The Good Book

"The Good Book" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American dark comedy television series Vice Principals. The episode was written by series co-creator Danny McBride, co-executive producer John Carcieri, and Hayes Davenport, and directed by series co-creator Jody Hill. It was released on HBO on August 28, 2016. The series follows the co-vice principals of North Jackson High School, Neal Gamby and Lee Russell, both of which are disliked for their personalities. When the principal decides to retire, an outsider named Dr. Belinda Brown is assigned to succeed him. This prompts Gamby and Russell to put aside their differences and team up to take her down. In the episode, the teachers are attending a teacher workday at North Jackson, where problems arise for Gamby, Russell and Brown. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.620 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances and emotional tone, while others criticized its thin characterization and under-developed stories. Plot It is teacher workday at North Jackson, and not all teachers are delighted. Brown (Kimberly Hébert Gregory) assigns Gamby (Danny McBride) to fix multiple leaks in the school's ceilings. Russell (Walton Goggins) tries to fix his mistake with Brown, but she instead assigns him to watch over his children for the day.