Calvin and Marty send Courtney on a mission to find out information about Fuse Box's impressive new rival. Meanwhile, Malcolm attends an event for his creative writing program at USC, where he scores a meeting with a book agent, Lisa.

The Butlers visit a nostalgic, rundown restaurant from Calvin's childhood and encounter its owner, Jasper. Meanwhile, Dave, Gemma, and Dave's mother, Paula, pay a visit to Lamar in prison.