Originally aired May 7, 2001
Teleplay by David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart
Story by Adam Armus, Nora Kay Foster, David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart
Directed by Mike Listo
Lauren and Daniel continue to date. Marilyn's suspicions about Meredith's treatment of her son deepen. Steven finds it difficult to date a student's mother. Kevin Jackson questions Scott's motives for recruiting him for the debate team.
Tropes present in the episode:
- Deliberately Monochrome: Daniel's Imagine Spot is presented in black and white.
- Everything Is Racist: Kevin suspects Scott only wants him on the debate team because of his skin color. Scott vehemently begs to differ.
- Face Palm: Scott does it after Kevin punches his opponent at the debate.
- Imagine Spot: Daniel imagines himself and Lauren making out against her desk.
- Ironic Echo: "Be sure to enunciate."
- Talk to the Fist: Kevin punches out his opponent.
- Teacher/Parent Romance: Steven briefly dates Michelle Ronning but breaks things off after her daughter calls him out on it.
