Question: when did the first episode of saved by the bell air
Answer: of episodes 86 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Peter Engel Camera setup Videotape ; multi-camera Running time 22 -- 24 minutes Production company ( s ) Peter Engel Productions NBC Productions Distributor Rysher Entertainment ( 1991 - 1999 ) Paramount Domestic Television ( 1999 - 2006 ) NBCUniversal Television Distribution ( 2007 - present ) CBS Studios International Release Original network NBC Picture format NTSC ( 480i ) Original release August 20 , 1989 ( 1989 - 08 - 20 ) -- May 22 , 1993 ( 1993 - 05 - 22 ) Chronology Preceded by Good Morning , Miss Bliss Followed by Saved by the Bell : The College Years Saved by the Bell : The New Class