In order to get her son and his wife to quit fighting mom uses reverse psychology to convince them to get along.

Steven talks out his concerns for the future with his father Greg after his panic attack at the hospital.

Andy explains that sometimes you have to break the rules if it protects someone from getting hurt.

Opie and a man passing through Mayberry become friends. However, the man's free spirited tendencies start to rub off on Opie. Andy makes the decision to send the man on his way, to protect Opie and teach him the value of working hard, going to school, and respecting other people's property.

Homer tries to help Bart build a racer for the Soap Box Derby, but Bart wants to do it himself. Using reverse psychology, Homer convinces Bart to let him help.