Originally aired May 5, 2003
Written by Jason Katims
Directed by Mike Listo
Danny seeks to adopt his niece after his sister is again arrested for drug possession. Scott finds an interesting way to teach Shakespeare to the Dungeon students. A record producer wants to hire Aisha.
Tropes present in the episode:
- All for Nothing: Everything Fields recommended Winslow do to prevent budget cuts ends up being this.
- Heroic BSoD: Daryl's death leads Scott to resign. Scott tries to paint it as a Heroic Sacrifice to save the Dungeon from budget cuts.
- It's All About Me: Scott confronts Steven about prospective cuts to the Dungeon, even asking if it's a personal attack leveled against him. This prompts a heated argument between the two principals.
- Pretty Fly for a White Guy: Scott tries "Black rapper" jargon.
- Rage Breaking Point: All of the tension between Steven and Scott finally comes out in an intense argument.
- Suddenly Shouting: Steven and Scott do this a handful of times during their dispute.
- Tantrum Throwing: A variation. Steven violently slides a binder across his desk in Scott's direction at the end of their argument.Steven: [slams the binder down on his desk] We are cutting from the bone here, Scott! The bone! [throws the binder across the office] You tell me what to cut! How 'bout that?!
