonstration
E5
Episode 5The DemonstrationAmir's daughter isn't allowed back to school unless she takes a psychiatric suicidal ideation evaluation. Lian bonds with Alon, Asi's injured brother.
The Hearing
E6
Episode 6The HearingLian gets a call from a radio show to comment on Amir potentially losing his teaching license. Amir listens to the conversation while in the car with his wife and daughter on the way to a psychiatric hospital.