In one scene, the fictional lifeguard-esque high schooler wears a Native American costume.Yikes.

I don’t remember putting face paint on.

He went on to declare, “This episode would never get made in current times.”

Mark-Paul Gosselaar close up

It’s worth noting thatSaved by the Bellis hardly the only show with episodes that are deeply offensive.

Consider thatFriendsfeatures several homophobic and sexist episodes, perScreen Rant.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Zack Morris