Pressure mounts for Fizza as she is made captain of the debate team in an upcoming competition against St Marks. Struggling to balance school with managing her father's deteriorating mental health, she finds herself unexpectedly bonding with debate partner Chloe. Meanwhile, Asma and Hassan have a tense exchange at Muslim speed dating.

Asma appeals to Fizza, desperate to keep her alcoholism from coming out. But her problems only intensify when her dad unexpectedly arrives at school, hoping to meet her new boyfriend. Hassan is delighted by Asma's lie and plays along, agreeing to dinner. Meanwhile, Marina intervenes in Fizza and Chloe's blossoming romance.