Sneak Peek: Watch the First 5 Minutes of Blackboard Wars - Oprah Winfrey Network

For years, John McDonogh High School has been hampered by low academic performance and stigmatized by a culture of violence. The challenge of bringing it back from the brink of failure is up to its new principal, Dr. Marvin Thompson, and a new staff of teachers. In Dr. T's first week, his main objective will be to establish his vision for the new John Mac, but this will be no easy task. From student violence, to inexperienced teachers unable to control their classrooms, and community members who are suspicious of change, Dr. T and his staff face the test of a lifetime as the process of transforming John Mac begins.

Watch the first 5 minutes now, then, tune in for the series premiere of Blackboard Wars on Saturday, February 16th at 9/8c, only on OWN.

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[Sherrell Buton]

Parents of the kids that cause the most trouble have the most to say

[fhbklyn]

I wish I could see more. I really hope the team makes positive, impactful change for the kids while including the disenfranchised community in the planning and action for improvement. Shame I can't afford cable to see the rest!

[aiymuan covington]

ive been looking for this show in the OWN channel....i hope they air it again.

[david jones]

Please help my school!

[Shawn Nixon]

I need to see more! I have seen one episode and I'm hooked already. I hope OWN runs a season marathon and the show returns for another season. Great show.

[Roberta Eades]

He is AMAZING, God Bless All

[steven anderson]

what part of baltimore i am from the county out side of baltimore mount airy hello

[Chassidy Douglas]

Teacher have one i

[Chassidy Douglas]

This reminds me of my high school back in Baltimore

[Ladora Malee]

Dr. T I wish you the best.

[Grace W]

is there any way to watch the full episode online?

[jennifishy]

don't feel bad I would love to watch it and it may not been show here in Australia as we don't even get the o network :(