The ugly duckling accepted his difference and is happy about it.

One of the characters sings about embracing her afro-kinky hair.

Akeelah makes it all the way to the final round of the National Spelling Bee, but prior to it, she overhears a heated conversation between her rival, Dylan, and his father. She decides to lose on purpose so that Dylan will win the competition and the affection of his father. Dylan later states that he wants to win only when Akeelah is trying her best.

For the longest time, Oswin has believed that she was still a human and through her denial she created an imaginary world for herself.

Before regenerating, the Doctor's memories of his companions come to life, giving him a chance to say good bye to them one last time.