Originally aired February 4, 2002
Written by David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart & Alicia Martin
Directed by Jonathan Pontell
The teachers arrange a talent show. A boy with cerebral palsy enrolls at Winslow. A student finds evidence that someone is planning to attack the school.
Tropes present in the episode:
- Bully Hunter: Marla asks to speak with three Alpha Bitches and makes them stand against lockers and baa like sheep. Steven isn't pleased with her actions.
- Engineered Heroics: It turns out Austin planted the journal and masks so he could report a potential threat and make himself famous.
- Large Ham: Steven as Ralph Kramden in his skit with Ronnie and Danny.
- Loophole Abuse: Hunter's parents enrolled Hunter at Winslow so the school would be forced to pay tuition for a school that could meet their son's needs.
- What the Hell, Hero?: Steven chides Marla for her harsh handling of three bullies.