A Plot: Drew Kremp, Erica's new boyfriend and "first love", dumps her, and she cannot be consoled. When Beverly's attempt to make Drew jealous by setting up Erica with a college guy fails, it is Murray who surprisingly steps in to help Erica recover from the break up.
B Plot: Barry becomes obsessed with a new game at the arcade called Punch-Out!!, causing him to beg, borrow and steal from Pops and Adam to fuel his relentless pursuit for quarters.
- Descent into Addiction: Barry's addiction to Punch-Out, going as far as to steal and sell Adam's toys so he can keep playing.
- Her Boyfriend's Jacket: Adam the narrator recalls Drew Kremp giving Erica his varsity jacket as the bonafide teenage romantic gesture...which almost right away is negated after he dumps her.
- Recovered Addict: In the end, Pops helps Barry overcome his video game addiction by replacing it with something healthier: an actual punching bag.
