Jacob is shocked when he finds out his colleagues are not invested in his frequent email messages and haven't even been writing their own replies; Gregory turns to Janine for help with a former student.

Two teachers head out on a double date, but when they run into familiar bar patrons, it proves to be an unfortunate distraction; at Ava's first book club meeting, the group ends up in a debate over who would be the best post-apocalyptic leader.