Dr. Lee teaches the band the importance of teamwork and what it means to be responsible for one another.

George Bailey, owner of the local Building Savings and Loan, has just gotten married and is about to use the money he has saved for years to take his bride on a big honeymoon... until he sees a crowd gathered outside his office, a crowd that is scared and desperate.

The crew of the Enterprise have traveled back in time from the 24th century to make sure that a pivotal moment in their history occurs, the warp drive rocket launch that would lead to human's first contact with aliens. They find the inventor of warp drive and captain of that crucial launch, Zephraim Cochrane, and make him realize the importance of his role.

Several soldiers have sacrificed their lives to save the life of Private James Ryan. Captain John Miller whispers to Ryan with his dying breath, "Earn this." Many years later, as James Ryan kneels before the grave of John Miller, Ryan quietly says, "I've tried to live my life the best I could. I hope that was enough. I hope that at least in your eyes, I've earned what all of you have done for me."

When Lucas is bullied, he takes his frustration out on a nearby anthill, rather than standing up to the bully.