Ben takes karate lessons to deal with a school bully.
Luke runs into an old friend, Barney, the only honest three-card monte player. The Seavers invite him to Luke's birthday party, where Luke realizes his old pal is only pretending to be honest.
Chrissy gets lice, and Jason, Ben, Mike and Luke have to clean house while Maggie and Carol are away.
A blackout traps Carol, Dwight, Kate, and Mike in Dwight's loft amidst the ruins of their banquet. It also ruins Jason's surprise for Maggie.
Ben wants to take a college entrance exam, and gets mad when he hears his dad make a disparaging remark about his intelligence. Carol's feelings for Dwight take a blow when she meets the young girl living at his place.
