Stephanie is studying for a school-wide spelling bee. When she gets eliminated in the first round, Stephanie gets a lesson in humility from the eventual winner and some words of advice from her father. Meanwhile, Michelle gets overwhelmed when everybody starts using different teaching methods to help her learn how to read.

When Michelle's disobedience lands her in the doghouse, the little bow-wow in her wants to bite back. Meanwhile, D.J. plays buffer between a bickering Stephanie and Kimmy.