Meredith and Principal Carl's friendship suffers when she argues with the parents of the school's most gifted student and refuses an order to apologize for her behavior. Meanwhile, Ginny is set on edge when Joel scratches her car and tries to charm his way out of taking responsibility for the damage.

Staff and students are all focused on standardized test day when Meredith and Principal Carl's attentions are diverted by the arrival of their ex-spouses, making them question whether they want second chances with their former loves.