James is under pressure to write a speech so that Caitlin doesn't take over his job and fire him. Paul sucks up to Caitlin, who tries to take his office away from him. Mike tries to re-establish communication with angry Nikki.

Mike tricks Nikki into attending couples counseling. Stuart visits Carter's gym for gay clients. Eighth graders challenge Randall to take a standardized test, and Paul winds up wearing a strange costume for a press conference.