A.C. Slater and Jessie Spano forever! Mario Lopez just treated Saved By the Bell fans to the mini-reunion they didn’t know they needed with a sweet video of his son interacting with Elizabeth Berkley. The actor and television host posted the heartwarming moment to TikTok, and fans flooded the comments section to praise the co-stars for their enduring friendship through the years.
The clip, filmed behind the scenes at Universal Studios, shows Berkley smiling and chatting with Lopez’s son at an Access Hollywood table. While the audio isn’t clear, the bond between them is unmistakable. Lopez overlaid the text: “From Bayside to building memories. Some things never change.” followed by a heart emoji.
He added an equally touching caption: “Life really does come full circle…grateful for these times with my Dud and my mini-me 🙂 #SBTB #FriendsForever.”
Fans Love the Bayside Nostalgia
The video sparked a wave of excitement among fans, who were thrilled to see Jessie Spano and A.C. Slater (even indirectly) sharing screen time again. One fan wrote, “Jessie Spano hanging out with AC Slater’s baby.” Another added, “That is wild. I can only imagine the friendships y’all built throughout life…”
For many, the clip stirred memories of growing up watching Saved by the Bell. “Can’t even begin to tell you what Saved by the Bell meant to me. Love seeing this. She looks amazing,” one user commented. Another gushed, “This is so amazing to see, Saved by the Bell was my jam.”
Others loved the idea that Lopez and Berkley’s real-life friendship mirrors the bonds their characters shared on screen. “That’s cool that y’all are friends in real life, because we like to believe that y’all really were,” one fan pointed out.
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A Sweet Reminder of Why Fans Still Love ‘Saved by the Bell’
For many, the video was more than a cute moment — it was a reminder of the show’s lasting impact. “I love to see this. It makes my ’90s kid inside smile so big!!” one person wrote. Another chimed in, “Awwwww I love this! Grew up watching the both of you! God bless.”
With Lopez’s son grinning alongside Berkley, the clip highlighted how much time has passed since their Bayside High days, yet how close the friendship remain. As one fan perfectly put it: “Seeing Bayside vibes at Universal Hollywood with your mini-me is full circle perfection.”