As WGBH reaps the rewards of their new star's efforts, a jealous rival threatens the station's burgeoning success. While Julia struggles with the price of fame, Paul begins to accept defeat, and Alice changes tack.

While Paul and Judith experiment with baking, Julia tackles a different kind of "bread." As a sleep-deprived Russ tasks Alice with even more work, the future of Avis's position on the show is called into question.