Maynard gets work ("Work?!") selling ugly clocks of Confucius, and Dobie tries to build up his confidence by having his friends buy the clocks, making everyone think Maynard is a great salesman.

In a "very special" episode (bet you didn't know they had very special episodes back then!), Mr. Pomfritt enlists Dobie's help in trying to convince a brilliant but poor student to stay in school.